Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen have done it again! Just as well-written as "The Wife Between Us". "An Anonymous Girl" had me on the edge of my seat until the very last page. Well thought out and full of twists and turns I couldn't have anticipated. Jessica Ferris certainly played into Dr. Shields twisted game. Luckily, Jessica is just as devious! Interesting plot and the ending was not anticipated by this reader!

This psychological thriller hooked me in from the first page. The carefully constructed twists and turns narrated by both a psychiatrist and a patient leave you trying to figure out the many pieces of this puzzle. Who is responsible for a young girl's death? What really is this study about? And how do the tragic backstories of both women play into their decisions?

This is one of those rare novels that kept me awake into the middle of the night - I couldn't go to sleep until I read the last page. When you pick up this book, plan your time accordingly - you won't want to put it down either!
Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and Net Galley for this fabulous advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

**4.5 Goodreads Stars**

"Sometimes a simple gift is actually a vessel utilized to issue a warning shot."

"We all have reasons for our actions. Even if we hide the reason from those who think they know us best. Even if the reasons are so deeply buried we can't recognize them ourselves."

To what lengths would you go if you were barely making ends meet?

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's latest book, An Anonymous Girl, examines this question when the book's lead character, Jessica, finds herself embroiled in a psychological study for generous compensation. Jessica is working as a struggling makeup artist when a client mentions a psychological study in which they are enrolled. This study piques Jessica's interest as she needs money to make rent and help her family out. Jessica decides to pose as her client to get access to the study. Surprisingly, she is accepted into the study.

At first, the study seems like a financial dream come true. She gets paid a generous sum each time she fills out digital surveys about morality and choices she would make in particular scenarios. Soon, however, Jessica starts to question the purpose of the study and the intentions of the psychologist running it. Jessica feels as though she is revealing her entire life story - good and bad - to the mysterious psychologist behind the computer screen and begins to wonder if sharing such intimate details of her life is worth the price.

She becomes infatuated with the psychologist running the study, Dr. Shields, and wants to know why Dr. Shields needs to know so much information about her study's subjects. Jessica discovers the gorgeous, wealthy, academically brilliant Dr. Shields has a dark past, one that Jessica believes may have led to the death of one of Dr. Shields' subjects. Jessica finds herself drawn closer to Dr. Shields, befriending her with the intention of unraveling the shocking truth about the psychological study and its effect on its participants. The closer Jessica gets the more she questions her initial consent to the study.

I really liked the premise of this book, but I think it could have used a bit more editing; at times it felt a bit drawn out and slow. That being said, the authors know how to weave a clever, engaging story with characters with whom the reader can relate. They are brilliant writers who craft interesting prose that keeps you reading even if the story is a bit farfetched. As a researcher who has to follow the same institutional review board protocols discussed in this book, I can't imagine someone like Dr. Shields surviving in academia (though she was on leave in the book for her misdeeds!). Psychological studies like the Stanford Prison Experiment have been known to take advantage of their subjects, though I would hope those are now far and few between.

Thank you to the authors, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an advanced e-galley of what will likely be one of the hottest psychological thrillers of 2018!

Seeking women aged 18-32 to participate in a study in ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed."

Although I haven't yet read their previous book - (" The Wife Between Us" it's on my to read list following glowing recommendations from members of Bookclub by Mowie), I was really excited when I received an ACT of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. (Thank you!)

The plot for the story was intriguing and I liked how it was written, however there wasn't many twists or turns, the ending was a little disappointing and a bit predictable.

3/5 a sold read but didn't blow me away

Tw for this book- suicide

“Her sharpest weapon is her mind. She wields it mercilessly. If I succumb to panic, I’ll loose.”


WOW. JUST WOW.

This book was not at all what I was expecting. I’m a big fan of suspenseful stories, thrillers, but this one is not like ones I’ve read before. It was very atmospheric, and I found myself not being able to put this down. I wanted, needed, to know what was next.

I found myself just complete invested in this story, and relating to the characters, their flaws and their thought processes.

I can only hope this is turned into a movie because it was just THAT GOOD!

Great characters, a fast paced plot and wonderful twists. It kept me reading late into the night. Highly Recommended for fans of psychological thrillers.

Another great book by Hendricks and Pekkskan, authors of The Wife Between Us.
Jess is a makeup artist, struggling to make a living in NYC, when she gets an opportunity to make some extra cash by participating in a psychological study. How hard can it be to answer some questions by a college professor? Well, this wouldn't be a thriller if it were easy, amiright? Jess gets caught up in a mind game that is twisty, not knowing who in the world to trust. A very quick read and recommend it!
Thanks to NetGalley for the Advanced Copy in exchange for my honest review.

Honestly, I tried. I really tried! I was gifted an advanced copy of this book by St Martins Press (THANK YOU!) and thought I could wait to read it. I just couldn't wait any longer.

Jess is desperate for money. Her sister is handicapped and her parents can barely make ends meet. Her parents think Jess is a makeup artist for the rich and famous, but its far from the truth. One day, she overhears one of her makeup clients talking about a psych survey they are getting paid to do. Jess wants in. She arrives and completes the survey as advertised, but seems to do way better than the rest of the participants. Soon enough, Jess becomes the sole subject of the morality psychology test, but is it really what it's all cracked up to be? The professor seems to have a hidden agenda...but what is it?

I'm just going to flat out say it - this book is amazing. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I kept texting my friends who had already read the book trying to figure out the end and predict what was going to happen. I could never get it right - the book blew me away each time. That is what I call an excellent book. This book is already in the works of becoming a short series television show and I can't wait. All the stars for this read! It's well worth the wait. PS. Go read The Wife Between Us while you wait!

5/5 Stars

An Anonymous Girl starts with an intriguing premise- an invitation to participate in a psychological study. Things quickly unfold from there. I was turning pages quickly to find out what in the world was going on and was satisfied with the ending. I hadn't read this duo's previous book, but I would consider reading it because this one was so enjoyable. Perfect if you need a fast-paced, creepy read without going into violent territory.

Mind games. Survival. Vindication. In that order, plus so much more. An Anonymous Girl was a “don’ttalktomeIhaveonemorechaptertoread” book.

Jessica is a struggling make up artist trying to make ends meet in the Big Apple. When she hears of a research project, led by psychologist Dr. Shields, she intelligently, but not so honestly, decides to join- after all, the extra cash would do her some good. What transpires next is an extremely codependent relationship (with a whole lot of shade) between Jessica and Dr. Shields that leads the reader down a path of twists, turns, and WTF’s.

I picked this one up in between a couple heavy reads, which was the perfect decision. An Anonymous Girl cleansed my palette in the best way, and left me a little hesitant to turn the final page. Hendricks and Pekkanen did a an amazing job building character relationships, but not to the point of predictability. If you only have a couple hours available for reading, no problem, you’ll fly through this one- it’s that good. I haven’t read their other novel- A Wife Between Us, but if it’s half as suspenseful as this one, count me it.

Wow! I devoured this book. It's been a very long time since a book kept me up all night because I needed to know what happened.
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are expert storytellers. I figured out some of the twists before they happened, but it never took away from the story.

A thrilling novel of suspense! My first read of a story by these authors and definitely not my last.. I am going to get my hands on The Wife Between Us ASAP. I think that pretty much sums up my feelings about this book. Thanks to Net Galley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read the advance copy. My advice is to pre- order and put some un-interrupted time aside to read.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced review copy. After reading The Wife Between Us, I really looked forward to the authors' next collaboration. I may have set my expectations a bit high, as this one just didn't live up to the hype for me. The concept of participating in a research study on morals and ethics is an intriguing one. The writing of the chapters from the psychiatrist's point of view do a good job of making Dr. Shield's out to be an obsessive, chilling villain and slowly build the suspense. However, the suspense never reaches a pivotal climax. The story lacked the major plot twists and jaw-dropping shockers I was hoping for. There really wasn't anything that came as a surprise to me. I also felt that the backstories of the three main characters could have been more developed, especially regarding what motivates their decisions. This lack of detail made their actions a bit implausible. An Anonymous Girl comes out 1/8/19.

I loved this book! Thank you NetGalley & the Publisher for the ARC of this fabulous book. It was so good that I finished it over a couple of days! I loved the author's book The wife between us so much that I worried that this one wouldn't measure up but it certainly did. While I found it started out a bit slow it progressed and I couldnd't stop turning pages! Excellent read! Can't wait for your next book!

Jessica is a freelance makeup artist barely making ends meet in NYC. Her work mostly consists of prom, wedding, and big date night makeovers along with the occasional off, off Broadway gig.

At one of her jobs, she learns about an opportunity to make easy money by participating in a research trial to determine moral behavior of the younger generation. It soon becomes clear that the director of the study, Dr. Shields, has some shady ulterior motives as she draws Jessica deeper and deeper into the "study."
As things grow increasingly sinister, Dr. Shield's husband steps in to stir Jessica away. A good thing ... or is it?
This is a turn paging psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I had read the authors' previous book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was really thrilled to be approved for this title.

The book immediately drew me in and kept me glued to it until the end. It was a really twisty book that kept me guessing right till the very end.

I read a lot of thrillers and because or this, I tend to see a lot of the twists coming, but this was not the case with this one. I just did not know where the story would go next.

I highly.recommend this book as well as the authors' previous book. You will not be disappointed.

So often book reviews start out with comparisons to other authors. This book was so unique that I could not reference others. Honestly, I got off to a slow start and if it wasn’t a net galley book, would have moved on to the next. I skimmed the next few pages and the Bam! Backed it up and read every word. I got drawn in and found myself waking up in the middle of the night and reaching for my Kindle. I got lost and confused a few times but I suppose you’re supposed to in a psychological thriller. Pekkanen and Hendricks are masterful writers together. The characters are complicated, intriguing, and a bit eerie because they are also relatable. There were a few random unbelievable story distractions that i felt were put in to smooth out some holes in the story logic that may have been the result of each authors different viewpoint. Definitely looking forward to the next collaboration. #netgalley

When I saw that Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen had a new book coming out, I had to get my hands on it. I absolutely adored their first book, The Wife Between Us. That book delivered solid twists that I didn’t see coming.

This book centers on Jess, an under-employed make-up artist struggling to make ends meet in New York City. While working on a client, she overheard what sounds like a lucrative opportunity to make some quick cash by participating in a psychological study. What follows is impossible to predict and impossible to tell who has good motives and who doesn’t.

I really enjoyed this book, especially the parts narrated by the main character, Jess. She was a fully fleshed character and as the book went on, I felt like I got to know her. She has a sympathetic, relatable back story with some secrets of her own. The parts narrated by the other main character, whose identity I will not divulge, I enjoyed less. That character’s voice, while I’m sure it was intentional on the parts of the authors, was so dry and clinical it irritated me a bit. However, that issue aside, the book was a fast read and delivered some satisfying twists of its own. I’d highly recommend this book to any reader who considers themself a fan of psychological thrillers.

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced reading copies*

I am once again blown away by the artful method these authors employ in weaving together a phenomenal psychological thriller. An Anonymous Girl kept me absolutely gripped, page after page and I was entirely compelled by the revelations that kept coming throughout the book. The novel follows Jessica Farris as she becomes embroiled in a dark and twisted psychology study of morality. Dr. Lydia Shields seems to have it all together with her glamorous appearance and highly respected position as a professor and therapist. However, it soon becomes very clear that Dr. Shields is weaving a tangled web to ensnare Jessica. I will never look at a seemingly innocuous survey the same again. This novel kept me reading well into the night and is sure to satisfy lovers of suspense and psychological thrillers. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free copy in exchange for my review.

How do I rate this 10 Stars?! 🙌🏻
ALL THE ⭐️ s!
I could not put this book down! Sucked in at the first sentence until the very last word. What an amazing and unique plot. I loved the two character narrations.
This was Twisty, twisted, dark, unique, full of suspense and a freakin roller coaster because you couldn’t trust anyone! I kept waiting to be deceived over and over and over.
I could see this as a movie for sure.

Thank you to the authors for once again making me stay up all night deep inside another one of their books! I love you!❤️

Thank you to the publisher and #Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. Unlike the characters in the book...my words are the truth 😂