A fantastic, edge-of-your-seat thriller!!!

After overhearing a client's conversation, Jessica Farris sneaks into a paid psychology study. Ironically, upon arrival, she finds out that the study focuses on morality. Jessica proceeds to answer the questions asked and finds herself digging deep into her psyche to answer Dr. Shields's questions. Dr. Shields asks Jessica to continue in the study, although it will involve more in-depth experimentation. Jessica needs the money to assist with her younger sister's medical bills, so she agrees. The sessions become more alarming as Dr. Shields asks Jessica to dress certain ways and puts her in compromising situations. Soon, Jessica is no longer sure what's real and what's part of Dr. Shields's study or who she can actually trust.

I would highly recommend this to any thriller/mystery fans. There are plenty of twists in the storyline and you won't want to put it down!

This is a fantastic, psychological thriller. I could not put this book down. There were several twists and turns that kept me wondering what would happen next. This is my first book to read by Hendricks and Pekkanen. I am looking forward to reading The Wife Between Us.

Very well written keeps you on the edge of your seat. Could not put this one down! Take this one to the beach or on your next vacation and enjoy the suspense!

First let me say that I received a free advance copy of this book but that has no effect on this review. This is the first book I have read by these authors so I was not sure what to expect. The description of the book was intriguing so I was eager to read it. Very interesting plot with twists and turns that I did not see coming. It was a very good book and I look forward to reading other works by these authors.

Fantastic book! What a rollercoaster ride. I loved every page!! I loved Jessica. She was so caught up in the research. I understand how young people can get involved in studies for money when they are struggling financially. They think it will be easy money,but get sucked up in something totally out of their control. Dr. Shield's was a total psycho and her husband,Thomas,was a total dirt bag. But,I still loved the book! Awesome job!

This is the second title and my second read by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I loved it!

The consistent pacing and psychological thrills of this novel make it a fast read.

The chapters alternate between the points of view of a young woman and a middle-aged psychiatrist. The psychiatrist, Dr. Lydia Shields, is conducting a survey that later becomes a psychological study in the name of research.

The young woman, Jessica Farris, participates in the study. Right from the beginning, her motives are the type that could be attributed to a curious and almost-desperate woman or a disturbed woman.

The authors are good at stringing you along for the ride.

Likewise, Dr. Shields’s motives and thinking patterns are the type that could be attributed to a person with vast psychology knowledge, or a person who’s a bit of a sociopath.

Jessica reveals her deepest secrets and feelings to Dr. Shields, who more often than not finds ways to use them against her.

This story is full of lies, obsession, manipulation, one-night-stands, and deception revealed through well-developed characters, which makes for a very thrilling read. With so much psychological suspense, I read this one in just a few days.

If you like psychological thrillers, psychological suspense, and twisty characters, you’ll love this novel!

Liked:
– The psychology aspect of the plot
– Complex characters with hidden motives
– Seeing the same events through the lenses of two very different characters
– Unforeseen plot elements that keep you guessing as to how the characters will rationalize events

Disliked:
– Nothing!

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to preview this title.

I love a twisty thriller and was all in when I saw the authors of An Anonymous Girl were Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Their writing was outstanding this time around, much like The Wife Between Us. Overall though, I found the plot to be a bit too complicated and contrived. Still a good read, but An Anonymous Girl didn’t live up to the high expectations I had.

I was hooked from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down. It was fast-paced.. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I will definitely be reading other books from this author.

I finished An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen last night and I decided to sleep on it before I wrote my review. I liked this book but didn’t love it. I enjoyed the premise of this book. It was a creepy fast paced book, however it fell a little short for me. I wasn’t crazy about the characters as they all seemed shady/suspicious to me...that could have been the authors goal?! I would have liked it more if I could have connected with at least one of the characters. Noah was the only character I cared about.
My final rating is 3.5/5 Stars.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for sending me an advanced readers edition in exchange for my honest review.

I recently enjoyed The Wife Between Us and after seeing great initial reviews, I was excited to read the latest from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

An Anonymous Girl is a boilerplate psychological thriller for the Gone Girl crowd. But the twists never come, the plot drags, and the chapters told from alternating points of view feel tedious and gimmicky.

In particular, the writing for Dr. Shields feels like nails on a chalkboard. Her chapters are written in the second person and, quite unnecessarily, using passive voice. This results in an antagonist for whom the reader doesn’t really care to understand.

I’m disappointed by this book and look forward to taking a break from the litany of sub-par women’s thrillers that have saturated the contemporary literary market.

What????? People be crazy!

All I can say is don't pick up this book unless you have time to finish it. I was reading while getting dressed, making dinner-I literally could not put it down. Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are the masters of the psychological thriller. And, while this book is very different from their debut novel, it doesn't disappoint!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This book was a definite page-turner for me. I couldn't put it down until the end. Interesting storyline. Kept me drawn in; wanting more.
Will be recommending that one to friends, family... everyone!!

This book was extraordinary- one of the best I’ve read in a long time. It held my interest from the first page through the last word.

Twenty-Eight year old Jessica signs up to take part in a Moral and Ethics Psychiatry Clinical Trial via computer, which takes place on a Saturday and Sunday morning. She will be paid $500 to participate. As a freelance makeup artist, she could really use the money and decides to participate.

Dr. Shields, the trial administrator feels that Jessica or #52 as she is referred to in the trial has set herself apart with her unique answers. Dr. Shields wants more. She wants #52 to deepen her commitment to the trial.

Dr. Shields wants to take this to a much more personal level, and will pay more cash. Number 52 agrees and what ensues is one of the most twisted, suspenseful, nail-biting stories you will not want to miss.

Today, I powered through a nasty headache to finish An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen because I was eager to figure out how it ended. It was worth it. In this book, Jess takes part in a psychological study that goes too far and gets too personal. There were a lot of twists and turns that kept me guessing and wanting to keep reading and the end did not disappoint. I do recommend you preorder this one (release date is 1/8/2019) if you want something that will keep surprising you throughout. Thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress I was able to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. #ananonymousgirl #netgalley #greerhendricks #sarahpekkanen #book #thriller #readit

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, I was very excited to receive this galley and I was immediately drawn into the storyline. By the midway point, the pace began to slow down and I found the story to drag on.. I was underwhelmed by the ending. Unfortunately, the book fell flat for me. I believe I’m in the minority and other readers will likely really enjoy this.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read and review this book
This was an addictive and twisted thriller that kept me guessing till the end

The next novel of psychological suspense and obsession from the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us

Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed.

When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking…and what she’s hiding. As Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields’ manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly.

From the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and just how much you can trust someone.

I cannot say enough good things about the magic that occurs when Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen team up to co-author a novel! An Anonymous Girl is gripping from the start and kept me hanging on every word until the very last page.

The book opens with an advertisement requesting participants for a psychological study on morality. Then readers are immediately introduced to protagonist, Jessica Farris, a late twenties, single, New York City woman making ends meet working as a freelance makeup artist. When she overhears a client talk of skipping a psychology study that pays $500, she decides to participate in the study instead.

Chapters switch between Jessica’s point-of-view and the perspective of Dr. Shields - the person behind the study. It is quickly revealed to readers that Dr. Shields is intrigued by Jessica’s survey responses, and Jessica is asked to continue her participation, eventually meeting Dr. Shields and being given personal “tasks” to complete for the sake of the study - or so Jessica thinks.

Eventually, Jessica becomes wrapped up in Dr. Shields’s marital issues and finds herself in the middle of a possible murder cover-up. She is forced to try to uncover the truth, about Dr. Shields’s marriage, the murder, and herself, before it’s too late and she becomes the next victim.

This was such a quick read because I couldn’t put it down if I tried. I honestly finished it in one day, and I cannot recommend pre-ordering An Anonymous Girl enough. This needs to be at the top of your winter reading list!

Being a psychological thriller junkie and a big fan of this dynamic writing duo I was thrilled to receive a copy from #netgalley.
This is a phenomenally addictive and page turning twisted story with fantastic characters. It had me pulled in right away. I instantly wanted no interruptions and to hide in my cozy reading spot, which is what I did. I read it two sittings with nary a break inbetween the pages I was flipping/swiping like crazy, if that's possible on a Kindle. 😁
There were lots of gasps, sighs, omg's out loud. Sarah and Greer are master storytellers and I absolutely devoured this book. Up until the last sentence of the last page I was addicted to the twists, turns, amazing characters and I won't say more nor spoil a word. It's that freaking good.
Bravo, ladies for a fantastic thrilling ride. I already want to read it again and have been discussing with a fellow book BFF.
In awe. Now I need a real live copy for my library. This is one to have so you can say, "You must read this!" I foresee gifting this one and it's a book club dream book. WOW AND WOW! 5 STARS.

This book was amazing. Like, I couldn't put it down amazing. This was as an addictive read as the previous book by this duo, The Wife Between Us. I had high hopes for this book and they were met and more!

Without going into too much detail, this book is full of deception, half truths, cunning, control and manipulation. A breathtaking compilation of all of those. I honestly couldn't put it down - even when sleep got in the way. I recommend this book to lovers of thrillers. Trust me, you will love this book.

*I would like to thank the authors/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*

Jess does makeup for clients celebrating special occasions, living month to month in NYC. She hears about a four-hour psychology project that nets $500 and lies her way into it. The professor invites her to continue the research for more money and Jess agrees, but she soon thinks she may be in over her head. What is Dr. Shield's real purpose behind Jess's involvement? What is the truth and who can she trust?

I really liked that the perspective shifts between Jess and Dr. Shields, slowly revealing a little more info. I continued to hop back and forth between who was responsible for a previous research subject's supposed suicide. I was guessing until the end.