An Anonymous Girl

Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study on ethics and morality to earn extra money. What begins as a simple questionnaire about truth, lies and loyalty evolves into a series of real-world scenarios with escalating stakes. Dr. Shields, the mysterious psychiatrist running the study, takes a special interest in Jessica and begins involving her in experiences that blur the lines between research and manipulation. As the boundaries between experimenter and subject dissolve, Jessica becomes entangled in an increasingly complex web of deception. The narrative alternates between Jessica's first-person perspective and Dr. Shields' second-person observations, creating a taut psychological dance between the two women. The story explores questions of trust, obsession and the ethical boundaries of human research. This psychological thriller examines the masks people wear, the lengths someone might go to uncover truth, and what happens when clinical observation transforms into dangerous fixation.

Readers describe the book as a psychological thriller that starts strong but loses momentum. The dual perspective narration and early suspense kept many readers engaged through the first half. Readers appreciated: - Fast-paced opening chapters - Ethical questions raised about psychology and morality - Short chapters that created tension - Strong character development of Jessica Common criticisms: - Plot becomes predictable halfway through - Too many unrealistic coincidences - Ending feels rushed and unsatisfying - Second half drags compared to beginning "The first 150 pages had me hooked, then it fizzled out," notes one Amazon reviewer. Multiple readers mentioned struggling to believe the main character's decisions in later chapters. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (295,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (9,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.0/5 (1,900+ ratings) The book ranks higher among readers who focus on psychological suspense over plot resolution.

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📚 Authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen wrote the entire book without meeting in person, collaborating entirely through phone calls, emails, and Google Docs. 🔍 The authors conducted extensive research on psychological studies and experiments, particularly those involving morality and ethics, to create the fictional psychological study in the book. 💄 The protagonist's job as a makeup artist was inspired by Sarah Pekkanen's sister, who works as a professional makeup artist in New York City. 📖 The book debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than 35 languages worldwide. 🎬 The novel has been optioned for television by eOne Entertainment, with plans to develop it into a series, following the success of the authors' previous book-to-screen adaptation, "The Wife Between Us."