"An Anonymous Girl"

“An Anonymous Girl”

Written by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Reviewed by Diana Iozzia

“An Anonymous Girl” is a gripping, psychological thriller, centering around Jessica Farris. Jess agrees to participate in a morality psychology study but soon realizes she does not trust the tester, Dr. Shields. Jess becomes paranoid and nervous, as she begins to act in ways that are most certainly not angelic. However, her ideals and beliefs about morality procure her actions that are not so ‘moral’.

I do not believe that this novel is easy to explain, without spoiling a major part of the story. Once we figure out the motivation behind Dr. Shields’s study, we understand a whole new perspective of her. We also learn of a second antagonist. This understanding envelopes the reader into a complicated cycle of confusion, paranoia, and deceit.

Initially, I enjoyed reading this thriller, because it stepped away from other tropes of this genre. However, as I continued on, those tropes I do not enjoy surfaced. I do not often enjoy domestic thrillers, meaning thrillers surrounding a marriage or family.

I enjoyed reading this perspective of Jess, because she has a very honest and genuine sounding ‘voice’ in the story. Her dialogue, her thoughts, and her actions can be questionable, but I have no doubt that they are impossible.

I further implore you to read this. I did not expect the ending. I enjoyed that it was not the typical domestic thriller ending I usually read. I can see that perhaps the climax and resolution might be lacking for some, but this thriller was great, because it was not violent and action-packed.

I received a complimentary reader’s edition for reviewing purposes.