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Jessica Farris lucks her way into a psychological study about ethics and morality. Needing the cash that the study provides, Jessica soon finds herself tested in ways that she never thought possible. As the reality of the situation sets in, will Jessica be able to extricate herself from certain entanglements that have taken hold?

I do like the way that the authors build suspense and keep the reader guessing long into the novel. That being said, the story was a little transparent and I finished the novel purely to confirm my suspicions. The novel is written in the perspectives of Jessica and of Dr. Shields, with alternating chapters telling the story. The chapters devoted to Dr. Shields are a little off-putting, as her point of view is given as one would write in a diary. It does make the two perspectives appear totally different, so it is easy to read in that respect, but I found it awkward. The idea that knowledge is power and can lead to the manipulation of virtually any situation is a good basis for a psychological thriller. That aspect of the plot was well done and gave the book a good, suspenseful feeling. An Anonymous Girl was not as successful when it came to the characters, as neither are all that likable. I was not really a fan of the ending, as it seemed rushed and oversimplified compared to the rest of the novel. Overall, this was a good solid read and is one that I would recommend to those who like psychological thrillers and suspense.

St. Martin's Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of An Anonymous Girl. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.