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Reading the other reviews it seems that I am in the minority as I couldn't get into this book and gave up on it. Sadly it wasn't for me

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Loved this! Full of twists and turns and very unpredictable. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get stuck in to a real page turner.

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Holy moly this novel took me by surprise.
I'm not usually the biggest fan of thrillers but this one kept me totally engrossed and had a satisfying ending.
great read!

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An intriguing concept of deceit and manipulation. Really enjoyable with horribly addictive characters and many twists and turns. The story will lead you down one path only to make a dramatic turn down another. Fabulous!

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An extremely interesting read with twists and turns you don't see coming. I love the way the story lets you into the psyche of both the psychologist and the subject taking part in the survey. What would you do for money? How much trust would you put in a psychologist and how much would you let her control your life? When the experiment is ended and the subject and psychologist become close things become very interesting - their lives become entwined but the question is, how much of it is fate and how much has been controlled...?

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An obsessive story full of deceit and jealousy. Well told it draws you in to the end.
Jess becomes involved in a lucrative morality study run by a glamorous psychiatrist, Dr Shields. However as the questions become more invasive and move in to the field Jess becomes concerned for her own safety. She cannot tell who is telling the truth or who she can trust. Unaware initially that she gphas met Dr Shields estranged husband things start to become even more complicated.
I found I was completely drawn in and thought the whole concept was original and a bit different. Definitely recommend giving this a go.

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A slow start, did not think I could carry on reading, pleased I persevered as really enjoyed this, what turned out to be a well written book, full of twist an believable content, with real twist at the end. Excellent!

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I usually read in bed, either in the mornings or at night before I go to sleep, or when I'm travelling. Rarely do I set aside time to read when I'm up and about during the day and have chores but that's just what I did in order to finish the last 25% of this dark psychological thriller, as I was too impatient to wait until bedtime to complete it.

At one point, eminent therapist Dr Shields refers to doubting her husband, Thomas, and I briefly wondered why the writers hadn't named the novel Doubting Thomas, which I congratulate myself for thinking would have been a better title! However, title notwithstanding, this was well-paced, exciting and introduced an oft-neglected type of villain as well as a nicely gutsy heroine. I found myself thoroughly enjoying the twists and turns and would definitely recommend this to fans of the genre. I also enjoyed hearing about other real-life psychological experiments.

My one criticism is the heavy-handed use of the passive voice instead of using 'I' and 'me' when one of the two narrators gives their side of the story. I'm not quoting from the book - but as an example, imagine telling someone about your first hour of today but never using personal pronouns. So: 'a cup of coffee was drunk; a shower was taken and an outfit selected before breakfast was prepared.' I realise it was meant to underscore the formality and emotional void in the character but after a while it got so overwhelming that I wondered if there was to be a gender-reveal twist.

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Another great read from the authors of The Wife Between Us. So many twists, don't try to second guess what's happening, I did and I was wrong!

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I loved this book - the author did a great job in building up the tension as the story moved along and I thought it was a good ending. The second book I've read by these authors and I'll certainly be looking for a third - recommended

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One of the best books I’ve read this year!!! Had me gripped, could not put it down until I reached the end!! So many dark twists that kept me guessing! Absolutely brilliant read!!

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This is such an amazing book. I loved the duel perspective of the two women and they were both such intriguing women with some very dark secrets.. You could real feel Jess's uneasiness and panic as the story progressed and i was really rooting for her. I found it amazing how organically the relationship between the women built and shows just how much trust you can wrongly place in someone.

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I read this book as I really enjoyed the wife between us. I found the story compelling and very slow burning although the main character is not that likeable. I also struggled with how the main character ended up in the study by chance yet the story planned out the way it did. However, that aside, I did enjoy the storyline and the darkness in all of the characters.

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After reading and loving the ‘The Wife Between Us’ I just knew I would not be disappointed. I just loved the writing style instantly. As I started reading it I was under the writers spell.
A psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and wanting to know more. It certainly has dark parts within it- which adds to the suspense.
The characters are exceptionally written with both strength,rawness and darkness.
This book will give you lots to think about and you will try to second guess what happens next.
Expect the unexpected.
Thank you to both NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for my eARC of this book in exchange for my honest unbiased review

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Totally twisted, totally compulsive and absolutely totally magnificent !!!
How else can you describe this book it’s just different from anything I have read before and what a brilliant combination that we have in Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks to write such an addictive psychological thriller like this.
It starts slow but builds up with unreliable narrators and you are never quite sure just what is true or what is happening all you do know is you just can’t put the goddam book down because it’s incredibly good and so damn intense. This is going to be a big hit and it really deserves all the hype it’s one hell of an amazing read and I guess you can tell I loved it from start to finish.
My thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for a chance to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Creepy & disturbing psychological thriller. Split second decisions can lead to life long consequences. How culpable are you if you didn't see it coming or intend for it to have those results? How much can you know & trust another person? How much do you know yourself? Can you trust yourself? Is honesty always the most important? Is it safe?

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One of the best books I've read this year rocketing into my top 5!! I read into the early hours as couldn't put it down, when I wasn't reading I was thinking about it and telling my friends about it!!
Loved Jess's character and loved the way the story unfolded through both Jess and Dr Shileds views.
Highly recommended will make you question yourself and your morals!!

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I haven't raced through a book as quickly as I did this one for a LONG time! I was curious the moment I read the blurb and so was thrilled to receive an advance reading copy. I adored absolutely everything about this book. The characters were incredibly strong and fascinating, each one multi-layered and utterly captivating. I found Jess, the protagonist of the book, really likeable and I warmed to her immensely. Sure, she had her flaws but the situations she found herself in were somehow really relatable. Dr Shields was a brilliant, fascinating character and I loved being able to glimpse into her mind. The plot is original, fast-paced and exciting and it kept me on my toes throughout. I really liked the set up of the book, switching between Jess and Dr Shields point of view worked really nicely and aided the story well.

I love when I'm desperately searching for moments to be able to read a book and I experienced that with An Anonymous Girl a lot. Definitely one of my favourite psychological thrillers of 2018 and I envy people who will get to read this book with fresh eyes! This is a MUST read!

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Great book, enjoyed it more than the first by the author. Intriguing through out and good twists with complex characters

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I wanted to love this book, the synopsis sounds brilliant and while the book isn't badly written after reading 30% of it I'm left feeling bored. Nothing remarkable stands out about the characters and unfortunately it isn't the story I was expecting from the blurb.

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