Two books that will leave you speechless

This week I will be reviewing two books that are by the same authors: Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.  This is their second collaboration together on a novel, as The Wife Between Us was their first novel together.

Before I get started on the reviews I would like to thank Macmillan Publishers for providing me an advanced reader’s copy of An Anonymous Girl, to which will be released on January 8, 2019.

The Wife Between Us

This books was actually part of one of my choices for my subscription to Book of the Month a few months ago.  When I read the synopsis, I knew I had to read it.  It was very vague, but it left made me intrigued.  The Wife Between Us really reminded me of Gone Girl as that you will make assumptions at the beginning, but as you keep on going, the story is completely different than what you expect.  To try and not give too much information away, based on the title alone, you may think this a book about a jealous ex-wife and a love triangle, but as at the end of the synopsis says “Assume nothing”.

Again, I was completely blown away by this book.  I was literally left with my mouth dropped open, unprepared for the many twists and turns that were in the book.  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a fun thriller and ready to be left in shock.

An Anonymous Girl

So, I want to say about a month or two ago, I saw on Facebook an advertisement for anyone that enjoyed The Wife Between Us, if they would be interested in a copy of the authors new book, An Anonymous Girl.  I thought to myself I really loved The Wife Between Us, and went ahead signed up.  I was not prepared for a package to arrive with an advanced reader copy.  I was again speechless, because this is my first time in receiving an advanced reader copy and not expecting to receive a copy.  I was already in the middle of a few other books, and decided to read it after TheDark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein. Thus, this past Sunday I started reading the book. 

And again, just like their first book, I was not prepared for the surprises that were in store.  The basic synopsis I got is that a young woman, Jessica Farris, decides to sign up for a study for psychology professor, Dr. Shields, but she is unprepared for what she has actually signed up for.  The main characters have to come to terms with their past, and ask herself what would they do that would be considered morally correct in certain situations.  Another surprising book to read as there are so many surprises, and then ending is different than what you expect.  

I highly recommend both of these books if you liked thrillers, and just want be asking yourself, “Where are these authors heading?” I know that Sarah Pekkanen has written some other novels, to which I definitely want to read after finishing these books.  As for Greer Hendricks, The Wife Between Us is her first novel.

Please tell me your thoughts on these books or if you have a recommendation for any other good books that have left you speechless.