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El Proyecto by Courtney Summers

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cadmanreads's review against another edition

2.0

Meh...if this was a longer book I would have DNFed.

A very predictable story about cults. I was still onboard (only just!) until 75% when one character does something very much unbelievable and then it went downhill after that.

The ending was boring and felt rushed.

gabrielle_erin's review against another edition

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3.0

This was such an interesting take on the cult trope. It really left me guessing as to what the truth was and had some really profound moments of discussion about religion and trauma. Courtney Summers truly has a way with bringing pain to life through her words in a way that is non-confrontational for the audience. A great read!

cepramas's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

For a variety of reasons (not necessarily this book's fault), it took me a long time to finish this one.

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marieintheraw's review against another edition

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5.0

Don't expect the same story as Sadie by Courtney Summers, but do expect something that will give you pause to think.

I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.

karijohnson's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition

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5.0

The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz

*Thank you so much Wednesday Books and Netgalley for letting me read and review THE PROJECT*

It’s still been a few days since I finished The Project and all I can say is this: Courtney, why did you put me through such pain? I loved Sadie so when I heard news of The Project I was instantly interested. Especially that this book is centered around a cult was a selling point for me, something about these kinds of books just trap me in. I can’t give The Project enough praise, but I’m hoping this review is a little drop in the tons of love it will get.

I love Courtney’s writing style. It’s easy to follow, imaginative and leaves the reading sitting on the edge of their seat eager for more. She did not disappoint on the twists and turns in The Project. There would many times through out this book that I would have to stop and process what happened.

I loved Lo’s character and her dedication to finding her sister and finding is place in the world after something horrific happened to her. I especially loved seeing how as the story went on how Courtney subtlety shifted certain aspects of Lo’s beliefs and actions to meet those of The Project, it was masterfully done. This whole entire book is masterful.

The Project left me crying in my room at 1a.m. because the ending is unlike anything I predicted it to be, especially having read Sadie and knowing how that ended. But as much as it emotionally destroyed me I loved every moment of this book and I hope everyone else who reads it does too. As I said, this review won’t do The Project justice so You have to read it for yourself to see!