sarahberry_reads's review against another edition
nothing about this book was entertaining.
casey_larsen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I think Summers did a really good job writing the cult that is The Unity Project. At one point, I was in agreement with the main character that the cult didn't seem so bad, which was impressive as both she and I started off wary of it. Maybe that just means I'd be easy to indoctrinate into a cult, but I thought it was pretty cool that Summers writing was good enough to make me go from "this cult has to be bad" to "oh wait, they don't seem that bad" back to "nope, my first instinct was right."
Had I been slightly more attached to the characters and invested in what was going to happen next, I likely would've given it a higher rating. Some chapters did leave off on a good cliff hanger, making me want to read on, but it's not like I felt that way the entire book.
Had I been slightly more attached to the characters and invested in what was going to happen next, I likely would've given it a higher rating. Some chapters did leave off on a good cliff hanger, making me want to read on, but it's not like I felt that way the entire book.
booktrunks's review against another edition
2.0
Synopsis: After a fatal car accident kills both of her parents and leaves her little sister, Lo, in a coma, Bea hopes there is something that can bring her some hope. When Lo finally awakens from her coma, she finds out that both of her parents are dead, and her sister has left her to join “The Unity Project.” Years down the line, Lo, working as a journalist’s assistant, starts investigating The Unity Project as a dangerous colt in the hopes to save her sister and reunite with her.
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Thoughts: I was really excited to read this book, and I really wanted to like it, but it didn’t quite sit right for me. I can tell that a lot of research went into the book, but I’m wondering if that showed a little too much. I didn’t feel any particular connection to the main characters, and felt that the cult leader in particular was very much what I would expect to read about a cult leader. The plot was slow to get going, which is typical for a thriller, but this caused such a dramatic and immediate change in narration for the main character that not only seemed really out of place, but also unrealistic. I still really want to read Sadie, and can’t wait to see what else Summers will bring us.
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Thoughts: I was really excited to read this book, and I really wanted to like it, but it didn’t quite sit right for me. I can tell that a lot of research went into the book, but I’m wondering if that showed a little too much. I didn’t feel any particular connection to the main characters, and felt that the cult leader in particular was very much what I would expect to read about a cult leader. The plot was slow to get going, which is typical for a thriller, but this caused such a dramatic and immediate change in narration for the main character that not only seemed really out of place, but also unrealistic. I still really want to read Sadie, and can’t wait to see what else Summers will bring us.
mamasin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
laurelinwonder's review against another edition
5.0
Listen, read Sadie first, the All the Rage, come to know and trust Summers's unlikable females and twisty narratives. THEN read this, this begins slow, and I say don't read the synopsis, I just did after finishing this and I must say that I would not have enjoyed the tension as much as I did going into it blind. In fact, skim summaries, go on reviews you trust, and always read a little blind, it means you can't start I'm posing what you think a book should be or do before the author even suk you into the narratives/plots. This may be my least favorite of Summers's books so far, but I LOVE that I cannot quite pin her down as a certain kind of author, I am regularly surprised by the way she can pull me into what a character might be feeling, even if I can't understand it from my own life experiences. So I will continue to read whatever she puts out into the world, and you should too.
onbeasbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the last quarter of this book feels like someone who didn’t read the first three quarters. the twists don’t really make sense with what we know about the characters. i still like her writing, but this doesn’t hold a candle to sadie.
vane's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hannahrowe's review against another edition
4.0
I felt like the ending wrapped up pretty quickly, but the last 100 pages gave it the fourth star.
dipali17's review against another edition
5.0
** A copy of The Project was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
Courtney Summers does it again! The Project is gripping and haunting, but still manages to hit you with all the emotions. The story is a rollercoaster, and is a very in-depth look at indoctrination, faith and cults. Lo and Bea are both struggling and searching for something to hold on to. Courtney Summers writes them beautifully - you really do understand their emotions and thoughts.
Also bonus: I read this right after watching The Vow, and the parallels are haunting!
Courtney Summers does it again! The Project is gripping and haunting, but still manages to hit you with all the emotions. The story is a rollercoaster, and is a very in-depth look at indoctrination, faith and cults. Lo and Bea are both struggling and searching for something to hold on to. Courtney Summers writes them beautifully - you really do understand their emotions and thoughts.
Also bonus: I read this right after watching The Vow, and the parallels are haunting!