Review: The Project

Title: The Project

Author: Courtney Summers

Publisher: Wednesday Books

Publication date: February 2, 2021

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Summary

After the death of her parents, Lo Denham is used to being on her own. Especially after her sister, Bea, joined The Unity Project, a cult-like religious organization. On the surface, the Unity Project looks like it’s doing good for the community. But after the suicide of one of their members, something darker is likely happening under the surface.

When Lo witnesses the suicide, she decides to dig deeper into the Project. But no one will let her speak to her sister. As she spends more and more time with Lev, the leader, she finds she might be wrong. Now, she can’t figure out what’s real and what isn’t. As she gets deeper into the project, it might just put her life on the line.

Review: The Project

Thank you to Macmillan, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this to review! I absolutely love Courtney Summers, so of course she’s always on my radar for new releases. Especially after reading and loving Sadie. If you’re looking for a new thriller to read this February, this will definitely be the one for you.

This book flips back and forth between the past and the present, between Lo and Bea. Through these flashbacks, you slowly get the whole story of the Project and of the two sisters. This format works amazingly for this book, building the intensity of the mystery. Both of the sisters have a unique voice throughout, which helps in drawing readers into the book.

Throughout the book, you definitely feel a building sense of dread as you know something sinister is going on behind the Project’s closed doors. Summers is a master of creating this tension, and it is on full display throughout this book.

Overall, this story will pull you in and not let go until the very end. This is a February thriller that should definitely be on your radar.

4.5/5 stars