This book was so amazing but it freaked me out! I'm normally not good with scary stories, yet I read this book. Anyways, this is the kind of book that doesn't straight up scare you, it creeps you out and lets your mind run wild.

Pretty interesting story, made even more creepy by the fact that Danvers State Hospital is an actual place where the frontal lobotomy is reputed to have been "perfected". I admit I was more interested in what happened in the hospital than what came before it, so I did actually skip the first 30 or so pages that gave the back story, but I didn't find my understanding of the novel was hindered by this. Seriously though, if you really want to appreciate the setting, look up Danvers State Hospital first before you really dive into the book. It will put you in the right frame of mind.

I found this book gripping, scary and believable in regards to the characters. Very impressed, and this is what turned me onto Ms. Stolarz' work. It was an exciting read. I'm not usually into swear words and find them vulgar and unnecessary, but in this when the swearing was used it didn't bother me all that much. I found it well done, this is more like it.

I thought this was a GREAT book, abandoned places, especially psych wards really interest me. I wish there were more books like this one. I loved this book.

Satisfying read, for me at least. I had previously read Bleed, a companion book to Project 17. Warning to parents interested in this book or Bleedfor their children: Project 17 and Bleed are both probably not good books for tweens or younger children. Both contain harsh language, mildly chilling and suggestive scenarios, and a few sexual references. Project 17 started out slow for me, but eventually became an adventure I couldn't ignore. I'll have to admit that it does have its cheesy parts. On the back for the book, critics rave saying it is Breakfast Club meets Blair Witch Project. I don't entirely agree. It's evident that Project 17 is about teens that bond, like the teens in Breakfast Club, but in my opinion, definitely not as scary as Blair Witch. The main thing I found interesting was that beneath the main storyline, there was yet another storyline. You'll have to read the book, to see what I mean. Project 17 is told by six very different characters, something I thought to be very unique. Laurie Faria Stolarz definitely speaks teenager, which I thought was very good. Some books about teens I read barely seem like they're teen books at all. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys dynamic characters, abandoned mental hospitals, and a touch of the supernatural. -lamoir

thrilling, gives chills throughout the book, with a perfect balance of mystery! really enjoyed it!