This book has a really interesting start. The mysteries are just everywhere and I had such big hopes. Just think about all the possibilities when you have an asylum as a main setting! The main character had this I'm-going-to-unfold-things vibe. His friends were even more interesting. 
 However, as pages were turned, it became a bit monotonous and lacked that kick from the beginning. The other characters became bland while the main character followed a weird routine for such a young person. I guess he's an old soul, but still... 
 I admit to suspecting that the main character isn't right in the head. I thought he was the killer since almost all evidences pointed to him. I didn't expect who it truly was, and guess that's a good thing. 
 If you ask me if I got scared while reading this book, I'll say yes to an extent. I always love a good scare. This time, I got scared because of the pictures. I mean, oh my.. They sure were creepy! The plot is also kind of creepy when comes down to it, but the pictures? They all make it feel real. 
 All in all, I'm giving this a 3.5 rating and yes, I'll still be reading the next book. 
 I recommend reading this with the lights off.