A good thriller to read while the rain is hitting your window. Highly recommend, it is one that once you start it you won’t want to put it down! Will definitely read more from this Author!

It was an ok book I think you have to suspend belief to read it but it was okay .
I felt the plot was a bit contrived and in parts I had to make myself continue

This kept me guessing! I really enjoyed the short chapters and alternating perspectives. Will definitely read more from Cate Quinn!

I received a free ARC ebook of <i>The Clinic</i> from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

An isolated rehab clinic, difficult to reach under the best of circumstances, is the eerie setting for this murder mystery. The setting may be a familiar type to avid mystery readers and it is the star of this novel.

Megan is an undercover, poker-playing agent employed by casinos to find cheaters. She is adept at reading subtle body language cues but her own drug issues is her greatest problem. The death of her famous sister, Haley, at the rehab clinic sends her on the trail of who is responsible. Haley and Megan had a difficult childhood and their painful past led to addiction and estrangement.

The clinic is full of wealthy, bizarre individuals whose treatments are designed by a creepy medical team. The combination of addicts and rehab employees is a toxic mix of odd.

This novel is mostly enjoyable but I found the ending to be a little off-putting.

A thought provoking thriller that tackles the difficult topic of rehab. Fast paced, short chapters keep the story moving. Multiple and unreliable narrators help keep the reader feel off kilter and unsteady. A great twisty read for fans of McFadden and and Tarryn Fisher.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free ARC.

This book needs a lot more work. I can look past typos and grammatical errors, but the story itself was not cohesive and often contradicted itself. The characters were caricatures of themselves which made them entirely unbelievable. No one talks the way they supposedly did and it came off very cheesy. There were some interesting concepts of neurodivergence but not at all appropriately explained or portrayed. Personally, I have a very hard time believing an addict checking in to rehab could smuggle in drugs that easily (because it's just the receptionist doing a luggage check??) and have no one really notice or dole out consequences.

It's the start of an interesting story but doesn't come across as fully fleshed out.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

Wow! Where to start with this one! This was such an addicting read that I didn’t want to put down! I first just want to acknowledge how well the author approached the topic of addiction and mental health. I feel like these can be difficult topics to bring up in books but Quinn did such a good job with her approach. I was so engrossed in this book but I do have to say that you do have to suspend some belief. I loved meeting all the different characters and learning more about their background. Overall, if you are looking for a quick, addicting psychological thriller, this is definitely the one for you!

This was a solid thriller which did some things really well, but overall did not blow me away; if you’re looking for a thriller/mystery which takes a really compassionate lens on issues of addiction and recovery, and you don’t mind some suspense of disbelief, it might be a good read for you!

My highlights were the aforementioned compassion in dealing with a difficult topic, the stellar atmosphere, and the frustrating-yet-sympathetic main character; lowlights were the final twists, which felt a little bit overwrought and unnecessary (though the foreshadowing was done very well for them). ultimately, a good read if the genre is what you’re in the mood for!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for the advance copy!

My favorite thriller so far this year!! It has the perfect setting, perfect descriptions and perfect ambience. It was spooky and addicting!

Unfortunately, this one was not for me. The characters were one-dimensional and completely changeable. I felt like this story was chaotic and unbelievable most of the time. This was unlike any rehab I've ever experienced (as a therapist) but perhaps it's a different ballgame when you are dealing with exclusive (celeb) rehabs?!

This book was absolutely amazing! So many twists and turns throughout, all the way to 98%!!! Highly recommend to anyone who loves a good who did it story.

This book started off so strong. Loved the premise. The main character Meg, a casino "spy", learns her famous sister has committed suicide in a rehab clinic, and heads to the clinic to solve the mystery, and maybe get some help for herself as she is also addicted to pain pills.

Positives:
The description of the PNW rehab clinic itself
Short chapters from multiple perspectives
The intrigue of an exclusive rehab facility for the uber rich, mixed with ground breaking ideas and treatments for addiction rehibilation, famous clientelle, with a mystery thrown in
There were some strong subplots of childhood trauma, addiction, PTSD, mental health, etc.

Negatives:
The pace started out so quick and strong and then began to drag
The plotline to me just became outlandish after awhile
It was just too long
If I read the word "fugu" one more time I was going to lose it.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for an advanced copy of this ebook.

Meg works at a casino flushing out loan sharks and catching bad guys. After one job goes wrong, she ends up with a dislocated shoulder and gets hooked on oxy.

One day after work, Meg finds out her superstar sister OD’d in rehab it’s ruled a suicide. Meg knows Haley would never kill herself. Meg decided to check in to The Clinic and find out what really happened to her sister.

Told in dual POVs between Meg and Cara, the manager at The Clinic, this book sucked me in right away. The short chapters keep the pace moving quickly. I loved the premise and really enjoyed the beginning of the book. Unfortunately the ending kind of stalled for me and the closure just really came out of left field. A lot of build up for a really quick wrap up. Overall the book did keep my entertained and I wanted to know what was going to happen I am just definitely a little disappointed in the ending

Book Review — “The Clinic” by Kate Quinn

Categories — Thriller/Suspense, Mystery, Celebrities, Rehab/Medical, Addiction, Mental Health, 400+ Pages, Multi-POV, Claustrophobic/Trapped, Pacific Northwest Setting

Pub Info — January 23, 2024. Sourcebooks Landmark. Currently has a 3.7 average and 1.7k ratings on Goodreads.

The Author — Quinn is also the author of Black Widows (2021) and Blood Sisters (2021). She made a special note at the start of this book stating that this story was influenced by her personal experience with rehabilitation and sober living.

Quick Summary — Two sisters, one creepy clinic. One sister is a celebrity going into rehab at the clinic and the other is an undercover enforcement against casinos cheats. When her celebrity sister dies in the clinic, she goes in undercover to figure out what happened.

More Info (No Spoilers) & Thoughts ⤵️

• This story is a multi-POV mysterious suspense about two sisters and a slew of weirdo characters in the sketchy rehabilitation center for celebrities with various issues. When one of the patients dies in their care, attention is raised and law enforcement — and a rouge agent, her own sister — are investigating.

• This is a longer thriller, coming in around a little over 400 pages. You have multiple narrator POVs, Meg and Cara. Meg is the addict and undercover sister and Cara is a stringent and half-hearted stooge

• In addition, you get a few fellow clinic goers, all suspects for the crime along with the staff — chiefly the owner, an assistant doctor, and Cara the administrator.

• Addiction and trauma/mental health plays a major part of the themes of this story. Everyone in this story is unhinged and popping something or trying to get someone stuck with a needle of something. It’s a mix of nightmarish trapped/locked-in and creepy doctors doing messed up experimental treatments. I’m not sure how realistic it is, but if I don’t think too much about it, then I’m entertained 😂

• If I had to compare it to something, it would be American Horror Story. Kinda cliche, kinda implausible, creepy for creepiness sake, but at the same time you just want to keep watching. The cover is gorgeous too.

Wow - I was pleasantly surprise at how good this book was. Ticked all the boxes for me..
-Page Turning - Yup
-Who is the Murderer? - Yup
-Characters you love to hate - Yup

I am looking forward to what Quinn comes up with next!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and honestly review The Clinic.

If you enjoy a good thriller that hooks you on the first page and doesn't let go, you will love this book. It has a great storyline and wonderful characters to keep you turning the pages.
I received a complimentary copy from SOURCEBOOKS Landmark via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this book about a drug treatment center and a murder. The author does a wonderful job creating a mystery who-done-it between patients and a crazy doctor at a high priced clinic/rehab center .
Meg has a background in casino security and some interesting stories that occur on the job. The book starts out with giving us hints at a mysterious childhood.
Meg has learned that her sister has committed suicide while staying at a luxurious treatment center for alcohol and chemical dependency.
Meg is also addicted to pain pills and soon she is offered an opportunity to go stay at the same facility. The mystery deepens as we learn about each resident. Lots of twists and turns in the story and another viewpoint is provided by Cera, a woman who heads the administrative department. Complete with a whacky doctor and his sidekick the story leads us through many possibilities for murder.
Great story that kept me interested until the end. Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review

Enjoyed this a lot! Thought it was going to be a little creepier than it ended up being but the twist really got me! Had another theory but was pleasantly surprised to be wrong.

This was the first book I've read by this author and will definitely be keeping my eyes out for more.

The Clinic was a twisty suspense novel that had my head spinning! I loved that that the author left the reader questioning "who done it" throughout the story. Defiantly a good thriller!
Meg lives a reckless life working at a casino and over medicating herself. When she gets word her estranged sister has taken her own life at a fancy rehab facility Meg knows immediately something isn't right. Haley might have been troubled but she would never have ended her life. Meg decides to check herself into rehab so she can question the staff and patients, see what they know. What she doesn't expect is that she will have to go along with therapy and treatment so her stay seems believable but this will bring back trauma from her childhood. Meg will make friends with the other patients and discover who she can trust and who she can't. Her sister is gone yet her presence feels so near.....soon all will be revealed and Meg will learn the truth.

This was definitely an entertaining read that I enjoyed. 

When Meg hears that her famous actress sister Haley, has committed suicide while in a posh rehab facility in the remote Pacific Northwest, she doesn't believe it.  She thinks there is more to the truth than what the media is saying.  She's determined to investigate from the inside and find out the truth.  She leaves behind her job in LA at the casino, catching cheaters and checks into the rehab.  Meg has been battling her own additions, and the withdrawal may dampen her plans.  Will she be able to get through in order to discover what really happened to Haley?

This book was told in dual POV of Meg and Cara, who works at the facility.  The plot was intriguing and definitely kept my attention.  All the drama and secrets definitely kept me on my toes.  Addiction, mental health, and past traumas play major roles, and I did learn that the author drew from her own experiences at rehab.  This was a well written twisty psychological thriller, and I would definitely recommend it.