Thank You Sourcebooks, NetGalley and Cate Quinn for the gifted eArc of this twisty read! This atmospheric psychological thriller takes us to a luxurious and remote rehabilitation clinic that is often isolated due to weather. Meg admits herself to the clinic in attempt to seek answers in her sister’s mysterious death and uncovers secrets from her own past and while receiving treatments she discovers others have dark secrets as well. This book has unreliable characters, suspicious pasts, mental illnesses, addictions, childhood trauma, medical treatments and it has a lot of twists with an ending you won’t see coming! Make sure to read the author’s note and check for TW’s.

I went into this with the highest of hopes after LOVING Black Widows a few years ago! The cover was sooo good & I just love her writing style. Although I enjoyed the alter sting perspectives & quick chapters, something felt off with this one. I didn’t love some of the twists. I felt as though the reveal of Mr. Priest was so anticlimactic and I don’t know how I felt about the revelations of the fugu & Lutz/Jade. I wanted to love it but I think this one just was okay for me. 😭 I’m so sorry & so so grateful for the opportunity to read with NG. Thank you so much for allowing me to read it!

Two sisters, different lifestyles; one is a performer on stage, the other is a performer of sorts on the casino gambling floors. Both have substance abuse issues.

One checks into a clinic, not exactly voluntarily, yet she doesn't exactly become a rule abider when she figures a way to score some drugs.

The other voluntarily checks into the same clinic to find out what happened to her sister, though she doesn't want to be free of the oxy that makes her feel so good. u

I couldn't relate to any of this and didn't think it was worth finishing as I didn't care about any of the characters.
Thankyou NetGalley for an advance reader copy. Honest opinions expressed here are freely given and are my own.

This was my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was different than most thrillers and kept me on my toes. The characters had some not likable qualities but I feel most books are like that these days. I loved how the author incorporated mental health within her book. It’s such an important subject that needs to be talked about more. The ending was way out there but it is ok. I still had fun with it.

The storyline of this book was unlike anything I’ve read before, which was great. It tells the story of Meg who works in a casino catching cheaters. Her sister is a famous actress and Meg sees televised reports that her sister has died, possibly from suicide, while in a rehab facility. Meg can’t believe her sister would kill herself, so she decides to check herself into the facility to investigate. Meg doesn’t want to admit that she has a drug/alcohol addiction herself and due to that she is having a hard time getting the answers she is looking for. The story is told from 2 main points of view, Meg’s and the clinic manager, Cara. There are several interesting characters who keep the story flowing. With most of the characters being patients with addictions it’s hard for Meg to know who is telling the truth. The ending had a twist that I was not expecting. Thanks for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley, Cate Quinn, and Sourcebooks Landmark for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I hate to admit that I couldn’t really get into this one… I can see why people would like it and I may pick it back up at a later date. If you like thrillers, though, be sure to give it a chance!

While this book provided a truly enjoyable experience, it did feel excessively lengthy. Despite being engrossed throughout the entire novel, I believe the narrative could benefit from a trim of around 100 pages, particularly in the second quarter. The build-up is substantial, but once it reaches its climax, the story becomes incredibly engaging. With multiple points of view, my personal favorite and what I consider the most crucial is Meg's perspective. The novel delves deeply into themes of addiction and mental health, resonating closely with readers. The portrayal of the rehab center, The Clinic, is both eerie and atmospheric, earning top marks for its unsettling vibes. Overall, "THE CLINIC" stands out as more intimate compared to other recent thrillers I've encountered, and I eagerly anticipate what Cate Quinn has in store for future works.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this early. What a wild ride learning about sisters, addictions and psychological issues. I read this in one weekend. It was a great thriller. I can’t wait to read more by this author

Super immersive story with a touching author emotional connection to the content (besides the murder of course). Twisty and turny and overall great!

Synopsis: Meg, an undercover casino employee, finds herself entangled in a web of dark secrets after her sister Haley’s death at the clinic. Unwilling to accept the official account of suicide, Meg adopts the persona of a patient to unravel the enigmatic circumstances surrounding her sister’s demise. As she delves deeper into the clinic’s secrets, she confronts pressing questions about Haley’s death—was it an overdose, suicide, or perhaps even murder?

Cate Quinn draws on her personal experiences to write an exceptional book about addition and mental health in a locked in high cost medical facility. Told from multiple viewpoints, the reader feels like they are inside the clinic discovering what life is like inside and what happened to Haley.

I loved The Clinic. It has it all, a gloriously dysfunctional heroine, a high end glamorous spa setting, evil scientists, and a cast of gorgeous, wealthy patients. Underneath the story, there's a serious look at the nature of addiction and how it can tear lives apart.

In the end, this page turner asks whether the most dangerous secrets are the ones we keep from ourselves.

Many thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark for introducing me to Cate Quinn, an author I very much look forward to picking up and reading more.

When I read a domestic thriller I want to be drawn into the story, to connect with the characters and to feel like I can’t wait to turn the page to see what happens next. This book was right on the edge for me the entire time. I wanted so much to love it but it fell just a little short for me. The story in my opinion was a little drawn out and also all over the place. The narrators were very unreliable and while I do not mind this it left me a little annoyed. I didn’t dislike the book but it did not have my attention and intrigue like I hoped it would.

The author wrote this based on her own stint in rehab and the knowing-ness comes through in the writing. Those are the best parts. Then the story veers off to a wacky murder mystery that never really connects. I think the poker player in rehab storyline would have been more successful as a whole reading experience.

Copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley

A brilliantly devious story that keeps the reader engaged throughout. Meg lives her life just for her - or so she believes. She finally decides to check herself into rehab- not to get help for herself but to help her sister. Will her own addictions be cured or will they get in the way of helping her sister. Or, will she discover the true cause of those addictions? Thrilled to read this one from NetGalley and Sourcebooks.

This was a totally unexpected HIT for me! So thoroughly enjoyable with a fresh premise and twists I didn’t see coming. Definitely a little out there/unbelievable with a few things but soooo entertaining!

A little delayed on writing this review. Thank you NetGalley and sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC!

This book caught my interest from the get go. The title, the cover and the synopsis. It got the psych nurse in me interested! It was a little slow at first, but I enjoyed the slow burn and imagery the author provided. The setting she described made it really easy to imagine what the characters are seeing and view the world. I also appreciated the character development and multiple povs. And when the twists came, they were dark and perfectly disturbing. All In all, this was a great read!


I also appreciate the authors disclosure about their own battle with sobriety, makes me respect the heck out of her! Looking forward to another read by this author!

The Clinic

Meg’s estranged pop star sister, Haley died in rehab of a heroine overdose. Haley made one last phone call to Meg, so she suspects foul play. Meg herself is addicted to alcohol and oxycodone so checks herself into The Clinic investigate.

This atmosphere novel set in a remote rehab clinic in the Pacific Northwest was suspenseful, gripping, and creepy. I loved the setting and was sucked in right from the beginning and didn’t want to put this book down. I adored Meg’s gritty personality, and her character development was done so well. The entire cast of celebrity patients, doctors, and administrators worked perfectly, and I thought all of them were a suspect at one point or another.

This was my first Cate Quinn novel, and I was blown away how she was able to write the struggles of addiction so tactfully while bringing suspense to the story. There were so many twists and turns and wow moments in this book which I loved. A big one was once Meg figures things out, but that’s where the author lost me. The ending was so over the top for me that I really needed to suspend belief. Could these things happen in real life? Maybe. I didn’t look into it, but I’d rather read something a little more plausible. That’s my opinion though so don’t let me sway you.

This book was on the way to being 5 stars, but the ending did make me drop a star. That doesn’t mean I won’t read more novels by Quinn. The short chapters and dual POVs made this a quick read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Clinic by Cate Quinn tells the story of a woman who enters a drug rehab undercover to find out how her famous country singer sister died there. Meg is the main character, and she is very flawed, but likable. She’s been working in a casino trying to catch people counting cards or cheating in herself is addicted to alcohol and pain pills. When she gets into the rehab where her famous sister Haley died mysteriously all bets are off. Everyone is a suspect, including the eccentric, Swedish doctor who started the rehab clinic.
The other point of view in the story is Cara. She is the clinic manager and may have some secrets of her own. The chapters alternate between Meg and Cara’s experiences at the clinic. There’s a whole cast of people at the rehab who could have possibly killed Haley. Or did she kill herself?. There is a lot of suspense in this book and more than a few scenes where I was fearful for Meg or Cara’s life. I don’t think many people will be able to figure out the secrets behind the clinic on their own. I highly recommend this book!
Thank you to NetGalley, and the publisher of this book for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

The cover alone drew me to this book and when I started it I was definitely hooked. This story was definitely propulsive and the short chapters made it hard to stop reading. I really enjoyed the dual POVs between Meg and Cara and felt like it really added to the whole story. This book was filled with twists and turns and so many red herrings with the chapters ending on little cliff hangers each time. This book is 400+ pages and 115 chapters and it didn’t need to be. It could’ve definitely been wrapped up sooner without losing the story and I wish it would’ve been.

Overall, I enjoyed this quick paced, twisty thriller and enjoyed the mental health and addiction aspect it brought to the story.

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"The Clinic" is a locked room mystery taking place at an exclusive rehab facility, with two perspectives. Cara is the manager of the clinic, and Meg is a patient who just lost her sister to suicide.

The author explores difficult and intense issues such as addiction and its link to childhood trauma. Her personal experience in rehab inspired the book and her unique journey to sobriety adds genuineness to this story.

The book is filled with unexpected twists and untrustworthy characters. The level of intensity raises as we approach the chilling and dubious ending. Wow—it is some crazy shit!

Be sure to listen to the author’s note. And to Ms. Quinn - Congratulations for all you’re hard work!!

Thanks to the author and publisher for this ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, all opinions are my own and are left voluntarily.

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[Would have been 5 stars if not for all the f-words.]
(Also, in case you need this reminder: Cate Quinn is not Kate Quinn)


“‘Please. Call me. I need to tell you something about when we were kids. I need to tell you before it’s too late.”

That’s the last voicemail Meg has from her sister, Haley, before she sees on the news that Haley committed suicide at a luxury rehab clinic.

But Haley died of heroin injection and Meg knows Haley would never do that. Something is amiss and she is willing to commit herself to the same rehab clinic to find the answers. She doesn’t need a cover because she has her own addiction (to oxycodone) that she needs to kick anyway if she’s going to keep her job taking down the loan sharks at casinos.

A shark among sharks, Meg’s priority is to find out what happened to Haley, but her own trauma and addictions might keep her from getting anywhere helpful.

“You’re not going to like this, Meg. But to solve your sister’s murder, you might need to solve yourself.”



That’s the set-up of this very good thriller and if it wasn’t for all the f-words I would say this would be a definite must-read.

The book gives a bit of a Shutter Island vibe in its setting and characters.

“Someplace in the Pacific Northwest with plenty of rain and cold so they can all feel good and miserable, paying megabucks for the privilege while some shaman channels their auras or something.”

(Okay, a bit different era, but you get the idea)

Meg enters rehab with a bunch of addicts who are willing to lie, steal, and cheat for their addiction. Add to that withdrawal symptoms like hallucinations and the side effects of the treatment methods they undergo, and we’ve got some hard to read, unpredictable and untrustworthy characters.

And Meg isn’t necessarily in her right mind either. To stay in the clinic and investigate she has to take part in the treatment herself— which means unlocking the trauma of her own childhood that Haley alluded to in her call.

Her only confidant is Harry who is waiting for her ‘on the outside,’ wanting her to get better, but also worrying about her safety— trapped in a remote clinic with a killer.

“That’s the problem with you, Meg. You’re not afraid of anything. And you should be.”



I love the setting because the unreliability and eeriness adds to the mystery and makes you second guess what you think you know. Even though I figured out bits and pieces early on, there were some good surprises waiting for me at the end!

It’s one of those books that when you finish you want to re-read to see what you missed.



The book begins with the scene right before Haley’s death: “Haley knew no drug could help her now. This would be the room she would die in.”

Then we alternate between chapters told from Meg’s POV and Cara’s— the newish manager of the clinic.

We also have the director/owner of the clinic who I picture as a cross between the dad on The Prodigal Son TV show and Daniel Hartman on Suits with the voice of Daniel Hartman because I don’t know what a Swiss accent sounds like. He’s got that smooth but sketchy demeanor that is intelligent and slick but you just always feel like they have ulterior motives and that they’re tricking you somehow.

Sure, the characters aren’t super loveable, but I didn’t find Meg and Cara annoying at least. Plus Meg is going through a lot so you give her behavior and attitude a little grace because of her mental state. Of course she’s not going to be cheery and super friendly.

I’m not sure we fully got to know Cara well. Some of her past was hinted at but we don’t really get into it; and even though we’re in her head she still feels like she’s held at arms length from us readers.



The treatment they receive at the clinic is ‘cutting edge’ which can also be read: fictional (well mostly… you can google it). So it’s a bit out there but it didn’t distract me from the story, I think it enhanced it. I don’t need books to be medically realistic all the time and in this case it was integral to the whole plot so it made sense to me that Quinn wrote things the way she did.


I read this book on the kindle app which means I was not very aware of the page amount as I read. Some reviewers have commented that it’s too long of a read, but when I looked on Goodreads and saw it was 448 pages, I will say it didn’t feel that long to me when I read it! The short chapters really helped.



I thought it was really cool that the author, Cate Quinn, shares in the author’s note and in this article about her own experience with her alcohol addiction and attending rehab where the idea of this book emerged.

She was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to write a book without alcohol. This was her first book sober which is a feat and a very good one at that! It adds authenticity to the rehab experience she depicts and the physical and emotional feelings of withdrawal she felt to some degree herself as well as the trauma that induced her addiction to begin with.

“I entered rehab broken, using alcohol as my armour. When I left, I wasn’t alone and afraid any more. I had taken my first steps towards asking other people for help when I needed it.” (Cate Quinn)

I think it will probably be hard for some people to read if they have/had their own addiction journey, but at the same time, maybe it will inspire readers with addictions to acknowledge that they have one and that there is help and hope to overcome it!



I would definitely recommend this book, but again, there are over 100 f-words so that makes it hard to recommend to some. Maybe some day the kindle app will develop a feature to give the option to censor swear words for those of us who care about that!


[Content Advisory: 112 f-words, 24 s-words; trigger warnings for drug addiction and rehab; no sex scenes but Meg keeps seeing a lady in lingerie]

**Received an ARC via NetGalley**