I loved this book! The pacing kept me burning the midnight oil because I couldn't put it down. I'm a sucker for a good twist and The Clinic did not disappoint. I haven't read Cate Quinn's previous books but I've added them to my TBR list.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for the free review copy, this is my honest opinion that I am leaving voluntarily.

The Clinic starts of with Haley Banks point of view of her death while in recovery at a luxury rehab center, then switches to the manager's point of view as she deals with the dead body and the police arriving, then switches again to Meg, Haley's little sister, as she pulls a sting operation on loan sharks operating in a casino and then finding out about her sister's death on the news. The rest of the book follows Meg's journey in to finding out what happened to her sister.

The characters do not set out to be likable, and I didn't like them, but I still really enjoyed the story. Rehab can be a wonderful thing, but so often it's not, there's a very long history of rehab clinics being underfunded and putting their patients into situations where they wind up relapsing. Finding out that the author based the experiences at the rehab, minus the murder and general creepiness on their own personal experience with addiction makes this all the more important. The story is good, but the social commentary on rehab clinics, mental illness, and addictions is very well done.

If you enjoyed Girl, Interrupted, you might like this book. Other books that this book reminded me of: The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes, We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson.

Twists and turns abound!
This was the first book by Cate Quinn that I've read, and it won't be the last. Prepare to lose sleep as you'll be sucked in within a few minutes and won't want to put it down.
No point in rehashing, and potentially spoiling, the plot. Read the blurb. Better yet, just buy the book, you won't be disappointed.

Pro's:
Character development
Plot
Story
Well-written
Twisty!

Con's:
Nada, zip, none, zero.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC!

I really enjoyed everything about this book. I was on vacation while reading it and had to find time to get back to it because I was so invested in the story. I haven't read anything from this author before and look forward to reading more.

This book was right up my alley. I absolutely love the cover and it sucked me in right away. It was an addicting read for sure. I really enjoyed the plot of the story and the setting. It was a very interesting story with lots of twists and an awesome ending. A perfect mystery/ suspense for sure. The author did great and I'll be checking out more books by her.

Thank you Netgalley & Sourcebooks Landmark for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

I really liked this psychological thriller. I was enthralled in the beginning of the book and couldn't put it down. I really liked the dual perspective and short chapters. I connected well with Meg and really liked all the detailed descriptions in the writing. The best thing is that it touches on sensitive topics like addiction and mental health and it was nicely intertwined into the storyline. The only feedback I'd give is that the medical aspect could've been researched more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced read of The Clinic by Cate Quinn.

This is a psychological thriller that I could not put down! It takes place in a remote rehab clinic on the Pacific Northwest Coast. The death of famous actress Haley Banks prompts her sister Meg to enter the clinic as a patient and uncover the truth behind how (or if!) Haley died.

It is a true thriller, with so many twists and turns, you really can’t put it down. I’m pretty sure I put the blame on almost every single character at some point throughout the book. It is dual perspective, with short chapters, and full of secrets, tension, and an unreliable narrator. The book centers on the exploration of trauma and addiction, and how one influences the other.

I thought this was well done and would definitely recommend to others. I did give it 4 stars, because the end got so twisty, it felt maybe like a little too much?! But even so, I’d still recommend reading this if you love a thriller, especially one with an ending you can’t predict!

Great thriller. I’ve never read a rehab book before. The state of the art facility was fascinating. And the trauma that leads to addiction. All characters are a suspect and lots of twists at the end. Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC

I really struggled with finishing this book. I had a hard time staying invested in the storyline, but that is just me. I am not one for police investigations

I love a good closed door mystery. This one is set in a fancy but extremely remote rehab facility where you quickly find that something nefarious is happening. The chapters were super short and went back and forth between a patient who is trying to find out what happened to her sister and the manager who is trying to decide if the doctor she's working for is being honest about his motives in helping addicts. The fast paced style kept me completely glued to the book. I totally didn't expect the outcome.

Story is themed from the authors time in rehab. Great characters with lots of drama. Megs sister, Haley dies i rehab. Meg decides to go undercover and find her sisters killer. But lots of sinister happenings are going on in the rehab. Lots of twists to keep you yearning for answers. Recommended.

Meg works in a casino catching cheaters. She;'s also an opioid addict. When her sister dies while in rehab, supposedly from suicide, Meg decides to check into the same rehab center and figure out why. She suspects murder. The rehab center turns out to be a bit "sketchy" -- out in the middle of nowhere (somewhere along the Pacific Northwest coast), only a few very rich clients, and therapies that seem really strange and unusual.

This is a fast-paced mystery with lots of twists and turns. The reader never knows who to believe and the suspects change frequently. I felt that there were just too many questions and (in my mind) plot holes to really get too involved. For one thing, Meg is able to sneak in a stash of Oxy which she regularly takes. She is able to bypass the regular drug tests by using "fake pee" that she also snuck in, and she has a secret cell phone which she regularly uses to contact a friend outside. Since there is frequent reference to security, staff, and cameras, I found the completely implausible. Plus, I actually figured out the biggest "shocking surprise" long before the big reveal.

Is this an OK read? Yes. I found that I couldn't stop reading despite all the moments that made me roll my eyes. Not terrible, just a bit of a stretch. If you can overlook all this, it's worth your time.

The Clinic by @catequinnauthor is out TODAY and while only a few chapters in, I’m intrigued. Set in an exclusive rehab clinic, the mysterious death of Meg’s sister prompts her to enter the clinic herself to find out the truth. But while life on the inside might bring her closer to the truth, it also removes her from anyone that could help her in the midst of danger.

The Clinic by Cate Quinn
Published: January 23, 2024
Sourcebooks Landmark
Genre: Amateur Sleuth Mysteries
Pages: 444
KKECReads Rating: 4/5
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.

Cate Quinn is a former journalist for The Guardian, The Times and The Mirror alongside many travel and lifestyle magazines. A travel journalist for ten years, Cate has called many countries home, but currently lives in Devon, England, with her beloved partner and two children.

This was different. I found the concept interesting, and the storyline kept me engaged. I devoured the story and enjoyed the perspectives. The treatment was weird but also interesting.

The characters were all well-developed and interesting. I do wish Dr. Lux was a bit more fleshed out, either in person or in the research Cara did. But I enjoyed the dynamics and how each personality brought elements to the story.

I felt this book was too long, though. The story was decent, and the drama and the twists were well-written, but this could have been wrapped up in 300 pages at most. The story kept getting dragged out, and while the writing was fantastic and the plot flowed, after finishing the book, I can’t help but feel the length was unnecessary to deliver a thriller.

I enjoyed the writing style and storytelling. I look forward to reading more from Cate Quinn in the future. I like how she develops her characters and brings a story to life.

I went into this book with high expectations because it seemed like exactly my kind of book. But ultimately, I feel I would have enjoyed the book more if it were only from Meg’s pov. I didn’t feel any connection to Cara, and truly felt her and Max’s characters were just generally flat. The ending also required some suspension of disbelief. I wanted to love this book, but I don’t feel it was very polished. However, congratulations to Quinn on completing her first book sober! What an accomplishment! Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like the locked room subgenre is getting oversaturated, but The Clinic presented a new twist on the formula by having all the characters be in rehab.

The sisters element (one a pop star, one a shady Las Vegas operative) was interesting and the plotting was fun. I really enjoyed The Clinic!

My full review was posted on Jen Ryland Reviews (linked below) plus on Instagram, Facebook and Goodreads.

I love a dual point of view in a thriller. This one we get the perspective of Meg, who works in a casino catching cheaters and shows sister Haley recently died at The Clinic. Meg checks herself in as a patient, and interestingly she actually does have a pill addiction that she struggles with. Cara is the manager of the facility, a bit of an isolated person with a backstory we don't yet know.

The first half was a little slower, but I feel it was setting the scene. But when we hit the second half, I absolutely could not put this one down. The sobriety struggles were very realistic.

Meg trying to solve Haley's death and her thoughts that one of the other patient's was involved was intriguing. And the twists and turns right up until the end kept me engaged and wanting more.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fast-paced thriller with a somewhat implausible plot, falling a bit short for me. The clinic itself is labyrinthine with decor and architecture that seems over the top. I did enjoy/appreciate the authors take on the proposed medical uses of pufferfish toxin.

The Clinic by Cate Quinn is a thriller that centers around a group of well-to-do people, some actresses and singers, that are brought together for treatment of addictions of alcohol and drug abuse that is sometimes caused by childhood trauma. It’s here that Meg, who has entered on her own free will, has come to investigate the death of her sister Haley who supposedly died while in treatment at the clinic. Neither the staff or the patients are people you feel you can trust. There is something strange about all of them. One of them might be a murderer but it’s up to Meg to figure that out. There are strange experiments performed and procedures done to the patients that were a little frightening and gave me the chills. I was really surprised at the end because I didn’t foresee it happening the way it did with Haley but I guess that’s why it’s called fiction. I’d like to thank Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the arc to read and review. It was a fast read that kept me turning the pages with short chapters but a lot of them. I thought it was a good story and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading mystery type thrillers. I’m giving it a 4 star rating and would be interested in reading more by Cate Quinn in the future.

It's only January and Cate Quinn has already set the bar VERY high with THE CLINIC. This will be the book everyone wants to be like or beat. A story line centered on addiction. Addiction comes in so many different forms that most people have one type or another. But when you are a rich celebrity, it's easy to check into an upscale spa type rehab facility where the clients receive treatments designed just for them.

THE CLINIC in this story is a renovated prison on the Pacific Northwest coast. The renovations insure there is no trace of the previous facility except the locks on the doors. Told in alternating POVs, the story plays out like a game of chess, each side taking a turn to tell their side of the story. And what a story it is......there are threads that weave in and out of the CLINIC and the characters, all working to figure out the reasons for the death that started the story. But......we never see the death or the body and the tension builds higher in each chapter. A great thriller that I'm recommending and sharing with evryone I know.