Thanks to #NetGalley and #SourcebooksLandmark for the book #TheClinic by #CateQuinn. This book is about addiction, abuse and illegal actions. It’s full of emotions, drugs and timid of manipulations I would suggest this as a recommendation.

The concept of a casino worker posing as a patient at a rehab center is engrossing and less than believable, but once I met the characters and both narrators, I was hooked. Meg finds out that her sister Haley has died suddenly at the rehab center and is determined to investigate her death. Once she has checked in as a patient, Meg is a dynamic undercover operative who has little sense of danger and no idea what she is doing. The other characters at the clinic are introduced quickly, the main one being Cara, the manager and the second narrator of the story. None of the characters is particularly relatable as I found all of them puzzling, particularly the unreliable narrators. However, they were each well-developed and mysteriously sinister at times. I must say that at times I felt totally clueless about what would happen next and the misdirection and twists were engaging if somewhat frustrating because they were frequent and not so much clues as total red herrings. I enjoyed the book, especially the premise of the plot, although I did not think it very believable. The plot itself was engrossing and the characters were dynamic and realistically portrayed. This novel was like taking a trip to the dark side of rehab centers, not convincing me that they are good places to go, but rather that perhaps there is a better way to get the help you need. Adjectives to describe this novel include dark, mysterious and addictive!
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Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for providing me a copy to read of this book. I found it intriguing and gave me the appropriate amount of creepy to want to keep reading. Four stars!

Big thanks to Source Books and Net Galley for this an advanced copy of The Clinic by Cate Quinn to read and review.

I love a good thriller, and there was a lot about this that I enjoyed. It hooked me quickly with an intriguing premise. ANd I generally enjoy books that have multiple perspectives.

The book really lost steam in the third act, and ultimately it wasn't as strong as I wished it would be. It got a bit convoluted and felt like the ending wasn't as crisp as it could have been. We had been working up to a real WOW moment, and instead, it fell a bit flat for me.

Overall I enjoyed it, but wanted to like it more.

The Clinic is a place for people with money, where they can go to deal with addiction and psychological issues. On the surface, anyway. When Meg learns that her sister Haley has been at The Clinic for rehab and turns up dead, Meg is determined to find out what happened. Nothing could have prepared her for what she finds once she spends time inside.

This is a story that deals with addiction and rehabilitation, questionable scientific practices, and personality disorders that drive character behavior. A phenomenal thriller with lots of shocking twists and turns right until the very end, this is sure to be a favorite of any lover of psychological thrillers.

4/5 stars! Wow I was hooked from the very beginning. There was so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. It constantly kept me guessing. This book is released January 23, 2024. Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark, Cate Quinn and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

James Bond is a sociopath.

Think about it. We love watching him on screen, but it would be really difficult to maintain a relationship in real life. Such is the life of our main character Meg. Childhood trauma and mishaps from her work life have her popping oxy and tiny bottles of Jack Daniels while on the job as casino security. A second POV is presented via Cara -- the straight-laced manager of "The Clinic." After Meg's big sister Haley dies while in rehab at The Clinic, Meg checks in so she can investigate. Getting herself sobered up at the same time will be a difficult side project. Since Cate Quinn has firsthand experience with rehab, this book gives much food for thought regarding addiction, trauma, and successful rehabilitation methods. A revealing and thought-provoking read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Includes a Reading Group Guide and interview with the author.

Thank you to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

In this novel by Cate Quinn, you are taken into an exclusive rehab center where anything is possible. As you make your way through this book, you come to question who is telling the truth and is this rehab center everything it appears to be. With unique characters and an interesting plot, the reader is taken through the process of alcohol and drug withdrawals in an easy to read format. This read is something that is unique to this genre.

I liked the writing and the premise, however I felt the execution was a bit lacking. I didn't understand the POV of Cara. It seemed sort of useless except for when the police were at the clinic. I also felt that this book was too long. I was disappointed not to have any gothic vibes from an isolated rehab :( it's the same way I felt about The Sanitorium by Sarah Pearce. The cover and premise make you feel a different way then the actual book. All in all, not a bad book but didn't blow me away. Just okay.

A fast-paced, suspenseful, sobering and intriguing look at the world of addiction, rehab (particularly celebrity rehab in this book), and the reality that those who work in rehab clinics may be poorly prepared, have questionable backgrounds and/or may not always have the patients' best interests in mind.

This novel is told through two viewpoints: that of Meg, who works undercover at an LA casino to catch scammers; and Cara, who was appointed manager of The Clinic only months before. Both are unreliable narrators. Megan, an addict herself, keeps going only by popping pain pills, cutting herself off from relationships and refusing to deal with the multiple traumas she has endured. Cara means well and wants to do a good job, but she doesn't have the background or skills to deal with what she's facing.

When Meg learns that her sister Haley has died of an apparent suicide at The Clinic, a remote celebrity rehab facility in the Pacific Northwest, she decides to enter the facility herself and learn the truth about what happened to her sister. One thing she knows for certain, Haley did not commit suicide, she was murdered.

Quinn has written an engaging thriller filled with twists and turns impossible to predict. Very entertaining!

My thanks to Sourcebook Landmark for allowing me access to a DRC via NetGalley. Publication is 1/23/24. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

This book started out so strong for me. I was hooked instantly - which is actually very rare for me. The plot, the setting, the whole idea was so good. The idea of the fugu and not being able to move - freaky!!! Towards the middle it started to feel like this book was just going on and on and not going anywhere. If this book had been right around 300 pages instead of over 400 it would have been so much better. Everything that happened in the last 50-100 pages got weird and dull. I set this book down so many times when I only had 1 hour left bc it just wasn’t doing it anymore

The Clinic by Cate Quinn is a thriller set in a posh addictions rehab clinic in a secluded area in the Pacific Northwest. The staff and celebrity clientele are small and personal attention is assured. But strange goings-on, secrets galore, unique treatment and questionable medical ethics raise doubts in everyone's minds. The rehab clients gamble with their lives and those of their families, occupations and reputations to feed their addictions. Crimes aren't unusual.

Meg works undercover in casinos to unearth sharks. But she has addictions of her own. She enters The Clinic as a client to discover what happened to her celebrity sister Haley and discovers layer upon layer of sinister events and learns more about her family's past. The motley staff members seem to have something to hide, too.

Though the premise pulled me in, the very frequent unnecessary F-bombs and predictable nature of the plot were disappointing. Parts felt over the top. But I appreciate that the author built on her own rehab experiences to structure the story.

My sincere thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this twisty turny novel.

The Clinic is a suspenseful story with plenty of conflict twisty surprise's and drama broken character's and a ever changing plot
I received a advance readers copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review

4.5 ⭐️
This book was so good I read it in just a couple days. I did not see the twist coming . This book was very descriptive, it had me visualizing everything throughout . The only negative was some characters were not likeable.

Thank you sourcebooks landmark and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review

How much is fact, and how much is fiction? Cate Quinn puts it all on the line by sharing from her own experience in alcohol/drug rehab. The result is a psychological thriller that hits some hard punches while delivering a spell-binding mystery. Meg works for a casino security team and, as the result of an injury, she finds herself hooked on oxycodone, usually washed down with a stiff drink. Her sister Haley, a country singer, enters a rehab clinic in Oregon and has reportedly died while in treatment. Meg is skeptical and goes undercover to find her sister’s killer. But she’ll need to deal with her own addiction and her demons while she searches for the truth about Haley.

The writing is tight and tense with short chapters that I loved! The POV switches and heightens the interest. Once the reader is deep into the story, the pages have to be turned faster and faster. There are so many mysteries, so many twists and turns, so many lies. Don’t fold your hand too early. Hang in there for a jackpot ending!

Really fast-paced thriller set in an exclusive and incredibly expensive in-patient rehab facility. Short chapters between two POVs. I liked one more than the other, but enjoyed the two perspectives. Overall, this was pretty good but had some very unrealistic twists that I just couldn’t get behind.

First I would like to thank Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the digital ARC.

A psychological thriller that takes place at a secluded rehab facility on the Pacific Northwest Coast for the wealthy. With an unreliable narrator and unreliable characters it will make your head spin trying to figure out what happened to Haley. We also have a double point of view between Cara and Meg that will really keep you guessing.

Meg checks herself in after it is reported that her estranged sister committed suicide in the facility. meg does not believe that her sister would do this.

2.5🌟
What started off as a strong read quickly lost its momentum… along with this reader!

Meg works for a casino rooting out the high-rollers that are scamming the system. And Meg is rather good at what she does. But with so much on the line, she can find herself in some very dangerous situations. One in particular changed everything. Meg suffered an injury severe enough to require oxy. A habit she cannot give up.

Learning of her sister Hailey’s suicide at a rehab clinic, she refuses to believe Hailey would ever take her own life. So certain in fact, she checks herself into this private clinic that exclusively serves the upper-crust of society. Meg will stop at nothing to find answers!

Once again… Loved the premise! All in from the start.
But as Meg enters rehab it quickly went off the rails.

I enjoyed the scenes with the two police officers Hanson and Meyers, and wished so much more could have been developed with their characters. Felt like this was a missed opportunity. It didn’t make much sense that they virtually vanished mid-book.🤷🏼‍♀️

If you’re a fan of short chapters, this fits the bill perfectly. Though usually short chapters mean a book moves at a fast clip.
Not the case here. Totally stalling after the first 15%, I was left wondering if the counter on my kindle was broken, since I kept turning pages but my %-read remained the same. (Never a good sign).

I won’t reveal any spoilers. Extremely difficult, because everything I want to say will give away what was happening behind the gates of the clinic. But just to be clear, whatever went on inside this clinic was so far OTT that it became outlandish. The so-called medical aspects just didn’t make any sense. (Once again, my nursing degree got in the way of my fictional reading).

Overall, it felt very disjointed with so many sub plots and characters left dangling. A frustrating read.

I am definitely an outlier as this book is receiving very positive reviews. So be sure to read all the four and five star reviews before making a decision.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark.

The Clinic was an atomospheric, twisty psychological thriller with seemingly two unreliable narrators. I enjoyed the setup to this book, as well as the dual perspective throughout. I always like when books are set in a more remote setting, as I feel it adds to the suspense and overall plot. I enjoyed this book, as it was quite a page turner, and the ending was amazing! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fast read that keeps you guessing.

Unreliable narrator, locked room setting, twisted medical centers…say no more, I’m in!

The Clinic is a rehab clinic for the rich, and country superstar Haley was there for detox and treatment when she died of a supposed overdose. Her sister Meg doesn’t believe Haley would die this way, so she enters the rehab as a patient to investigate.

Meg has problems of her own, actually needing rehab for an addiction to alcohol and opioids. And this is where things get tricky- are the things she is seeing and hearing actually happening, or are they hallucinations from detox or the medications the clinic is giving her? Her backstory is full of holes, things she can’t quite remember or has completely blocked out due to awful events in her childhood, and she has spent years self- medicating and blocking out all of her feelings. Some of Meg’s actions were hard for me to reconcile, making her a character that is both unlikable and unreliable at times.

The clinic itself is small, with a limited number of staff and patients. Manager Cara is the second POV, and she doesn’t really know that much about her employer at the start of these events. She definitely learns plenty of clinic secrets before the end of the story. The clinic is haunting, eerie, isolated, surrounded by fog…the perfect creepy setting for a wild story. The story went crazy at times, and I did have to suspend disbelief just a bit for parts of the ending, but it was a thrilling ride. The chapters are short, keeping the reader flying through the pages.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC. All opinions are my own,