The Clinic was a book that started off strong for me, but unfortunately I found it to be a little slow once I got more into the book. I kept trying to stick with it, but ended up having to take a break at about 40% when the main character was in the art room and began to explain each character’s artwork in the art room of the clinic. Out of all the characters I would say Cara was the most interesting. Overall this was just an okay book, but the ending was extremely unrealistic. Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.

This book started off okay, but got harder and harder to suspend my disbelief as I got further into the story. The characters were pretty much cardboard cut-outs, and most of the ones supposedly trying to figure things out were just dumb, and did dumb things (one of my biggest pet peeves). The chapters jump around weirdly and the big plot twist was fairly predictable. The only person I really cared about in the story was Harry, who was on all of about 10 pages. I can't recommend this one.

I immediately wanted to read this book based on the description and other reviews I had seen. I was not disappointed and loved the wild ride of emotions and suspense this book took me on. I will say it did take a bit to get to the meat of the book but once it was there it made me sit and finish it just to find out all the mysteries and who done it. I will say the twist I did not see coming and that is rare for me. I highly recommend The Clinic to anyone who loves suspense, twists and just plane great thrillers.

The Clinic is a fun, twisty, and sometimes heartwarming thriller that takes way too long to build and boasts two confusing first-person narrators, earning a solid three stars from me.

The story is about Meg, a poker player who works for casinos to sniff out dirty players. When her sister dies at an upscale rehab facility, she checks herself in to find out what happened under the guise of working on her own addictions. The story is also told by Cara, who manages the facility.

The characters are interesting in their own right, but they both narrate in first person and sound exactly the same. It initially makes the narrative very confusing. The build-up and their backstory are drawn out and I felt the book was too long overall.

The other major issue I had was the editing. The author occasionally uses the wrong words (“wilding” instead of “wildly,” “momentary distracted” instead of “momentarily distracted”) and puts quotes in the wrong spot on multiple occasions. Since it’s all in first person, I was pulled out of the story as I figured out if the character was actually speaking or just thinking. Every author makes mistakes, but that’s what editors are for.

That said, the plot was great and the characters were fun with good backstories. I loved the twists, which built as the story progressed. The story was thrilling without being over the top and there were no raunchy sex scenes or gratuitous violence. The author briefly mentions her own rehab experience at the end and I admire anyone who successfully recovers from addiction. I’m glad I read it, but maybe on the next book I’ll ask her if I can edit it.

The premise of this book got me hooked right away. I loved the first half- the character Meg and her no f’s given attitude. I also liked reading about the dynamic of the clinic and the director had me guessing. This started to get slow and mundane through the middle and it didn’t hold my attention unfortunately.

I was quickly drawn in to this book! I wanted to find out who-dunnit and why. I read the first 3/4 in one sitting and had to go to sleep or I would've pushed through to finish. While I did enjoy most of the characters, there were a few I didn't care for. I liked the plot until the last 10%, where it seemed to change. The ending felt rushed to me and like it didn't really fit with the rest of the story. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.

Meg is really good at her job. She’s a poker player employed by a casino to catch players who are cheating or otherwise scamming the casino. After a particularly bad experience, Meg finds that she is addicted to Oxycodone. She also learns that her estranged sister has died while at a drug rehabilitation center. Meg decides that she is going to figure out exactly what happened to her sister and enters rehab herself. She finds that very little is as it seems on the surface, and that the people she is trusting may not be so trustworthy. Interesting mystery.

Wow. For me, the book lived up to the creepy cover! Nefarious characters, intense situations, surprises, and raw emotion kept me reading quickly. I was satisfied with the ending wrap-up and it kept me thinking after I finished. Highly recommended and I'd easily read more from this author!
Thanks NetGalley for this advance copy, this was my honest review.

When Meg learns that her sister,Hayley, has reportedly died of a drug overdose at a high-end clinic,she decides to go undercover to try and find out what really happened. While her efforts are hampered by her own withdrawal from alcohol and oxy, she discovers that everyone is a suspect.
As she chases down clues and finds herself increasingly more in danger,she finds friends and herself. She faces the demons from her past.
Lots of twists and turns.

Meg Banks checks in to an isolated rehab clinic tucked away deep in the Washington state woods. Her main agenda is finding out what happened to her older sister Haley who was discovered dead at the clinic a few days before. Before Meg can discover the truth about Haley she must face her own demons and discover her true self in the process which for Meg means admitting she herself truly struggles with addiction. Told in alternating views between Meg and Cara the manager of the clinic; a truly unforgettable cast of characters come together in their battle with addiction, their desire to stay sober, and finding out the truth behind what really happened to Haley Banks. Everyone has a motive for murder in this remote clinic in the forest, but will Meg be able to solve who her sister’s killer is before she is the next one to die?”

This novel was a thrilling, page-turner that grabs you in from page 1 and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entirety of the novel. This was a unique plot with amazing characters that each stood out in their own way. The author did a fantastic job with imagery and details about the setting of the novel and the large, Victorian mansion that was center stage for the whodunnit. I was able to paint a clear picture in my head of the setting of this story and the unique, colorful characters that interact with each their through the entirety of the novel. I especially liked the twist at the end I did not see coming at all. It was a solid 5 star read for me as the story had me hooked and entertained from page 1. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and look forward to checking out more books by this author.

WOW, so much to unpack with this one! One sister dies of suicide in a remote rehab, the other sister is an undercover poker player facing her own addictions to pills and alcohol. The themes in this book are definitely heavy, however, the way the story is presented it truly feels like a movie.

I was so obsessed with this book - the story, the mystery, the dual narrator and the quick chapters. Also enjoyed the lessons in psychology as well. The Clinic puts a new spin on "psychological thriller" as you actually enter rehab with Meg and try to get answers to Haley's mysterious death.

Thank you so much for this ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley Sourcebook and the author for the Advance Copy of this book.

Meg learns that he famous sister Haley has committed suicide while at a private swanky rehab facility. But Meg know her sister would never kill herself. She's too selfish. So Meg, an addict herself, checks in to the sake rehab The Clinic, to find Haley's killer.

I enjoyed the storyline. Some of Meg's flashbacks were a little confusing sometimes. I found it strange that a regular person like Meg was able to immediately get in to the ultra exclusive rehab.

Overall, a pretty good read. 3.75 out of 5 🌟

This is a fantastic suspense book. It kept me engaged reading it in only a couple of days. Meg works for a casino in LA, catching cheaters and popping a few too many pain pills to cope, following a far different path than her sister Haley, a famous actress. But suddenly reports surface of Haley dying at the remote rehab facility where she had been forced to go to get her addictions under control. Meg is on a mission to find out the truth no matter the cost. She decides to check herself into the clinic in order to find out the truth. This is a must-read thriller. I've recommended this to so many people!

Intense. Great read! Meg’s sister Haley goes into rehab and dies of an overdose while there. Meg can’t believe Haley intentionally OD’d so she checks in to the Clicic to get answers. Told from different perspectives we get a glimpse into what life at the Clinic is like and wonder who can be trusted and how far to trust them. I couldn’t put this book down, and was sad to see it end. I look forward to more from this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley, Cate Quinn and Sourcebooks for hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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The Clinic by Cate Quinn A group of unlikable characters, both patients and medical staff in a story that was slow paced with flashbacks did not make sense at times. Interesting premise but not a good read for me. Have enjoyed the author's previous books more.
Thank you to the author, Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Meg and her sister Haley, have had several ups and downs. Meg hears that Haley died at a rehab clinic where she was trying to get clean. The clinic said Haley's death was ruled a suicide. Meg checks into the clinic to find out the truth. Told in POV of Meg and Cara, the manager of the facility. Will Meg find out what happened to Haley?
Mysterious, Twisted, and a Crazy Ride! 3.5 stars!
Be sure and read the acknowledgements written by the author!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Meg is a professional poker player working for a casino when she hears of her sister Haley's death in rehab. Haley's death is ruled a suicide but Meg knows that something isn't right. Meg decides to check into the rehab to investigate Haley's death and learn about the people she spent her last days with. Meg has to confront her own demons and addictions while searching for the truth about Haley.
This book had an amazing premise and the cover is awesome. It seems like I am in the minority but this one was a disappointment for me.
What I liked: short chapters and quick pacing. Unique plot
What I didn't like:
The author's own experiences with rehab inspired some of the story, and while it was interesting to learn of some newer addiction treatments there seemed to be a lot of medical inaccuracies and unrealistic situations. Meg, as the main character, is unlikable and the side characters are not well developed. The relationships between the characters are also shallow and not explored- Meg enters rehab with strangers, doesn't really have any meaningful interaction with them, and then all of a sudden it is stated that she loves them. The story is also told through the viewpoint of the clinic manager. While I understand the author needed to provide details that Meg couldn't have known, the manager's character is also flat and unlikable. There is a lot of hinting about Haley and Meg's traumatic childhood, but when the details are revealed, it was very anti-climactic. Finally, the ending was so unrealistic that it bordered on ridiculous.
Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book

A casino investigator and addict enters a high priced rehab clinic….but not to be detoxed.

Working undercover for an LA casino to catch crooks and cheats, Meg lives an adrenaline=filled life. But a recent job nearly ended not just her career but her life, and left with with a painful energy and a major addiction problem. Her boss and her ex-boyfriend are concerned that she is spiraling out of control, and her boss wants to pay for her to get professional help. She’s that valuable an employee….and that messed up. Meg has no intention of admitting that her problem is that bad, nor of going to rehab. But then she hears of that famous (and famously out-of-control) pop singer/actress Haley has been found dead at a high-end rehabilitation center in a remote coastal area of the Pacific Northwest. Not many know it, but Haley is Meg’s sister. They survived a Hollywood childhood that was anything but a fairytale, and while they aren’t exactly in one another’s lives Meg can’t believe that Haley would kill herself. Neither, apparently, do the detectives looking into the death. Meg decides that she needs to get admitted to the clinic and use her undercover skills to find out what really happened to Haley. Everyone at the clinic, from the celebrity patients to the doctors and staff, have secrets and baggage. Meg will need all of her skills at practicing and detecting deception to hide the extent of her own addiction and gain the trust of the other patients if she wants to find out the truth of what happened…. and avoid meeting the same fate as Haley.
An interesting premise and some great characters make for a very good thriller. In this latest tale by author Cate Quinn. She paints a very thorough and disturbing portrait about addiction, its causes and the lengths to which those struggling with it will go to justify getting their next fix. The lies, the charm, the betrayals….whether it is liquor, drugs (prescription and/or illegal) or sex, in the end the only thing that matters to an addict is feeding the beast. I saw a great deal of verisimilitude in the depictions here, and feel that it adds a great deal to the story. The pace is quick, the plot full of twists and turns (at lease some of which are guaranteed to take you by surprise)., and the main character of Meg shows us all that we may be broken but we are not forever damaged. If you like Rachel Hawkins, Gilly Macmillan or Lisa Unger, you should definitely pick this up and give it a try. Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for allowing me access to an advanced reader’s copy, it was a great read!

This one was a little been there done that. Not exactly the most original. The atmosphere was super creepy and suspenseful, though. I enjoyed it but it wasn’t my favorite.

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy of The Clinic by Cate Quinn. This story is about two sisters with trauma from their childhoods. It’s full of twists and turns. I think it was a bit unbelievable but overall a good book.