4.5/5, rounded up to 5. Engaging tale of a socially isolated patient with a rare condition who seeks a better life by signing up for a clinical trial that promises to rebuild her immune system but requires extended inpatient treatment in the hospital. Told from the patient perspective as she undergoes treatment and finds herself increasingly unable to trust her memories and own thoughts, leading to increased paranoia and distrust of hospital staff, save for one nurse who seems to genuinely want to help her. Great take on the unreliable narrator trope and well told. Not a huge fan of the ending, otherwise a solid 5 stars.

Somehow, I own two of Caitlin’s books and had yet to read anything by her! Her books are obviously super intriguing to me and I need a copy, but until now, I hadn’t had the chance to pick one up! I was so surprised when St Martin’s emailed me with a widget asking if I’d like the chance to read The Graceview Patient. This wasn’t even on my radar, but I read it right away! I work in the hospital, so I always love reading stories that take place there, especially horror novels! This book was so unique and terrifying and mind bending! Being in the mind of Meg, you don’t know what to believe. As she is undergoing experimental treatment, her memory isn’t trustworthy, but it’s all the reader has to go off! It has all the makings of a fantastic horror read and makes you question everything! This one comes out this fall, perfect timing for those spooky TBRs!!

This book is haunting, utterly unshakeable, hypnotic, terrifying, and impossible to look away from, a fever dream you won’t wake up from easily. It seeps into your mind, leaving behind a sense of unease that refuses to fade.

Ebook received for free through NetGalley

Oh my goodness. That book was both terrify and minding and so hard to read at points but so so hard to put down. So glad I came across it and thanks for the pleasure of such a read.

This book is a masterclass in psychological suspense, a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Caitlin Starling weaves a captivating tale of amnesia, deception, and paranoia, set against the backdrop of a secluded psychiatric hospital that feels as much a character as the people within its walls.

okay this was.... interesting. everything that margaret went through had me unsure, looking over my shoulder, rereading pages to understand what happened. she is a bit of an unreliable narrator, which i lovee usually but in this case it was okay. unsure if it was pacing, the writing/story, but it was missing something for me. thank you st martins press and netgalley for the arc!!