This story has some great complicated characters, twists and touches on sensitive issues. Meg is complicated, hooked on pain pills and alcohol and pushes down her feelings. She discovers her sister Haley, died while in rehab. Meg has to find out what really happened so checks herself into the clinic. Cara is the administrator of the clinic , a rule follower. The story is told crom the viewpoints of Meg and Cara. I was interested to know if Meg would allow herself to be helped and if Cara would soften. I truly enjoyed this story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kudos to Sourcebooks Landmark, NetGalley and ultimately Cate Quinn for an advanced copy of the book to read. I truly found a new author as this book was a great read and I can’t wait to read more from Cate Quinn.

Meg and her sister, Haley, have always had an on again off again relationship. While Haley is in rehab there are reports that she has passed away and Meg decides to check into the rehab to see if she can determine what happened.

The book was done in a back and forth point of view and I really thought this worked for the book.

I enjoyed this genre and while some instances could be a trigger for former addicts, the whole book was phenomenal. The ending was not at all what I was expecting…..but it was a great ending.

This book was intense, and I loved the twists it presented. I highly enjoyed shocking surprises and the tragedy made it a page turner. Every chapter seemed to have more and more and I could not put this book down. People are going to a rehab facility to get clean, however not is all as it seems. Meg goes in to the facility to find out what happened to her sister, Haley. Her sister died and she wants answers because this is not what Haley would have chosen. This book is suspenseful and I could not believe the things that were happening.

The Clinic is a rehab facility located in an isolated area off the coast in the PNW area. Haley goes there for rehab. She’s a famous country singer who needs to clean up her act so she can get into acting. Instead she ends up dead. Was it a suicide or murder? Meg, Haley’s sister, has her own drug problems and she works in Los Angeles at a casino catching cheaters and loan sharks. When she hears her sister has died of an apparent suicide, she doesn’t believe it. So she checks into The Clinic to find out what happened to her sister.

There are two POV, Meg and Cara, the office manager at The Clinic. The chapters are short - there’s around 112 chapters, and most times end in a cliffhanger. The book is set up to make you want to keep reading.

But it’s 448 pages. And there’s a lot going on. Meg and Haley are both addicts. There’s something from their childhood that they are both self medicating against. There are issues with the rehab facility. The author dips into an issue that is much more than this book and that I won’t detail out because it’s a spoiler. There’s also the treatment plans and what they consist of. Then there’s the other patients and the staff. Plus Meg is going through withdrawal and having side effects from the treatment plan. It gets pretty messy, and a bit confusing in parts.

Still, I read it and liked it okay. I didn’t love it.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I know, that sounds terrible, but it’s a good thing! I expected this to be kind of generic but I was happily wrong. The writing about addiction was nuanced and respectful. Most of the characters were interesting and well-developed, though I wanted more from Cara’s storyline (however, I liked the information we got from it). While the big reveal is kind of ridiculous, and the explanations for everything were out there and over the top, it’s kind of fun if you suspend your disbelief. It was fast (I read it in one night) and exciting, and the tension was high - everything you could want in a thriller. I definitely recommend checking it out!

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC. The Clinic is out today!

This book sounded like it was right up my alley, but instead, it was a struggle to finish. It took me twice as long as usual to finish. Some parts were way too slow, and others were downright ridiculous and over the top. I had a hard time getting, and staying, engaged. I couldn't connect with the characters, and things were too drawn out. There was never a "Wow!" moment as is typical with this genre. I thought the short chapters would mean a fast pace, but that wasn't the case. The multiple subplots and unnecessary characters made the story feel disjointed.

So well written had me guessing from beginning to end.Cate Quinn is a wonderful storyteller her characters really come alive.#netgalley #theclinic

This was the first book I have read by Cate Quinn and I really enjoyed it. I loved that this book had short chapters, multiple viewpoints, characters with history and depth, themes of addiction and childhood trauma. These are all the things that made this a really enjoyable read for me. The beginning does start off a little slow but once it picks up hold on. I definitely didn't see the plot twist coming which I love when that happens. I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

This book follows Meg who works undercover at a casino catching cheaters. Following a near death run in and subsequent injury with some loan sharks, she has developed an opioid and alcohol problem. Her sister, Haley, is a famous singer, and is frequently in the news. When the news reports that Haley has died by overdose at a remote rehab in the Pacific Northwest, Meg decides that she will check in under the guise of getting treatment but investigate her death. At the treatment center, things seem suspicious. Meg has to contend with a volatile group of patients, an unorthodox treatment staff, and an absolutely isolated location as well as her own addictions as she searches for the truth about her sister's death.

Things I liked: I'm always a fan of an unlikeable and unreliable narrator.
Major thing that bothered me: in the first few pages of the book, naloxone is introduced, misspelled, as a kind of smelling salt to take the edge off of cocaine use. This is wildly inaccurate and dangerous misinformation, which is disappointing for a book that is all about a rehab center. It was hard for me to move past that.

Overall, I still enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. Thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’ll admit, I was intrigued by this EPIC cover and the synopsis drew me in. Then I opened it up and my jaw dropped for the first time (of many!) when I saw this was 115(!) chapters long. But, this psychological thriller flew by for me.

Told between two different point-of-views—there’s Meg, who’s looking into her sister’s suicide from inside the swanky, remote celebrity rehab and Cara, the manager of the facility. I liked this approach, I think it added to the depth of intrigue as you get to experience the story from both women who are trying to figure out just what’s going on at The Clinic.

Yes, some plot elements (that I won’t spoil) are a little far-fetched toward the end, but if you can suspend belief a bit it’s a wild ride. As much as everyone is suspicious here, there are some twists you just can’t really see coming.

There is a personal connection to rehab that I really appreciate the author disclosing, I think the thought and care she took around trauma and addiction is important to note. There’s so much going on in the end, I felt the psychological disorders discussed as they relate to certain characters were a little lost on me, but might resonate more for someone with a bit more knowledge.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This one wasn't for me unfortunately. The very beginning grabbed my attention, but it slowed down pretty quickly and it took me until around 40% to be invested in it. However, it felt a bit drawn out and the conclusion had me feeling like I REALLY had to suspend disbelief for it to be real. I also noticed a couple plot holes throughout.

Loved the premise, the location, and the multiple POVs, but unfortunately this wasn't one of my favorites.

Unfortunately, I could not get into this book. I tried, I seriously did but ended up DNFing it. The story seemed to lag, the characters weren't very memorable except for one who kept wanting her oxy. The short chapters were a plus though.

Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

The Clinic is a luxurious rehab center set atop a remote oceanside cliff, somewhere along the Oregon coast, When popstar Haley Banks dies of an apparent heroin overdose at the facility, her sister, Meg, doesn't believe the official story. Meg is a casino cop of sorts and decides to launch her own investigation into her sister's death y posing as patient. Not much of a stretch for Meg, who is addicted to alcohol and Oxy. If she is wrong about Haley's death, she may get clean. If she's right, she may be killed. The story is told in 2 POV narrative by Meg and Cara, the manager of The Clinic. You won't see this ending coming!

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this e-arc.*

If you’re a short chapter/multiple POV lover like me, this book will be great for you. It’s a fast paced thriller with twists up until the end! Although I mostly enjoyed this book, the subplot I was invested in fell way flat for me and I was super disappointed.
Thank you NetGalley for this e-ARC!

I’m a sucker for a good thriller set in the eerie, foggy PNW, and The Clinic is everything I could have wanted and more!
An undercover poker player and current addict, Meg checks in to The Clinic to investigate the suicide/murder of her pop-star sister. Little did she know just what she would discover about herself and her drug/alcohol addictions along the way.

The Clinic is all cutting edge - known for being extremely expensive and available only to high end celebrities. It also has some of the most innovative “treatments”.

This psychological thriller was fast paced with short chapters from dual perspectives, elaborate descriptions, and full of tension, drama, and secrets. It kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more with each turn of the page.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this are in return for my honest review.

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Haley Banks is your typical girl next door country singer. Her sister, Meg, works undercover to catch loan sharks at a local casino. When Haley mysteriously dies at The Clinic, Meg decides she is going to investigate herself. Knowing that there is no way Haley did this herself, as the medical examiner states, Meg must uncover who did this to her sister. Over the course of her month in rehab, Meg unearths more than she anticipated. Not only is she not closer to finding out the truth about Haley, but she realizes things aren't as they seem at this "rehab" facility. Meg's account is paired with insights from The Clinic's manager, Cara. Cara also begins to realize things aren't what she was told. Who can be trusted at The Clinic? Are these high profile "guests" in danger? What is really going on behind closed doors?

This is my first book by Cate Quinn and it definitely won't be my last! I could not put this one down and read it almost in an entire day. The story is fast-paced and keeps you guessing on every page. I was intimidated when I saw there were over 100 chapters, but I could not stop reading once I started. Some of the twists were predictable and it definitely wasn't my favorite thriller of all time, but it was one of the most recent books to keep me this captivated. If you're looking for an easy to read thriller, pick this one up!

A professional gambler has a problem, she doesn’t know when to fold. She thinks it’s a good thing, but it’s putting her career in jeopardy as part of the casino who roots out con-men, loan sharks, mob bosses and other nefarious persons who want to prey upon people down on their luck. When she awakens from a pain-pill and drug induced stupor to learn her sister has died at a rehab clinic, she immediately knows it’s foul play and not suicide as being reported.
What a roller coaster of a story and I was pretty engaged throughout the narrative. I thought the twists and turns were well done and the pacing was also well thought out. We do have a lot going on in this book, so you will have to work to keep up a bit. However, I do not feel as though the author introduces too many characters and is able to manage the narrative well.
I enjoy a book that dives into mental health issues and addiction. It helps to bring these issues forward even when the people who are suffering from them are actively seeking help. We see some of the lingering issues even while they are in rehab and according to the author notes in the back of the book, she has some experience with a rehab clinic. It did make it feel more authentic.
I wanted to give this book 4.5* but I will round up because I feel as though it was a good thriller which kept me entertained to the final page.

As if rehab isn’t hard enough on its own, imagine adding in a murder. The alternating POV’s and short chapters had me reading this at a breakneck speed. This was also very creepy and definitely a place you don’t want to go!

4.5 stars - a great fast paced thriller! I really enjoyed the twists and turns. the short chapters made me not want to put it down!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book had all the elements I love in a thriller: a mysterious death, a creepy setting, and a host of suspicious characters. I really liked the main character Meg’s progression and journey through the book. I also loved the multiple POVs and short chapters; it kept me reading because I had to know what happened next! I had such a hard time getting a read on all the different characters, and I was suspicious of EVERYONE. Even so, I was so surprised by the ending and did not see it coming at all! This thriller will keep you guessing all the way until the end.

Thank you to Sourcebooks for the opportunity to read and review this book!