Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and the author for the eARC.

I received an ARC of this book because I'd read and reviewed an ARC of "The Locked Ward" by Sarah Pekkanen, and while I don't usually read horror novels (they do nothing for me), I did very much enjoy "The Locked Ward". Hence me giving this book a try.

VERY interesting premise with a story that nearly matched it, but the last third or so of the book was just confusing to me and I didn't really understand the ending.
Again, not a fan of the horror genre, so maybe I missed something, but I did enjoy the book overall!

To say Margaret has hit rock-bottom probably makes her life sound better than it is. She has a rare disease which has slowly left her alone and oh so sick. When an opportunity to take a spot at Graveview Hospital in a medical trial is offered to her, what choice does she have but to say yes.
She knows that the procedure will be intense. She knows the medications will make her much much sicker until she starts to get better. She also knows that no friends or family will be visiting. What she doesn’t know is how quickly the isolation will make her question everything.
She starts hearing things, seeing things, which may be real or may just be an illusion. Soon she is sure if the medicines don’t kill her, being a patient of this study in this hospital will.
Holy fever dream! I flew through this book. I never knew if what Margaret thought was real or a side effect of the drugs she was given. The longest I’ve spent in the hospital was two weeks and if I had read this book first, trial patient or not, I would’ve been questioning everything. I’m not going to say more and risk spoiling this story. My new favorite book by this author.4.5 stars.

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!!