How far would you go to save yourself from chronic illness or substance abuse? Would you accept free treatment at a remote location when you have nothing else to loose? Why not if you’ve already feel you’re at rock bottom..

This thriller kept me intrigued from the absolute beginning! Numerous unexpected twists, that I simply don’t believe anyone would see coming. There was WAY more to this story than I could have ever imagined! I absolutely loved these characters (the good ones haha) and the dual POVs made me love them even more, hearing their direct thoughts. Oksana’s back story was definitely a highlight of the book as it was great for the story and had significant relevance.

Excellent story, great conclusion, and well written! This is my third thriller by Shade Owens and she is officially being an author that I’d go in blindly if her name is on it.

“The Remedy” is a psychological thriller about a group of people - all with some type of chronic illness - that get invited to a mysterious retreat that promises to heal them of their pains. The story is pretty slow-paced but I did like the cast of characters. There are a couple that I found myself rooting for throughout the story. Unfortunately I didn’t feel very intrigued by the plot and the ending was a bit unsatisfying. It was a pretty quick read though so worth picking up and trying if you a thriller fan.

Thanks to Red Raven Publishing, Shade Owens and NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

I loved following this mystery, it definiteyl had me invested enough to want to know the truth behind the cure. I only felt more hooked as secrets unravelled and the darker it all became.

The Remedy brings together a group of people with chronic and mental illnesses who are promised a healing retreat—but right away, you can sense something isn’t right. Is it a peaceful cure or a sinister trap?

Told through multiple POVs, the story dives into each character’s personal struggles. The perspectives felt real and thoughtfully written, and the short chapters made this an easy, fast-paced read. I loved the eerie atmosphere and how horror and supernatural elements were woven in without being over-the-top.

The twists—especially at the end—caught me off guard in the best way. I just wish there had been a bit more development in the story and a clearer resolution for the characters. Still, it was an entertaining and thought-provoking read with some genuinely chilling moments.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist, The Remedy is worth a read!

This book had me hooked from the beginning! Though, be prepared for a suspense filled ride where you have to suspend belief and remember it’s fiction.

The book starts out simple enough, following Audrey and understanding life with chronic pain. I could FEEL the depths of her despair. While her journey to the holistic trial headquarters is questionable at best, it again proves the level of desperation she was at. Here’s where things get weird- in a good way. Now there are five members, all apart of this top secret holistic approach to wellness that has them cut off from the world. From all different backgrounds, each person has a need to be there. I felt like each character was developed “enough”, but would’ve loved a deeper connection with each of them.

This story was amazing - I truly didn’t know which way it was going to go. The anticipation had me in a choke hold to get to the end. The pacing was a bit off, spending a little more time on the ending and the explanation would’ve made this a five star read. My only other dislike was when part two started and the new character’s dialog felt very juvenile. I attributed it to being an intentional representation of how the character played out his thoughts, but I almost stopped reading the book at that point. I’m glad I finished because I really did enjoy it! Thank you NetGalley and Red Raven Publishing for the ARC!

This book, at the beginning, was a little slow for me to get into. Once they got to their destination, I was more intrigued with what was happening. I have to say, their first meeting with the Dr. is when I really got interested in what was going to happen next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this eARC in exchange for my review.

I enjoyed this book, although I’m left with a lot of questions and wanting more. If set up for a sequel kudos to the author, I would be interested in following the series to get into the nitty gritty of what is really going on here.

This book follows patients with mental and chronic illness as they join what they have been told is a wellness retreat to cure them naturally of their ailments. But we all know that’s a facade, there were twists at the end that I didn’t expect but also left me with my unanswered questions. I enjoyed the different POVs and how the story was narrated.

This book roped me in from the very beginning! I didn’t see any of the twists coming and I loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley for this arc copy.

We meet a variety of characters that all suffer with health issues and want to seek a cure, here arrives the remedy. Is the cabin in the woods and health care package to good to be true.

This book has a good plot twist and its clever with its themes of horror/ supernatural intertwined with a thriller. As a reader i was trying to piece things together and was quite shocked towards the ending. The ending really does explode with some action i can recall been in the last two pages and been like arghhh no it cant end ! The chapters are very easy to read and understand the characters different points of view for their own health journey.
The characters are all individuals with pain and health issues in common. The author did a good job of writing from some sensitive points of view and there are trigger warnings in here although i didnt find anything too upsetting.

Short, fast paced book. While entertaining the book was lacking more story line. And we don’t know what happened to the characters afterwards.

Thank you, Shade Owens  NetGalley, for the ARC. I leave this review voluntarily and happily. Also, thank you publishers for your hard work!

This was definitely interesting. Had me guessing throughout the book. If you're looking for atmosphere and strangeness, this definitely will fit the bill. It takes a little bit for you to get to the spooky stuff, but the build-up is definitely worth it. You definitely get attached to some if not most of the characters involved. There are definitely eyebrow raising moments that have you questioning things and others that have your hair raising. Each character was definitely unique in their own way. They all had their differences, but I certainly only hoped for the best for them. I loved that the chapterwere short and quick. Not all books have to have super long chapters.

Five very different people got an invite to this retreat. A place to hopefully heal and get better. Nit one of them is like the other, and one even got dragged there. What is this place, and will the place really be able to do what it advertised? Will they all become pain-free and be able to live normal lives by the end of it all? Or is there something sinister going on beneath all of the treatments and smiles?

This is why you shouldn't believe everything you read or hear. It's a dangerous world out there, and it's just so hard to tell the good from the bad sometimes. This book was definitely interesting, and it was strange, but I still liked it how, at the halfway point, it completely changed for a bit.

Thank you NetGalley and Shade Owens for the opportunity to review the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I was immediately grabbed by the cover and had to request the ARC. It’s definitely a remedy she won’t forget.

Five strangers who all deal with disabilities have been chosen to partake in a holistic treatment plan in a forest village for twelve months. It’s soon clear this isn’t your average natural remedy. There’s something out there feeding off their pain.

A very quick read. I thought this was going to be more of a horror story but I wasn’t at all disappointed by the end. An ending I wasn’t expecting at all.

Rounding down to 2.75 ⭐

✨Strangers in Isolation
✨Psychological Manipulatin
✨Trust vs deception
✨Chronic pain/illness representation
✨Remote location
✨Short Chapters

Five strangers, each battling their own chronic struggles, arrive at a secluded forest retreat offering a miraculous cure. For Audrey, it's a final hope after years of failed treatments. Initially, the sanctuary seems like a dream come true—serene surroundings and instant relief. However, as their stay progresses, the guests begin to suspect that the remedy might be more sinister than it appears. What was meant to heal could be feeding on their deepest vulnerabilities.

This book definitely has an interesting premise, and I was drawn to it as someone who has dealt with chronic illness myself. The themes explored in this book touched on just how far we would be willing to go when we have nothing to lose and how easily we can be deceived when we desire something badly enough, and therefore how easily we can fall prey to deception. The beginning of this book had decent pacing but it definitely slowed down quite a bit in the middle. Ultimately what was revealed, I was able to predict and fell flat, sadly. I thought so much more could've been done with this premise and it ended up basically being a Scooby doo ending with a lackluster motive--which was disappointing. Thank you to Netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for my review.

I had not read a book by Shade Owens but after reading The Remedy by her I'm disappointed that I hadn't started sooner. I'll be honest, I was very intrigued in the beginning, the story line gripped me right away. About a third of the way through and I wasn't sure if I was going to finish the book because I felt like it took a supernatural turn and that isn't my favorite genre. I decided to stick it out and was pleasantly surprised with the turn of events. The characters were all likeable and if they weren't likable then they were relatable. I was rooting for everyone to have a happy ending. I ended up thoroughly enjoying this book and would definitely recommend it. Thank you to Netgalley and Red Raven Publishing for the ARC!

I received an ARC of The Remedy, I was feeling like it was a little slow moving in the beginning but then it gained steam and keeps my interest. A twist will do that to you lol. My only complaint is I feel the ending left me with more questions.

Just when Audrey has had enough of life, sick of battling her chronic pain condition, she is offered a lifeline. A chance to spend a year at a holistic wellness centre where she will be treated using alternative medicine and the promise of a healthy future.

There are five people at the camp, all with debilitating health conditions, isolated personal lives and no hope left.

Everything seems idyllic, until one of the five disappears.

The tension and the twists were off the scale! Shade Owens is a stunningly talented author who always comes up with something a little bit different and always very dark. I devoured this book and recommend it to anyone who enjoys twisty thrillers.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Shade Owens and Red Raven Publishing for an ARC of this book.

Oksana is a drug addict who has had everything taken from her including her daughter. Audrey lives with chronic debilitating pain and is facing eviction. Rae has MS leaving her confined to a wheelchair. When they get an invitation to a 1 year retreat in the middle of nowhere with promises to fix their chronic condition they figure it is worth trying. When they get to the resort to join others they quickly realize things aren’t what they seem. But Rae can magically walk so it must be working right? Is this spiritual retreat really a miracle or is something more sinister at work here? I enjoyed this book and felt like it kept you wanting to read in order to find out what was really going on. I didn’t enjoy the spiritual part of the retreat as I felt that it was very far fetched but I really enjoyed the ending. I was surprised with the ending and thought that the ending was well written. I enjoyed Oksana’s character and really got to know her but I wish the other characters were described as well. Overall this was a good book and I recommend it to readers who enjoy suspenseful psychological thrillers.

Five strangers. One cure. And a nightmare none of them saw coming.

Audrey’s done being a lab rat. Years of doctors, pills, and promises—and still, her body’s a prison. So when an envelope shows up offering a last-ditch shot at healing her chronic pain, she takes it. No questions asked.

What’s the worst that could happen?

She’s not the only one clinging to hope. Four others arrive at the remote forest sanctuary, each battling their own private hell. The place is quiet, peaceful. The results? Instant. Miraculous.

Too good to be true? Of course it is.

Because this cure doesn’t just fix what’s broken—it feeds on it.

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A new author for me. I liked the sound of this book when I read the description. I needed and wanted to start it right away. That is exactly what I did.
It was certainly a book that wanted to be read, the story dragged you in and leaves you wondering what next.
The characters were well written and the story told from each point of view. The characters are relateable and anyone suffering with a long term pain/disability could relate to the lengths you would go to get relief.
very well written and will keep readers engaged.

Shade Owens once again creates a perfectly eerie, original thriller I couldn’t stop reading. The story is the perfect combination of intensity, suspense, and a dash of horror. There is a constant sense of foreboding with creepy vibes from start to finish. The plot had countless shocking reveals with an ending that was jaw-dropping and unexpected. Shade Owens is an auto-read author who never disappoints. I highly recommend this book to thriller addicts who enjoy a spine-tingling surprise. Thank you, NetGalley and Red Raven Publishing, for my ARC.

shivers from Shade. that is what she should now be known as because that is what she gave me from this book. in all the best ways of course but dam i was almost peeking through some of the next pages. i felt the tension, i felt the unease and i felt like i must read on. whether i needed to read on to find out exactly where this was going to go or whether i was gripped to the story in the moment i dont know. either way who cares. i needed to read, i wanted to read and this was on hell of a book.
what came next was a book with a brilliant plot. brilliant telling of said plot and the twist,turns and unveiling throughout were spot on and paced to perfection.
i liked how the "patients" coming to this retreat to be healed all felt like they could be anyone we know,us infact. we get to know their stories either via themselves or discussions they have with the others. you can feel for them and what they have been through and you can also feel their desperation that something needs to change.
people need to read this book. its so good!