About the Book
Behind the chic veneer of a wellness clinic lies a dangerous secret, in this compelling women’s fiction novel from the author of The White Coat Diaries.
Dr. Maya Rao is a gynecologist trying to balance a busy life. With three young children, a career, and a happy marriage, she should be grateful—on paper, she has it all. But after a disastrous encounter with an entitled patient, Maya is forced to walk away from the city hospital where she’s spent her entire career.
An opportunity arises when Maya crosses paths with Amelia DeGilles at a school meeting. Amelia is the owner and entrepreneur behind Eunoia Women’s Health, a concierge wellness clinic that specializes in house calls for its clientele of wealthy women for whom no vitamin infusion or healing crystal is too expensive. All Eunoia needs is a gynecologist to join its ranks.
Amid visits to her clients’ homes, Maya comes to idolize the beautiful, successful Amelia. But Amelia’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. When Amelia’s teenaged daughter is struck with a mysterious ailment, Maya must race to uncover the reason before it’s too late. In the process, she risks losing what’s most important to her and bringing to light a secret of her own that she’s been desperately trying to keep hidden.
My Review
The White Coat Diaries was a favorite novel of mine, so when I saw Madi Sinha had a new offering, I jumped at the chance to review it. Once again, readers are treated to a medical drama that takes a sharp turn away from traditional medicine and into a more holistic approach. I was fascinated by Amelia DeGilles – just like the other women in the novel – and while I genuinely think she had good intentions, the more I learned about Eunoia the more skeptical I became. Maya’s life is an interesting dynamic of her career as a gynecologist, her role as a mother, and balancing a happy marriage on top of it all. Her background and family played a big part in learning about her choices and why she sometimes was quite stubborn, but she was easy to root for. There was such a blend of storylines throughout – from Amelia’s daughter and here mysterious illness to Maya’s client convinced of a dangerous birth plan – but everything flowed seamlessly from chapter to chapter, keeping me enthralled and at times, on the edge of my seat. There were plenty of learning lessons for me in between the pages – from culture to privilege and beyond. An intellectual read that showcases the potential dangers of wellness culture through a strong heroine – and an ending that is sure to make you gasp.
5 stars
