Bad Vibrations
Valerie just arrived at Doctor's hidden utopia for what was supposed to be a weekend of wellness.
A weekend of eating fruits straight from the farm. Of screaming hula hoop yoga and dynamic meditation to expel the toxins Valerie knew were holding her back. A retreat where she'd attain the energy needed to return home and set new personal records at the gym and to land her dream job.
And of course, she'd finally have an appointment with Doctor, the naturopathic yogi guru who discovered the healing powers of drinking blood. He'd cured cancer. Leaky gut. Hashimoto's thyroid and more.
But it turns out the blood-drinking wellness craze that swept the coasts isn't too popular in rural Pennsylvania.
Get ready for sex, yoga, and blood.
Lots of Blood.
Published: October 17, 2022
Pages: 142
ISBN: 9781940250557
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Carla B.
“Bad Vibrations” is a shockingly original horror satire with a cult wellness twist. Valerie’s retreat spirals into chaos. The cult elements are insane and the satire hits hard. I came in skeptical and came out a believer. Keep reading for the full review.
Synopsis:
Valerie arrives at Doctor’s secret wellness retreat expecting a weekend of organic farm fresh fruit, screaming hula hoop yoga, and spiritual cleanses. She hopes to return home with new energy, a dream job, and healed body. Instead she finds a guru promoting the healing power of drinking blood. The retreat becomes a bizarre mix of sex, yoga, and ritual going far beyond detox. It turns into a twisted glimpse of obsession and control in rural Pennsylvania.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
I don’t know what I was expecting but this was totally not it. Such an original idea. The cult aspects were insane throughout. I loved the satire—it’s sharp, bold, and unflinching. I went in skeptical and came out a believer in Lucy Leitner’s twisted take. The story keeps flipping expectations and delivers a mix of dread and dark humor. Bad Vibrations is a twisted retreat thriller that shocks with satire and blood‑soaked suspense. Thank you to Leitner, Blood Bound Books, and Booksprout for the audiobook copy and the opportunity to provide this candid review!
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