Praise
This book is WILD. It starts like a slow burn but snowballs into a heart-pounding psychological thriller. Imagine The Handmaid’s Tale meets Black Mirror. I loved how each nurse had a distinct voice, and the twist at the end left me reeling. Five stars—easy!
A gripping, mind-bending novel that deftly explores the ethics of surveillance, bodily autonomy, and manipulation. I couldn’t put it down. It’s a must-read for fans of speculative fiction that challenges societal power structures—especially in medical and institutional settings.
The Vessels – Unbound is like stepping into a dreamscape where reality is rewritten in front of your eyes. It forces you to question memory, identity, and the very idea of bodily autonomy. The nurses feel real, flawed, and scared, yet powerful in their resistance. Cabrera crafts a story that’s not just science fiction, it’s a psychological commentary on surveillance culture, gender politics, and the manipulation of desire. Some passages read like poetry, others like a nightmare you can’t wake from. This book shook me,and I loved every minute of it.
As a nurse myself, this story hit close to home. The camaraderie between the characters felt real, and the fear of losing control over your body was terrifyingly relatable. The author did a brilliant job mixing suspense with emotional depth. I read it in one sitting!