“Exploring the dark side of influencer and wellness culture with page-turning intrigue, humor, and some truly unsettling ‘“charismatic leaders,’” Springer keeps you on the edge of your beach chair as this tropical paradise descends into a tropical horror.” —Madeline Claire Franklin, William C. Morris Debut Award finalist for The Wilderness of Girls
“The perfect horror summer read—with both beautiful scenery and bodies piling up, Springer crafted a suspenseful, unsettling, and wildly entertaining thrill ride that is not to be missed.” —Justine Pucella Winans, award-winning author of How to Survive a Slasher
“This book starts off like a dream that quickly devolves into a nightmare and had me desperate to find out the fate of Ariana and her friends. An entertaining story that balances thrills with a shrewd look at the wellness industry. Couldn’t put it down!” —Mia P. Manansala, award-winning author of Death in the Cards
“Sun-baked beaches and sumptuous spas conceal dark secrets as Lisa Springer takes us on a luxury tour of the dark side of the wellness industry in this gripping contemporary horror.” —Amy Goldsmith, author of Our Wicked Histories
“Thrilling, suspenseful, and engaging. Reminiscent of shows like The White Lotus that combine sharp social commentary with suspense and filled with all the atmospheric anxiety and blood spatter of a Blumhouse horror movie.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Teens looking for a blood-soaked summer read will find plenty of drama in this fast-paced critique on class and the wellness industry in conversation with the curated world of social media influencers, incorporating an entertaining cast of characters trying to make it out of “the Dream” alive.” —Booklist
“This is more than just an exploration of the mechanisms of a cult or a scathing indictment of the wellness industry; Springer provides a broader look at the ways that a group of vulnerable people can fall victim to a leader’s whims even when they feel they’re being used—and how they can fight back and leave. Give this to the teen reader who likes their summer beach reads with a body count.” —The Bulletin