Vasectomy

by Ryan J. Powell

Scott has an appointment for a vasectomy. Dr. Mudgett has other plans in mind.

Genres: Horror, Splatterpunk, Novella, Adult, Fiction

77 pages, Paperback

Published November 17, 2024

Reviews

[Jan Agaton · Rating 2 out of 5]

that was...odd lmaooo Cynthia girl you could've just idk...left? 😂

[Peter Topside · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've studied the human body for almost 30 years of my life. And it's always fascinated me. Yet, somehow, I am never really interested in stories that focus on body horror without much else to support it. And that's what this came down to. It was gory and nasty, showcasing a really intriguing premise, but that was all there was. Everything aside from the body horror was pushed aside and nothing really came to fruition for me. Lots of good plot points that weren't fully explored, some really interesting characters that were left mostly untapped, and it all just left me wanting a lot more than what was provided. Basic splatterpunk fans may have an ok time here, but not sure anyone else will.

[Lia's Haunted Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was intense. I was lucky to receive an ARC from the author, and "powerful" was the word that kept coming to mind. The story follows Scott, who goes in for a routine vasectomy—but in true RJ fashion, things take a dark turn. It’s a body horror piece with medical themes, but it hits hard because it reflects real-life horrors in a way that feels painfully relevant. I won’t give away any details to avoid influencing other readers, but I will say it left me feeling genuinely angry.

RJ published this at the perfect time, and it’s a story that needed to be told.

[Lauren · Rating 1 out of 5]

thank god tiktok is getting banned so i never have to read yalls recommendations ever again.

[AFrolicInTheTomesXx · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well the peen and sack I don’t possess have never hurt more. Like holy shit lol. This was unhinged and brutal, exactly as it was meant to be. Also short and sweet! I don’t have much more to say other than ouch! Read at your own risk lol. This is extreme horror and is graphic but honestly compared to other stuff I read it’s kinda mild. The thing that makes it intense is more so just because of the region of the body that’s focused on.

Think I could have done without the “twist”.

[Ghoulfriend_pls · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sucks to be him.
Absolutely brutal. One of those books that has you going: ew this character sucks and deserves…oh. Maybe not quite THAT. A short one but I enjoyed it overall. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

[Aiden Messer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welp, that was definitely a wild ride! Fun and twisted

[Chloë-Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did it! I got my first book of the year in on the first day of the year 🫡

Ryan does it again, I don’t know if it’s because I’m already sick reading this but it made me so queasy, sort of gave Tusk vibes which is a movie I enjoyed.

[The_5ft_reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

probably not one for the men 😂
Fun, brutal, quick little read!

[Mila Reads Alot ☕ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this book took a sharp turn for the worst. I thought the storyline was going one way went it crashed around the corner.

[Em Sager · Rating 1 out of 5]

....okay Cynthia

[Danielle Yvonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I wish you all could appear in person, but medical voyeurism appears to be frowned upon.”

Ayyy yooooo… What the fuuuuck did I just read?! 💀 I have never been SOO glad not to have a penis in my entire life. 🚫🍆

I’m gonna try to keep this review serious, lmao. But damn. This one was freaking brutal to read, and I shouldn’t be laughing, so let’s just call this nervous laughter. 😅

“For this procedure, you will make an incision vertically down the entire shaft while the patient is fully erect.”

I mean come on. 😂 With lines that like that… fuckkkk… 🤣

Look, you see the name of the book. You see the cover. You see the two quotes I pulled. Now make it 10x more insane and bam. Powell writes yet another amazingly depraved tale. 🤌🏼

It’s a quick read. I binged it in one sitting. All while squirming and thanking sky daddy I didn’t have a ✨shaft.✨

So yeah. Grab a hold of your balls nice and tight, don’t take any meds your significant other gives you, and give this gem a chance. 🙏🏼

The community needed this book, and the community needed this book now. Hats off R.J. 🫡 You did it again, girl. Proud of you. 🫶🏼

[Nicola (deathandthemacabre) · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Scott felt the blade slide across his skin and attempted to let out a muffled scream behind his clenched jaw. It appeared he had been injected with a paralytic that prevented him from moving, but he could feel everything."

Scott is going in for a very routine vasectomy after him and his wife decide they don't want any more children. Things seem a little tense between them, and he seems like an asshole husband. When he comes round from the medication he's given prior to the procedure, he realises he's completely paralysed and can feel everything the doctor is doing to him, including some procedures he definitely didn't ask for..

This was a great little short read of revenge. It's so well written and scientifically precise as well as being fun the epitome of female rage, which, as we know, Ryan is great at writing! It's bloody and grim, and you'll be crossing your legs throughout!

[baraa]

I was like “what could you possibly do with a vasectomy?”
turns out A LOT

learned more about the anatomy of the male genitalia than I bargained for

[Steph's_Creepy _Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ouch! I don't feel sorry for him in the slightest.

[Jamie Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scott and Cynthia have made the decision together that to improve their marriage and sex life, Scott is going to get a vasectomy. As Scott gets comfortable and ready for his procedure in Dr. Mudgett’s office, he notices the cute nurse and has some other thoughts.. then he notices something is a little off. But the sleepy meds are kicking in and before he can ask questions he is out. When he comes to and realizing he can still feel everything - sh*t hits the fan for Scott!

My last 3 reads have been from this author. She is so fun! I enjoy the different perspectives on issues we have seen in the “real world” and for me, some of the things that happen in these books is what I WISH would happen to a-holes, predators, rapists, etc. I’ll say it again - she knows how to write feminine rage in some bad ass ways.

Happy reading 📖

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

Divas I need to stop listening to booktok recs especially after a bottomless brunch

[Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Vasectomy" is a very graphic splatterpunk novella, and it did not disappoint.

Scott Devereaux is dropped off at the urologist by his wife Cynthia for what he believes is a routine procedure only to find out he's scheduled for multiple procedures. The worst part is that the procedures are all performed over the internet over an app, like Skype, for others to watch.

There's several twists, so I do recommend if you're okay with splatterpunk books to read this one as it's very quick (40 pages) to find out because boy does the plot thickens.

This is not for the weak stomached. I don't even have the male reproductive organs and this one had me clutching for pearls that I don't have.

As always, proceed with caution and read the trigger warnings. Read at your own risk.

[mamaket · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW. This book left me SHOOK. The shocking twists this book takes that I definitely did not expect.. I'm for sure going to continue reading R.J. Powell and I am stoked for more. The way I went from sympathy, to anger, to wtf, confused, and all the things in 41 PAGES is wild. 5/5 ⭐️

[Holly Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow that’s one messed up book!

If your a man I don’t recommend reading it 😂

It was gruesome it was sick but also very well written and in a weird way enjoyed this short read.

Definitely not for the faint hearted 😳

[Gildergreen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oop.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably every man's worst nightmare.

[Sophie Edwards · Rating 2 out of 5]

He deserved it tbf

[Lucien Welsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nonsensical little medical horror that was a bit of fun.

[Lily Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m so glad I don’t have a penis tbh

[Ashley Hana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was fucking great! It reminds me a bit of a husbands stitch, so I was absolutely loving the roles being reversed.

[Ashley Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

R.J. Powell NEVER disappoints. I love her take on real world events. The revenge stories Powell creates are always perfect. Good for her! Sucks to be him. 😬

[HWaltz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't love it, didn't hate it, probably won't remember it, ending was a little confusing

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Damn Cynthia! This is the girl version of “she couldn’t have just asked for a divorce?”