The Dollhouse Academy

A Novel

By: Margarita Montimore

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Xe Sands

" ... audio readers are guaranteed an enthralling delight here." —Booklist on Acts of Violet (starred review)

" ... an absolutely delightful audiobook, essential for all contemporary fiction collections." —Library Journal on Acts of Violet

From the NATIONAL BESTSELLING author of GMA Book Club Pick OONA OUT OF ORDER, a novel about two best friends and aspiring actresses who join the Dollhouse Academy, where stars are made and dangerous secrets are hidden

“Deliciously sensational…What could be more fun? As if the wives of Stepford went to the Valley of the Dolls.” —Kirkus

Ivy Gordon is living on borrowed time. For the past eighteen years, she has been the most famous star at the Dollhouse Academy, the elite boarding school and talent incubator that every aspiring performer dreams of attending. But now, at age thirty-four, she is tired of pretending everything is fine. In secret diary entries, Ivy begins to reveal the truth of her life at the Dollhouse: strange medical exams, mysterious supplements, and something unspeakable that’s left Ivy terrified and feeling like a prisoner.

Ramona Halloway and her best friend, Grace Ludlow, grew up idolizing Ivy. Now both twenty-two, neither has made much headway in showbiz until a lucky break grants them entry to the Dollhouse. They’re enchanted by the picturesque campus and the chance to perform alongside their idols. When Ramona begins to receive threatening anonymous messages, it’s easy to dismiss them as a prank from a rival. Her bigger concern is Grace’s skyrocketing success, while Ramona struggles to keep up with the fierce competition. As the messages grow more unsettling, so does life at the Dollhouse. Can Ramona overcome her jealousy and resentment to figure out what’s really going on? Will Ivy finally find her voice, before another young performer follows her catastrophic path?

With dark academia twists and enormous heart, The Dollhouse Academy is a novel about the complexities of friendship, our desire to be seen and understood, and the true cost of making our dreams a reality.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

Not what I expected….

But I loved it! The narrators nailed it too! I found it Intriguing and unique.

I love Margarita Montimore's writing.

I have read 3 books by Margarita Montimore and each is more unforgettable than the last. The stories are rich and imaginative. The audio narrations have all been exceptional performances. I highly recommend this talented writer.

a fantastic story. worth the listen

I downloaded this audiobook after getting a taste of what to expect of the readers, and boy i was not disappointed. the narrators were unbelievably good at their performance. they helped make the story feel more immersive. the voices were creative and unique and the emotions of the characters make them feel alive. fantastic work to the narrators one of the most impressive audiobooks I've heard. well done

as for the story (spoiler free):
the writing was well thought out and executed. the little hints you get of the conflict are well placed throughout the story. The characters have good personality and their attitudes are great. and finally, the ending. everything that happened at the end was beautifully done. after everything the main character has been through, there are parts you expect but still don't see coming. a phenomenal job by the author. 10/10

Good read!

I enjoyed this book very much. The premise is unique. Then harecters were well developed, and endearing. I am glad I took a break from my typical post apocalyptic dystopian sci-fi, to give this a chance!

A plot that seems overdone.

I felt the story was contrived and not very imaginative. Sort of like a made for TV movie.