"For 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 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 Holloway and her best friend, Grace Ludlow, grew up idolizing Ivy, and at twenty-two, neither has made much headway in showbiz. Then a lucky break grants them entry to the dollhouse, where they're enchanted by the picturesque campus and the chance to perform alongside their idols. When Ramona begins to receive anonymous threatening messages, it's easy to dismiss them as a rival's prank. 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." -- Container insert.