The Dollhouse Asylum
The Dollhouse Asylum by Mary Gray, published by Monster Ivy Publishing on June 12, 2017, is a psychological thriller that immerses readers in a dystopian world where survival hinges on the re-enactment of tragic literary romances. In this edition, spanning 302 pages, the story follows eighteen-year-old Cheyenne as she navigates the seemingly idyllic Elysian Fields, a subdivision isolated from a devastating virus. Initially thrilled by the prospect of safety, Cheyenne soon discovers that she and seven other couples must pass harrowing tests designed by Teo Richardson, the man she loves, to secure their survival.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of psychological abuse and the complexities of love under duress. As Cheyenne, now re-named Persephone, grapples with her new reality, the line between safety and danger blurs. The Dollhouse Asylum delves into the dark aspects of relationships and the human psyche, presenting a fast-paced story filled with unpredictable twists and nightmarish settings. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of love and the lengths one might go to escape unhealthy dynamics.
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A group of teenagers are granted asylum from the apocalypse only to be forced to re-enact famous, tragic literary romances… or die.
A novel about escaping psychological abuse.
When the world is breaking all someone wants is safety. A virus that had once been contained has returned, and soon no place will be left untouched. But when eighteen-year-old Cheyenne wakes up in Elysian Fields-a subdivision cut off from the world and its monster-creating virus-she is thrilled to have a chance at survival. At first, Elysian Fields-with its beautiful houses and manicured lawns-is perfect. Teo Richardson, the older man who stole her heart, built it so they could be together. But when Teo tells Cheyenne there are tests that she and seven other couples must pass to be worthy of salvation, Cheyenne begins to question the perfection of his world. The people they were before are gone. Cheyenne is now Persephone, and each couple has been re-named to reflect the most tragic romances ever told. Teo dresses them up, tells them when to move and how to act, and in order to pass the test, they must play along. Play it right, then they’ll be safe. But play it wrong, they’ll die.
The Dollhouse Asylum is a fast-paced psychological thriller in the vein of Wayward Pines or The Girl with All the Gifts. If you like unpredictable plots, nightmarish settings, and dangerous love interests, then you’ll love Gray’s novel about escaping unhealthy love.
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