Flashout: A Novel

I wish to thank Macmillan Audio and the author for selecting me as one of the winners for this novel in one of their StoryGraph giveaways. I most likely wouldn't have ben introduced to this novel otherwise, so I appreciate the opportunity! New York, 1972 and California, 1997. Two different decades and yet both shared by a theater loving girl named Allison... or Alice, to some. Allison finds herself seduced by the charismatic leader of the experimental theater troupe, Theater Negative, and can't help but sneak off at night to partake in their nightly adventures. The dean at her college, however, isn't too keen to this and dismisses her from her program entirely. Ashamed to return home, mainly due to knowing how her parents would react, she decides to join Theater Negative and thus seals her fate forever. Not all decisions are created equal. Allison learns this as she navigates life as a young 19 year old with the theater troupe within and beyond New York. The story's dual timelines show you how past decisions may impact your future; some ways good and others haunting. Alexis does a fabulous job at portraying a fascinating story filled with dark secrets and atmospheric allure that keeps you both guessing and wanting more.

I loved this book! A big thank you to Macmillan for gifting me a copy in a Storygraph app contest. This book had me wanting for more each time I had to stop listening. I didn't get the ending that I had hoped for but that's ok. I definitely recommend this audiobook.