The Dropouts cover art

The Dropouts

Preview
Get this deal Try Premium Plus free
Offer ends 29 January 2026 at 11:59PM GMT.
Prime members: New to Audible? Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Just £0.99/mo for your first 3 months of Audible.
1 bestseller or new release per month—yours to keep.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals.
Auto-renews at £8.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly.
Thousands of incredible audiobooks and podcasts to take wherever you go.
Immerse yourself in a world of storytelling with the Plus Catalogue - unlimited listening to thousands of select audiobooks, podcasts and Audible Originals.
£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

The Dropouts

By: Liv Parkinson
Narrated by: Vivian Oparah
Get this deal Try Premium Plus free

£8.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly. Offer ends 29 January 2026 at 11:59PM GMT.

£8.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically.

Buy Now for £15.99

Buy Now for £15.99

LIMITED TIME OFFER | £0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Premium Plus auto-renews at £8.99/mo after 3 months. Terms apply.

About this listen

For fans of THE SECRET HISTORY, CRUEL INTENTIONS and EUPHORIA, this is an unforgettable dark academia thriller about addiction, trauma and the anxiety epidemic experienced by young people today. Performed by BAFTA nominee and star of RYE LANE, Vivian Oparah.

Kayleigh Morris is just trying to survive her first year at St. Kellum’s University.

Freshers’ Week is a blur of social anxiety, parties, and the weight of trying to fit in. But when Kayleigh’s panic attack becomes the talk of the campus, she retreats into herself, shutting herself away in her room.

Everything changes when she’s selected for a mysterious new module, led by Professor Lady Marian, who introduces her and a group of misfits to a psychedelic drug believed to cure anxiety and promote productivity. At first, the drug works wonders, melting away their insecurities and unlocking new possibilities. But soon, the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur. As Kayleigh’s grip on the world around her weakens, she finds herself grappling with her darkest fears, fractured friendships, and the pull of a new, dangerous obsession.

As the experiment spirals out of control, Kayleigh must confront the terrifying truth of what she’s become—and what the drug is really doing to her mind.

©2025 Olivia Parkinson (P)2025 Audible Ltd.
Crime Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Emotionally Gripping
All stars
Most relevant
I have enjoyed listening to this intriguing story, finished in one go. The author, characters and narrator were very good.

A very enjoyable listening experience.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I am so glad I listened to this audio book. Not something i would ususlly listen to. Great writing brought to life by superb narration. The plot was really interesting and not like other run of the mill thrillers. Look forward to more ftom this author..

Fantastic listen

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Loved this story. Some good twists a huge cliffhanger and great performance. Overall a brilliant listen.

Addictive!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

I didn’t know what to expect. It wasn’t my usual genre of book. However it was weirdly good. Helped with insight into addiction and understanding the cravings etc… not sure if I’ll listen to another follow on. It’s not a hard no though. Worth a go if you are on the fence.

A little weird but good for insight into addiction.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Omgs what a story!! A total and utter twist at the end!! Not my normal go to genre but the story had me hooked!! High recommend!!

The dropouts

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

See more reviews