Super Short Summary

In Trust Exercise by Susan Choi, the plot begins in the 1980s at a prestigious performing arts high school, focusing on Sarah and David’s relationship and the ensuing drama from their breakup under their teacher's manipulations. The story later reveals that the first part was a novel written by the adult Sarah, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, leading to complex interactions and revelations among the former students years later. Topics in the book include issues of consent and power dynamics in educational settings.