Nightshade Academy
Belladonna, Book 1
by Mel Torrefranca
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Pub Date Nov 11 2023 | Archive Date Nov 02 2023
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Description
Twenty teenagers enter. Only five become guardians.
Yahshi Konya shouldn’t be one of them. With low test scores, his selection for the Empire’s boarding school raises red flags. The guardians are offering him the opportunity of a lifetime, but at what cost?
Taking a chance, he joins the aggressive military program and strikes an alliance with two trainees. Vell, the only girl, and Pinto, the overachiever. United, they tackle relentless challenges, watching their competitors dwindle.
But the Academy is not what it seems. When dangerous truths emerge, Yahshi finds himself killing his friendships—and possibly his humanity.
A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and redemption, Nightshade Academy will leave you walking the tightrope between good and evil.
Written for fans of:
- Child Geniuses
- Dark Academia
- Morally Gray Characters
- Awkward Humor
- Found Family
- Old-fashioned Dystopias
- Martial Arts Training
- Survival of the Fittest
- Friends to Enemies
- Fugitives and Runaways
- Secret Societies
- Politics and Power Struggles
- Indoctrination and Propaganda
- Moral Dilemmas
- Corruption and Redemption
- Plot Twists
Nightshade Academy is the first book in Mel Torrefranca's fantasy-thriller trilogy, Belladonna. Advanced readers have compared the story to Ender's Game, The Poppy War, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games.
A Note From the Publisher
It took her two years and a one-way ticket to Thailand to ensure this book would be the best it could possibly be. Mel even dabbled in martial arts like Muay Thai, Kung Fu, and dual sword fighting—all to write better fight scenes.
Advance Praise
FOR THE LATEST NOVEL BY MEL TORREFRANCA, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF LEAVING WISHVILLE AND CAPSULE:
“The story started out strong and slowly but surely just kept getting better. And the ending is so very promising for what’s to come." —Thibault Busschots
“I don't even know where to begin. This book was phenomenal, heart-wrenching, and beautiful.” —Gabriella Kuhn
“I wish I could rate this book higher than five stars…The plot twist at the end really had me, and I can't wait for the next book. Mel never disappoints but this was mind-blowing.” —Ishana
“Every word in this novel was chosen carefully and with a specific intention and it shows. I was so impressed with the depth of emotion that was expressed with such few words.” —Hannah Wernecke
“Where do I even start? This story was incredibly well-crafted. To me, characters are everything, and these characters WERE everything. My sister can attest through the multiple texts I sent her talking about how wholesome the friendship dynamics are.” —S.J. Robert
Marketing Plan
• all three books in the Belladonna trilogy already confirmed for publication through Lost Island Press
• author has 50,000 subscribers on YouTube
• the first half of the book has already been produced into a full-cast audio drama, available on YouTube and Spotify
• an unofficial spinoff in development, currently planned for release in mid-2024
• merch available
• official Belladonna Discord server managed by the author
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798985010268 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 450 |
Links
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