Maelin

A Belladonna Novella

by Mel Torrefranca

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Part of Belladonna

Pub Date May 11 2024 | Archive Date May 09 2024

Lost Island Press

Novellas & Short Stories | Sci Fi & Fantasy | Teens & YA

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Description

For fans of the Belladonna series and newcomers alike: Uncover the shocking truth behind Maelin’s death through the eyes of a young Blimmery, long before his time as Nightshade Academy’s beloved boarding school instructor.

“My name is Blimmery Owding, and I dug Maelin's grave.”

To salvage his family’s reputation, sixteen-year-old Blimmery joins the Empire’s military boarding school. There, he meets Maelin, a principled orphan, and Taig, her insufferable childhood friend.

Their fates entangle post-graduation, when Blimmery faces a problem—Maelin’s imminent demise. He teams up with Taig to save her, and the odd pair launches a mission that spirals into a night of total devastation.

Lost in the aftermath, Blimmery puts his life on the line to write a book. He titles it Maelin. And these are his words…

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A Note From the Publisher

CONTENT WARNINGS: attempted suicide, torture, blood, mild profanity, abuse of power

Mel Torrefranca started writing a book when she was ten years old. Although she abandoned it, the characters never stopped haunting her. In late 2023, nearly a decade later, Torrefranca published that same childhood story—freshly rewritten—as NIGHTSHADE ACADEMY, the first BELLADONNA book.

CONTENT WARNINGS: attempted suicide, torture, blood, mild profanity, abuse of power

Mel Torrefranca started writing a book when she was ten years old. Although she abandoned it, the characters...

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Advance Praise

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF NIGHTSHADE ACADEMY, CAPSULE, AND LEAVING WISHVILLE:

“Maelin is a comedic tragedy and it hits the mark on both of those…allowing you to feel every aspect of the story—laughing one minute and then sobbing the next.” —Ishana

“I read this in one sitting and was on the edge of my seat the entire time…As usual, while reading I could tell Mel wrote these characters with love and care with every single word.” —Abbey Heron

“This book was described as a comedic tragedy. And it’s a comedic tragedy to ITS CORE. Oh my word, the humor in this little novella was hilarious…” —Sophie H (sjrwrites)

“This is the third book I’ve read by Torrefranca, and I truly enjoy her writing style. She is quickly becoming a new favorite of mine.” —Melanie Deal

“There were so many times I was left speechless and wanted to cry with the characters, which, in my opinion, makes an incredible book!” —Whitney

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF NIGHTSHADE ACADEMY, CAPSULE, AND LEAVING WISHVILLE:

“Maelin is a comedic tragedy and it hits the mark on both of those…allowing you to feel every aspect of the story—...

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Marketing Plan

Mel Torrefranca, the author, has 50,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Two more books in the main Belladonna series and at least one more companion novella are confirmed for publication through Lost Island Press.

The official Belladonna series theme song, What We Are, is available to stream on YouTube and Spotify.

The first half of Nightshade Academy (Belladonna, Book 1) was produced into a full-cast audio drama in 2023, and is now available to stream on YouTube and Spotify.

A cinematic video teaser for Maelin is currently in development to be released on YouTube.

Mel Torrefranca, the author, has 50,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Two more books in the main Belladonna series and at least one more companion novella are confirmed for publication through Lost Island...

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