Maelin
A Belladonna Novella
$2.99 – $12.99
Uncover the shocking truth behind Maelin’s death through the eyes of a young Blimmery, long before his time as Nightshade Academy’s beloved instructor.
For fans of the Belladonna trilogy and newcomers alike:
“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…
Publisher
Lost Island Press
ISBN
9781962876032
Publication Date
May 11, 2024
Formats
Ebook, Paperback
Page Count
163
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Editor
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I read this in one sitting and was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Abbey Heron ★★★★★
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 sobbing the next. Ishana ★★★★★
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 ★★★★★
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) ★★★★★
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 ★★★★★
Recommended for Ages 13+
Maelin contains some mature themes, violence, and/or language.
- Attempted suicide
- Torture and murder
- Animal killings and experimentation
- Fight scenes with descriptions of blood and injuries
- Harsh disciplinary actions
- Imprisonment and incarceration
- Poison consumption
- Minimal profanity
- Ritualistic branding of teenagers
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