Maelin: A Belladonna Novella
Mel Torrefranca
From the award-winning author of Capsule and Leaving Wishville
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.
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About the Book
“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…
Publication Date
May 11, 2024
Series
Belladonna, A Novella
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Tragedy
Editions
Ebook, Paperback
Paperback Pages
163
Primary ISBN
978-1-962876-03-2
Reader Reviews
SOPHIE H (SJRWRITES)
“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…”
ABBEY HERON
“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.”
ISHANA
“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.”
MELANIE DEAL
“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.”
WHITNEY
“There were so many times I was left speechless and wanted to cry with the characters, which, in my opinion, makes an incredible book!”
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Content Guide
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Multiple fight scenes
Detailed descriptions of blood and injuries
Poison used for torture and murder
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Hinted romance, open to platonic interpretation
Hand-holding and hugging
Occasional remarks on physical attraction
Two characters share a bed non-sexually
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Characters consume poisonous substances with hallucinogenic side effects
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Occasional profanity, with the strongest words being: hell, damn/dammit, shit, asshole, idiot
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Attempted suicide
Voluntarily consuming poison
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Brief mention of teenagers poisoning rabbits
Physical disciplinary actions in a school setting
Murder threats directed at teenagers
Ritualistic branding of teenagers involving physical restraint to a metal chair
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