Michelle Mannisto
Author of Bombyx Biographies
Latin magic. Stabby sarcasm. YA fantasy with edge—join the adventure ↓
Michelle Mannisto writes YA fantasy rich in Latin magic, moral chaos, and snarky sword-wielding heroines. She grew up military, birthed Bombyx at 12, and still lives with chaos pets.
“Book one of the Bombyx series introduces a unique set of compelling characters, and the plot twists and turns leave the reader wondering what will happen in book two!”
- Nettles, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This fascinating book weaves diverse characters and complex themes into a masterful story… I can’t wait to find out what happens in book two!”
- Allison, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When her best friend, Dīcărĕ, gets kidnapped by a shadowy organization, thirteen-year-old Alaĕna Bombyx declares war.
Being a Latin Magician, Alaĕna has the fantastic ability to use Magic, which is bad news for annoying principals and Defense Against Măgī Latīnī (D-A-M-L) Agents alike. Since the Damsels, as Alaĕna mockingly calls them, snatched Dīcărĕ two years earlier, the young magician has been honing her skills to save him.
Alongside her close friend Bartholomew and some new extraordinary companions, Alaĕna is ready to storm the enemy’s gates. But the mission is no longer just about saving her best friend. The D-A-M-L has been systematically wiping out her kind. If the Damsels think they’ll be able to defeat this group of marvelous Magicians—and Bartholomew—they’ve got another thing coming. Death is coming, and Alaĕna’s bringing it.
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Fortuitus
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Sneak peeks, fun facts, and fandom chaos
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Mirator
$3/mo
Bonus scenes, early blog access, and exclusive polls
✓ Everything from Fortuitus
✓ Deleted scenes and cut content from the Bombyx world
✓ Writing diaries: behind-the-scenes notes, sketches, and more
✓ Exclusive short video updates
✓ Discounts on merchandise
Voluto
$10/mo
Secret journals, live Q&As, behind-the-scenes access
✓ Everything from Fortuius and Mirator
✓ Beta reader opportunities
✓ Live Q&As
✓ Exclusive digital short stories and lore expansions
✓ Private Discord Chat
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