The initiation

What if awakening the senses began with obedience?

In a strict boarding school, Johana discovers that innocence is a fragile virtue…
and that desire sometimes takes unexpected paths.

“Her breasts sprang free like two doves, their pink tips reaching forward. They were splendid—full and ripe, pear-shaped, with tiny buds already taut with emotion.”

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In an isolated boarding school, young Johana, barely fifteen, begins a new life. Sent to this prestigious institution after losing her family, she hopes to find a stable home and the chance to make meaningful connections that could change her fate.

Under the watchful eye of Mrs Bellefleur, the enigmatic yet charismatic governess, Johana soon realizes that this seemingly idyllic place hides many secrets. Surrounded by girls from all walks of life, she must navigate a strict environment where every misstep can have serious consequences.

Through a series of trials and revelations, Johana begins to discover herself, torn between the desire to please and the will to remain true to her values.

The Initiation is a poignant story of self-discovery, personal growth, and the difficult choices we sometimes have to make to find our place in the world.

What French readers are saying about The Initiation

“A pleasant and gentle read with delicately crafted writing.”
“Through Johana, we rediscover the first stirrings of awakening sexuality.”
“It’s beautifully written with great accuracy, authenticity, sincerity, and tenderness.”
“A gripping story you’ll devour in one sitting!”