Lapo Melzi studied writing and filmmaking, receiving his MFA in Screenwriting and Film Production from New York University. His works have received several international award, amongh which “Black Rose” is now part of the permanent media collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He now writes novels. His first novel, Horse Sense, was an Italian Amazon bestseller in 2023, then acquired and republished by a major publishing house. His second novel, The Last Son of the Moon is now out.
Coming of Age
Paperback and Ebook
238 pages
“A heartwarming and thought-provoking book, using the theme of the friendship between a boy and his horse the author takes us deeper into the very troubled time that is adolescence.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is a very good book that can be read by both teens and adults.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a really unique book – it deals with some emotionally honest themes, about bullying and finding your own place in the world, but framed beautifully through the friendship between a boy and his horse. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is one of those ya books that you really start out and start reading and next thing you know you are done . The characters are so realistic and complex and they really get under your skin. The author paints a picture of the unconditional love between a boy and his horse” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This was a wonderfully written tale of a young boy struggling to redefine himself amidst severe peer pressure and bullying.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Science Fiction, Coming of Age
Paperback and Ebook
374 pages
“This book is a finely crafted story filled with imaginative descriptions and a lonely boy trying to change his fate. A fascinating read for those who enjoy a different sort of sci-fi” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Imaginative and thought-provoking. This turned out to a be a real page-turner” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Loved it, if there is a sequel, I would read it!!!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book is the most original take on a Sci-fi book than I have ever read” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The main character’s resilience throughout his adventure is inspiring” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The Last Son of the Moon does a good job of balancing the introspective parts with the dangers of surviving on your own” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Lapo Melzi’s writing is beautiful and poetic in the telling of Aarvo’s quest and felt like a story being told personally to me. I wish there was a book like this when I was younger to fulfill all my wonders and questions about space and the moon as a child, and bring a fantastical story to explain them.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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