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Pages I Never Wrote
A candid, relatable Queer Coming-of-Age YA Novel featuring an LGBT University Romance and themes of disability, diversity, creativity, self-discovery and academic achievement.
“Why would he want to date me? I can’t even hold a pen.”
Luke has good friends, a passion for books, and dyspraxia, a disorder that, ironically, makes him unable to write. He also has a hatred for anyone who tries to help him. Yet when he fails his first term at university due to his learning difficulties, he’s forced to get support.
That’s how Nate, an excitable last-year student, becomes his self-proclaimed personal tutor and starts writing down essays for him, as a distraction from his own quarter-life crisis.
But Luke’s writing ambitions are not just academic. He dreams of penning a novel, although that’s never been a real possibility. Until now.
Will the two boys manage to write a successful love story together?
Find out in this coming-of-age novel dedicated to all late bloomers.
Excerpt
All my life I wanted to be seen as normal. My parents used to remind me every morning before leaving for school. Don’t let them notice. Don’t be a burden to the other students. Don’t ask the teacher for help too much. Just act normal. Be normal. And now I’m holding a piece of paper that says exactly the opposite. I’m not ‘normal’. I need help.
I really don’t like needing help.
“Why would he want to date me? I can’t even hold a pen.”
Luke has good friends, a passion for books, and dyspraxia, a disorder that, ironically, makes him unable to write. He also has a hatred for anyone who tries to help him. Yet when he fails his first term at university due to his learning difficulties, he’s forced to get support.
That’s how Nate, an excitable last-year student, becomes his self-proclaimed personal tutor and starts writing down essays for him, as a distraction from his own quarter-life crisis.
But Luke’s writing ambitions are not just academic. He dreams of penning a novel, although that’s never been a real possibility. Until now.
Will the two boys manage to write a successful love story together?
Find out in this coming-of-age novel dedicated to all late bloomers.
Excerpt
All my life I wanted to be seen as normal. My parents used to remind me every morning before leaving for school. Don’t let them notice. Don’t be a burden to the other students. Don’t ask the teacher for help too much. Just act normal. Be normal. And now I’m holding a piece of paper that says exactly the opposite. I’m not ‘normal’. I need help.
I really don’t like needing help.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 16, 2020
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About the author
Marco Donati
6 books44 followersMarco Donati is an Italian author. He graduated from Florence University with a degree in Modern Languages and Translation. As part of his academic studies, he spent a term at SOAS, University of London, and fell in love with the place, the city, the people. It felt only natural to set at SOAS his debut Queer YA novel, 'Pages I Never Wrote', reliving some of his university days.
He currently lives in Tuscany, where he tries to balance writing with his office job. When he’s not writing, he enjoys travelling, watching TV shows, taking photos obsessively, filming videos, and talking to his cats.
He currently lives in Tuscany, where he tries to balance writing with his office job. When he’s not writing, he enjoys travelling, watching TV shows, taking photos obsessively, filming videos, and talking to his cats.
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January 26, 2023
Do you ever see yourself so vividly in a character that it almost becomes uncomfortable? I don’t… or at least I didn’t until I read this book. That was the case with the main character Luke, to the point where I was saying, “oh, I do that” every couple of paragraphs! This isn’t a complaint at all, if anything, this aspect made me enjoy the book and its message even more. I always hesitate to say a book is “important,” because the word loses its meaning after a while, but… I'm pretty sure that this book is important. What other nice things can I say? If it were a song, it’d be “Hate the Club” by Kehlani. (I love that song).
If I were to nitpick and be the guy who hates on the love interest again, I’d say he’s not very interesting. If only in the way that he’s almost too perfect. Oh, also he wears shoes on Luke’s bed one time. What the hell dude!? Nevermind about the bit where I said he's perfect. Anyway, this is unrelated but there's a really odd moment later in the book where a side character randomly turns to villainy (there’s no other way to describe it, I’m afraid), which came way out of left field. I just don’t think a feel-good, slice-of-life romance needs a designated “bad guy.”
Otherwise, this is a pretty book filled with pretty words, what else is there to say? I loved this book; its “happysad” nature combined with the lowkey writing style is all I ever really need in a story. If you were to ask me what this book is about, I’d ultimately say that it’s about patience and how important it can be to allow yourself to be vulnerable for even a moment. And sometimes that’s what you need in a book; it’s definitely what I needed.
“On a normal day, at 8 p.m. you can find me in my room, tucked under a blanket with a book open on my lap, drinking a cup of tea.”
Why do I suddenly feel called out?
If I were to nitpick and be the guy who hates on the love interest again, I’d say he’s not very interesting. If only in the way that he’s almost too perfect. Oh, also he wears shoes on Luke’s bed one time. What the hell dude!? Nevermind about the bit where I said he's perfect. Anyway, this is unrelated but there's a really odd moment later in the book where a side character randomly turns to villainy (there’s no other way to describe it, I’m afraid), which came way out of left field. I just don’t think a feel-good, slice-of-life romance needs a designated “bad guy.”
Otherwise, this is a pretty book filled with pretty words, what else is there to say? I loved this book; its “happysad” nature combined with the lowkey writing style is all I ever really need in a story. If you were to ask me what this book is about, I’d ultimately say that it’s about patience and how important it can be to allow yourself to be vulnerable for even a moment. And sometimes that’s what you need in a book; it’s definitely what I needed.
“On a normal day, at 8 p.m. you can find me in my room, tucked under a blanket with a book open on my lap, drinking a cup of tea.”
Why do I suddenly feel called out?
dnf
October 26, 2021DNF @ 48%. no rating.
i wanted to finish this but i just can't get into the writing style and the story's not holding my attention enough to keep going.
i wanted to finish this but i just can't get into the writing style and the story's not holding my attention enough to keep going.
August 25, 2021
Thank you so much, Marco Donati, for writing a story about someone who has dyspraxia (DCD = developmental coordination disorder). Hardly anyone knows this disorder, while 5-6% of all kids (mostly boys) have it. For those who’ve never heard of DCD (I prefer this term): brain and body do not work well together, and people with DCD have problems with their motor skills, such as throwing a ball, running, eating, writing, tying their laces, or even speech, planning, or driving a car (not all together, it differs). Their brain tells their body what to do, but their body can’t follow their brains instructions. It runs in my family, so I can say I’m quite experienced.
I was so excited to read this story and loved how it’s not about DCD itself but about the insecurities people with DCD have. DCD people know from a very young age that they’re different and feel that people treat them differently. Especially boys are expected to play sports and compete, which doesn’t always work out well because they can be rigid and/or clumsy. My eighteen-year-old has been called weird, awkward, and odd time and again. But he’s a cheerful, warm, and brilliant boy who’d do anything for his family and friends. And I’d like people to see that, instead of pointing out how bad he is in sports, or that it’s weird that he doesn’t like large and loud groups, or that he’s so slow in learning how to drive a car. I’d like us all to treat each other as normal, including all our differences (in color, sexuality, disability, and in a lot of different ways). In my ideal world, there are no prejudices because we all are different and still normal. I am convinced that taking away prejudices helps to take away insecurities too.
I loved to read the next phrase because this is precisely what I mean:
”Most importantly, I’ve discovered that there isn’t just one way to be normal.” I take a deep breath. “You can have a disability and be normal. You can like people you aren’t supposed to like and still be normal. Normality doesn’t come in only one shape. There is no such thing as weird, worthless, or abnormal, so long as you are true to yourself.”
So, let me go back to the content of ‘Pages I never wrote’. It’s such a sweet and cute story, and I loved the dynamic between Luke and Nate. They complemented each other so well. Luke, an introvert, self-conscious, knows what he wants, and Nate, outgoing, kind, and still figuring out his future. The writing is fluid, and it’s so clear that those two sweet guys were meant to be together. It’s a nice M/M YA story and wonderful when you add the DCD.
At one moment I cringed a little: Katy said Luke had a learning disability. DCD/dyspraxia is definitely NOT a learning disability. Like I explained above, it’s a coordination disorder. But Marco Donati, I forgive you 😀 because you made my day by writing this book!
I loved to read the next phrase because this is precisely what I mean:
”Most importantly, I’ve discovered that there isn’t just one way to be normal.” I take a deep breath. “You can have a disability and be normal. You can like people you aren’t supposed to like and still be normal. Normality doesn’t come in only one shape. There is no such thing as weird, worthless, or abnormal, so long as you are true to yourself.”
So, let me go back to the content of ‘Pages I never wrote’. It’s such a sweet and cute story, and I loved the dynamic between Luke and Nate. They complemented each other so well. Luke, an introvert, self-conscious, knows what he wants, and Nate, outgoing, kind, and still figuring out his future. The writing is fluid, and it’s so clear that those two sweet guys were meant to be together. It’s a nice M/M YA story and wonderful when you add the DCD.
At one moment I cringed a little: Katy said Luke had a learning disability. DCD/dyspraxia is definitely NOT a learning disability. Like I explained above, it’s a coordination disorder. But Marco Donati, I forgive you 😀 because you made my day by writing this book!
March 16, 2023
Such a great premise ... such bad execution. 😖 The only reason it's not one star is it really is a great premise. So ironic that an author whose book is so poorly edited would literally have his two MCs edit each other's papers before submission. 🤦♂️ Actually, the many misspellings (forth instead of fourth, ear instead of hear, fell instead of feel) and grammatical errors are the least of my issues with this waste of time. Ugh ... 😒
November 15, 2021
Pages I never wrote
By Marco Donati
Published by the author, 2020
Five stars
This is a lovely book, written fluently by someone for whom, I’m assuming, English is a second language. There are little moments when you can tell that Donati is writing as an Italian, quirky little word choices that illuminate the arcane weirdness of the English language. It is remarkable how elegantly, and with what emotionally perfect pitch, Marco Donati writes, especially given that the central characters are two young, middle-class Brits at London University.
Luke and Nate are as different from me (who could be their father) as could be. Yet, I was fascinated by how their story resonated with my own memories of coming out at university 45 years ago. Luke (a freshman) has dyspraxia—which means that he cannot type on a keyboard—and Nate (a senior) becomes his tutor. What this literally means is that Nate is Luke’s “personal scribe.”
The point is, however, that these two young men find something they need in each other. While we learn about Luke’s disabilities from the start, Nate’s more subtle issues are only revealed as the story unfolds. Donati understands how to convey the emotional confusion that is (as I remember) part of being young and at university, as the long arc of adulthood looms ahead.
Luke believes himself to be unlovable, while Nate needs to be liked, and generally succeeds. Since, in some ways, this is a classic young adult romance, there are wrinkles in the plot that act as catalysts. There is a surprising twist toward the end that both chilled me and had me rolling my eyes at the melodrama.
The moral of the tale is that even people who seem perfect are not; and even imperfect people are perfect for someone. Donati packs a lot of believable emotion into this book, and I was grateful for this chance to be young again.
By Marco Donati
Published by the author, 2020
Five stars
This is a lovely book, written fluently by someone for whom, I’m assuming, English is a second language. There are little moments when you can tell that Donati is writing as an Italian, quirky little word choices that illuminate the arcane weirdness of the English language. It is remarkable how elegantly, and with what emotionally perfect pitch, Marco Donati writes, especially given that the central characters are two young, middle-class Brits at London University.
Luke and Nate are as different from me (who could be their father) as could be. Yet, I was fascinated by how their story resonated with my own memories of coming out at university 45 years ago. Luke (a freshman) has dyspraxia—which means that he cannot type on a keyboard—and Nate (a senior) becomes his tutor. What this literally means is that Nate is Luke’s “personal scribe.”
The point is, however, that these two young men find something they need in each other. While we learn about Luke’s disabilities from the start, Nate’s more subtle issues are only revealed as the story unfolds. Donati understands how to convey the emotional confusion that is (as I remember) part of being young and at university, as the long arc of adulthood looms ahead.
Luke believes himself to be unlovable, while Nate needs to be liked, and generally succeeds. Since, in some ways, this is a classic young adult romance, there are wrinkles in the plot that act as catalysts. There is a surprising twist toward the end that both chilled me and had me rolling my eyes at the melodrama.
The moral of the tale is that even people who seem perfect are not; and even imperfect people are perfect for someone. Donati packs a lot of believable emotion into this book, and I was grateful for this chance to be young again.
December 9, 2020
"There isn't just one way to be normal. You can have a disability and be normal. You can like people you aren't supposed to like, and still be normal. Normality doesn't come in only one shape. There is no such thing as weird, worthless or abnormal, so long as you are true to yourself."
True to the note in the blurb, this novel is
'a candid, relatable Queer Coming-of-Age YA Novel featuring an LGBT University Romance and themes of disability, diversity, creativity, self-discovery and academic achievement.'
It's a clean, slow-burn romance full of feeling and meaning.
Luke has good friends, a passion for books, and dyspraxia, a disorder that, ironically, makes him unable to write. And he has a problem with people trying to help him. Better said, he really doesn't like being helped.
'Don't let them notice. Don't be a burden to the other students. Don't ask the teacher for help too much. Just act normal. Be normal.' These are things Luke had been told his entire life. So Luke tried to be small and unnoticed. And accepting help is something that goes completely against that.
When forced to apply for tutor after failing his first term at university due to his learning difficulties, Luke gets to meet Nate. An excitable last-year student, who becomes Luke's self-proclaimed personal tutor and starts writing down essays for him, as a distraction from his own quarter-life crisis. He even offers to help Luke pen the novel he had been dreaming about.
As far as Luke's concerned, Nate is cute and possibly deranged and obviously too kind to be real. Because who in their right mind would willingly help someone like Luke?!
And yet, Nate doesn't seem bothered about all the little things that make Luke 'different'.
Of course feelings develop between them. More from Nate's side at first to be exact, because Luke wouldn't even dream of someone even wanting to date him. Why would anyone want to date him when he can't even hold a pen or eat without dropping food?
'When you're comfortable with yourself, you can feel comfortable pretty much everywhere.'
And that's exactly what this tale is about. Two young men, helping each other find meaning and love in life. One broken and afraid, so used to keeping people at a distance that he doesn't know how to be close to them anymore. And the other living his life for others, afraid of finding his own way.
It's sweet and dorky and absolutely endearing. Though I have to admit I may have occasionally wanted to smack both of them on the back of their heads while muttering 'just talk it out you big knuckleheads!'
Written in firs person POV, this story here doesn't contain edge of the seat action or drama and yet, it manages to be both gripping and entertaining. The slowly developing relationship between Luke and Nate is beautiful. But the highlights of the novel for me were the character development as well as the themes.
Disability, diversity and self-discovery were wonderfully presented. From the fear of rejection to the shame of being ridiculed and labeled as different and less, from the inability to connect because you don't KNOW how to the irony of struggling with intimacy and yet desperately craving a connection. all of it was superbly done.
Pages I Never Wrote is a book that I couldn't stop reading. Real, relatable and full of feeling. Sweet and full of meaning.
I finished it in one sitting and highly recommend it to all YA MM romance fans out there.
This one's a real treat people. Give it a try.
Find this review and more on my book review and cover art blog The Magic Book Corner
True to the note in the blurb, this novel is
'a candid, relatable Queer Coming-of-Age YA Novel featuring an LGBT University Romance and themes of disability, diversity, creativity, self-discovery and academic achievement.'
It's a clean, slow-burn romance full of feeling and meaning.
Luke has good friends, a passion for books, and dyspraxia, a disorder that, ironically, makes him unable to write. And he has a problem with people trying to help him. Better said, he really doesn't like being helped.
'Don't let them notice. Don't be a burden to the other students. Don't ask the teacher for help too much. Just act normal. Be normal.' These are things Luke had been told his entire life. So Luke tried to be small and unnoticed. And accepting help is something that goes completely against that.
When forced to apply for tutor after failing his first term at university due to his learning difficulties, Luke gets to meet Nate. An excitable last-year student, who becomes Luke's self-proclaimed personal tutor and starts writing down essays for him, as a distraction from his own quarter-life crisis. He even offers to help Luke pen the novel he had been dreaming about.
As far as Luke's concerned, Nate is cute and possibly deranged and obviously too kind to be real. Because who in their right mind would willingly help someone like Luke?!
And yet, Nate doesn't seem bothered about all the little things that make Luke 'different'.
Of course feelings develop between them. More from Nate's side at first to be exact, because Luke wouldn't even dream of someone even wanting to date him. Why would anyone want to date him when he can't even hold a pen or eat without dropping food?
'When you're comfortable with yourself, you can feel comfortable pretty much everywhere.'
And that's exactly what this tale is about. Two young men, helping each other find meaning and love in life. One broken and afraid, so used to keeping people at a distance that he doesn't know how to be close to them anymore. And the other living his life for others, afraid of finding his own way.
It's sweet and dorky and absolutely endearing. Though I have to admit I may have occasionally wanted to smack both of them on the back of their heads while muttering 'just talk it out you big knuckleheads!'
Written in firs person POV, this story here doesn't contain edge of the seat action or drama and yet, it manages to be both gripping and entertaining. The slowly developing relationship between Luke and Nate is beautiful. But the highlights of the novel for me were the character development as well as the themes.
Disability, diversity and self-discovery were wonderfully presented. From the fear of rejection to the shame of being ridiculed and labeled as different and less, from the inability to connect because you don't KNOW how to the irony of struggling with intimacy and yet desperately craving a connection. all of it was superbly done.
Pages I Never Wrote is a book that I couldn't stop reading. Real, relatable and full of feeling. Sweet and full of meaning.
I finished it in one sitting and highly recommend it to all YA MM romance fans out there.
This one's a real treat people. Give it a try.
Find this review and more on my book review and cover art blog The Magic Book Corner
March 16, 2023
Wasted potential!
I really wanted to like this book... maybe even love this book, but, alas, it was not to be! The first 15% and the epilogue were great. Everything else was a mess! I won't get into details or spoilers, but I will say that the premise of the story was awesome yet it was ultimately unfulfilled. The characters did not communicate and jumped to too many conclusions. The bully was over the top and didn't receive proper punishment. Such a laundry list of problems with a book that had so much potential! 2 stars and that may be generous!
I really wanted to like this book... maybe even love this book, but, alas, it was not to be! The first 15% and the epilogue were great. Everything else was a mess! I won't get into details or spoilers, but I will say that the premise of the story was awesome yet it was ultimately unfulfilled. The characters did not communicate and jumped to too many conclusions. The bully was over the top and didn't receive proper punishment. Such a laundry list of problems with a book that had so much potential! 2 stars and that may be generous!
June 30, 2020
This book captivated me from the start. It's a beautiful, tender love story featuring a young man who is struggling to overcome a disability, and his student tutor, with whom he gradually falls in love. It's told from the point of view of the disabled young man, Luke, who is battling dyspraxia, a condition that makes it hard to coordinate fine motor skills. The book doesn't dwell on the disability, however. It's background for explaining Luke's self-doubts, and feelings of under-confidence. Nate, his tutor, comes to see Luke's ability to craft stories, and enrolls the two of them in a creative writing class. Luke dictates his stories, and Nate types them out. They fall in love together over the course of their semester at college, with all the turmoil and drama that accompanies a budding relationship. In the end, Luke helps Nate find his way, as much as Nate helps Luke succeed, completing his typed assignments and helping improve his self-confidence.
I was particularly impressed by how Marco Donati expressed the difficulties that Luke has with his dyspraxia without letting that be Luke's defining trait. Luke is a shy, under confident, but very bright young man who happens to have an unusual challenge. Nate is a brash, impulsive guy who is having a hard time finding his path through life, despite being near to achieving his university degree. In the end, it's hard to say who helped whom to the greater degree. If they end up together, I guess that doesn't matter.
I was particularly impressed by how Marco Donati expressed the difficulties that Luke has with his dyspraxia without letting that be Luke's defining trait. Luke is a shy, under confident, but very bright young man who happens to have an unusual challenge. Nate is a brash, impulsive guy who is having a hard time finding his path through life, despite being near to achieving his university degree. In the end, it's hard to say who helped whom to the greater degree. If they end up together, I guess that doesn't matter.
August 31, 2020
I love this book. It's wholesome, uplifting and gripping. Reading about Luke was sometimes like looking into a mirror. Introverts with anxiety know these struggles all to well. I love Luke's progression. I also fell immediately in love with Nate. He's the impulsive and more outgoing one, but also has some struggles of his own. I totally ship them. They're made for each other and need each other.
Once picked up, I hardly couldn't lay this book down until I had it finally finished. It's also a book I have to read again soon. It really cut deep and left a lasting impression. Of course this book went straight to my favorites shelf. I really hope to read more books from this author.
Once picked up, I hardly couldn't lay this book down until I had it finally finished. It's also a book I have to read again soon. It really cut deep and left a lasting impression. Of course this book went straight to my favorites shelf. I really hope to read more books from this author.
July 9, 2020
This had a cute premise and executed some parts of the story really well. I particularly liked Nate’s excitable enthusiasm. He was adorable. Luke grew on me, and I loved seeing more disability representation. He and Nate were sweet together when things were going right.
He smiles his most tender smile, and I want to punch him in the face, but the laughter grows in my chest, then in the back of my throat, and then I’m laughing so hard my eyes get wet.
The “big misunderstanding” and drama at the end was way OTT, and had me rolling my eyes a bit, but overall this was an enjoyable read.
He smiles his most tender smile, and I want to punch him in the face, but the laughter grows in my chest, then in the back of my throat, and then I’m laughing so hard my eyes get wet.
The “big misunderstanding” and drama at the end was way OTT, and had me rolling my eyes a bit, but overall this was an enjoyable read.
March 11, 2022
This is the first book this year where I have felt a real connection to the main characters and is definitely a must read!
November 26, 2021
This romance is definitely PG level and pitched at a younger / YA audience but this did not diminish my enjoyment of the straightforward romance trajectory for the rather sweet MCs. The author does make the disclaimer that English is not his first language but aside from one or two incidents (borrow instead of lend) and some editing lapses ... my reading flow was not interrupted/marred. The ending felt a little out of place i.e. . And I would have preferred a little more engagement with the MCs immediate family characters. Overall - 3.5 stars.
March 17, 2023
2.5 stars rounded up to 3 due to the book’s premise and potential. The story just really fell flat for me as it progressed. I thought the author was really onto something in the beginning, especially given one of the MC’s unique physical disability and the role it played in his passion for writing. By the end, it felt like an opportunity wasted.
June 28, 2021
A tender coming-of age story focused on the friendship and love between university students Luke and Nate. This fast paced novel is told from the perspective of Luke whose introverted nature, social awkwardness and inhibitions are partly due to his dyspraxia: - a condition that affects co-ordination skills. In Luke's case the dyspraxia impairs his ability to deliver university assignments spiralling him into increasing anxiety until Nate comes to the rescue.
The author has done a great job of creating a character who is both frustrating and eminently likeable. Different from any other lead character I can recall, the way in which Luke interacts with friends, family and of course Nate, is profoundly insightful. His inability to navigate relationships is heartbreaking but every decision he makes, however perplexing, is understood by the reader. It's impossible not to care for him and this, more than anything, is what gives the novel its heart.
Given the author's skills at character-building, I would have liked more insight into Nate; he appears quite predatory and the way in which he initially pursues Luke is questionable. But that's a minor point. This is a warm and captivating novel that will resonate with many readers.
The author has done a great job of creating a character who is both frustrating and eminently likeable. Different from any other lead character I can recall, the way in which Luke interacts with friends, family and of course Nate, is profoundly insightful. His inability to navigate relationships is heartbreaking but every decision he makes, however perplexing, is understood by the reader. It's impossible not to care for him and this, more than anything, is what gives the novel its heart.
Given the author's skills at character-building, I would have liked more insight into Nate; he appears quite predatory and the way in which he initially pursues Luke is questionable. But that's a minor point. This is a warm and captivating novel that will resonate with many readers.
March 25, 2022
4.5 - Stars
Marco Donati’s second novel, Single on Christmas, was a wonderful read, so I really looked forward to reading his debut novel, Pages I Never Wrote.
The protagonists in Pages I Never Wrote are Luke Abington, an 18-year old first year student at SOAS, University of London from Bristol currently majoring in English and aspiring to be a published sci-fi author, and Nathan (Nate) Harris, a 20-year senior from Manchester at the same university working on his senior economics dissertation while secretly wanting an entirely different career path. Early in the story, Nate become a self-appointed tutor to Luke helping with Luke’s dyspraxia. More than anything it’s these two who so heavily influenced my final rating.
Donati has filled his story with fascinating, often unpredictable, secondary characters such as Katy Alami, Luke’s best friend since grade school who says that Luke and Nate “look like my favourite Glee couple"; Luke’s friend Chris and Chris’s girlfriend, Emma; Nates roommate, Richard, and their flatmate, Jamie; and Miss Summers, a creative writing instructor at the University who greatly influences both Luke and Nate.
To be fair, the book is filled with grammatical errors (i.e. “They were on the phone the whole time as he run and run...”), incomplete sentences, and a couple 'barely' believable situations in the second half of the novel. In my mind Pages I Never Wrote went from being a 2-Star, to 3, to 4, to 3, and finally 5-Star read as I continued through the narrative.
One chapter early in the novel, describes Luke’s interpretation of the elements of creative writing being taught in a class that he and Nate are taking together. “Apparently, no matter whether the characters start as friends, enemies or strangers, their journey should always include a first meeting, doubts, a turning point, a moment of realisation, obstacles to overcome, a heartfelt confession, something that ruins everything, a reconciliation and finally the happy ending.” Pages I Never Wrote checks all of those boxes.
As the book nears its conclusion, Luke says, “I’ve discovered that there isn’t just one way to be normal. You can have a disability and be normal. You can like people you aren’t supposed to like, and still be normal. Normality doesn’t come in only one shape. There is no such thing as weird, worthless or abnormal, so long as you are true to yourself…It can be hard to figure all this out on your own, though…Sometimes you have to accept people’s help. It really helps. You see things a little clearer with another pair of eyes.”
Based on the pleasure derived from reading his first two books, I sincerely hope Mr. Donati will continue to write, and that each of his new books will be better than his last.
Marco Donati’s second novel, Single on Christmas, was a wonderful read, so I really looked forward to reading his debut novel, Pages I Never Wrote.
The protagonists in Pages I Never Wrote are Luke Abington, an 18-year old first year student at SOAS, University of London from Bristol currently majoring in English and aspiring to be a published sci-fi author, and Nathan (Nate) Harris, a 20-year senior from Manchester at the same university working on his senior economics dissertation while secretly wanting an entirely different career path. Early in the story, Nate become a self-appointed tutor to Luke helping with Luke’s dyspraxia. More than anything it’s these two who so heavily influenced my final rating.
Donati has filled his story with fascinating, often unpredictable, secondary characters such as Katy Alami, Luke’s best friend since grade school who says that Luke and Nate “look like my favourite Glee couple"; Luke’s friend Chris and Chris’s girlfriend, Emma; Nates roommate, Richard, and their flatmate, Jamie; and Miss Summers, a creative writing instructor at the University who greatly influences both Luke and Nate.
To be fair, the book is filled with grammatical errors (i.e. “They were on the phone the whole time as he run and run...”), incomplete sentences, and a couple 'barely' believable situations in the second half of the novel. In my mind Pages I Never Wrote went from being a 2-Star, to 3, to 4, to 3, and finally 5-Star read as I continued through the narrative.
One chapter early in the novel, describes Luke’s interpretation of the elements of creative writing being taught in a class that he and Nate are taking together. “Apparently, no matter whether the characters start as friends, enemies or strangers, their journey should always include a first meeting, doubts, a turning point, a moment of realisation, obstacles to overcome, a heartfelt confession, something that ruins everything, a reconciliation and finally the happy ending.” Pages I Never Wrote checks all of those boxes.
As the book nears its conclusion, Luke says, “I’ve discovered that there isn’t just one way to be normal. You can have a disability and be normal. You can like people you aren’t supposed to like, and still be normal. Normality doesn’t come in only one shape. There is no such thing as weird, worthless or abnormal, so long as you are true to yourself…It can be hard to figure all this out on your own, though…Sometimes you have to accept people’s help. It really helps. You see things a little clearer with another pair of eyes.”
Based on the pleasure derived from reading his first two books, I sincerely hope Mr. Donati will continue to write, and that each of his new books will be better than his last.
June 3, 2021
I love the disability rep in this book. I have a lesser known learning disability called Dyscalculia, I haven't seen it represented anywhere. So I'm happy to have learned about another lesser known disability , Dyspraxia in this book. This rep will be both informational to all and very comforting/relateable to readers who have it.
This was such a soft, slow burn romance and was just so dang sweet. Both characters are so loveable. They showed that love should be both patient and kind.
A really important element I loved in this book is how Nate pursues Luke. He accepts Luke wholeheartedly, allows him autonomy, and gives him the space for consent and comfortability before pursing him at a quicker pace.
Consent is so crucial and there was an effort to emphasize it in this book. Luke wasn't patronized by Nate for his disorder, being sexually inexperienced, nor wanting to take physical touch and closeness slowly. This kind of healthy relationship representation is so important to read in books and I applause the author for their focus on this!
Overall, this was a short and sweet book!
This was such a soft, slow burn romance and was just so dang sweet. Both characters are so loveable. They showed that love should be both patient and kind.
A really important element I loved in this book is how Nate pursues Luke. He accepts Luke wholeheartedly, allows him autonomy, and gives him the space for consent and comfortability before pursing him at a quicker pace.
Consent is so crucial and there was an effort to emphasize it in this book. Luke wasn't patronized by Nate for his disorder, being sexually inexperienced, nor wanting to take physical touch and closeness slowly. This kind of healthy relationship representation is so important to read in books and I applause the author for their focus on this!
Overall, this was a short and sweet book!
July 16, 2021
I decided to read this book based on the synopsis and the cover, which suggested to me a light bit of summer fluff. I am happy to say it was far more than that. Nate just seemed to good to be true, and I kept wondering if he was for real. Luke at times, understandably, allowed his disability to prevent him from living. And then things happened to both of them, individually and together, and I caught myself rooting for them and thinking "oh no please don't let this happen". Yeah the author did it, got me caught up in his story, and caring about the characters, and believing the end. Bravo, Marco. I do hope you write more!
January 7, 2021
Amazing work
I am disabled and a fellow author. I was hesitant to pick up this book because I feared it would play into ableist stereotypes. However, this book did the exact opposite. It portrayed scenes of actual, pure, gay interabled love in a manner that was accurate to the disability experience and intriguing and captivating from the very first page. I highly recommend this book.
I am disabled and a fellow author. I was hesitant to pick up this book because I feared it would play into ableist stereotypes. However, this book did the exact opposite. It portrayed scenes of actual, pure, gay interabled love in a manner that was accurate to the disability experience and intriguing and captivating from the very first page. I highly recommend this book.
June 25, 2020
Pages I Never Wrote: An LGBTQ+ University Romance by Marco Donati is OUT NOW in eBook (Kindle app) and Paperback on Amazon worldwide!
Pages I Never Wrote is a Coming-of-Age Novel featuring an M/M College Romance and themes of disability, diversity, creativity and self-discovery. Full of fluff, cuteness and positivity. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Alice Oseman and Adam Silvera.
PURCHASE NOW on:
- Amazon.com US
- Amazon.co.uk UK
- Other local Amazon websites
Special launch price: only $0.99 for the eBook!
~Summary~
“Why would he want to date me? I can’t even hold a pen.”
Luke has good friends, a passion for books, and dyspraxia, a disorder that, ironically, makes him unable to write. He also has a hatred for anyone who tries to help him. Yet when he fails his first term at university due to his learning difficulties, he’s forced to get support.
That’s how Nate, an excitable last-year student, becomes his self-proclaimed personal tutor and starts writing down essays for him, as a distraction from his own quarter-life crisis.
But Luke’s writing ambitions are not just academic. He dreams of penning a novel, although that’s never been a real possibility. Until now.
Will the two boys manage to write a successful love story together?
~Reviews~
“Incredibly relatable. Such quintessential student experiences... We've all been there.” - total.boron, FictionPress
“One sign of good storytelling for me is when I'm right there with the character, like I was with Luke, hyperventilating, only slightly!” - KrissKringle, FictionPress
“I’m seriously so inspired to go and write my own story.” - Flowersandlillies, FictionPress
“How obvious Nate is, and how oblivious Luke is, is what adds spice to the story.” - excahuseamwah, Wattpad
“All the thoughts and self-doubt made me rotfl. It’s all so familiar.” - KevinPaterson, Wattpad
“I can’t stop reading.” - Cole_Perry1204, Wattpad
“I love how raw this story is. It feels like a movie.” - dans_allyson, Wattpad
“This is so sweet and cute.” - jase_face, Wattpad
BUY NOW: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DQSS76
Pages I Never Wrote is a Coming-of-Age Novel featuring an M/M College Romance and themes of disability, diversity, creativity and self-discovery. Full of fluff, cuteness and positivity. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Alice Oseman and Adam Silvera.
PURCHASE NOW on:
- Amazon.com US
- Amazon.co.uk UK
- Other local Amazon websites
Special launch price: only $0.99 for the eBook!
~Summary~
“Why would he want to date me? I can’t even hold a pen.”
Luke has good friends, a passion for books, and dyspraxia, a disorder that, ironically, makes him unable to write. He also has a hatred for anyone who tries to help him. Yet when he fails his first term at university due to his learning difficulties, he’s forced to get support.
That’s how Nate, an excitable last-year student, becomes his self-proclaimed personal tutor and starts writing down essays for him, as a distraction from his own quarter-life crisis.
But Luke’s writing ambitions are not just academic. He dreams of penning a novel, although that’s never been a real possibility. Until now.
Will the two boys manage to write a successful love story together?
~Reviews~
“Incredibly relatable. Such quintessential student experiences... We've all been there.” - total.boron, FictionPress
“One sign of good storytelling for me is when I'm right there with the character, like I was with Luke, hyperventilating, only slightly!” - KrissKringle, FictionPress
“I’m seriously so inspired to go and write my own story.” - Flowersandlillies, FictionPress
“How obvious Nate is, and how oblivious Luke is, is what adds spice to the story.” - excahuseamwah, Wattpad
“All the thoughts and self-doubt made me rotfl. It’s all so familiar.” - KevinPaterson, Wattpad
“I can’t stop reading.” - Cole_Perry1204, Wattpad
“I love how raw this story is. It feels like a movie.” - dans_allyson, Wattpad
“This is so sweet and cute.” - jase_face, Wattpad
BUY NOW: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DQSS76
October 28, 2020
One day I was scrolling through Instagram and I came across @booksbymarco profile. I saw he had some signed copies of Alice Oseman's books and I immediately hit a follow button.
Later I found out that he wrote an LGBT YA novel with themes of disability, self-discovery, and 💞love💞 so I bought it in Kindle store.
~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~
Pages I Never Wrote is a story about Luke, a bookworm who has a dream of publishing his novel, and Nate, a vivacious last-year student who tries to help him.
Luke suffers from dyspraxia, a disorder that makes him unable to write, which is why he had trouble at the university and was forced to get a tutor. That's where he met Nate, his tutor, that's where their story full of ups and downs began.
~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~
I feel uncomfortable when I have to ask someone for help and that's why I try to avoid situations like that. But from Luke's experience, I learned that is more than okay to not know or can't do something and to ask for help. Beautiful things can come out of that.
Luke needed help with writing down his uni assignments and his novel, but most importantly he needed someone to teach him to accept himself the way he is. Nate needed someone to push him in the right direction, to show him the beauty of doing a job you love and not just something that will make you miserable for a good salary. They both helped each other and fell in love while doing so. Wonderful.
I love books where I can feel the connection and similarities between the characters and myself, which is why I loved Pages I Never Wrote so much.
Luke is an introvert and he loves reading, Nate loves BTS and is interested in photography, just like me. How could I not love them with my whole heart? How?
I also liked that we had a chance to read some parts of Luke's novel, I would love to read the whole thing. (I'm not saying this because one of the main characters has the same name as me, no, no)
The last pages had too much drama for my taste, but that doesn't matter. The message this novel sends is more important than that.
Marco, I hope I'll have a chance to read more novels from you soon!
Pages I Never Wrote - 4🌟
Later I found out that he wrote an LGBT YA novel with themes of disability, self-discovery, and 💞love💞 so I bought it in Kindle store.
~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~
Pages I Never Wrote is a story about Luke, a bookworm who has a dream of publishing his novel, and Nate, a vivacious last-year student who tries to help him.
Luke suffers from dyspraxia, a disorder that makes him unable to write, which is why he had trouble at the university and was forced to get a tutor. That's where he met Nate, his tutor, that's where their story full of ups and downs began.
~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~
I feel uncomfortable when I have to ask someone for help and that's why I try to avoid situations like that. But from Luke's experience, I learned that is more than okay to not know or can't do something and to ask for help. Beautiful things can come out of that.
Luke needed help with writing down his uni assignments and his novel, but most importantly he needed someone to teach him to accept himself the way he is. Nate needed someone to push him in the right direction, to show him the beauty of doing a job you love and not just something that will make you miserable for a good salary. They both helped each other and fell in love while doing so. Wonderful.
I love books where I can feel the connection and similarities between the characters and myself, which is why I loved Pages I Never Wrote so much.
Luke is an introvert and he loves reading, Nate loves BTS and is interested in photography, just like me. How could I not love them with my whole heart? How?
I also liked that we had a chance to read some parts of Luke's novel, I would love to read the whole thing. (I'm not saying this because one of the main characters has the same name as me, no, no)
The last pages had too much drama for my taste, but that doesn't matter. The message this novel sends is more important than that.
Marco, I hope I'll have a chance to read more novels from you soon!
Pages I Never Wrote - 4🌟
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 25, 2020
thank you to the author for the ARC copy of pages i never wrote! i loved this coming of age story! i really enjoyed the modern british dialogue because i have a boring american accent lol.
i always love when the main character has a disability or health condition like luke does because it makes the story unique, and it makes people feel like they aren’t alone. that is also a lesson luke learned throughout the book: it’s ok to ask for help when you are alone because great things can come from it!
i find it incredibly impressive when an author is able to write a book inside of the original book like marco did. luke is writing a book himself, and the excerpts of that story alone were amazing! i also really enjoyed how texts were written into the book in text format! it just makes the story feel more real to me.
finally i just want to admire the relationship of luke and nate. they make me feel so single 🥺 they are polar opposites, and that makes their relationship even more intriguing.
i always love when the main character has a disability or health condition like luke does because it makes the story unique, and it makes people feel like they aren’t alone. that is also a lesson luke learned throughout the book: it’s ok to ask for help when you are alone because great things can come from it!
i find it incredibly impressive when an author is able to write a book inside of the original book like marco did. luke is writing a book himself, and the excerpts of that story alone were amazing! i also really enjoyed how texts were written into the book in text format! it just makes the story feel more real to me.
finally i just want to admire the relationship of luke and nate. they make me feel so single 🥺 they are polar opposites, and that makes their relationship even more intriguing.
January 10, 2021
4.5 rounded off to 5⭐
This is quite a cute and touching story about two college going boys finding love. Endearing and funny, this book touches upon the condition of dyspraxia with a sensitivity that is commendable.
The only grouse I have is about the editing...a lot of typos and a few grammatical errors that shouldn't have been there.
For a debut novel, this is an extremely interesting piece of writing and I look forward to seeing more from Marco Donati.
(the audiobook narrator is a nice touch
This is quite a cute and touching story about two college going boys finding love. Endearing and funny, this book touches upon the condition of dyspraxia with a sensitivity that is commendable.
The only grouse I have is about the editing...a lot of typos and a few grammatical errors that shouldn't have been there.
For a debut novel, this is an extremely interesting piece of writing and I look forward to seeing more from Marco Donati.
(the audiobook narrator is a nice touch
July 13, 2020
I had a feeling it was going to be a really sweet read from the cover, and I was right. As soon as I started reading, I found it warm and comforting; a sweet romance that was very easy to read. I finished it in just a couple of days and really enjoyed it.
You can read my full review here: http://theforeverbookworm.blogspot.co...
You can read my full review here: http://theforeverbookworm.blogspot.co...
September 14, 2020
Genuine and Sweet
I sincerely loved this book. I took a chance on an author I’ve never heard it before and I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the story was authentic and real. Friends to Lovers completely clean MM college romance. If you like Red, White and Royal Blue or Boyfriend Material you would love this book.
I sincerely loved this book. I took a chance on an author I’ve never heard it before and I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the story was authentic and real. Friends to Lovers completely clean MM college romance. If you like Red, White and Royal Blue or Boyfriend Material you would love this book.
November 1, 2020
This was such a good book. I wasn't expecting it to be so engrossing. I felt as though I just flew through it. A very touching story and I was rooting for the main characters. The ending felt a little out of left field, but I loved the story so much that I'm forgiving about that part of the story. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for anything else the author puts out.
September 10, 2020
I was mostly enjoying this very slow burn, low angst story until about 75% of the way through, when an unexpected and unnecessary dramatic plot twist was dropped in like a deus ex machina. Clearly someone said the story didn't have enough tension, so some was shoehorned in.
August 16, 2020
***This book was provided to me for free by the author in exchange for an honest review via the MMRG Don’t Buy My Love Program.
Marco Donati's Pages I Never Wrote is a beautiful love story about two men falling in love at uni. I was pulled in instantly by the dynamic between the two leads Luke and Nate. The supporting roster of characters is rolled in gradually, effectively ensuring that my attention and empathy extended primarily to the main two. I loved the pacing of their romance (I may have squealed aloud once or twice) and I loved Nate's attentiveness and constant considerations toward consent. I loved the unique ways that Donati deepened the connection between Luke and Nate beyond the initial machinations that placed the two characters together.
Now to the quibbles. I didn't like that the entire plot outline was diagrammed within the prose under the guise of the creative writing class that the two main characters attend. It gave me too much of an expectation on a formula, instead of allowing me to be taken on a journey and with the agency to recognize said formula in retrospect. It feels ramped up to eleven when a nice seven or eight would have sufficed for the sake of the story Donati is telling here. And that's chump change when it comes to , which feels like it parachuted in from another story. Again, there are valid seeds there, but nothing that signals what blooms so suddenly and violently at the end. It felt extreme to me, and cheapens the resolution that the characters so richly deserve.
All in all, I thought it was a very cute story, with a central relationship that felt honest (to a point, as detailed above) and unique, without being cloying. Weighing all of this, I was left with the warm fuzzies, having definitely enjoyed my time with Luke and Nate.
Marco Donati's Pages I Never Wrote is a beautiful love story about two men falling in love at uni. I was pulled in instantly by the dynamic between the two leads Luke and Nate. The supporting roster of characters is rolled in gradually, effectively ensuring that my attention and empathy extended primarily to the main two. I loved the pacing of their romance (I may have squealed aloud once or twice) and I loved Nate's attentiveness and constant considerations toward consent. I loved the unique ways that Donati deepened the connection between Luke and Nate beyond the initial machinations that placed the two characters together.
Now to the quibbles. I didn't like that the entire plot outline was diagrammed within the prose under the guise of the creative writing class that the two main characters attend. It gave me too much of an expectation on a formula, instead of allowing me to be taken on a journey and with the agency to recognize said formula in retrospect. It feels ramped up to eleven when a nice seven or eight would have sufficed for the sake of the story Donati is telling here. And that's chump change when it comes to , which feels like it parachuted in from another story. Again, there are valid seeds there, but nothing that signals what blooms so suddenly and violently at the end. It felt extreme to me, and cheapens the resolution that the characters so richly deserve.
All in all, I thought it was a very cute story, with a central relationship that felt honest (to a point, as detailed above) and unique, without being cloying. Weighing all of this, I was left with the warm fuzzies, having definitely enjoyed my time with Luke and Nate.
June 29, 2020
4.5 stars
A totally adorable and heartwarming tale of beating the odds, achieving one’s dreams and finding true love. Finished it in one sitting!
A treat for fans of the YA genre.
‘Pages I never wrote’ traces the journey of Luke, a low on confidence, but fiercely independent college student who suffers from dyspraxia but hopes to one day publish his own novel. Brushing it away as next to impossible, Luke focuses on getting through his coursework with the help of his new tutor-Nate (who turns out to be a real sweetheart, though he initially comes off as a bit too over enthusiastic).
A chance of fate gets them working on Luke's story and under Nate's encouragement, help and insistence, Luke starts believing in his talent and skills. I personally loved how the author wrote Nate's character- a perfect Romeo and a truly altruistic soul, but one who fails to deal with his own personal struggles.
It was truly lovely to read the way this adorable couple helped each other in their own unique ways and triumphed the odds (after all that's real love, isn't it). I also love how well the excerpts from the parallel story they were penning down, synced with the moods of this story. That's some good writing!
Complemented by a great cast of secondary characters, the writing flows well and considering it's the author's debut attempt, very well done !
Overall a short and sweet read with low angst that will warm your heart and have you smile in glee.
I'll be looking forward to read more from this author in the future.
A totally adorable and heartwarming tale of beating the odds, achieving one’s dreams and finding true love. Finished it in one sitting!
A treat for fans of the YA genre.
‘Pages I never wrote’ traces the journey of Luke, a low on confidence, but fiercely independent college student who suffers from dyspraxia but hopes to one day publish his own novel. Brushing it away as next to impossible, Luke focuses on getting through his coursework with the help of his new tutor-Nate (who turns out to be a real sweetheart, though he initially comes off as a bit too over enthusiastic).
A chance of fate gets them working on Luke's story and under Nate's encouragement, help and insistence, Luke starts believing in his talent and skills. I personally loved how the author wrote Nate's character- a perfect Romeo and a truly altruistic soul, but one who fails to deal with his own personal struggles.
It was truly lovely to read the way this adorable couple helped each other in their own unique ways and triumphed the odds (after all that's real love, isn't it). I also love how well the excerpts from the parallel story they were penning down, synced with the moods of this story. That's some good writing!
|"It’s all kind of ironic when you think about it. I’m the one who loves writing, and yet it’s him who’s writing my novella. I feel closer to him than to anybody else, and yet we still haven’t been that close physically."|
Complemented by a great cast of secondary characters, the writing flows well and considering it's the author's debut attempt, very well done !
Overall a short and sweet read with low angst that will warm your heart and have you smile in glee.
I'll be looking forward to read more from this author in the future.
December 20, 2020
3.5 stars
Another good New Adult novel that tells the story of a young man in college with a disability—Dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects fine and gross motor control. It does not affect intellect but it can definitely affect self-esteem and morale. Which is exactly what happens to Luke.
Luke didn’t do well during his first term at University, so grudgingly he decides to apply for a tutor, someone to help him type his papers, specifically.
Now Nate is a breath of fresh, energetic air, who breezes into Luke’s life the moment Nate sees Luke needs a tutor. Nate decides HE is going to help Luke, whether Luke likes it or not!
And Luke does need a bit of a push. He feels less than and the awkwardness of Nate’s enthusiasm quickly gives way to a partnership of sorts. Luke needs Nate, for his school work and also motivation and self-esteem building. And Nate finds he needs Luke, too. Because once Luke starts to gain confidence and realize some of his goals, Luke isn’t going to let Nate slide on his goals and dreams, either.
This was a sweet New Adult story, that had a bit of dramatic angst. Because this story is told in Luke’s POV, we don’t get a deep sense of what Nate feels. There is some, but I believe his character could be so much more. He’s like a burst of sunshine and wears his heart on his sleeve.
Both MCs need affection, kindness, understanding, and love. And like most young adults, once they stop being ridiculous, they’ll most likely find it in each other.
Well written story. A few times I could tell this story was written by a non-native speaker, but nothing major that affected the telling of the story.
A solid HFN
Another good New Adult novel that tells the story of a young man in college with a disability—Dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects fine and gross motor control. It does not affect intellect but it can definitely affect self-esteem and morale. Which is exactly what happens to Luke.
Luke didn’t do well during his first term at University, so grudgingly he decides to apply for a tutor, someone to help him type his papers, specifically.
Now Nate is a breath of fresh, energetic air, who breezes into Luke’s life the moment Nate sees Luke needs a tutor. Nate decides HE is going to help Luke, whether Luke likes it or not!
And Luke does need a bit of a push. He feels less than and the awkwardness of Nate’s enthusiasm quickly gives way to a partnership of sorts. Luke needs Nate, for his school work and also motivation and self-esteem building. And Nate finds he needs Luke, too. Because once Luke starts to gain confidence and realize some of his goals, Luke isn’t going to let Nate slide on his goals and dreams, either.
This was a sweet New Adult story, that had a bit of dramatic angst. Because this story is told in Luke’s POV, we don’t get a deep sense of what Nate feels. There is some, but I believe his character could be so much more. He’s like a burst of sunshine and wears his heart on his sleeve.
Both MCs need affection, kindness, understanding, and love. And like most young adults, once they stop being ridiculous, they’ll most likely find it in each other.
Well written story. A few times I could tell this story was written by a non-native speaker, but nothing major that affected the telling of the story.
A solid HFN
June 27, 2020
First, I want to thank Maro Donati for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Maro Donati brings you a very special LBGTQ story in Pages I Never Wrote. This book you could just tell by reading was written from Maro’s heart. He was passionate about the characters he was writing about and the storyline itself. It made it so much more enjoyable to read due to this fact.
Maro gives his character Luke a unique disability that I myself had never heard of before. This disability plays a huge part in the book itself. Maro hopes to educate his readers and bring awareness to it.
This book is a short but fast paced read.
Pages I Never Wrote is an incredibly beautiful written story with many great messages thrown in.
Unlike most books in this genre this is a sweet clean read. I must say It was refreshing. The focus was on the budding friendship and not the intimacy.
My hope is Maro continues to write and create more stories like this. He has the talent.
Maro Donati brings you a very special LBGTQ story in Pages I Never Wrote. This book you could just tell by reading was written from Maro’s heart. He was passionate about the characters he was writing about and the storyline itself. It made it so much more enjoyable to read due to this fact.
Maro gives his character Luke a unique disability that I myself had never heard of before. This disability plays a huge part in the book itself. Maro hopes to educate his readers and bring awareness to it.
This book is a short but fast paced read.
Pages I Never Wrote is an incredibly beautiful written story with many great messages thrown in.
Unlike most books in this genre this is a sweet clean read. I must say It was refreshing. The focus was on the budding friendship and not the intimacy.
My hope is Maro continues to write and create more stories like this. He has the talent.
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