Elytra: Mateo's Book

Mateo has just started university. He trains, studies, and does what is expected of him. His life follows a familiar routine, shaped by clear goals and responsibilities. He does not feel that anything is missing, but he has never really stopped to question the path he is on.Everything changes when he meets Miki, a fellow student whose easy confidence and authenticity begin to challenge the carefully ordered world Mateo has built around himself.What begins as an easy friendship soon becomes something Mateo cannot ignore. Miki seems capable of challenging, without even trying, many of the certainties Mateo has always relied on. As their bond grows, so do the questions Mateo has spent years avoiding.While juggling exams, athletics, and the expectations of those around him, Mateo finds himself facing feelings he does not fully understand. For the first time, the answers cannot be found in routines, achievements, or careful planning.He soon discovers that what unsettles a life is not always the weight of responsibilities, but the truths we refuse to accept. And that facing who you really are can be the first step towards moving forward.MATEO, the first novel in the Elytra series, is an LGBTQ+ coming-of-age romance about self-acceptance, first love, and discovering that the hardest battles are often the ones fought within ourselves.

Pagina's: 244, Paperback, Independently published