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Biography

Stefano Teatini is an imaginative storyteller and world-builder hailing from Rome, where he has spent most of his life, save for two transformative years in Dublin and Wales. With a PhD in English and Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University, he has dedicated nearly 15 years to teaching high school English, alongside a four-year tenure as a Special Educational Needs and Disability teacher.

Stefano's passion for storytelling ignited in...

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Saving Utopia

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"There are many dystopian sci-fi novels out in the world now, with more being written every day. Stefano Teatini's SAVING UTOPIA is indeed among them. However, Teatini does more with this novel than many writers do with theirs. It is easy to acknowledge the wrongs of fascism and to set its proponents up as the villains of the piece. What's harder is doing this while investigating and interrogating what leads people to believe such harmful and hateful things. [...] SAVING UTOPIA is [...] a novel of concepts and ideas; while there is an entertaining story to follow, it bears studying just as much as it bears reading for entertainment." - Kara Dennison (IndieReader)

"Saving Utopia is a plot focused, fast-paced sci-fi narrative. [...] Equality is a key theme throughout the story, with the push for a more democratic standing as the catalyst for General Paund to rally his supporters and take control, in the name of making Utopia great again and turning away from open mindedness to protect "tradition", a political idealisation that is familiar off the page. It's a classic Sci-fi and dystopian fiction concept to take issues prevalent to today and explore them in a futuristic scope and I think that Saving Utopia does this well and in a way that is clearly recognisable. [...] This is a good read for anyone looking for a pacey and plot driven sci-fi novel with a satisfying conclusion that tackles broader societal concepts." - LoveReading Ambassador

"Author Stefano Teatini has a knack for cinematic description that pulls you into a scene and fills in every detail you need. That makes for a gripping dystopian epic that is chock full of action, philosophy, and a surprising amount of romance. I liked the unique blend of elements, and it fits well with the atmosphere and mood that Teatini crafts in a vivid and immersive world filled with complex characters and thrilling intrigue to test their mettle at every turn." - K.C. Finn (Readers' Favorite)

"Parsif is a compelling protagonist. His inner turmoil, moral awakening, and gradual transformation from passive dreamer to revolutionary leader are relatable. The relationship between Parsif and Licht is handled with care, offering emotional depth while also symbolizing the broader themes of tolerance and diversity. Their relationship solidifies the story, is believable, and makes the stakes impossibly higher. The narrative style is thoughtful and even lyrical at times without sacrificing the momentum of the story." - Rabia Tanveer (Readers' Favorite)

"Saving Utopia mirrors current socio-political dilemmas, packaged in a compelling narrative filled with conflict and character development. [...]

The storytelling is superb, the drama is intense, and the characters are unforgettable." - Romuald Dzemo (Readers' Favorite)

"Teatini introduced me to a world of action, suspense, adventure, drama, and more. The vivid depictions breathed life into the events, making me feel like I was next to the cast in every scene." - Keith Mbuya (Readers' Favorite)