There are many people that I would like to thank. Without them, what you are actually reading would not have been possible.

First of all, I would like to thank my parents, Paolo and Cinzia. Their efforts, teachings, and support are absolutely precious and invaluable.

Also, I would like to thank the awesome Rebecca Youe and the adorable Ritika Singh. They followed me over the entire process with much advice and feedback. I never felt alone and learned many things about writing. If you end up reading something cool, you have to know that these two fantastic ladies have given a fantastic contribution.

Finally, last but not least, I would like to thank a really important person. Words can make a good book, sometimes a perfect one. However, in some cases, they are not enough. Someday, maybe, I will find the right ones.

Until then… thank you, Lavinia. This book, my first one, is dedicated to you.