The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu is a historical fiction novel that delves into the untold story of Maria Anna Nannerl Mozart, the overlooked older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The book seamlessly blends historical fiction with fantasy elements, following Nannerl's journey as she navigates her desire to be remembered for her musical talents in a world that favors her younger brother. Through encounters with magical beings and a fantastical realm known as The Kingdom of Back, Nannerl grapples with societal expectations, her aspirations, and the complexities of her relationship with her brother, all portrayed in a captivating and relatable writing style that immerses readers into the Mozart siblings' world.
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Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only one Mozart.
Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish-to be remembered forever. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-her tyrannical father has made that much clear.
And as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true-but his help may cost her everything.
In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.
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I could not tell you a single thing that happens in this book
A combination of a fictional biography of Mozart's sister and a magical world reminiscent of Holly Black's Cruel Prince.
I will always tell people how good of an author Marie Lu is, and I believe every word of it. All of her books are outstanding and I am so excited for her to keep writing. I can't say this about many books, but this book was horrible. Not only was it hard to get into, it had a boring storyline and terrible character development. The climax lasts only a page and the whole plot is poorly executed. The only reason I read this book was because of the author herself. I do hope that Lu continues to write, but hopefully not in this style.
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The Kingdom of Back?
About the Author:
Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites series, as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist. Now…
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