He has the power to make her wish come true-but his help may cost her everything. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-her tyrannical father has made that much clear.Īnd as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. 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. But only one Mozart.īorn with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish-to be remembered forever. This wonderful blend of traditional epic fantasy and historical fiction will have you riveted well past your bedtime and scanning the corners of your room for blue light.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she'll go to make history remember her-perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood. Hyacinth promises she will never be forgotten in exchange for her help with a “few small tasks.”Īnyone who has ever read a fantasy before, or made a bargain with a fairy, is cringing at this setup. Nannerl sees nothing but disappointment and hard work in her future. Women, no matter how young and talented, may not write music. She is terrified of being forgotten, and with good reason. So, when he asks her to make a bargain, she is inclined to agree. Everything is backwards there – the trees grow upside down, there are two moons in the sky, and time moves in strange ways. She is fascinated by the Kingdom of Back, where he lives. When Nannerl is first visited by the faery Hyacinth, she is flattered by his sweet demeanor and adorable looks. He’s the one who gets them audiences with kings and queens, princesses and royal courts, all over Europe. He’s the cute one, the talented one, the amazing boy with perfect musical tone. He’s the one showing off and doing tricks to amuse his audience (while Nannerl is required to sit with her eyes downcast after a performance). He’s the one who writes sonatas in his sleep. Nannerl is always the “other child.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, her little brother (often called Wolferl) is the prodigy. Patten Free Library > Staff Picks > Book Review: “The Kingdom of Back” by Marie Lu | Posted by: Lesley Dolinger on JBook Review: “The Kingdom of Back” by Marie Lu
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