This novel was really really good! It is combines history and magic into a fantastic story and I loved it! This book follows the childhood of Nannerl and Woferl (Maria Anna and Wolfgang) Mozart who in real life to stave off boredom on their long journeys by coach, created an imaginary kingdom called the Kingdom of Back. Marie Lu has written a wonderful book and has added the concept that that kingdom was in fact real. She deftly weaves fact and fiction together to create this dark masterpiece where Nannerl is trying to leave her mark in a time when women are seen and not heard, unless you are a prodigy and that only lasts till you are grown. She is promised by Hyacinth, a mysterious figure from the Kingdom, that in return for doing some task, he will grant her wish. But all is not as it seems and the twists were great!
Also, I did not like their father. He pushed both of them so hard traveling all through Europe, showing them off to royalty as prodigies and expecting perfection and compositions at the drop of a hat to pay his bills.
This book shows the love between Nannerl and her brother and after I read this story, I had to go and learn more about Maria Anna Mozart. I am glad that Marie Lu has written this book so that Maria Anna will no longer be forgotten.
Also, I did not like their father. He pushed both of them so hard traveling all through Europe, showing them off to royalty as prodigies and expecting perfection and compositions at the drop of a hat to pay his bills.
This book shows the love between Nannerl and her brother and after I read this story, I had to go and learn more about Maria Anna Mozart. I am glad that Marie Lu has written this book so that Maria Anna will no longer be forgotten.