by Marie Lu
First published 2019
Nannerl Mozart, a musical virtuoso, lives in the shadow of her brother Wolfgang. When their father reveals a dark family secret, Nannerl must choose between her dreams and her duty. Torn between the glittering world of 18th-century European courts and the divine call of the kingdom of music, she fights to control her own fate and save her beloved sibling. In this lush historical fantasy, the power of art collides with the price of greatness.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, music, historical-fantasy
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, sibling-rivalry
Period: 18th-century
336 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books