I was definitely taken aback by this book. In all honesty I did not think I would enjoy it seeing as how I don't particularly listen to symphonies, operas, or concertos. And let's not forget my grades in Music Appreciation. Though in spite of all these things I highly enjoyed the tale. While reading I constantly investigated more into the history of Mozart. It was to the point where the plot was so enriching that I believed all of this really had taken place. How is that for getting lost in another world?

The past week I have been in a sea of books portraying women to be weak and always needing someone to swoop in and save them. I really needed this story. The Author mentions she was passionate about this tale and it shows. Marie Lu's writing was so very lyrical which added tremendously to the world. I have to say this book reminded me of Peter pan, alice in wonderland, and the labyrinth all rolled into one.

Authors notes:

I am a writer, and telling stories is as much a part of me as my heart--I cannot fathom the agony of being barred from writing simply because of my gender. The thought of Nannerl living during a time when she not only couldn't share her compositions but also had to watch her brother take the world by storm.....it turned her story into a personal one for me. I wrote this book for the Nannerl's of today and tomorrow, in Hope's that when they are ready to share their brilliance with the world, the world is ready to give them the attention and honor they deserve.

I swear just reading this part of the Authors notes choked me up. I surmise there are many women present and past who have gone unnoticed and forgotten for their deeds. But hopefully works like this will slowly change the world.

The Kingdom of back was always along the edges of the story. I love fantasy so found myself constantly waiting for the world to appear. But the eagerness was fun and did not at all took away from the story. I became so infuriated at times. Nannerl deserved so much better and my heart went out for her. The kingdom itself though was a little lacking at the end when it all came to a close. Although I did loved the way the two world coincided with each other and with history. As if the place was derived of her inner wishes. Nannerl was an amazing character and I was struggling right along with her for what she wanted.

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