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The Kingdom of Back Review
Marie Lu doesn't just write stories-she orchestrates them. In The Kingdom of Back, she conducts a symphony of ambition, sacrifice, and sibling rivalry that cuts straight to the heart.
Nannerl Mozart isn't just a historical footnote here-she's a force. A musical prodigy trapped by the cruel mathematics of 18th-century society, where genius isn't enough if you're born with the wrong anatomy. Lu makes you feel every crushing moment as Nannerl watches her dreams evaporate while her younger brother Wolfgang steps into the spotlight she was born to claim.
But this isn't merely historical fiction. When the mysterious stranger from the Kingdom of Back appears, offering Nannerl everything she's ever wanted, Lu transforms her story into something darker and more dangerous. The price of fame isn't just paid in coin-it's paid in blood, betrayal, and the very essence of who you are.
Lu's background in gaming shines through in the world-building, crafting a magical realm that feels both fantastical and terrifyingly real. Her prose sings with the same musicality she attributes to her characters, each sentence carefully composed to build tension and emotion.
The relationship between Nannerl and Wolfgang crackles with authentic sibling complexity-love, resentment, protectiveness, and competition all warring for dominance. Lu refuses to make either character the villain or hero. They're simply human, flawed, and achingly real.
For anyone who's ever felt their light dimmed by circumstances beyond their control, The Kingdom of Back offers something powerful: the dangerous allure of having your deepest wish granted at any cost.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience