Or, if you love DC comics or Batman, then by all means pick up Batman: Nightwalker first, even though I didn’t include it in my list. If you adore fantasy but feel “meh” about science fiction, you may prefer The Kingdom of Back over Warcross, for instance. And, naturally, a lot of your decision will rely on your personal reading taste. Honestly, there’s not a wrong choice among the bunch. With 13 amazing young novels to choose from, deciding which Marie Lu book to begin with is no easy feat. She’s combatted this need first-hand with the many Asian, queer, and disabled characters she’s written about in her books. Marie Lu is a Chinese American author who was an early advocate for the need for more diverse books. But all of them feature diverse characters, incredibly detailed worlds, and high stakes. Her young adult books range from dystopian to historical fantasy to super hero stories.

In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.Marie Lu has been writing beautiful, richly developed young adult science fiction and fantasy books for more than a decade. 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. Description 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.

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu