Praise for The Kingdom of Back :

"A beautifully evocative cover and a feminist angle on Mozart's older sister, Nannerl (a talented pianist and composer in her own right), will have readers grabbing for Lu's latest title." -- Booklist

"A gorgeous story about what it means to be forgotten." --Buzzfeed

"With a unique premise and an understated beauty . . . this novel is unlike anything else [Lu's] published. It is historical fact transformed into a fairy tale and twisted into a tragedy. There is no question of Lu's extraordinary literary talent ; she is at peak form here with her nuanced tale of sibling rivalry and familial distrust." --Tor.com

"A beautifully composed historical fantasy that will enthrall readers, especially those with music in their hearts." -- School Library Journal

"In Lu's capable hands, [Nannerl is] finally resurrected, and her story and music sing ." -- BookPage

"Lu shows her knack for creating detailed worlds while seamlessly building a complicated sibling relationship with a balance of rivalry and love ." -- Publishers Weekly

"Lu's exploration of the complex Mozart family dynamics and the period in which they lived is fascinating ." -- Horn Book Reviews

"A dreamlike story about music, magic, and the Mozart siblings. . . the end result is spellbinding ." --BookRiot

"The shivery fantasy and bluntly realistic historical detail harmonize well, and there's plenty to ponder about women whose contributions have been suppressed or lost to history." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books