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A review by snacksandstacks
The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu
5.0
This look is heartbreaking and so well written. It's a bit lyrical and I found the fantasy part interesting how it parallels the illnesses in the real world. My favorite part of this book was learning about Nanneral. It's crazy how little history knows of her and how she was not celebrated like her brother when she was just as good.
The sibling relationship was lovely and I was sad during the epilogue. I found Nanneral flawed, desperate, and relatable. And I cheered her on when she had moments of fierceness. The pacing was a little weird, but overall, I can't stop thinking of Nanneral as a character and as a real historical character. I think Marie Lu did an amazing job diving into what her thoughts may have been.
I loved the narrator for this book as well!
The sibling relationship was lovely and I was sad during the epilogue. I found Nanneral flawed, desperate, and relatable. And I cheered her on when she had moments of fierceness. The pacing was a little weird, but overall, I can't stop thinking of Nanneral as a character and as a real historical character. I think Marie Lu did an amazing job diving into what her thoughts may have been.
I loved the narrator for this book as well!