Editor’s note: This reader review was submitted as part of Adult Summer Reading. We will be sharing more throughout the year.
“The Enchanted Sonata” is a retelling of the story “The Nutcracker” with a musical twist. Music has magic, and in one world, music turned all the soldiers and the prince into nutcrackers and the children into toys. Clara, an accomplished pianist, is whisked into this world and discovers she has this magic within her as well and, after many adventures, is able to reverse the spell and turn everyone back into humans. As a pianist and an avid fan of fairy tales, I really enjoyed how the two were intertwined. Additionally, the language used within this book was vivid and absolutely gorgeous. I adore how this author takes words appropriate to the theme of the story—such as music in this case—and so matter-of-factly incorporates them into the narrative. It adds both a charm and a wholeness to the book.
Three words that describe this book: Gorgeous, delightful, lyrical
You might want to pick this book up if: You love music, fairy tales, and beautiful literary imagery.
-Anonymous
