“The ever-capable Zarr creates an utterly believable family in the Beck-Moreaus, with layers of function and dysfunction melding into one another. The result is both a satisfying coming-of-age story and a thoughtful treatise on art, identity, and personal fulfillment.” – The Horn Book Its about finding joy again, even when things dont go. “…the novel’s strength is Zarr’s unflinching attention to the gray areas on Lucy’s life, where adults are fallible, decisions are reversible, and passions can guide you forward or lead you astray. The Lucy Variations is a story of one girls struggle to reclaim her love of music, and herself. ★ “The combination of sympathetic main character and unusual social and cultural world makes this satisfying coming-of-age story stand out.” – Kirkus, starred review The Lucy Variations is a story of one girls struggle to reclaim her love of music and herself.
This strong coming-of-age story about music, passion, and the search for identity will appeal to longtime fans of Zarr’s work and newcomers alike.” – School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Exploring relationships is where Zarr soars. Lucy stared down at Madame Temnikova's face.
Because life isn't a performance, and everyone deserves the chance to make a few mistakes along the way.
It's about finding joy again, even when things don't go according to plan. she really, truly gets inside her characters’ minds and shows us what makes them complex human beings-their faults, fears, and hopes.” – Booklist, starred review The Lucy Variations is a story of one girl's struggle to reclaim her love of music and herself. ★ “Zarr doesn’t waste a word in this superb study of a young musical prodigy trying to reclaim her life." – Publishers Weekly, starred review “…an elegant novel.” – The New York Times
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