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Beyond the mirror, the darkest fairy tales come alive. . . .
For years, Jacob Reckless has enjoyed the Mirrorworld’s secrets and treasures.
Not anymore.
His younger brother has followed him.
Now dark magic will turn the boy to beast, break the heart of the girl he loves, and destroy everything Jacob holds most dear. . . .
Unless he can find a way to stop it.
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"I am a big fan of the author. Her books are so enchanting and richly detailed. Funke's beautiful language immediately draws you into the story. The book beings rather abruptly, but Funke's genius writing style weaves you into the world with ease. The world is deeply rooted in fairy tale stories which only gives you tid-bits here and there. I hope with the sequel (because I happily sense a sequel...), there will be some elaborated treasure hunting for fairy tale items which is mentioned throughout the book. I loved the pieces from fairy tales that Funke included, but I did want more. The Snow White story involvement needed more fleshing out as the "dark queen" is a main character in this story. The storyline takes you to so many enchanting locales! I enjoyed the journey. The adversaries in the book, Goyl, did not seem to quite fit in the realm though. I'm not sure where stone men fit into any fairy tales. I can see how Funke had the humans discriminate against beings who look so similar to themselves but are different as well paralleling skin color, etc., but it just did not feel fairy tale-ish. Overall, Funke does not disappoint with her new story. There's an array of chraracters, an evil queen, love, fantasy, poetic descriptive language, and a fascinating new world. The character of fox is the most interesting. The chapters are short but break the story up into perfect portions. Funke has created another page-turning fantasy. Its one of my favorite worlds she has created though not my favorite book she's penned. So much potential for more!!! I eagerly anticipate more!"
— Jessi (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This adventure-driven fantasy, the first in a series, will have readers turning pages.”
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“Funke takes readers on a new adventure into a magical place where the dark side of fairy tales holds sway. Jacob Reckless, like his father before him, escapes into the Mirrorworld, and all is well until his younger brother, Will, follows him in and falls under the enchantment of the Dark Fairy…readers are pulled into the thrill of the story. The themes of guilt, responsibility, abandonment, and love, in the context of the many dangers in the Mirrorworld, contribute to a serious tone. Ultimately the characters keep faith with what matters most to each of them. The fact that the main characters are in their twenties will help to extend its potential readership to older students. Reckless will be enjoyed by Funke’s fans, who will be pleased that she has left the door open for a sequel.”
— School Library Journal
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A New York Times Bestseller
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A Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books for Teens Pick
Reckless Listener Reviews
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" I thought that the plot was fun and interesting but the characters could use more development. "
— Kathy, 2/17/2014 -
" It was really good, Cornelia can paint a very different world in such a short amount of time whilst capturing you. Very good. "
— Charlene, 2/1/2014 -
" This book had some interesting twists on classic fairy tales. "
— Jennifer, 1/23/2014 -
" It was really good. I can't wait to read the sequel. "
— K..., 1/20/2014 -
" LOVE that book <3 "
— Sophia, 1/8/2014 -
" . Loved it! The boy turns into a true hero, an emotionally satisfying read. "
— puppitypup, 1/4/2014 -
" I loved the mix of classic fairy tale elements. It's a dark but fun fantasy, and I can't wait to read the next! "
— Nicole, 12/10/2013 -
" it was rather too dark for me. i much prefer funke's earlier books.. "
— Soybean, 5/7/2013 -
" I think this is my favorite Cornelia Funke book so far. Unfortunately, there are too many make-believe creatures and invisibility spells for adults, and too many scorned lovers to be appropriate for kids. I guess it's best in the teen range. "
— Debra, 1/31/2013 -
" I love this author but this was not one of her best books I felt confused almost the whole time and she doesn't explain the characters, plot and conflict very well. "
— Madeleine, 8/12/2012 -
" this is basically same premise as Inkheart just using mirrors as the transport vehicle "
— Rodney, 8/4/2012 -
" Got off to a rocky start, but as the story progressed it got better. "
— Marta, 8/3/2012 -
" I found that it was a great modern day fairy tale type book. It was hard to put down once I opened it to start reading. "
— Dixie, 5/20/2012 -
" This is one of the best books written of all times. The way the story is told and how it is said is just amazing. "
— Nicholas, 10/8/2011 -
" I was so surprised that i loved this book, i didn't think i'd love it this much! I just cannot wait for the next book!!!! "
— Gabby, 9/10/2011 -
" Did not think I'd like, but really enjoyed... "
— Chelsea, 6/30/2011 -
" This is a fun twist on several well known fairytales but the ending was disappointing. "
— Barbara, 6/16/2011 -
" an odd book with many a query to the writing structure. <br/> "
— Stephen, 6/15/2011 -
" Much faster paced then some of her other novels. Reckless take the reader back to the good old days of fairy tales, And not the soft and fluffy type, Darker and fully imagined, Reckless leaves the reader hungry for more. "
— A.f.g.n.c.a.a.p., 6/13/2011 -
" The story was a page turner. Liked it because it wasn't a happy ever after story. Hope she writes a sequel to the book. "
— Tamhack, 6/11/2011 -
" Looking forward to the rest of the books. "
— Amy, 6/2/2011
About Cornelia Funke
Cornelia Funke is a multiple award–winning German author, best known for writing the Inkworld trilogy as well as The Thief Lord. The Inkworld books, which have won the 2003 Mildred L. Batchelder Award as well as the 2004 and 2006 BookSense Book of the Year Children’s Literature Awards, have gained incredible attention, and Funke has been dubbed the “German J. K. Rowling.” She currently lives in Los Angeles.
About Elliot Hill
Sarah Naughton is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator and New York City–based actress, singer, comedienne, and voice-over artist. She began her work in the audiobook industry in high school, recording a few young adult titles with the Syracuse-based company Full Cast Audio.