Book Review: Fearless

Title: Fearless

Author: Cornelia Funke

Genre: Fantasy

Book Blurb: 

Jacob Reckless has only a few months left to live. He's tried everything to shake the Fairy curse that traded his life for his brother's--legends such as the All-Healing Apple, the Well of Eternal Youth, the blood of a northern Djinn. And yet hope after hope is extinguished. After months of fruitless searching, Jacob journeys through his father's mirror one final time to deliver the bad news to Fox.But there they hear of one last possibility--an item so legendary that not even Mirrorworlders believe it exists: a crossbow that can kill thousands, or heal one, when shot through the heart. But a Goyl treasure hunter is also searching for the prized crossbow. Jacob must find it first--and somehow convince Fox to do whatever it takes to save him.

Quick Note: Hello everyone! I realize that I have not been posting as frequently as before--no, no, I''m not planning on stopping blogging anytime soon! (You didn't think you could get rid of me that easily, did you?) It's simply due to the fact that school has started once more, hence why I have less time to read and review.  On average I will try to update the blog 2-3 times a week.  Thanks for stopping by! 

Review:

I already really enjoyed Reckless, the first book in the Mirrorworld series, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I loved Fearless even more so!  The stakes are growing ever higher with a countdown to Jacob's death and nothing seems to be able to stop it....except for a crossbow that could also potentially end up killing Jacob instead of healing him.

I feel like Fox has really matured from the first book to the second.  Even though she has learned to embrace the human half of her more, I loved how she maintains her (foxy) slyness. 

There are some politics that come into play--ie. the angered Dark Fairy who is displeased with the fact that the Goyl King has all but forgotten her--but it isn't confusing and is easy to follow along (thank god!)  The plot was full of action and it seemed as if there was an endless parade of monsters running through Jacob's life--honestly, that poor guy can't seem to catch a break!

There was also one plot twist that I didn't see coming until the end involving a seemingly benign character who ends up to be, uh, not so nice. 

Okay, enough said about the plot...the worldbuilding!!!  I know, I know...if you've been reading my other reviews for Funke's books, you're probably sick of me gushing about her ability to bring magic to life in terms of creating a world far, far away.  Ahhhh....I simply love love love her worldbuilding.  The Mirrorworld is like a fairytale world--the original fairytales, mind you.  The ones filled with creatures both terrible and awe inspiring. Honestly, what I wouldn't give to visit the Mirrorworld for a day (with Jacob as my guide, of course--I don't plan on accidentally running into the Tailor or anything...)

Final thoughts: Please read this book if you love losing yourself in another world!

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