Helpful Score: 1
Reviewed by Joan Stradling for TeensReadToo.com
Two brothers, a magic mirror, an enchanted world, and dark magic determined to destroy everything.
Mirrorworld's treasures and secrets have always been a welcome escape for Jacob Reckless. When his younger brother follows him through the mirror and is cursed by dark magic, Jacob has to save him. But saving his brother might cost him everything.
This gripping tale of sacrifice and love is sure to become a favorite for many readers. Funke does an excellent job of creating life-like characters and an amazing world full of magic and danger. You never know what you'll get when you turn the page.
As a lover of Grimm's fairy tales, I couldn't help but fall in love with Jacob and Will Reckless. Finding references to characters and settings from Grimm tales only made me love it more. I hope this isn't the last I get to read of Jacob Reckless.
Two brothers, a magic mirror, an enchanted world, and dark magic determined to destroy everything.
Mirrorworld's treasures and secrets have always been a welcome escape for Jacob Reckless. When his younger brother follows him through the mirror and is cursed by dark magic, Jacob has to save him. But saving his brother might cost him everything.
This gripping tale of sacrifice and love is sure to become a favorite for many readers. Funke does an excellent job of creating life-like characters and an amazing world full of magic and danger. You never know what you'll get when you turn the page.
As a lover of Grimm's fairy tales, I couldn't help but fall in love with Jacob and Will Reckless. Finding references to characters and settings from Grimm tales only made me love it more. I hope this isn't the last I get to read of Jacob Reckless.
Helpful Score: 1
Very well-written and excellent book. Interesting plot, and good pace. I've read other books by Ms. Funke, and like her others, it does not disappoint.
