Planned sequels will give Funke a chance to fill in the missing back-story that makes this a frustrating read. The writing is beautiful on one page, clunky on another ('But there always comes a time when a man wants to sense the same mortality that dwells in his flesh also in the skin he caresses'). ESMoA, Los Angeles: The El Segundo based Experimentally Structured Museum of Art is pleased to collaborate again with Cornelia for the upcoming 'Experience 53: SCINTILLA', April 27-September 16, 2023. There are few child characters, and veiled sexual innuendo and violence make this edgier fare.

The rich re-imagining of familiar fairy tale details is the best part, as there is little character development. Jacob's brother, Will, however, is mauled by a Goyl, and his skin begins to turn to jade the plot is a race for a cure. The story then jumps ahead 12 years Jacob, having figured out how to follow his father through a mirror, has made a name as a finder of magical items-seven-league boots, locks of 'Rapunzel-hair'-in war-torn Mirrorworld, ruled by fairies and 'Goyl,' humans whose skin has turned to stone. The app combines cinema, storybook, and interactive elements in 16 different adventures and experiences. Another stunning book by the amazing author Cornelia Funke, about a boy called Jacob reckless who goes to desperate attempt to save his brother William.

A prologue introduces Jacob Reckless, 12, heartsick over his father's disappearance. The Reckless app is a compendium of living stories that expand on the fantasy world of best-selling author Cornelia Funkes Reckless novels. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm, Funke twists fairy lore into a dark incarnation.

Reckless by Cornelia Funke