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Fearless by M.W. Craven

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yvo_about_books's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

3.75

Finished reading: May 28th 2024


“So, what do you do when the rules of the game don't allow you to win? You cheat, of course.”

I became an instant fan of M.W. Craven's writing when I read The Puppet Show a couple years back, and that series is on my list of all time favorites. I can't deny that I would have loved to have the new Tilly and Poe instead, but while I wait I thought it was about time I finally met Ben Koenig. And boy, is this series completely different. I'm serious, Fearless is BRUTAL. And then I mean gore galore, fighting scenes everywhere, bullets spaying and bodies piling up faster than you can blink. Think Jack Reacher on steroids, and definitely only for those with a stomach made out of steel. It was definitely a bit too over the top, graphic and gory even for me. Don't get me wrong, I love a good fighting scene and impossible situations our main character has to fight himself out of, but this was getting a bit too ridiculous especially the the final part. That said, if you like high octane, gory and tense thrillers packed with constant action, Fearless will definitely deliver for you. Ben does make for an interesting character with his background, and I liked the Texas desert setting. Do I prefer Tilly and Poe? Most definitely. But I also wouldn't say no to another meeting with Ben either. 
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ashlislibrary's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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billies_not_so_secret_diary's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Fearless 
by M.W. Craven 
Crime Action Thriller 
NetGalley ARC 
Pub: July 11, 2023 
Ages 21+ 

Six years ago, Ben Koening sold all of his belongings and disappeared. He drifted across the United States blending in with those around him. But then one day while getting some food in a bar he discovers that he is suddenly on the most wanted list. 

Ben is arrested and he finds out who had gone so far to find him and why. A friend needs him for a mission, and that friend knows Ben's disability. Ben has no fear. His brain no longer works that way. 


This book is violent as hell, with vivid and detailed descriptions, and that's why I don't think anyone under 21 should read this. A person needs a mature mind because the images brought by the descriptions could give sensitive people nightmares for months. (If you need a trigger warning or content alert, this is it, so don't read it.) I think what makes it the most disturbing is the lack of empathy the MC and other characters have. But I do understand the reasons why empathy would be lost to the rage. 

It's not a bad story, but the amount of killing is disturbing because while this is fiction, the storyline could happen and that is scary as hell, which is why I don't read these kinds of books. Give me werewolves and vampires. They aren't real monsters, humans are. 

Even though it was good, it's very doubtful I'll read any of the coming books in this new series. I was expecting something different when I requested this, something more sci-fi. 

And I will repeat, NOT SUITABLE FOR READERS UNDER 21! 

3 Stars 
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