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Between the Lines #2
Off the Page
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384 pages, Unknown Binding
First published May 19, 2015
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Jodi Picoult
107 books94.5k followersJodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-eight novels, including Wish You Were Here, Small Great Things, Leaving Time, and My Sister’s Keeper, and, with daughter Samantha van Leer, two young adult novels, Between the Lines and Off the Page. Picoult lives in New Hampshire.
MAD HONEY, her new novel co-authored with Jennifer Finney Boylan, is available in hardcover, ebook, and audio on October 4, 2022.
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MAD HONEY, her new novel co-authored with Jennifer Finney Boylan, is available in hardcover, ebook, and audio on October 4, 2022.
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June 13, 2015
(More of a 3.5)
This was a very entertaining book, but that's about it. If you're looking for a light and fun read, this is just what you're looking for! I think my favorite part of this book was reading about Oliver trying to figure out how to live in the real world. It added quite a bit of humor to the story. I'll be sharing more of my thoughts in my June wrap up video over on youtube.com/jessethereader
This was a very entertaining book, but that's about it. If you're looking for a light and fun read, this is just what you're looking for! I think my favorite part of this book was reading about Oliver trying to figure out how to live in the real world. It added quite a bit of humor to the story. I'll be sharing more of my thoughts in my June wrap up video over on youtube.com/jessethereader
June 26, 2015
This was really cute! I enjoyed myself, here's my full review/booktalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBP_r...
July 22, 2017
Wow! I wasn’t expecting anything from this companion to Between the Lines except for a little cutesy fantasy escape which was exactly what I earned when I read the first book but Off the Page is a lot more complex than I expected. The two-dimensional characters have become well-rounded, the plot more complicated and the themes a lot broader. It is surprisingly written very well which I guess I shouldn’t be surprised about because after all, the book was written by a mother-daughter power tandem. I could imagine all the fun they had during the entire writing process.
The story is also a lot more entertaining and funnier than the first book. It was very enjoyable reading the POVs of the three major characters and witnessing how they struggle to adjust to the world they presently live in. Wishes coming true just have to come with a price. The conflicts are also very interesting and I was right along with the characters in finding a way to solve their problems.
At first I thought Between the Lines should be enough on its own but I think the companion is just as much as necessary to the entire plot. It’s honestly even better than the first book and you don’t get to say that a lot about second books. This duology would seriously make for a delightful movie because what do you know, they all lived happily ever after. Hurray!
I could smell a novella in the making though about Jules and Edgar. Whaddaya think? ;)
The story is also a lot more entertaining and funnier than the first book. It was very enjoyable reading the POVs of the three major characters and witnessing how they struggle to adjust to the world they presently live in. Wishes coming true just have to come with a price. The conflicts are also very interesting and I was right along with the characters in finding a way to solve their problems.
At first I thought Between the Lines should be enough on its own but I think the companion is just as much as necessary to the entire plot. It’s honestly even better than the first book and you don’t get to say that a lot about second books. This duology would seriously make for a delightful movie because what do you know, they all lived happily ever after. Hurray!
I could smell a novella in the making though about Jules and Edgar. Whaddaya think? ;)
May 23, 2021
Off the Page is the sequel to Between the Lines, both written by the mother-daughter duo mentioned above.
This book continues exactly where Between the Lines ends. Delilah and Oliver finally have their Happily Ever After, or do they? Oliver has successfully transitioned to the human world, trying his best to fit in, Delilah is wondering if she really did the right thing getting him out of his 2D world, and Edgar (can't tell you who this is without giving you a major spoiler about Book 1) is beginning to have major regrets over his decision. So basically, we have three misfits who are desperately trying to adjust to the change in their circumstances, and making a bigger mess in the process. Will there be a fairytale ending for this traumatised trio?
In terms of its story, this is a nice improvement over the first book, which itself was pretty good. I loved the chapters that came from Oliver's perspective. His attempts at fitting in the human world are sidesplitting. The insecurities of Delilah and Edgar are also very well-penned. And remember I had said that there are minor plotholes in the first book? Most of them are resolved in this story. That said, this is still fantasy, and it still involves fictional characters trying to get into the readers' world. So the questions in your mind won't end. You really need to keep aside your logic and just accept the content as a magical possibility.
Read it only if you have read Between the Lines, otherwise the story won't make much sense.
So,
Good News: This is a fabulous book if you are looking for something light-hearted and yet thoughtful.
Bad News: You can't read this without reading Between the Lines.
I'd rate this a 4.25.
Where this book massively scores over and above the first book is in its lines. I've already shared the brilliant introductory page a couple of days back. Here are a few more quotes that I loved:
❤️ Stories are all around us, caught in the throats of the strangers you walk past and scrawled on the pages of locked diaries. They’re in love letters that were never sent and between the lines of every conversation ever spoken. Just because your story’s not written down doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
❤️ What would you do if you only had one day left in this world? Spend it with the people you love? Travel to the far corners of the earth to see as many wonders as possible? Eat nothing but chocolate? Would you apologize for all your mistakes? Would you stand up to those you'd never had the courage to face? Would you tell your secret crush that you loved him or her? Why is it that we wait till the last minute to do the things we should be doing all along?
❤️ What one person takes away from a book might be very different from what the next person takes away -- almost as if the story is altered depending on who's reading, where, and when. But then, maybe all books are like that -- a little different each time they are opened. The real question is who's doing the changing: the story, or the reader.
❤️ You've seen those pictures of couples kissing in front of a Christmas tree, or clasping hands on their wedding day, or holding a newborn baby between them-a snapshot of joy. But what do you really know about them? Just that at the second the shutter clicked, they loved each other. You have no idea what trials came before, or after. You don't know if one of them cheated, if they grew apart, if a divorce loomed on the horizon. You simply see that in one static moment, they were happy.
❤️ The thing about a mom is that she's always there. She's the one who rubs your back when you have the flu, who manages to notice you have no clean underwear and does your wash for you, who stocks the refrigerator with all the foods you love without having to ask. The thing about a mom is that you never imagine taking care of her, instead of the other way around.
❤️ Because that’s what stories do. They help you escape, and they give you the chance to do things you never imagined you would or could. They let you feel heartbreak you’ve never had and experience adventures from the safety of your own room. They are dreams for those who are still awake.
❤️ Hope is what makes you look outside the window to see if it's stopped raining. Hope is what makes you believe he'll text you back. Hope is why you buy your jeans a little tight... Hope is why you get out of bed in the morning, and why you dream at night. Hope is what makes us believe that things can only get better. Hope is what keeps us going.
Wanna check out the first book? You can see my review here.
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This book continues exactly where Between the Lines ends. Delilah and Oliver finally have their Happily Ever After, or do they? Oliver has successfully transitioned to the human world, trying his best to fit in, Delilah is wondering if she really did the right thing getting him out of his 2D world, and Edgar (can't tell you who this is without giving you a major spoiler about Book 1) is beginning to have major regrets over his decision. So basically, we have three misfits who are desperately trying to adjust to the change in their circumstances, and making a bigger mess in the process. Will there be a fairytale ending for this traumatised trio?
In terms of its story, this is a nice improvement over the first book, which itself was pretty good. I loved the chapters that came from Oliver's perspective. His attempts at fitting in the human world are sidesplitting. The insecurities of Delilah and Edgar are also very well-penned. And remember I had said that there are minor plotholes in the first book? Most of them are resolved in this story. That said, this is still fantasy, and it still involves fictional characters trying to get into the readers' world. So the questions in your mind won't end. You really need to keep aside your logic and just accept the content as a magical possibility.
Read it only if you have read Between the Lines, otherwise the story won't make much sense.
So,
Good News: This is a fabulous book if you are looking for something light-hearted and yet thoughtful.
Bad News: You can't read this without reading Between the Lines.
I'd rate this a 4.25.
Where this book massively scores over and above the first book is in its lines. I've already shared the brilliant introductory page a couple of days back. Here are a few more quotes that I loved:
❤️ Stories are all around us, caught in the throats of the strangers you walk past and scrawled on the pages of locked diaries. They’re in love letters that were never sent and between the lines of every conversation ever spoken. Just because your story’s not written down doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
❤️ What would you do if you only had one day left in this world? Spend it with the people you love? Travel to the far corners of the earth to see as many wonders as possible? Eat nothing but chocolate? Would you apologize for all your mistakes? Would you stand up to those you'd never had the courage to face? Would you tell your secret crush that you loved him or her? Why is it that we wait till the last minute to do the things we should be doing all along?
❤️ What one person takes away from a book might be very different from what the next person takes away -- almost as if the story is altered depending on who's reading, where, and when. But then, maybe all books are like that -- a little different each time they are opened. The real question is who's doing the changing: the story, or the reader.
❤️ You've seen those pictures of couples kissing in front of a Christmas tree, or clasping hands on their wedding day, or holding a newborn baby between them-a snapshot of joy. But what do you really know about them? Just that at the second the shutter clicked, they loved each other. You have no idea what trials came before, or after. You don't know if one of them cheated, if they grew apart, if a divorce loomed on the horizon. You simply see that in one static moment, they were happy.
❤️ The thing about a mom is that she's always there. She's the one who rubs your back when you have the flu, who manages to notice you have no clean underwear and does your wash for you, who stocks the refrigerator with all the foods you love without having to ask. The thing about a mom is that you never imagine taking care of her, instead of the other way around.
❤️ Because that’s what stories do. They help you escape, and they give you the chance to do things you never imagined you would or could. They let you feel heartbreak you’ve never had and experience adventures from the safety of your own room. They are dreams for those who are still awake.
❤️ Hope is what makes you look outside the window to see if it's stopped raining. Hope is what makes you believe he'll text you back. Hope is why you buy your jeans a little tight... Hope is why you get out of bed in the morning, and why you dream at night. Hope is what makes us believe that things can only get better. Hope is what keeps us going.
Wanna check out the first book? You can see my review here.
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July 31, 2015
I would rate this even more than 5 stars, if I could because this book was just so good. I really enjoyed it and if you compare this book to Between the Lines, I enjoyed this much better. This is the companion book to Between the Lines and I love it so very much.
This takes place after Between the Lines and some people say that you don't Need to read Between the Lines to read this but I did. I suggest that if you want to read this book you should read Between the Lines because everything will make more sense and you will get more background knowledge on all the characters.
Between the Lines is basically about a girl named Delilah who has a major crush on a fictional character, Prince Oliver who is in the book Between the Lines. One day, Prince Oliver spoke to Delilah and he wants to get out of the book. The whole story was about her process in getting this fictional character out of the book. In the process, we realize how all the characters feel for each other and stuff like that...
After this, Off the Page, is a book that takes place after the events in Between the Lines. It's really interesting to see all the characters and how they all impacted each other's lives. All these changes in Delilah's character because she met Oliver was just really nice. This book was just so sweet and I loved how this book was fast-paced.
I highly recommend this book if you already read Between the Lines because this book is much better and so much fun! If you haven't read Between the Lines, I highly recommend you read that before you read this book. If you want to dive into this book without the first book, it's fine but it's best to read this first book and understand everything more. If you are into fairy-tales, I highly recommend these two books, I enjoyed this so much. This was really fun read and I hope to reread this again very soon!
This takes place after Between the Lines and some people say that you don't Need to read Between the Lines to read this but I did. I suggest that if you want to read this book you should read Between the Lines because everything will make more sense and you will get more background knowledge on all the characters.
Between the Lines is basically about a girl named Delilah who has a major crush on a fictional character, Prince Oliver who is in the book Between the Lines. One day, Prince Oliver spoke to Delilah and he wants to get out of the book. The whole story was about her process in getting this fictional character out of the book. In the process, we realize how all the characters feel for each other and stuff like that...
After this, Off the Page, is a book that takes place after the events in Between the Lines. It's really interesting to see all the characters and how they all impacted each other's lives. All these changes in Delilah's character because she met Oliver was just really nice. This book was just so sweet and I loved how this book was fast-paced.
I highly recommend this book if you already read Between the Lines because this book is much better and so much fun! If you haven't read Between the Lines, I highly recommend you read that before you read this book. If you want to dive into this book without the first book, it's fine but it's best to read this first book and understand everything more. If you are into fairy-tales, I highly recommend these two books, I enjoyed this so much. This was really fun read and I hope to reread this again very soon!
February 23, 2024
This is the second and final story in the “Between the Lines” series co-written with Picoult’s daughter, Samantha Van Leer.
I read this a while ago, but opted to check out both books from my local library recently, so that I could re-visit the series and provide my reviews to Goodreads.
In this story…
Readers will find our fairy tale Prince Charming, Oliver, learning to live life like a normal human being.
Now…
That may sound a bit odd if you weren’t introduced to him or Delilah, his writer in the real world, in the first book, “Between the Lines.”
So…
Now what happens when they both finally get what they thought they wanted?
Well…
Real life happens. And it isn’t perfect.
So…
What are they going to do about it?
Another fun YA novel that touches on all those things that are swoon-worthy…
With…
A dose of what any teenager will have to confront in this growing up life.
Which…
Provides some thought-provoking ideas about the importance of free choice and the meaning of hope.
As well as…
Having to face the death of a dear person and a deadly illness.
Will they succeed in this “real” life and see a HEA?
Reading level: Ages 12+
Between the Lines – Review Here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read this a while ago, but opted to check out both books from my local library recently, so that I could re-visit the series and provide my reviews to Goodreads.
In this story…
Readers will find our fairy tale Prince Charming, Oliver, learning to live life like a normal human being.
Now…
That may sound a bit odd if you weren’t introduced to him or Delilah, his writer in the real world, in the first book, “Between the Lines.”
So…
Now what happens when they both finally get what they thought they wanted?
Well…
Real life happens. And it isn’t perfect.
So…
What are they going to do about it?
Another fun YA novel that touches on all those things that are swoon-worthy…
With…
A dose of what any teenager will have to confront in this growing up life.
Which…
Provides some thought-provoking ideas about the importance of free choice and the meaning of hope.
As well as…
Having to face the death of a dear person and a deadly illness.
Will they succeed in this “real” life and see a HEA?
Reading level: Ages 12+
Between the Lines – Review Here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
February 6, 2018
3.5*
Love and loss really do go hand in hand. Like the first it is a cute story but this sequel is really a more of an emotional feel to it. A lot of it was really sad to read. It really demonstrates the differences between fantasy and reality (sometimes reality sucks). I was able to really connect a lot more with the characters in this book than I did in the first. It was actually had some really funny moments.
My quick and simple overall: cute and fun to read but does have some serious moments.
Love and loss really do go hand in hand. Like the first it is a cute story but this sequel is really a more of an emotional feel to it. A lot of it was really sad to read. It really demonstrates the differences between fantasy and reality (sometimes reality sucks). I was able to really connect a lot more with the characters in this book than I did in the first. It was actually had some really funny moments.
My quick and simple overall: cute and fun to read but does have some serious moments.
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July 9, 2015
This was soooooo good!!!
I would say more, but it's almost 3am, and I need to sleep.
I would say more, but it's almost 3am, and I need to sleep.
June 23, 2015
My feelings hurt.....
Can I just start by saying how I appreciate Frump so much more as a character in this one? Then they go and do "that" and I'm reduced to tear. Yup, it was sad.
Jules and Edgar, I just can't deal with I much I ship it! Based on the problem, taking Edgar's mom and Edgar "away" was a smart plot point. There was even more depth to Seriphina, I loved her face off with Allie in the mall.
Oliver and Delilah might be my OTP! They are just so perfect for each other. A bit more hormonal, but still really great. Oliver in the real world had some very interesting interactions. Figures he would be the popular one. The book changing back made little sense, but I'm willing to over look that because the rest was so good.
You don't HAVE to read Between The Lines first, but I strongly encourage you do as it'll help you relate with the characters better that way.
# pagesplosion
Can I just start by saying how I appreciate Frump so much more as a character in this one? Then they go and do "that" and I'm reduced to tear. Yup, it was sad.
Jules and Edgar, I just can't deal with I much I ship it! Based on the problem, taking Edgar's mom and Edgar "away" was a smart plot point. There was even more depth to Seriphina, I loved her face off with Allie in the mall.
Oliver and Delilah might be my OTP! They are just so perfect for each other. A bit more hormonal, but still really great. Oliver in the real world had some very interesting interactions. Figures he would be the popular one. The book changing back made little sense, but I'm willing to over look that because the rest was so good.
You don't HAVE to read Between The Lines first, but I strongly encourage you do as it'll help you relate with the characters better that way.
# pagesplosion
June 9, 2015
First of all, Off the Page can be read as a standalone book but I would highly recommend reading Between the Lines first because it involves the same characters and all. Second, I have to admit that I liked Off the Page a little less than Between the Lines but it was still a really good read.
This book really is a peek into what happens after "Happily Ever After" and it's not all that great. Delilah and Oliver still love each other dearly but now that Oliver is in the real world and high school, Delilah realizes she has to share him with others too. Meanwhile Oliver is doing his best to fit in, though it's not always that easy.
Along with chapters in Delilah and Oliver's points of view, there's also a new one: Edgar. These were my favorite. Why? Because most of them were featured in the fairy tale book. What can I say? I still love fantasy more than contemporary. But it isn't long before things start going wrong for Edgar also. Being the hero also isn't all that it's cracked up to be.
So I mentioned before that I liked the first book more than this one. It was mostly the start of the book that I had a hard time getting into at first. I was a bit annoyed by both Delilah and Oliver, with the way they were acting. As I got closer and closer towards the end it was when I started liking it as much as Between the Lines.
I also just want to say that I feel really sorry for Edgar and Jules. They had just found each other only to lose each other again. It was for a really good reason but I was shipping them so hard. I can only hope that if there will be another book in this world that they will get to be together somehow. And I was so very sad about this one character dying. Not going to say who but why did this have to happen?
With that said, I also should say that sure, this book is still fun and lighthearted but there were also some hard topics like death in it. Also a lot more kissing. This, however, was very nice!
All in all, Off the Page wasn't as good as its predecessor but I still enjoyed it immensely. It's a lovely book for teenagers I think and even for adults if they're looking for something lighter. The writing was beautiful at times as well and the illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert were simply gorgeous! I loved them! So I would definitely recommend this book!
This book really is a peek into what happens after "Happily Ever After" and it's not all that great. Delilah and Oliver still love each other dearly but now that Oliver is in the real world and high school, Delilah realizes she has to share him with others too. Meanwhile Oliver is doing his best to fit in, though it's not always that easy.
Along with chapters in Delilah and Oliver's points of view, there's also a new one: Edgar. These were my favorite. Why? Because most of them were featured in the fairy tale book. What can I say? I still love fantasy more than contemporary. But it isn't long before things start going wrong for Edgar also. Being the hero also isn't all that it's cracked up to be.
So I mentioned before that I liked the first book more than this one. It was mostly the start of the book that I had a hard time getting into at first. I was a bit annoyed by both Delilah and Oliver, with the way they were acting. As I got closer and closer towards the end it was when I started liking it as much as Between the Lines.
I also just want to say that I feel really sorry for Edgar and Jules. They had just found each other only to lose each other again. It was for a really good reason but I was shipping them so hard. I can only hope that if there will be another book in this world that they will get to be together somehow. And I was so very sad about this one character dying. Not going to say who but why did this have to happen?
With that said, I also should say that sure, this book is still fun and lighthearted but there were also some hard topics like death in it. Also a lot more kissing. This, however, was very nice!
All in all, Off the Page wasn't as good as its predecessor but I still enjoyed it immensely. It's a lovely book for teenagers I think and even for adults if they're looking for something lighter. The writing was beautiful at times as well and the illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert were simply gorgeous! I loved them! So I would definitely recommend this book!
February 10, 2017
DNF- page 116.
So I hit the 100page mark and I am hating it more and more. It just feels so juvenile and I can't get into. It's too cheesy and unbelievable. Maybe I should have read its predecessor beforehand, but I can't continue onward /:
The writing isn't bad, but I can't get into these characters. Delilah makes me roll my eyes and take deep breaths while everything else just seems to...unreal. Which it bums me out because who wouldn't wish to make their fictional crush real? So I thought I'd love this, but sadly I couldn't force myself to read it. I just wasn't having any fun
So I hit the 100page mark and I am hating it more and more. It just feels so juvenile and I can't get into. It's too cheesy and unbelievable. Maybe I should have read its predecessor beforehand, but I can't continue onward /:
The writing isn't bad, but I can't get into these characters. Delilah makes me roll my eyes and take deep breaths while everything else just seems to...unreal. Which it bums me out because who wouldn't wish to make their fictional crush real? So I thought I'd love this, but sadly I couldn't force myself to read it. I just wasn't having any fun
July 13, 2016
I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed this more than its predecessor, Between the Lines. Mostly because all the loose ends from the first book were cleaned up. Edgar wasn’t such a random character any longer, and the impossibility of the romance between Oliver and Delilah was front and centre. It only makes sense that their relationship is not going to be perfect. After all, Oliver lived in a fantasy world where cellphones did not exist, and his world is a place where he knew every single one of its inhabitants.
One of the best things about this book was watching Oliver navigate through life in a constant awe and wonder. Everything is new and unfamiliar. It’s like watching your own child go out into the world the first time around. He got himself into some trouble, but had also become quite the popular guy in high school. He was handsome, with perfect manners, and spoke Shakespearean fluently. The girls adored him, the boys wanted him to be their friends.
While Delilah was overjoyed that an honest-to-goodness Prince Charming fell in love with her, she soon realized that sharing Oliver to the world was not so hot after all. Everyone was vying for his attention and fending off googly-eyed girls was an exhausting task day in and day out.
At the end of the first book, Edgar was more than happy to switch places with Oliver. Primarily because he was tired of being a recluse. Nothing ever happened in his life. He wanted adventure. Well, by switching with Oliver, he got way more than he bargained for. When he changed the plot of the novel into some version of space oddyssey, the book started rejecting it. It suddenly had a mind of its own. Soon it also started replacing characters with the people from Delilah’s world. So it was up to Oliver and Delilah to figure out how to make it right again. The heartbreaking thing about it is the realization that Oliver had to go back.
Honestly, so many things happened in this book, yet they were all bundled cohesively that nothing was out of place. This writing duo had taken Between the Lines and somewhat reinvented it; made it even better somehow. The writing was virtually flawless, flowing with such ease that reading it was not such a hard task. I’ve mentioned this before that I’m not a fantasy reader. But by combining it with contemporary themes makes it seem less daunting and more palatable.
This companion novel is spectacularly good: funny and addictive; new and inventive. A perfect read for those who are looking for more than just fairy tale retellings. It’s written especially to us, book lovers because it realizes the importance of a reader to a book.
“The book is only half complete without a reader.”
And it’s true. A book is useless if it will only sit in our shelves unread. If it’s not being read, it’s reduced to words written upon pages of wasted paper. It’s a lesson that comes at a time when I needed one more good reason why I need to put off hoarding books.
June 12, 2015
OMG A SEQUEL
May 5, 2016
This was nice, a bit boring at times. Also, it really reminded me of Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, which is sooo much better, to be honest.
June 2, 2015
Just because you've picked up this book, you know, doesn't mean it belongs to yo. Quite a lot went on before you even arrived. There was a spark of an idea one day, which ignited into a fire of imagination. Each lick of flame burned a line of text, spreading from chapter to chapter. And where were you? Probably in some other book, not even aware that this was happening someplace in the universe.
I've seen this referred to as a companion novel to BETWEEN THE LINES, but I beg to differ. This is a sequel, and I wouldn't recommend reading this book, without reading book 1 first. I think you'd get the gist of the book well enough, particularly given there is a (rather heavy handed) plot summary of the first book at the start of this book; but I just don't think you are going to care about these characters without the background for how they got to the places they're in now.
So where are they? Edgar is still living in the book; albeit re-written with a sci-fi flavour, and Delilah and Oliver are happily engaging in regular PDAs in the 'real' world. But of course true love never runs smooth, so Delilah and Oliver face some challenges, not least of which is Oliver needing to return to the book.
I enjoyed the first book; it was a fun and light read. I also enjoyed this book, though perhaps not quite as much. There were some very humorous moments: the smack down between Seraphima and a classic high school mean girl was the highlight of the book for me. Those who enjoyed the first book are likely to enjoy this one also. It has the same quirky, slightly nerdy charm. The authors have left the door slightly ajar for another book, but I'm happy to leave this series here.
So you see, it's quite difficult to know who owns a story. Is it the writer who crafted it? The characters, who carry the plot forward? Or you, the reader, who breathes life into them?
I've seen this referred to as a companion novel to BETWEEN THE LINES, but I beg to differ. This is a sequel, and I wouldn't recommend reading this book, without reading book 1 first. I think you'd get the gist of the book well enough, particularly given there is a (rather heavy handed) plot summary of the first book at the start of this book; but I just don't think you are going to care about these characters without the background for how they got to the places they're in now.
So where are they? Edgar is still living in the book; albeit re-written with a sci-fi flavour, and Delilah and Oliver are happily engaging in regular PDAs in the 'real' world. But of course true love never runs smooth, so Delilah and Oliver face some challenges, not least of which is Oliver needing to return to the book.
I enjoyed the first book; it was a fun and light read. I also enjoyed this book, though perhaps not quite as much. There were some very humorous moments: the smack down between Seraphima and a classic high school mean girl was the highlight of the book for me. Those who enjoyed the first book are likely to enjoy this one also. It has the same quirky, slightly nerdy charm. The authors have left the door slightly ajar for another book, but I'm happy to leave this series here.
So you see, it's quite difficult to know who owns a story. Is it the writer who crafted it? The characters, who carry the plot forward? Or you, the reader, who breathes life into them?
December 1, 2015
This was such a lovely fairy-tale like story with a perfect combination.. or clashing of fairy tale reality and the kind of reality that we all go through.
The romance, the drama, the turmoil, the heartbreak, the progressive plot thickening and leading up to the ending, all of it made for a really good story.
The book is also literally so beautiful with its cover and the different colour fonts. I am in love. And I also found that the last two pages were very inspiring!
It's quite difficult to know who owns a story. Is it the writer, who crafted it? The characters, who carry the plot forward? Or you, the reader, who breathes life into them? Or perhaps none of the three can exist without the other. Perhaps without this magical combination, a story would be nothing more than words on a page."
The romance, the drama, the turmoil, the heartbreak, the progressive plot thickening and leading up to the ending, all of it made for a really good story.
The book is also literally so beautiful with its cover and the different colour fonts. I am in love. And I also found that the last two pages were very inspiring!
It's quite difficult to know who owns a story. Is it the writer, who crafted it? The characters, who carry the plot forward? Or you, the reader, who breathes life into them? Or perhaps none of the three can exist without the other. Perhaps without this magical combination, a story would be nothing more than words on a page."
August 24, 2017
Save me before I sell my soul to pull my favourite character out from the book. I don’t care what others say. I don’t care whether he doesn’t know how to adapt to the world. I’ll help him. I would be there.
With the heart’s desire, the Prince came to live in the real world whereas his lookalike Edgar went into the fairy tale which has been rewritten as some space video game. Both the worlds seem to be accepting the changes. But then, the book was awaken from its deep sleep and started to throw tantrums to have its people. One by one, the dreams that the Prince and Delilah had were shattered. Will they have a happily ever after?
Let’s have a list. It is easy to write.
1. Prince Oliver loved his life outside the book. He loves the unexpected things that are to be happened. The ecstasy of not knowing what happens next fascinates him. A toddler, he became to know everything. He was so enveloped in his little bubble with Delilah that he didn’t know how the people of his surroundings accustomed to the changes. It hurts him when he realized that. At least, he noticed it.
2. Delilah. A perfect fangirl, living every fangirl’s dreams. She helped him in so many ways. Teaching him everything about how the real world is. Getting flustered when he switched on his charm on everybody. She didn’t realize that she would not be the only one he will be with. She was afraid that she had become an over obsessive bitch. Of course, everyone was expected to be in this stage at least once.
3. Dragon. Confectionaries. Fairies. Everything screams me. Riding on a dragon. How I want to do it!
4. It exactly explains how a writer/reader feels about a book. Whether writer is the one who brings character alive by writing or is it the reader brings the character alive. Never ending explanations. To be honest, word brings the character alive.
5. CONCLUSION: Consequences will be there for your every actions.
With the heart’s desire, the Prince came to live in the real world whereas his lookalike Edgar went into the fairy tale which has been rewritten as some space video game. Both the worlds seem to be accepting the changes. But then, the book was awaken from its deep sleep and started to throw tantrums to have its people. One by one, the dreams that the Prince and Delilah had were shattered. Will they have a happily ever after?
Let’s have a list. It is easy to write.
1. Prince Oliver loved his life outside the book. He loves the unexpected things that are to be happened. The ecstasy of not knowing what happens next fascinates him. A toddler, he became to know everything. He was so enveloped in his little bubble with Delilah that he didn’t know how the people of his surroundings accustomed to the changes. It hurts him when he realized that. At least, he noticed it.
2. Delilah. A perfect fangirl, living every fangirl’s dreams. She helped him in so many ways. Teaching him everything about how the real world is. Getting flustered when he switched on his charm on everybody. She didn’t realize that she would not be the only one he will be with. She was afraid that she had become an over obsessive bitch. Of course, everyone was expected to be in this stage at least once.
3. Dragon. Confectionaries. Fairies. Everything screams me. Riding on a dragon. How I want to do it!
4. It exactly explains how a writer/reader feels about a book. Whether writer is the one who brings character alive by writing or is it the reader brings the character alive. Never ending explanations. To be honest, word brings the character alive.
5. CONCLUSION: Consequences will be there for your every actions.
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June 22, 2015DNF -- June 2015
Considering that I gave it two stars, it is surprising for me to say that I enjoyed Between the Lines more than its sequel, but here we are…
This book was just too cheesy for me. I was able to get through Oliver’s attempts to transition into being a high school boy in the real world, but once the fairytale book began to act up, and characters began to move between reality and fiction, the humor was gone. In the end, I decided to abandon this because everything had become so nauseating, especially once two characters that had only spent a day in each other’s company were in love. Show me, do not tell me; give me personalities, not just cliché and dialogue.
I don’t understand how this book managed to feel more juvenile than its predecessor. I am very disappointed and had I finished this it would have received one star.
Considering that I gave it two stars, it is surprising for me to say that I enjoyed Between the Lines more than its sequel, but here we are…
This book was just too cheesy for me. I was able to get through Oliver’s attempts to transition into being a high school boy in the real world, but once the fairytale book began to act up, and characters began to move between reality and fiction, the humor was gone. In the end, I decided to abandon this because everything had become so nauseating, especially once two characters that had only spent a day in each other’s company were in love. Show me, do not tell me; give me personalities, not just cliché and dialogue.
I don’t understand how this book managed to feel more juvenile than its predecessor. I am very disappointed and had I finished this it would have received one star.
June 4, 2015
This is a laugh out loud book, full of witty banter and a cutesy love story.
November 17, 2015
Extremely disappointed, had high hopes for the fantastic plot. Found it boring and sometimes confusing.
September 10, 2016
Worum geht es?
Was wäre, wenn du dich in den Helden deines Lieblingsbuchs verlieben würdest? Und er es tatsächlich schafft, in deine Welt zu gelangen, um bei dir zu bleiben? Es könnte das perfekte Happy End sein: Delilah und Oliver, der Prinz, der buchstäblich einem Märchen entsprungen ist, können endlich zusammen sein. Doch so einfach ist es leider nicht. Olivers Verschwinden hat die Märchenwelt ins Chaos gestürzt. Das Buch wehrt sich gegen diesen heftigen Eingriff und fordert seine eigentliche Geschichte zurück. Doch was wird dann aus Delilah und Oliver? Wird er je bei ihr in der realen Welt leben können, für immer?
(via Bastei Lübbe Audio)
Wie hat es mir gefallen?
Vorsicht Spoiler!: Diese Rezension richtet sich an all jene, die Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen, den ersten Band dieser Dilogie, bereits gelesen haben und nun erfahren wollen, ob sich auch der finale zweite Band zu lesen/zu hören lohnt. Um euch also nicht ausversehen zu spoilern, verweise ich euch deshalb auf meine Rezension zu Band 1. Es wäre nämlich sehr schade, würde ich euch die Freude an diesem modernen Märchen nehmen.
Selbst wenn mich Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen im vergangenen Jahr sehr von sich überzeugt hat, weil es meiner Meinung nach tolle Ideale an die jüngere Generation vermittelt (Glaube an das Unmögliche!), war mir das Ende im ersten Teil einfach too much. Prinz Oliver in der wirklichen Welt, Edgar wird ins Märchenbuch manövriert und seine Mutter merkt es nicht einmal? Sehr, sehr unrealistisch - wo wir dann auch wieder an dem Punkt wären, dass wirklich nichts unmöglich ist. Ich wusste beispielsweise zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht, dass das Mutter-Tochter-Projekt von Jodi Picoult und Samantha van Leer ein Zweiteiler werden würde.
So greift der zweite Teil, den ich mir diesmal als Hörbuch angehört habe, direkt diese Problematiken auf. Es ist eben doch nicht ganz so einfach, wie Delilah und Prinz Oliver sowie Edgar es sich mit ihrem Rollentausch denken. Und nicht nur das Märchenbuch und seine Protagonisten wehren sich gegen diesen Tausch, natürlich merkt auch Edgars Mutter, dass da irgendwas faul ist. Da sich Prinz Oliver und ihr Sohn Edgar allerdings wie Zwillinge ähneln, kann sie die Veränderung nicht am Äußeren festmachen. Stattdessen geht es ihr eben seelisch ungemein schlecht. Diese Szenen haben mich ein wenig an die kindliche Kaiserin aus Die unendliche Geschichte erinnert, ich fand sie aber auch für Liebe ohne Punkt und Komma sehr passend und denkbar.
Doch das ist noch nicht alles. Prinz Oliver muss auch das Leben eines ganz normalen Teenagers führen und so geht es für ihn ab auf die Highschool! Englisch, Physik, Chemie und eine Theater-AG stehen auf dem Plan, wobei Theater ja noch das kleinste Problem für Oliver ist, wo er doch im Märchenbuch ständig seine großen Auftritte hatte. Mit seinem majestätischem Verhalten in der Schule stiftet er jedoch schnell für Verwirrung unter seinen Mitschülern und ob Zaubertrankkünste ihn in den Naturwissenschaften so weit bringen können? Und was ist mit all den anderen Mädchen an der Schule, die einen plötzlich anhimmeln, obwohl man in festen Händen ist? Kapitel für Kapitel werden Konflikte und Probleme beleuchtet, die es zu lösen gilt und der Höhepunkt der Geschichte hat es emotional gesehen wirklich in sich! Natürlich müsst ihr die Geschichte selbst lesen (oder hören), ich für meinen Teil muss jedoch sagen, dass mich das Gesamtpaket dessen, was mir im zweiten Teil geboten wurde, sehr überzeugt und auch unglaublich gut unterhalten hat. Nicht zuletzt deshalb, weil Nicolás Artajo Prinz Oliver sehr überzeugend eingesprochen hat, selbst wenn ich mich erst an ihn als Sprecher gewöhnen musste.
Als ich dann nämlich die Stimme von Edgar hörte, eingesprochen durch Julian Horeyseck, habe ich doch noch überlegt, ob es nicht passender gewesen wäre, hätte man die Sprecher getauscht. Ich fand nämlich, dass Artajo zu Beginn teilweise stimmlich doch schwer auf Delilah rumgehackt hat, selbst wenn es vielleicht nicht beabsichtigt war. Es hörte sich für mich immer unglaublich genervt an, wenn er von ihr sprach. Dabei sind die beiden ja total verliebt ineinander. Da war mir Edgars Sprecher Julian Horeyseck zu Beginn wesentlich sympathischer, doch das legte sich nach ein paar gehörten Kapiteln wieder. Letztlich finde ich die Sprecherbesetzung doch passend und Marie Bierstedt hat ihren Job für die Rolle der Delilah richtig gut umgesetzt, ich habe voll und ganz mit ihr sympathisiert.
Wohingegen in Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen die unterschiedlichen Rollen mit entsprechenden Schriftfarben kenntlich gemacht wurden, wechseln im Hörbuch die Kapitel einfach mit dem jeweiligen Sprecher. Die Geschichte wird durch alle drei insgesamt sehr mitreißend erzählt, 282 Hörminuten vergingen rückblickend betrachtet doch wie im Flug und ich fand, dass die gehörte Zeit durchaus mit meiner üblichen Lesezeit übereinstimmte.
Liebe ohne Punkt und Komma von Jodi Picoult und Samantha van Leer ist eine tolle Fortsetzung und ein noch besserer finaler Teil zu Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen, als ich mir zu Beginn erhofft hatte. Die Problematiken und Konflikte sind denkbar geplotted und docken wunderbar an das Ende von Band 1 an, ohne dass das Märchenhafte seinen Glanz verliert. Lediglich das eigentliche Ende warf bei mir noch einige Fragen auf, aber ich beließ es dann einfach damit, dass es sich hierbei eben um ein modernes Märchen handelt. Ich habe dem Hörbuch insgesamt 4 von 5 Sternen vergeben und spreche in jedem Fall meine Lese- beziehungsweise Hörempfehlung aus. Eine tolle Fortsetzung und ein noch tolleres Finale!
Was wäre, wenn du dich in den Helden deines Lieblingsbuchs verlieben würdest? Und er es tatsächlich schafft, in deine Welt zu gelangen, um bei dir zu bleiben? Es könnte das perfekte Happy End sein: Delilah und Oliver, der Prinz, der buchstäblich einem Märchen entsprungen ist, können endlich zusammen sein. Doch so einfach ist es leider nicht. Olivers Verschwinden hat die Märchenwelt ins Chaos gestürzt. Das Buch wehrt sich gegen diesen heftigen Eingriff und fordert seine eigentliche Geschichte zurück. Doch was wird dann aus Delilah und Oliver? Wird er je bei ihr in der realen Welt leben können, für immer?
(via Bastei Lübbe Audio)
Wie hat es mir gefallen?
Vorsicht Spoiler!: Diese Rezension richtet sich an all jene, die Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen, den ersten Band dieser Dilogie, bereits gelesen haben und nun erfahren wollen, ob sich auch der finale zweite Band zu lesen/zu hören lohnt. Um euch also nicht ausversehen zu spoilern, verweise ich euch deshalb auf meine Rezension zu Band 1. Es wäre nämlich sehr schade, würde ich euch die Freude an diesem modernen Märchen nehmen.
Selbst wenn mich Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen im vergangenen Jahr sehr von sich überzeugt hat, weil es meiner Meinung nach tolle Ideale an die jüngere Generation vermittelt (Glaube an das Unmögliche!), war mir das Ende im ersten Teil einfach too much. Prinz Oliver in der wirklichen Welt, Edgar wird ins Märchenbuch manövriert und seine Mutter merkt es nicht einmal? Sehr, sehr unrealistisch - wo wir dann auch wieder an dem Punkt wären, dass wirklich nichts unmöglich ist. Ich wusste beispielsweise zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht, dass das Mutter-Tochter-Projekt von Jodi Picoult und Samantha van Leer ein Zweiteiler werden würde.
So greift der zweite Teil, den ich mir diesmal als Hörbuch angehört habe, direkt diese Problematiken auf. Es ist eben doch nicht ganz so einfach, wie Delilah und Prinz Oliver sowie Edgar es sich mit ihrem Rollentausch denken. Und nicht nur das Märchenbuch und seine Protagonisten wehren sich gegen diesen Tausch, natürlich merkt auch Edgars Mutter, dass da irgendwas faul ist. Da sich Prinz Oliver und ihr Sohn Edgar allerdings wie Zwillinge ähneln, kann sie die Veränderung nicht am Äußeren festmachen. Stattdessen geht es ihr eben seelisch ungemein schlecht. Diese Szenen haben mich ein wenig an die kindliche Kaiserin aus Die unendliche Geschichte erinnert, ich fand sie aber auch für Liebe ohne Punkt und Komma sehr passend und denkbar.
Doch das ist noch nicht alles. Prinz Oliver muss auch das Leben eines ganz normalen Teenagers führen und so geht es für ihn ab auf die Highschool! Englisch, Physik, Chemie und eine Theater-AG stehen auf dem Plan, wobei Theater ja noch das kleinste Problem für Oliver ist, wo er doch im Märchenbuch ständig seine großen Auftritte hatte. Mit seinem majestätischem Verhalten in der Schule stiftet er jedoch schnell für Verwirrung unter seinen Mitschülern und ob Zaubertrankkünste ihn in den Naturwissenschaften so weit bringen können? Und was ist mit all den anderen Mädchen an der Schule, die einen plötzlich anhimmeln, obwohl man in festen Händen ist? Kapitel für Kapitel werden Konflikte und Probleme beleuchtet, die es zu lösen gilt und der Höhepunkt der Geschichte hat es emotional gesehen wirklich in sich! Natürlich müsst ihr die Geschichte selbst lesen (oder hören), ich für meinen Teil muss jedoch sagen, dass mich das Gesamtpaket dessen, was mir im zweiten Teil geboten wurde, sehr überzeugt und auch unglaublich gut unterhalten hat. Nicht zuletzt deshalb, weil Nicolás Artajo Prinz Oliver sehr überzeugend eingesprochen hat, selbst wenn ich mich erst an ihn als Sprecher gewöhnen musste.
Als ich dann nämlich die Stimme von Edgar hörte, eingesprochen durch Julian Horeyseck, habe ich doch noch überlegt, ob es nicht passender gewesen wäre, hätte man die Sprecher getauscht. Ich fand nämlich, dass Artajo zu Beginn teilweise stimmlich doch schwer auf Delilah rumgehackt hat, selbst wenn es vielleicht nicht beabsichtigt war. Es hörte sich für mich immer unglaublich genervt an, wenn er von ihr sprach. Dabei sind die beiden ja total verliebt ineinander. Da war mir Edgars Sprecher Julian Horeyseck zu Beginn wesentlich sympathischer, doch das legte sich nach ein paar gehörten Kapiteln wieder. Letztlich finde ich die Sprecherbesetzung doch passend und Marie Bierstedt hat ihren Job für die Rolle der Delilah richtig gut umgesetzt, ich habe voll und ganz mit ihr sympathisiert.
Wohingegen in Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen die unterschiedlichen Rollen mit entsprechenden Schriftfarben kenntlich gemacht wurden, wechseln im Hörbuch die Kapitel einfach mit dem jeweiligen Sprecher. Die Geschichte wird durch alle drei insgesamt sehr mitreißend erzählt, 282 Hörminuten vergingen rückblickend betrachtet doch wie im Flug und ich fand, dass die gehörte Zeit durchaus mit meiner üblichen Lesezeit übereinstimmte.
Liebe ohne Punkt und Komma von Jodi Picoult und Samantha van Leer ist eine tolle Fortsetzung und ein noch besserer finaler Teil zu Mein Herz zwischen den Zeilen, als ich mir zu Beginn erhofft hatte. Die Problematiken und Konflikte sind denkbar geplotted und docken wunderbar an das Ende von Band 1 an, ohne dass das Märchenhafte seinen Glanz verliert. Lediglich das eigentliche Ende warf bei mir noch einige Fragen auf, aber ich beließ es dann einfach damit, dass es sich hierbei eben um ein modernes Märchen handelt. Ich habe dem Hörbuch insgesamt 4 von 5 Sternen vergeben und spreche in jedem Fall meine Lese- beziehungsweise Hörempfehlung aus. Eine tolle Fortsetzung und ein noch tolleres Finale!
May 10, 2016
Delilah and Oliver did the impossible; get Oliver out of his story and give him a real live. His place was taken by Edgar, the son of the author. Oliver must pretend to be Edgar in public but it’s all worth it to be with Delilah. Now trouble is coming and it’s as if the book wants his main character back. Delilah and Oliver, together with their friends, will have to find a permanent solution so that Oliver can life his live.
A sequel can either make or break the series and I can confirm that in the case of Off the Page, the sequel to Between the Lines it definitely adds a little something extra. A while back I had put Off The Page on my to-be-read shelf, only to realize it was the sequel to another book. Silly me! But A little while back I’ve read Between the Lines. I wasn’t amazed by it but it was definitely cute and fluffy; just what I needed at the time. Off the Page remained on my to-be-read but I wouldn’t have read it so soon if I hadn’t stumbled across it on the shelves at my local bookseller (a bookseller that normally only sells books I’m not interested in, but sells English books during tourist season).
Off the Page takes off three months after Between the lines. Oliver goes to school for the first time and Delilah is anxiously making sure he won’t accidently tell anyone he’s a character from a book and getting him to blend in. They have their happy end, but not for long as weird messages suddenly start to appear. Edgar took his place but starts to feel homesick. I can only admit that falling in love with a character from a book is what happens to me a lot, but Delilah’s wish came true and that was what made me curious to read it in the first place. I wanted to know what would become of Delilah and Oliver.
Off the page gave me many feels. It’s super romantic and fluffy and I could totally lose myself in it. Sometimes I even giggled like a little school girl. I didn’t always like Delilah and I think she certainly has a few flaws as she is very jealous towards anyone who only even touches Oliver (e.g Oliver doesn’t really understand that acting doesn’t mean he has to kiss someone full on but Delilah immediately assumes the worst.) It just bothered me a lot at times. She’s just a bit childish at times, even for her age (16 I think).
There were moments where I could really feel the frustrations of the characters, where I almost cried even. I felt sorry for them and what was happening but I think that Samantha and Jodi did a wonderful job at finding a solution to all the problems. The ending left me longing for more even though the story was all wrapped up. I just lost myself in the story and didn’t want it to ever end. You can say a major book hangover is fitted here.
So while it’s no perfect story with deep meanings and unpredictable storylines it’s just a great book for when you want to be happy and enjoy something light. Therefor I give it four stars. It’s a great sequel and finale to a cute story.
A sequel can either make or break the series and I can confirm that in the case of Off the Page, the sequel to Between the Lines it definitely adds a little something extra. A while back I had put Off The Page on my to-be-read shelf, only to realize it was the sequel to another book. Silly me! But A little while back I’ve read Between the Lines. I wasn’t amazed by it but it was definitely cute and fluffy; just what I needed at the time. Off the Page remained on my to-be-read but I wouldn’t have read it so soon if I hadn’t stumbled across it on the shelves at my local bookseller (a bookseller that normally only sells books I’m not interested in, but sells English books during tourist season).
Off the Page takes off three months after Between the lines. Oliver goes to school for the first time and Delilah is anxiously making sure he won’t accidently tell anyone he’s a character from a book and getting him to blend in. They have their happy end, but not for long as weird messages suddenly start to appear. Edgar took his place but starts to feel homesick. I can only admit that falling in love with a character from a book is what happens to me a lot, but Delilah’s wish came true and that was what made me curious to read it in the first place. I wanted to know what would become of Delilah and Oliver.
Off the page gave me many feels. It’s super romantic and fluffy and I could totally lose myself in it. Sometimes I even giggled like a little school girl. I didn’t always like Delilah and I think she certainly has a few flaws as she is very jealous towards anyone who only even touches Oliver (e.g Oliver doesn’t really understand that acting doesn’t mean he has to kiss someone full on but Delilah immediately assumes the worst.) It just bothered me a lot at times. She’s just a bit childish at times, even for her age (16 I think).
There were moments where I could really feel the frustrations of the characters, where I almost cried even. I felt sorry for them and what was happening but I think that Samantha and Jodi did a wonderful job at finding a solution to all the problems. The ending left me longing for more even though the story was all wrapped up. I just lost myself in the story and didn’t want it to ever end. You can say a major book hangover is fitted here.
So while it’s no perfect story with deep meanings and unpredictable storylines it’s just a great book for when you want to be happy and enjoy something light. Therefor I give it four stars. It’s a great sequel and finale to a cute story.
June 30, 2015
A delightful follow-up to Between the Lines and a worthy sequel. Not all sequels stand up to the original book, but this one does and, I think actually has more heart than the original, more thoughts about the consequences of choices made and doing what's best for others, even if it isn't always what you want. Sounds deep, huh? Well, it is and it isn't. There are profound choices, loss, heartbreaking decisions and a satisfying ending. That's a lot for a story that started out mostly as a teenage romance. But it truly works.
Not only did I enjoy the story here, but the artwork really adds to the book, both the silhouettes and the full color drawings. They are excellently done.
Fun, lighthearted, yet with some real gravity. Loved it.
Not only did I enjoy the story here, but the artwork really adds to the book, both the silhouettes and the full color drawings. They are excellently done.
Fun, lighthearted, yet with some real gravity. Loved it.
November 29, 2017
What a cute ass book.
I really enjoyed Jodi Picoult's Off the Page and I'm basing that off of the fact that it was very hard to put down. Pretty sure it was attached to my hip until I finished this amazing book.
I loved everything about it! The characters and the story were both amazing. I'm so happy that there was another happy ending for my two favorite people: Oliver and Delilah. However, I wasn't really happy that the other people I was completely shipping, Edgar and Jules, didn't get their happy ending. Well, I guess Jules just didn't get a happy ending because Edgar was completely fine since his mom was okay. I wish they could have been together but I'll still accept this book as a win since Oliver and Delilah are together forever.
I really enjoyed Jodi Picoult's Off the Page and I'm basing that off of the fact that it was very hard to put down. Pretty sure it was attached to my hip until I finished this amazing book.
I loved everything about it! The characters and the story were both amazing. I'm so happy that there was another happy ending for my two favorite people: Oliver and Delilah. However, I wasn't really happy that the other people I was completely shipping, Edgar and Jules, didn't get their happy ending. Well, I guess Jules just didn't get a happy ending because Edgar was completely fine since his mom was okay. I wish they could have been together but I'll still accept this book as a win since Oliver and Delilah are together forever.
July 2, 2015
I really loved this book at first. It had cute characters and a fantastic plotline. Then as I read more, I became bored and it was super cliché. I don't mind a little cliché, but this was jampacked with it.
The first problem I had with this story is the clichéd mean girls club at school. Yes stuff like that happens but not exactly the way in the book. Girls hate each other in secret, so usually girls are gossiped about. This book was not realistic at all.
2. Character depth was also an issue.
3. Insta love between Jules and Edger.
The first problem I had with this story is the clichéd mean girls club at school. Yes stuff like that happens but not exactly the way in the book. Girls hate each other in secret, so usually girls are gossiped about. This book was not realistic at all.
2. Character depth was also an issue.
3. Insta love between Jules and Edger.
December 31, 2015
This book didn’t make me love it as much as I loved the first one and I was about to give it 3 stars, until I read the last word. It was an enjoyable read.
July 7, 2025
Off the Page (Between the Lines #2) by Jodi Picoult & Samantha Van Leer
⭐️ 3.5 stars
Tropes & Themes:
🔹 Book character brought to life 📖💫
🔹 Fish out of water
🔹 First love / teen romance
🔹 Dual POV (with a fairytale twist)
🔹 Magic meets reality 🧚♂️✨
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Okay this was really cute 🥰 but I definitely liked the first book better! Off the Page picks up right where Between the Lines left off, with Oliver (the literal fairytale prince from a book) now living in the real world with Delilah and trying to figure out how to be a “normal” teenager while keeping his origin a secret.
The concept is still SO fun and original. Like, the idea of falling for a fictional character and then somehow bringing them into your world?? My inner bookworm was screaming 💘 Oliver adjusting to real life gave major ✨wholesome chaos✨ and I loved the magical touches that kept the story feeling whimsical and dreamy.
That said, the pacing felt a little off in spots and some of the plot points were kind of silly or over the top. It leaned more into the fairy tale logic than emotional depth, which is fine but I just felt a stronger connection to the first book overall. Still, I loved the creativity and how it explored the idea of writing your own story literally and metaphorically.
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Final Thoughts:
If you’re into sweet, light YA romance with a dash of magic and fairytale charm, Off the Page is a fun and fluffy read. It didn’t hit quite as hard as the first one for me but it was still a really enjoyable follow up. Total comfort book energy 💗📚
⭐️ 3.5 stars
Tropes & Themes:
🔹 Book character brought to life 📖💫
🔹 Fish out of water
🔹 First love / teen romance
🔹 Dual POV (with a fairytale twist)
🔹 Magic meets reality 🧚♂️✨
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Okay this was really cute 🥰 but I definitely liked the first book better! Off the Page picks up right where Between the Lines left off, with Oliver (the literal fairytale prince from a book) now living in the real world with Delilah and trying to figure out how to be a “normal” teenager while keeping his origin a secret.
The concept is still SO fun and original. Like, the idea of falling for a fictional character and then somehow bringing them into your world?? My inner bookworm was screaming 💘 Oliver adjusting to real life gave major ✨wholesome chaos✨ and I loved the magical touches that kept the story feeling whimsical and dreamy.
That said, the pacing felt a little off in spots and some of the plot points were kind of silly or over the top. It leaned more into the fairy tale logic than emotional depth, which is fine but I just felt a stronger connection to the first book overall. Still, I loved the creativity and how it explored the idea of writing your own story literally and metaphorically.
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Final Thoughts:
If you’re into sweet, light YA romance with a dash of magic and fairytale charm, Off the Page is a fun and fluffy read. It didn’t hit quite as hard as the first one for me but it was still a really enjoyable follow up. Total comfort book energy 💗📚
February 24, 2019
When I first read Between the Lines it caused me to immediately start this one. After a point I got bored for it was the same thing over and over again with Oliver and Delilah. Then things start to get interesting all of a sudden the book wants Oliver back and at that point they don’t know what to do. This book put my through lots of emotions happiness, sadness, anger, and plenty more. The way they wrote this book was captivating once I started reading I got intrigued and wanted to know how Oliver and Delilah were going to keep their happily ever after. This book had twists and turns that no one would ever expect. I recommend this book to someone who has always loved fairy tales. Or just wants to read about an interesting topic. Definitely read Between the Lines first. It will get confusing if you don’t. So I hope you chose to read this series.
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May 20, 2015
'Off the Page' is a cute and light-hearted young adult romance that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. The book is considered a companion novel to 'Between the Lines', but can be read as a standalone. I hadn't read 'Between the Lines' beforehand, and I could follow everything that happened just fine. Looking back, I wish I would have read 'Between the Lines' first because it gives a better understanding of the characters, their relationship, and the obstacles they had to overcome to get Oliver into Delilah's world. Although not completely necessary, I would highly recommend reading 'Between the Lines' before jumping into this one.
I found this novel to be a wonderful romantic distraction from what I normally read. I don't usually go for contemporary romance, but the synopsis for the book had me instantly curious as to how the story could be passed as realistic. I'm definitely glad I gave it a chance! Sometimes you just need a break from your usual genres, and I admit that I can be a ridiculously sappy romantic given the right situations. I found a perfect blend of both romance and fantasy within these pages. The characters were well written - especially our two main characters - Delilah and Oliver. They both have very distinct personalities with obvious flaws, strengths, and weaknesses. I could almost immediately connect with both of them, especially Delilah, from the very beginning. The secondary characters in the book were also written in a rounded, distinct way that made them seem just as realistic as the main characters did.
The book is written in first person point of view, from three different characters - Delilah, Oliver, and Edgar. The story is broken down into separate chapters/sections, depending on who is narrating at the time. If you've read any of my reviews, you know how much point of view matters to me. First person POV is, by far, my favorite style. The reader gets to know so much more than just the surface story - we're privy to the narrator's inner thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, fears, everything that makes them unique. This style also allows the reader to see the story unfold from the narrator's perspective, which can be entirely different than another character's would be. By using first person POV, I really believe that the author takes the story to a deeper level. In this novel, we have the opportunity to truly get to know and understand three different characters - and how each one of them responds to events in the story. By the end of the book, I felt like I really knew our three narrators, which created a strong connection with each of them individually and made them feel very realistic. It let me experience the story from three differing sides, along with seeing how each character felt and reacted during the book. It was an exciting experience as well as a roller coaster ride of emotions - but I wouldn't have it any other way.
The plot of the book is fascinating - mainly because of Oliver's character and how he came to be with Delilah. If you put all of that magic and fantasy to the side, you're left with a beautiful story about true love, obstacles that people have to overcome, and what happily-ever-after really means. Like I mentioned above, this was a huge roller coaster of emotions for me. I found myself grinning like an idiot at the book during some parts, while during others I was close to tears or crying my eyes out. It was written with such detailed description and imagery that I was able to slip inside the story almost instantly at the beginning. I felt as if I was right there with the characters as everything in the book happened - and I felt what they were feeling, whether it was happy, sad, confused, or a mix of different emotions. There is no way that I could have simply read this book - it was an experience that will stick with me for a long time to come. I can't say enough about this book, but my only regret was not reading Between the Lines first. I would have had a better understanding of all the characters - from the main ones to the smallest of appearances - along with more knowledge of the history behind the story and how it all came to be. I very highly recommend this novel to every reader - even those who don't normally read this genre. It's an enchanting story written with amazing talent, and everyone should experience it. I definitely recommend it to fans of contemporary fiction, fantasy, and romance - you really need to read this book!
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I found this novel to be a wonderful romantic distraction from what I normally read. I don't usually go for contemporary romance, but the synopsis for the book had me instantly curious as to how the story could be passed as realistic. I'm definitely glad I gave it a chance! Sometimes you just need a break from your usual genres, and I admit that I can be a ridiculously sappy romantic given the right situations. I found a perfect blend of both romance and fantasy within these pages. The characters were well written - especially our two main characters - Delilah and Oliver. They both have very distinct personalities with obvious flaws, strengths, and weaknesses. I could almost immediately connect with both of them, especially Delilah, from the very beginning. The secondary characters in the book were also written in a rounded, distinct way that made them seem just as realistic as the main characters did.
The book is written in first person point of view, from three different characters - Delilah, Oliver, and Edgar. The story is broken down into separate chapters/sections, depending on who is narrating at the time. If you've read any of my reviews, you know how much point of view matters to me. First person POV is, by far, my favorite style. The reader gets to know so much more than just the surface story - we're privy to the narrator's inner thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, fears, everything that makes them unique. This style also allows the reader to see the story unfold from the narrator's perspective, which can be entirely different than another character's would be. By using first person POV, I really believe that the author takes the story to a deeper level. In this novel, we have the opportunity to truly get to know and understand three different characters - and how each one of them responds to events in the story. By the end of the book, I felt like I really knew our three narrators, which created a strong connection with each of them individually and made them feel very realistic. It let me experience the story from three differing sides, along with seeing how each character felt and reacted during the book. It was an exciting experience as well as a roller coaster ride of emotions - but I wouldn't have it any other way.
The plot of the book is fascinating - mainly because of Oliver's character and how he came to be with Delilah. If you put all of that magic and fantasy to the side, you're left with a beautiful story about true love, obstacles that people have to overcome, and what happily-ever-after really means. Like I mentioned above, this was a huge roller coaster of emotions for me. I found myself grinning like an idiot at the book during some parts, while during others I was close to tears or crying my eyes out. It was written with such detailed description and imagery that I was able to slip inside the story almost instantly at the beginning. I felt as if I was right there with the characters as everything in the book happened - and I felt what they were feeling, whether it was happy, sad, confused, or a mix of different emotions. There is no way that I could have simply read this book - it was an experience that will stick with me for a long time to come. I can't say enough about this book, but my only regret was not reading Between the Lines first. I would have had a better understanding of all the characters - from the main ones to the smallest of appearances - along with more knowledge of the history behind the story and how it all came to be. I very highly recommend this novel to every reader - even those who don't normally read this genre. It's an enchanting story written with amazing talent, and everyone should experience it. I definitely recommend it to fans of contemporary fiction, fantasy, and romance - you really need to read this book!
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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