Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Brief
353
Novel • Fiction
Mostly Contemporary
2012
YA
12-18 years
770L
Super Short Summary
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer follows fifteen-year-old Delilah, a bookworm and loner, who discovers that her favorite childhood book's charming Prince Oliver can talk, leading them to fall in love and conspire to bring him into the real world. Topics of parental abandonment and social isolation are present throughout the book.
Fantastical
Romantic
Humorous
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
16,572 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer offers a whimsical blend of fairy tale and reality, capturing the imaginations of young adult readers. The engaging plot and charming characters are praised for their creativity. However, some critics find the narrative predictable and the character development lacking depth. Overall, it's a delightful, albeit light, read.
Who Should Read Between the Lines?
Readers who relish Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer typically enjoy imaginative and heartwarming young adult novels. Fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl will appreciate the blend of fantasy, romance, and the exploration of self-discovery themes.
16,572 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
353
Novel • Fiction
Mostly Contemporary
2012
YA
12-18 years
770L
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