BETWEEN THE LINES by Jodi Picoult

Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Did you ever wonder what happens to the characters of a book once you're finished reading? I never did until I read this book.

Jodi Picoult's latest novel in collaboration with her daughter is the story of Delilah, a fifteen year old self proclaimed social outcast. Her social network includes one friend, Jules. That is until Oliver enters the picture. Oliver is the handsome prince who has taken a keen interest in Delilah. If only he could just get her to notice him. See, the problem is, Oliver is just a character in a fairy tale, the fairy tale that Delilah has not been able to stop reading ever since she found it in the library. Oliver wants out of the story and Delilah is the only one who can help him. What ensues is a fantastical story that unites two worlds. Once Delilah gets past the whole "Am I a crazy person who is hearing fictional characters?' thing, she takes on the adventure of bringing Oliver to her world. Will Oliver and Delilah have their happy ending?

Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this story. The story told in the alternating voices of Delilah and Oliver wrapped around Oliver's fairy tale was an intriguing tale for young adults that kept my attention throughout. Great for readers looking for a love story wrapped in fantasy.

YA Picoult