Between the Lines, by Samantha Van Leer

In Between the Lines, by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer, Oliver has lived in a fairytale book for as long as he can remember. All his life he has said the same lines, fighting the same battles, walking the same paths. But when the book is closed, the characters are permitted to do as they please. Unlike his companions, he has tried almost everything to escape the prison. Like Oliver, Delilah McPhee is an outcast in the high school bustle. One day, Delilah opens the book and Oliver attempts to talk to her. Surprisingly, they are able to communicate and fall into a deep love. The only obstacle in their way is the paper prison Oliver is held in.

I really did enjoy this book because it tied fiction and reality together well. The book looks really long, but it's mostly the pictures. During the story of Delilah and Oliver, the author goes back to the tale Oliver is supposed to play. It was strange reading the book because it jumped from one story to another. But overall it was a very enjoyable to read. There were some unpredicted twists in the story that I didn't see coming. I definitely suggest this book to those who like the fairytales or the sweet love stories. This is also a good read for those who have an artistic eye.


Reviewed by Alyssa, grade 9