Off the Page by Jodi Picoult & Samantha Van Leer review

Synopsis from the back of the book:

Meet Oliver, a prince literally taken from the pages of a fairytale and transported into the real world. Meet Delilah, the girl who wished Oliver into being. It’s a miracle that seems perfect at first – but there are complications. To exist in Delilah’s world, Oliver must take the place of a regular boy. Enter Edgar, who agrees to play Oliver’s role in the pages of Delilah’s favorite book. But just when it seems that the plan will work, everything gets turned upside down.

In this multilayered universe, the line between what’s on the page and what’s possible is blurred. Is there a way for everyone to live happily ever after?

Off the Rage is a stand-alone novel as well as the sequel to the authors’ bestseller Between the Lines, and is perfect for readers looking for a fairytale ending.

I gave it 4/5 stars and here’s why.

This book really is a peek into what happens after “Happily Ever After” and it’s not always as great as it seems. Unlike when Oliver still was in the book, now that he’s in the real world Delilah realizes that she has to share him with others too and she doesn’t like it, while Oliver is struggling to fit in. 

Most of Edgar’s points of view where in the fairytale world and along with beautiful illustrations, Edgar’s trouble in the book is captivating.

Spread around the book were also some parts written in italic which we have to get to the very end to see their writer. Those parts were actually my favorite because they were about some hard topics like death and fate and they balanced very gently with the fairytale-ish style of the book as a whole.

I haven’t read Between the Lines yet however, I didn’t have any trouble catching up with the story.

And the best part, Prince Oliver has an actual YouTube channel!

All in all, I really enjoyed it. It was exceptionally hilarious yet heartbreaking and lovely. Such a great book if you’re looking for a light and fun read. I’m definitely looking forward to read Between the Lines.

Here's the book's goodreads page and Jodi Picoult's web site for more information.

What about you? Have you read it? Let me know in the comments.

Until the next post… 

Grnger♪