literarywallflower's review against another edition
4.0
Jodi Picoult is my favorite author, has been since I was in the eighth grade. Normally her stories make you think; they make you stop and question everything. This story didn’t make me jump out of my skin or question my morals or values, but it was interesting. I have never thought about what happens when you close a book and after reading that, I feel like the possibilities are endless.
Obviously I don’t believe that when you close a book all the characters come to life, but it was such a fun idea. I thought it was creative and unlike anything I had read before. Sure it wasn’t up to normal Picoult status, but why should it be? She co-wrote it with her daughter (which I find amazing!!) and for young adults, so you have to have an open-mind when reading it. I did and I enjoyed it very much!
Honestly, I could relate to the main character, Delilah. Not that I am a complete loner or loser, but in the way that I become really attached to characters. Whether it is with books or TV shows, sometimes those characters start to feel like read friends (wow, that sounds kind of odd), but I know others feel that way too.
The prince was adorable as well. He was cute, quirky, sassy, and charming. He had a couple flaws, but hello he is a prince; he is allowed to be close to perfect. I really liked the scenes where they were inside the book. Entertaining the idea that when the book is open, the characters just perform a play is so fun.
I didn’t much care for the actual fairy tale that the characters were actually in. I kind of felt it was unneeded to make the story good. It was a bit too kiddish for me. Overall, I thought it was a cute and sweet read. I would say it was definitely for a younger audience, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Obviously I don’t believe that when you close a book all the characters come to life, but it was such a fun idea. I thought it was creative and unlike anything I had read before. Sure it wasn’t up to normal Picoult status, but why should it be? She co-wrote it with her daughter (which I find amazing!!) and for young adults, so you have to have an open-mind when reading it. I did and I enjoyed it very much!
Honestly, I could relate to the main character, Delilah. Not that I am a complete loner or loser, but in the way that I become really attached to characters. Whether it is with books or TV shows, sometimes those characters start to feel like read friends (wow, that sounds kind of odd), but I know others feel that way too.
The prince was adorable as well. He was cute, quirky, sassy, and charming. He had a couple flaws, but hello he is a prince; he is allowed to be close to perfect. I really liked the scenes where they were inside the book. Entertaining the idea that when the book is open, the characters just perform a play is so fun.
I didn’t much care for the actual fairy tale that the characters were actually in. I kind of felt it was unneeded to make the story good. It was a bit too kiddish for me. Overall, I thought it was a cute and sweet read. I would say it was definitely for a younger audience, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
jlworley's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. A fluffy cute story with an interesting premise. A quick read, far more lighthearted than any other of Picoult’s novels.
the_bibliomaniac's review against another edition
slow-paced
4.0
Great concept and idea, but I found myself getting a little bored.
wicahpis's review against another edition
3.0
Não foi um livro que tenha gostado muito. Não faz muito o meu género.
bookswithtrident's review against another edition
4.0
This was an easy fun read. I really loved the concept of the story and the way it was presented. It's told in alternating point of views between the two main characters and the actual story that Oliver comes from. I loved the ending, although I felt that up until that point nothing really eventful happens. That didn't bug me though because it's mostly getting the characters to know each other. The characters were easy to like and the story was easy to flip through. I think that most people would really enjoy this story, and I definitely plan on reading the second one.
trudder's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love any book of Jodi’s that I’ve ever read. So mixing that with my love of YA was bound to be a home run.
brittys_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
taralittle's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Written for a much younger age group, wouldn’t even call it YA but would be perfect for maybe 10-12yo’s.
seffra's review against another edition
2.0
I liked this book until the end. Really!? Like come on... Edgar gave up living in the real world to live in a book. Really?
*Thanks to Pulsit! for giving me a copy!*
*Thanks to Pulsit! for giving me a copy!*