Reviews

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

sinthejams's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lanadelreyismyqueen's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

kasey823's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bysoraiafonseca's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

anesdigitalreads's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Me ha ENCANTADO. Hacía mucho que no sentía mariposas con un libro. 

La experiencia ha sido increible. 

adodom's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

beamanicone's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

velsbooknook's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

5.0

This book was so stinkin cute, I had the best time reading it! I had some trouble concentrating on sitting down and reading recently so I listened to the audiobook and I devoured this book. 
The story is about Liz who has been in love with Michael for a very long time. He did not really notice her before but now that he moved back to Liz's town she is determined to win his heart. She even asks her annoying neighbour Wes for help.
Following Liz on her journey to win her crush's heart was so fun! I also really enjoyed all the romantic comedy references and the importance and comfort they had on Liz. 
Liz and Wes had such a beautiful dynamic and I loved their deep talks about their lives and feelings. 
Helena probably was my favourite character and I was so sad at one moment in the book I just wanted to hug her. She was such a sweet person! 
Better Than The Movies definitely is better than all the romcoms I've seen so far and I had a blast reading it. A very comforting and beautiful book. 
Perfect for everyone who enjoys a highschool setting, enemies to lovers, movie references and a clean and sweet teenage love. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Vomit, and Grief

mmmbrfff's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.25

mirthes_bookshelf's review

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0