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katrinalamothe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Cursing and Car accident
thefamousjb's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
3.5
A cute story, but I was a bit turned off by the cursing and sexual comments throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
moderate cursing throughout; sexual comments throughout; described make out scene that leads to thoughts about having sex including, "I'm kind of still a virgin."reghan_32's review
emotional
funny
sad
slow-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
3.75
More Wes pov would’ve added so much more to this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Grief
aralalala's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I finally understand why people love Wes Bennett.
Better Than The Movies is honestly much like every other fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, coming-of-age YA novel where the MC makes bad decisions, hits rock-bottom at a certain point, and then it all just resolves in the end and we’re all happy.
And tbh, who cares? It was lighthearted, fun, and swoony, and I’d recommend it to everyone who’s into that.
Liz was a little overbearing and hard to handle in the beginning (or like, for the most part of the book), but I’m glad I stuck around and hoped for the best. Thankfully, the happy ending was handed to me on a very cute silver platter and her corners were smoothened by the end. She was complicated and very rough around the edges, but I guess that’s all of us in high school with our chaotic ball of hormones and confusing feelings.
I kinda hoped for more though. I feel a two-week timeline was way too quick and I kinda hoped we could’ve had more time getting to know Joss and the others since they felt very background to me, but overall, it’s a light read and you get all the good stuff (i.e. the feels and the swoons).
Perfect for a slow day or a rainy night tucked in bed.
Would I reread it? Most definitely.
PS: I NEED to read this book from Wes’ POV!
Better Than The Movies is honestly much like every other fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, coming-of-age YA novel where the MC makes bad decisions, hits rock-bottom at a certain point, and then it all just resolves in the end and we’re all happy.
And tbh, who cares? It was lighthearted, fun, and swoony, and I’d recommend it to everyone who’s into that.
Liz was a little overbearing and hard to handle in the beginning (or like, for the most part of the book), but I’m glad I stuck around and hoped for the best. Thankfully, the happy ending was handed to me on a very cute silver platter and her corners were smoothened by the end. She was complicated and very rough around the edges, but I guess that’s all of us in high school with our chaotic ball of hormones and confusing feelings.
I kinda hoped for more though. I feel a two-week timeline was way too quick and I kinda hoped we could’ve had more time getting to know Joss and the others since they felt very background to me, but overall, it’s a light read and you get all the good stuff (i.e. the feels and the swoons).
Perfect for a slow day or a rainy night tucked in bed.
Would I reread it? Most definitely.
PS: I NEED to read this book from Wes’ POV!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing
astroerica's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Vomit, Car accident, and Alcohol
rebeccamtann's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.5
Rom com, felt like a more adult ish version of to all the boys I've loved before. Some cursing and references to sex.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
joshpow3ll's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
books_hello's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
Overall a good book. It wasn't to dark but had some emotional topics. Also had a good enemies to lovers trope. I will say some of the things that the characters did were too cheesy for me. But not to bad. A little bit of spice, depending on your spice preference. I prefer minimal spice and it was a little to much for me.
<spoilers>
•Liz mom passed away (she often runs to her grave)
•swearing
•Wes and Liz make out in a car. Liz thinks she might lose her virginity. But they get interrupted before anything happens.
•Liz and Wes kiss again on her car.
<spoilers>
•Liz mom passed away (she often runs to her grave)
•swearing
•Wes and Liz make out in a car. Liz thinks she might lose her virginity. But they get interrupted before anything happens.
•Liz and Wes kiss again on her car.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Car accident
wookiesncream's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Cursing
lindseybarnett's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Car accident, and Alcohol