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A review by tianabooks
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“You look best when you’re you.” 🩷
What are the odds that I get to read two books which gave me all the 5-star feels back to back?
This book has been on my radar for such a long time and I finally get to say I’ve read it! And… that everyone was absolutely right when they told me I’d enjoy it <3 🥹
I don’t get to read many YA contemporaries anymore, mainly because I don’t want to risk judging them for being what they set out to be. However, this one truly made me so happy and it gave me lots of giggling moments 🩷
Liz and Wes were incorrigible — truly in denial; in fact, if denial had a picture attached to it, that would probably be of Liz.
Two next door ‘enemies’ who couldn’t stop messing with each other… um methinks true love??? 🤭
And Wes.. what can I say that would do Wes justice? Every “don’t cry Liz” had my heart, his jokes, the way he treated everyone around him 🤍
“You haven’t messed up my hair in a really long time.”
“And it’s been killing me.”
Loved the rom-com references throughout the book and at the beginning of each chapter. I’m a rom-com lover and binger. Even when I’m saying I’m not in a rom-com mood, you put one on and I’m hooked. So, this book was extra enjoyable for this reason 🩷
And don't get me started on the soundtrack part, music DOES make everything better Liz was SO right about that!
Truly such a delight to read and experience 🥹🩷 I will of course be reading the little stories and novellas - slightly scared about the second book ngl 😭
What are the odds that I get to read two books which gave me all the 5-star feels back to back?
This book has been on my radar for such a long time and I finally get to say I’ve read it! And… that everyone was absolutely right when they told me I’d enjoy it <3 🥹
I don’t get to read many YA contemporaries anymore, mainly because I don’t want to risk judging them for being what they set out to be. However, this one truly made me so happy and it gave me lots of giggling moments 🩷
Liz and Wes were incorrigible — truly in denial; in fact, if denial had a picture attached to it, that would probably be of Liz.
Two next door ‘enemies’ who couldn’t stop messing with each other… um methinks true love??? 🤭
And Wes.. what can I say that would do Wes justice? Every “don’t cry Liz” had my heart, his jokes, the way he treated everyone around him 🤍
“You haven’t messed up my hair in a really long time.”
“And it’s been killing me.”
Loved the rom-com references throughout the book and at the beginning of each chapter. I’m a rom-com lover and binger. Even when I’m saying I’m not in a rom-com mood, you put one on and I’m hooked. So, this book was extra enjoyable for this reason 🩷
And don't get me started on the soundtrack part, music DOES make everything better Liz was SO right about that!
Truly such a delight to read and experience 🥹🩷 I will of course be reading the little stories and novellas - slightly scared about the second book ngl 😭
Moderate: Death of parent