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ashleyj_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
jloves2read's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i swear it was like watching a rom-com, i loved everything about it, the romance, the teasing, it was just amazing
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
jpfortmiller's review
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, and Vomit
matchabookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
ahsirgverse's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Vomit, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Blood
oopsie_daisyyy's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
EEEEE so cute <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Car accident
emmarose1989's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.25
I liked this book. I didn’t love it though. The overall plot is an enemies to lovers trope which I do like but I felt like has been done better in other books. For example: The Do-Over. I enjoyed that enemies to lovers trope more. Like another reviewer said it just didn’t stick the landing.
I also found myself really not liking Liz’s attitude or character at all about halfway through the book. She knew she was being a bad friend by lying to her best friend and stepmom but still continued to do it. I found myself wanting to scream “JUST TELL THE TRUTH,” so many times. And I understand with the loss of her mom things aren’t the same but she definitely should’ve just been honest with the people in her life rather than just lying to them.
I also felt like it took a little too long for her to realize that who she thought she wanted to be with was not the one but that’s just me. I liked the ending though how everything got resolved but I don’t think this book was a super stand out to me.
I also found myself really not liking Liz’s attitude or character at all about halfway through the book. She knew she was being a bad friend by lying to her best friend and stepmom but still continued to do it. I found myself wanting to scream “JUST TELL THE TRUTH,” so many times. And I understand with the loss of her mom things aren’t the same but she definitely should’ve just been honest with the people in her life rather than just lying to them.
I also felt like it took a little too long for her to realize that who she thought she wanted to be with was not the one but that’s just me. I liked the ending though how everything got resolved but I don’t think this book was a super stand out to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
doodeedoda's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent
lindseybarnett's review
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: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Sexual content, and Vomit
ccoterie's review
5.0
This was my book club's pick for February and I am devasted that I didn't read it then! This is the perfect Valentine's book. It was witty, heartful, and so reminiscent of classic rom-coms - I can't believe I almost put it down. The relationship between Liz and Wes made me discover my love for the fake dating trope. Yes, it was a little predictable, but their chemistry was wonderful! Wes' lifelong crush was something I called early on and I was dying the whole way through. I love that tension!! Multiple parts got me smiling and I couldn't help myself from laughing in class.
Better Than the Movies was delightful, charming, and full of so much personality. I just couldn't put it down.
Better Than the Movies was delightful, charming, and full of so much personality. I just couldn't put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Vomit