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juliaaaaaa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the start was kinda slow but then you won't be able to put the book down.
it was so CUTE. the car scene while is just too good
it was so CUTE. the car scene while is just too good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Vomit, Death of parent, Car accident, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
jessicaharleee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, and Vomit
mj_86's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Vomit, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Alcohol
katievallin's review against another edition
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
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Death of parent, and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol, Medical content, and Cursing
emily_grace2007's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Grief
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Live, love, Lynn. Honestly I will read anything she write because I drink that shit up!
Liz and we are the cutest and it has all the basic tropes making it perfect for first time romance readers to get hooked on with tropes including:
•fake dating
•high school romance
•hometown romance
•next door neighbours
•frenemies to lovers
• even jock ft nerd in its own unique twist.
I love how even though grief underlays this story it brings the characters together and reveals their true selves. I’ll reccomend anything she writes but I really loved the modesty of this one especially with it not having spice.
Liz and we are the cutest and it has all the basic tropes making it perfect for first time romance readers to get hooked on with tropes including:
•fake dating
•high school romance
•hometown romance
•next door neighbours
•frenemies to lovers
• even jock ft nerd in its own unique twist.
I love how even though grief underlays this story it brings the characters together and reveals their true selves. I’ll reccomend anything she writes but I really loved the modesty of this one especially with it not having spice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
4.0
I'm surprised to say I found Better than the Movies to be an enjoyable read!
Let's start with my least favourite part. Liz was annoying and not-so-nice (especially towards her best friend and family). She spent the whole time making excuses, lying and omitting information simply because she couldn't manage to care about anyone else's feelings. I understand grief is powerful, but it shouldn't excuse all kinds of crappy behaviour.
Despite this, the rom-com and music references were a good choice by Painter, giving the book a deeper meaning. The main character's need to soundtrack all her experiences was relatable, and the romance was cute. I think Liz and Wes's growing friendship allowed her realisation of love to be believable.
The book would have gained a lot from having both Wes and Liz's perspectives, mainly because he was the better part of this duo. I would have really liked to read about his thoughts on the whole thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Car accident
tbs250's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Vomit
anya_sa2009's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.75
Really great read, I started it in the middle of the day, and finished it at 11:00pm. Loveable characters, funny Yang extremely “swoon worthy”. I would definitely reccomend this book to those who prefer a light-hearted, sweet, romance. (If you’re a romcom fan, this book if for you). 🫶🏽
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Blood
deargloria's review against another edition
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Death of parent