Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

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karalyndawn's review

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

2.75

I’ll start off with saying I wasn’t the right audience for this one. It was too cheesy and YA for me. I almost DNF’d but the reviews kept me going and in the end I just didn’t get what the hype was about. Michael gave me the ick and Wes was portrayed as too perfect for a high school boy. Liz was whiny and I just couldn’t relate at all. And it was sooooo predictable. Yawn. I choose this book solely on the cover and it steered me wrong lol.

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jlothian's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.75


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bookgirlieee's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It took me a little while to get into but after a few chapters, I was hooked and invested! Although predictable as the quintessential rom com, the predictability was part of the charm as a romantic novel. I can't wait for the sequel!

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nyxeira's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75


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my_personal_escape's review

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75


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missreaderaddict's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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books_hello's review against another edition

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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. 

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whateves99's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Well…… I started this book 4 ish months before I finished it so salt to say that it took me a longgggg time to get in to it. (I usually finish a book in 3-7 days) I just thought that the book dragged on a bit. I think I say that because I don’t really relate to the character that much. I don’t think this was my book cuz I usually like more adult romance but I will be recommending it.

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ellawatwat's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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katch_some's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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