Reviews

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

ainslieruhl's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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

4.25

very sweet ya romcom, which lynn painter does well of course. this one was nice and short (great for catching up on my reading goal) but i didn’t feel like i was missing anything.

as a main character, emilie felt very on the nose for me (type A eldest daughter of divorce? two of her parents having the same names as my parents?) and the split parents plotline was VERY relatable. 

i liked nick, and the vibes were great. the ending wrapped very nicely and i was satisfied. i still prefer better than the movies, but this is still a good one.

pennyyy's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really loved the ending! I mean, Lynn Painter always knows how to make me cry but I found the ending of this book just so sweet.

rapraa's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was very much a cute and fun high school rom-com. What's not to like? Reliving Valentine's Day over and over is a trope as old as time. Just like Better than the Movies, this book was lighthearted, fun, and adorable. It's not earth-shattering or life-altering, but just like the best Netflix original movies, it is an enjoyable way to spend your weekend without taking up too much brain space. Someone get me a lil charmer like Nick. 

meli_22's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

marina_mr6's review against another edition

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

3.0

bookishkelss's review against another edition

4.0

4/5⭐️

Stuck in a time loop reliving the worst Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby is trying everything she can to get out of it.

For starters, she spots her boyfriend kissing his ex. She loses her spot for a scholarship, her dad accepts a new job offer and no matter what Emilie does differently, she keeps crashing into Nick Stark; the surly chem lab partner who pretends to not even know who she is.

While this book is definitely a bit cheesy and predictable, I ate it up

samiaakthar's review against another edition

4.0

LYNN PAINTER IS THE BEST ROMCOM WRITER EVER

i was skeptical abt the whole repeating day plot BUT THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING

i need a bf written by lynn painter, pls im begging

seriousopossum's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

anna_iz's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

stephh's review against another edition

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

3.5