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Better than the movies. Meglio che nei film by Lynn Painter
507 reviews
khucc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Car accident
Minor: Cursing and Blood
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
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
5.0
I love a good HEA!
This was an adorable teen romance that hit all the right places. Moments where I was giggling with excitement and others where I wanted to grab Lizzy and Wes’ shoulders and shake some sense into them!
The movies quoted and referenced throughout the book had me re-watching some of my favourite romcoms of the 90s.
This was an adorable teen romance that hit all the right places. Moments where I was giggling with excitement and others where I wanted to grab Lizzy and Wes’ shoulders and shake some sense into them!
The movies quoted and referenced throughout the book had me re-watching some of my favourite romcoms of the 90s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
natasha111's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
julieneverland's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
meaghanslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
This was such a sweet coming of age last months of high school read!
The story leaned into the movie tropes and cliches and balancing delving into topics of grief, friendship, and growing up.
I really loved the character Wes and the banter between Wes and Libby.
I took off points because the miscommunication at the end was just infuriating because I wanted the main couple to be together already.
Very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more Lynn Painter.
P.S. I’m upped my rating from 4.5 to 4.75 because Lynn Painter’s website has bonus chapters and I love when authors give additional content. I loved these characters and I am so happy I get to read more of their story.
The story leaned into the movie tropes and cliches and balancing delving into topics of grief, friendship, and growing up.
I really loved the character Wes and the banter between Wes and Libby.
I took off points because the miscommunication at the end was just infuriating because I wanted the main couple to be together already.
Very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more Lynn Painter.
P.S. I’m upped my rating from 4.5 to 4.75 because Lynn Painter’s website has bonus chapters and I love when authors give additional content. I loved these characters and I am so happy I get to read more of their story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
rightwhrleftme's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
_rubydodge'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
sarawagistrom's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
tabea_a's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
The banter was not exaggerated at all and I think Wes was an awesome book boyfriend. 😩🤌🏼
Sometimes the “I’m so quirky and totally not like other girls” got a little too try hard but otherwise I also enjoyed Liz as a main character.
I just wish that the kiss kind of built up a little more since it kinda happened out of nowhere and Liz just suddenly was like hm, I actually am into him! 🤡
Since this book was only 350 pages long the story didn’t go as deep as I wished for. We got to know the main characters really well, sadly not the side characters, it was still fine tho.
I really liked the music references that were thrown in since I could go and listen to them while reading the matching scene.
All in all I had a great time tho and found myself laughing and getting excited about the story further developing. 😌
Sometimes the “I’m so quirky and totally not like other girls” got a little too try hard but otherwise I also enjoyed Liz as a main character.
I just wish that the kiss kind of built up a little more since it kinda happened out of nowhere and Liz just suddenly was like hm, I actually am into him! 🤡
Since this book was only 350 pages long the story didn’t go as deep as I wished for. We got to know the main characters really well, sadly not the side characters, it was still fine tho.
I really liked the music references that were thrown in since I could go and listen to them while reading the matching scene.
All in all I had a great time tho and found myself laughing and getting excited about the story further developing. 😌
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
catrayno's review against another edition
Dead mommy trauma
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol