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A review by shivani_once_you_read
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
5.0
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter starts off unexpectedly—with Liz and Wes already broken up. The story follows Liz 2.0, a version of herself who no longer believes in love and is now known by her friends as the most unromantic person they know. Two years after their breakup, Liz is thriving, interning with the best in the industry and reaching new heights in her career.
Meanwhile, Wes, now a sophomore, had to drop out of college after his father’s death and his mother’s mental breakdown. With the weight of his family's struggles on his shoulders, he sacrificed everything—including his relationship with Liz. Now, he's back at UCLA, but Liz has moved on… or so it seems. She’s with Clark now, and Wes is left watching from both near and far.
As the story unfolds, their journey back to each other is both hilarious and heartwarming. The lengths Wes goes to in order to win Liz back, paired with the internal dilemma Liz faces, make this book memorable in so many ways. It’s a comforting, feel-good read—arguably even better than the first book.
Absolutely loved Liz and Wes!
Meanwhile, Wes, now a sophomore, had to drop out of college after his father’s death and his mother’s mental breakdown. With the weight of his family's struggles on his shoulders, he sacrificed everything—including his relationship with Liz. Now, he's back at UCLA, but Liz has moved on… or so it seems. She’s with Clark now, and Wes is left watching from both near and far.
As the story unfolds, their journey back to each other is both hilarious and heartwarming. The lengths Wes goes to in order to win Liz back, paired with the internal dilemma Liz faces, make this book memorable in so many ways. It’s a comforting, feel-good read—arguably even better than the first book.
Absolutely loved Liz and Wes!