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Better Than the Movies
by Lynn Painter
emotional
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
THE GOOD: This was my first Lynn Painter book and it's a new favourite. I'm a huge music and movie lover and I loved all the pop culture references in this book. I also loved all the bookish references. This book reminded me of the show Lizzie McGuire, and I kept picturing Liz as Lizzie, Wes as Gordo, and Michael as Ethan Craft. I also loved that it's a YA that doesn't read too YA. If you're not a fan of YA, I would still give this a chance.
THE BAD: One thing I didn't like about this book were the long chapters. There's only 19 chapters but the book is 349 pages. The story is also only told from Liz's point of view and I think if Wes's point of view had been included it would have been even better. My copy also could have used another round of editing, as there were quite a few grammar and spelling errors.
Favorite quote: "I just need to know that happily ever after really exists."
THE BAD: One thing I didn't like about this book were the long chapters. There's only 19 chapters but the book is 349 pages. The story is also only told from Liz's point of view and I think if Wes's point of view had been included it would have been even better. My copy also could have used another round of editing, as there were quite a few grammar and spelling errors.
Favorite quote: "I just need to know that happily ever after really exists."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol