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A review by abbier_14
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
Wow this cant be the same author that wrote that god awful Mr Wrong Number.
Its clear that the author is best suited to YA because her writing was actually good. It was a little cringy but in a comforting way. It felt like I was watching one of those netflix original movies like To All the Boys Ive Loved Before so the book was predictable but I think thats why I liked it. You know what youre getting and thats what I wanted to read in the moment.
The characters were nice if a little shallow but its fine as both the MMC and MFC were alright. The book is veryy fast pace so there isnt that much room for delving deep into all of the characters lives. However the conflict that was done about her stepmom and grief was really good, and how it ties into her trying to live a perfect life like her mom is the director. The third act breakup was kinda meh and had miscommunication all over it, but they are teenagers so i guess I can forgive it.
Wes and Libby were cute and had a nice enemies to friends to lovers trope going on. Classic and fun to read.
Its clear that the author is best suited to YA because her writing was actually good. It was a little cringy but in a comforting way. It felt like I was watching one of those netflix original movies like To All the Boys Ive Loved Before so the book was predictable but I think thats why I liked it. You know what youre getting and thats what I wanted to read in the moment.
The characters were nice if a little shallow but its fine as both the MMC and MFC were alright. The book is veryy fast pace so there isnt that much room for delving deep into all of the characters lives. However the conflict that was done about her stepmom and grief was really good, and how it ties into her trying to live a perfect life like her mom is the director. The third act breakup was kinda meh and had miscommunication all over it, but they are teenagers so i guess I can forgive it.
Wes and Libby were cute and had a nice enemies to friends to lovers trope going on. Classic and fun to read.