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A review by naisdayz
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I already had high hopes for this book upon starting it, but I didn't expect to like it that much, especially given I don't read a lot of straight romance.
Better Than The Movies had me giggling and kicking my feet on the train. Wes and Liz' relationship is so cute, and I loved their banter both before and during their relationship.
I also liked how the death of Liz' mom was handled, and how it describes that grief can really consume you, even for years after the fact.
The only thing I really disliked was Liz hiding everything she did regarding Michael from her best friend, Jocelyn. I understand that Jocelyn would have probably teased her about it, but it just felt like a setup for some disaster happening later in the book.
Better Than The Movies had me giggling and kicking my feet on the train. Wes and Liz' relationship is so cute, and I loved their banter both before and during their relationship.
I also liked how the death of Liz' mom was handled, and how it describes that grief can really consume you, even for years after the fact.
The only thing I really disliked was Liz hiding everything she did regarding Michael from her best friend, Jocelyn. I understand that Jocelyn would have probably teased her about it, but it just felt like a setup for some disaster happening later in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Death of parent and Death