A review by readwithkwanie
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

i was a little disappointed of liz because of her attitude and on how she handle conflicts. i get that she was grieving but i did not like the fact that she's hurting the people around her. she was so blinded by her "Mom would've understood me." or "Mom would've cheered for me." bit. no girl, she would've been disappointed cuz of your actions. imagine, she kissed wes, then the next day, she agreed to michael's promposal. what was that? i also did not like that she kept on lying to her best friend! at this point, i'm just grilling her haha. but, i think she knows what she's doing naman. it was mentioned a couple of times that she's aware of her bad decisions yet, i'm confused on why she kept on going.

the book is also lacking of character development for liz. i think she deserved that.

anyways, overall this book is great. i just didn't like liz that much. but wes? wes is soooo fine!! i was confused when he did a full 180 on his personality. he was really immature at the start of the story (kinda annoying me actually) then when liz proposed the "fake dating" plan he was suddenly very charming and attractive. 

i know my rating is still very high even though i expressed my disappointment on liz. but i did enjoy the book. it's funny and the banters is really good.