A review by risotto_ricotta
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

A perfect read for people who like a cute high school romance where the main characters' trope is hating each other yet one character harbors a one-sided pining for the other. The playlist is *chefs kiss* and the rom-com movie references tie the book perfectly. The only 2 downsides I found are the incredibly slow development of the relationship between Liz and Wes and the looong chapters. Still, those 2 points don't dismiss the fact that it is a book worth reading and can make you smile like an idiot :>