A review by samchase112
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

emotional lighthearted 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

4.75

I ADORED THIS BOOK! It has all the elements of a perfect YA love story — friend drama, unbelievable love triangle, parent acceptance, coming of age, and (of course) a pitch-perfect book boyfriend. I couldn't stop from racing through its pages long into the night, and was honestly sad when it was finally over. This is the kind of YA book that reminds me why I got into romance in the first place, and I'm so grateful for that.

Reread April 2024
Did a quick reread in anticipation of Nothing Like the Movies, and ahh so happy this is just as good as I remembered. Wes and Liz are an incredible couple, and I cannot get enough of them!! Truly, imagine how insufferable I’d have been if these two existed when I was in middle school or early high school. LOVE!
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