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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
384
Age Group
Teen
Language
English
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Book Summary
Better Than The Movies is a bright, contemporary YA romance that follows Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic who believes in true love and is determined to turn her prom-night dreams into reality. Set in a relatable high school world, this rom-com invites teens and fans of feel-good love stories to dive into a journey of friendship, mischief, and self-discovery with a hopeful, humorous tone.
Written with warmth and wit, Better Than The Movies follows Liz's escalating schemes to win over her longtime crush, Michael, by enlisting her annoyingly charming next-door neighbor Wes Bennet. The book blends funny banter, believable high-school chaos, and genuine emotion as Liz re-examines what she wants from love and friendship. The narrative moves at a breezy pace, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside tender, relatable growth—like a favorite rom-com you can carry in your pocket.
Readers will savor witty dialogue, memorable moments—from plotting the perfect prom night to navigating years of neighborly pranks—and a journey that shows love often arrives when you stop chasing it and start discovering more about yourself.
After finishing Better Than The Movies, readers will feel hopeful, entertained, and inspired to chase their own dreams with courage and a smile. They’ll see that the person waiting right beside you might just be the one you were looking for all along.
Product Details
Author
Lynn Painter
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
SKU
BK0463212
ISBN
9781534467637
Reading Age
Teen
Dimensions
22 x 15 x 2.5 cm
Binding
Paperback
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Lynn Painter Is The Usa Today And New York Times Bestselling Author Of Better Than The Movies. She Writes Romantic Comedies For Teens And Adults, And When She Isn'T Reading Or Writing, She Can Usually Be Found Binge-Watching Rom-Coms Or Shotgunning Energy Drinks. Lynn Painter Writes Romantic Comedies For Both Teens And Adults. She Is The Author Of Better Than The Movies, Mr. Wrong Number, The Do-Over, Betting On You, And Nothing Like The Movies, As Well As Being A Regular Contributor To The Omaha World-Herald. She Lives In Nebraska With Her Husband And Pack Of Wild Children, And When She Isn’T Reading Or Writing, Odds Are Good She’S Guzzling Energy Drinks And Watching Rom-Coms. You Can Find Her At Lynnpainter.Com, On Instagram @Lynnpainterkirkle, Or On X @Lapainter. --This Text Refers To An Alternate Kindle_Edition Edition.
The quality of the writing here is exceptional. Every sentence feels considered and purposeful. The story itself is compelling and the emotional journey is rich and satisfying. I particularly loved how the author handles the central relationship with such nuance and honesty. This is literary fiction that grips like a thriller, which is a rare and precious thing. I finished it in three sittings and immediately wanted to read it again. A truly outstanding novel worth every moment of your time.
Some books you read and enjoy and move on from. Others stay with you and change something about how you see the world. This is the second kind. The story is both universal and deeply specific, told with skill and emotional intelligence. I found myself thinking about the characters and themes for days after finishing. The writing is luminous throughout. I have already gifted two copies. This is the kind of book that reminds you of the unique power of great fiction. Absolutely essential.
This is the kind of book that ruins your sleep schedule in the most wonderful way. I started it intending to read a chapter before bed and ended up finishing it at 2am. The story draws you in immediately and never lets go. The writing is clean and confident and the emotional beats land with real precision. I finished it feeling both satisfied and slightly bereft that it was over. A wonderful reading experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended to all fiction lovers.
I picked this up on a recommendation and it exceeded every expectation. The novel is beautifully constructed with characters that feel fully human in their complexity. The writing has a quality that is hard to describe but immediately recognisable as something special. I was moved multiple times and the ending was pitch-perfect. This is the kind of book that reminds you why you love reading. I will be pressing it into the hands of everyone I know. A five-star reading experience.
This book is exactly what great fiction should be. The writing is vivid and assured, the characters feel completely real, and the story moves with perfect pacing. I was absorbed from the very first page and found myself thinking about the characters long after I had finished. The emotional intelligence on display here is remarkable. I have already recommended it to everyone in my reading circle and all of them have been equally impressed. A genuinely exceptional novel.