Better Than the Movies

Better Than the Movies

Lynn Painter

4.3 average · 921k ratings
4.4 on BookStreak · 8 ratings

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About this book

In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door.

Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a ...

Reviews

BookStreak BookStreak Follow · Finished Jul 24, 2026

Liz is a rom-com obsessed girl who teams up with her annoying neighbor to make her crush fall for her. You KNOW where this is going and you don't care because the execution is so charming. The movie references (she ranks every rom-com trope!) made me want to rewatch You've Got Mail immediately. Wes ...

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ha sido tan relajante y sanador leer este libro… wes y liz mis padres apartir de ahora ❤️‍🩹

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Quotes from readers

Wes quoting rom-coms back at Liz when she least expects it? PEAK love interest behavior. This book understands what makes a good book boyfriend.


Reading sessions

38 pages · 52 min


This book just GETS what makes a good love interest

25 pages · 30 min


Light and fun, exactly what I needed tonight

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Other editions

  • Hardcover · 356 pages · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • Paperback · 356 pages · Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
  • 368 pages · Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • 368 pages · Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing
  • 352 pages · Puck
  • EBook · 271 pages · EDICIONES URANO
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