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Better Than the Movies
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Start date
June 1, 2023
Finish date
July 1, 2023
Why we're reading this
botm for june 2023 which we will be comparing to cardigan, paper rings, daylight, enchanted and the way I…more

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ˋ✧*⁀➷ ʙᴇᴛᴛʏ (med school got me good)
this was cliché, super ya, quite cute and a short read. nothing special, nothing new, nothing I haven't read before. it checked the boxes that lies in the foundation of quite literally any romance book. there were some cute moments, but nothing unique or memorably swoon worthy. this book relies heavily on familiar romance tropes, lacking the originality that sets standout novels apart in the genre.

and the fact that I totally forgot about this book the next day says a lot 💀
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Jessica
Jun 16, 2023 rated it it was amazing
totally cheesy but in a good way i guess
shik (victor vale’s version)
liz i hope you know how to fight
gabriella
Jul 13, 2023 rated it it was amazing
I LOVE THIS BOOK. EVERYONE READ IT.


I'll put the quotes later.
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kayla
Apr 30, 2022 rated it really liked it
"I wouldn’t run through a train station for Michael. But I would do it for Wes."
screaming
“She’s not you.”
“What?”
“She. Isn’t. You.”
crying
“I fell in love with teasing you in the second grade, when I first discovered that I could turn your cheeks pink with just a word. Then I fell in love with you.”
and throwing up this book was so so so cute<3<3
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Megan (snow lands on top)
Aug 02, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Screaming, crying, throwing up because of how emotional and cute those last few chapters were-

First off, I LOVE LIZ. I can relate to her so well. She’s a fellow ginger, likes to read, likes cats, falls for the brunette sporty guy, shy and awkward sometimes, makes a playlist for every occasion, and likes Taylor Swift - she just like me fr 😭
I need to talk about the Taylor Swift thing more because being a huge swiftie and seeing her songs being mentioned - made me love this book even more. NEW YEAR
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Fernanda Fonseca
Mar 06, 2024 rated it really liked it
Shelves: mar-24
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)

This felt like a delightful rom-com that blends humor, heart, and a touch of nostalgia. With its irresistible charm and relatable characters. The story revolves around Liz, a high school senior whose life seems like a romantic comedy script waiting to unfold. In a world saturated with on-screen love stories, Liz's journey to find her own happily-ever-after takes unexpected turns, providing readers with a refreshing take on the genre.

The characters are well-developed, and thei
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Sydney
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gab
Dec 29, 2023 rated it it was amazing
what a lovely book!!! a great way to end the 2023 reading saga :)
malak
Jul 08, 2023 rated it it was amazing
finished this book in a single 4 hour sitting and i loved it. forget how much i enjoyed it, the second you make a reference to new year’s day by taylor swift, it’s officially a 5 stars in my eyes.
Beatriz
Jan 26, 2024 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites
Everything about this book is just perfect. Liz and Wes were made for each other and the movie’s references are amazinggggg. I had butterflies the entire time I was reading. This book is waaaaay better than any romantic movies. Thank you for this, Lynn Painter.
mads
Nov 05, 2021 rated it it was amazing
100⭐️ one of the best YA books I’ve read!
rozalia
Feb 22, 2023 rated it did not like it  ·  review of another edition
ta jedna gwiazdka jest dla wesa
carolina  ˚。⋆౨ৎ˚
Jul 07, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favs
get me a wes bennett right now.
Avni Mishra
Feb 13, 2022 marked it as to-read
elizabeth
Dec 10, 2022 rated it really liked it
Aurellia
Dec 25, 2023 marked it as to-read
xuanxuan
Aug 31, 2021 marked it as to-read
Mati
Aug 03, 2025 marked it as to-read
Ivanna
Jul 14, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Dan (taylor's version)
Oct 08, 2023 rated it really liked it
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Dec 08, 2022 rated it really liked it
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Apr 04, 2022 marked it as to-read
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