Better Than the Movies
by Lynn Painter
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 9.9K reader ratings. First published in 2021. The book spans 368 pages.
About Better Than the Movies
A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller
Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.
Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.
The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.
But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lynn Painter |
| Published | 2021 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.50 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,898 |
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What genre is Better Than the Movies?
Better Than the Movies is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Better Than the Movies worth reading?
Based on 9.9K reader ratings, Better Than the Movies has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is Better Than the Movies?
Better Than the Movies has 368 pages.
Who wrote Better Than the Movies?
Better Than the Movies was written by Lynn Painter. It was first published in 2021.
What is the ISBN for Better Than the Movies?
The ISBN-13 for Better Than the Movies is 9781534467637.
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Better Than the Movies is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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