Nothing Like the Movies
In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student.
For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.
Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.
Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend.
Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.
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Lynn Painter
Lynn Painter is a talented author who specializes in crafting heartwarming and humorous young adult stories that dive deep into the messy, beautiful realities of adolescence. Known for her witty writing style and relatable characters, she has captured the hearts of readers with her unique ability to blend humor and emotion seamlessly.
Her novels often explore themes of love, self-discovery, and the ups and downs of growing up, all while maintaining a sense of lightheartedness and charm. Painter’s books resonate particularly with fans of contemporary YA, where her insightful observations about teenage life are both uplifting and refreshingly honest.
Better than the Movies
In the world of rom-coms and teenage drama, Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter offers a refreshingly real twist on the genre. This charming and clever story follows the journey of a high school senior, Liz, who is on a mission to find love, but not in the way you might expect. Through a series of unexpected events, Liz finds herself navigating a web of relationships, family dynamics, and her own dreams, all while embracing the chaos and joy that come with growing up.
Better than the Movies consists of two primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
