Lynn PainterNothing Like the Movies (Better Than the Movies)

"Nothing Like the Movies" is the kind of book that stays with you long after you've finished reading. It’s a heartwarming, emotional journey that combines the charm of a romantic comedy with the depth of real-life struggles and relationships.Why I Loved It:Relatable Characters: The protagonist, struggling with her own version of love and life, is incredibly relatable. The characters feel authentic, and their development throughout the story makes you root for them.Romantic but Real: The romance in this book is sweet and touching, but it doesn’t feel like the typical "movie romance." It’s grounded in real emotions and challenges, making it even more beautiful.Great Chemistry: The connection between the main characters is electric and full of tension, making their journey even more compelling.Feel-Good and Fun: While there are deep moments, the book is also full of humor and lightheartedness. It balances emotions perfectly, giving you a satisfying read.Perfect for Romance Lovers: If you're a fan of romantic stories with a touch of drama and humor, this is definitely for you. It’s a perfect escape into a world of love and hope.If you're looking for a heartfelt romance that’s more than just the typical movie plot, "Nothing Like the Movies" is a must-read. It’s a beautiful, emotional ride and will leave you with a smile on your face. Highly recommend! 💕🎥

Have you read Better than the Movies? I got it on Netgalley 3 years ago and I've been in love with Wes and Liz since. They are such a fun couple to root for and I love that they've become so popular that Lynn Painter decided to tell us more of their story.If you like Better than the Movies, baseball, music, song lyrics, funny roommates/friends, fake dating, second chances, angst and books worth rereading, absolutely 100% check this one out.CW: language, passionate kissing, off screen death of a parent

Lynn Painter knows how to deliver all the feels and goodness of a delicious romcom that is perfect for teens and adults alike. There are no love scenes on the page or even mentioned but the characters do use strong language (not a problem for me or any teen I know but I know this could be an issue for some parents which is the only reason I mention it). Her characters feel real, with real problems, and relatable struggles. I adore how she infuses her love of music throughout her books. Even as a woman in her 40's, I can relate to the ups and downs of her YA characters and find myself not being able to put the book down. She's an auto buy for me and I can't wait for her next book! Pick this one up (and any of her others), you won't be sorry!!

A part of me feels like this sequel wasn’t needed. The story was okay. The characters were okay. It was just… okay 🤷🏽‍♀️

STARSWES FREAKING BENNETT, ladies and gentlemen!!Nothing Like The Movies is the long awaited sequel to the best selling novel Better Than The Movies. It was so good to catch back up with Wes and Liz, the cutest couple alive!I have to admit that the first half of the book left me feeling very melancholy… life threw some serious curve balls (see what I did there) in our favorite couple’s direction, and I was VERY worried there for a few hot seconds.Wes’s story was heartbreaking. I cried literal tears for him. But I felt even worse for Liz… something about being lied to for so long really bothered me, even though Wes felt like he did it for the right reasons.The real love story didn’t pick up until pretty far into the book, which allowed for a lot of tension to build. I particularly enjoyed Wes’s inner thoughts the very most in this book. That boy is seriously swoonworthy! Lynn wrote this continuation of their story beautifully.SPICENothing Like the Movies is a Young Adult novel, so the spice is minimal. We get 2-3 tension-filled make out scenes, all of which gave me butterflies! The tummy twisting innocent love left me twitter-pated. It was perfection!I want to add that while this is Young Adult, it does contain language and mentions of underage drinking. This facilitated good conversation between myself and my teenage daughter, who cannot wait to dive in now that I am finished with the book.HAPPY ENDINGYES! FINALLY! I wasn’t expecting one of the very last plot twists… it kind of came out of left field (again with the baseball pun, ha ha). But the end is picture perfect for Liz and Wes as a couple AND for Wes to finally find peace with his family situation.FINAL THOUGHTSThank you Lynn for writing a book that facilitates connection with my teenage daughter. It’s rare to find a Young Adult novel that keeps me engaged and gives me perfect angst and tension but is also appropriate for my teen to read. You did this perfectly, and I thank you for that.

Oh man this book was everything, I couldn’t put it down. Distraught by where these beloved characters ended up after the events on the first book, this book beautifully captures the fluctuations of life and growing up. Wes and Liz are such amazingly complex and messy characters that have been through a lot and the growth they experience is very realistic and relatable. Highlyyyy recommend reading along with the playlist(if that’s not distracting for you), it really immersed me and made it feel more cinematic.

Nothing Like the Movies was so worth the wait! I loved Wes and Liz's story in BTTM and I couldn't wait to jump back in. NLTM is filled with the same witty banter as BTTM and just as heartwarming and entertaining. The audiobook was the ABSOLUTE best. Hearing both Liz and Wes's POVs was pure magic. I was sad to leave this story because I could just stay in their world forever. Lynn Painter, you deserve all the best things for this story. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Did the story need this? Probably not but it was still cute and it was nice to see the evolution of both characters

Aaaah, não pude esperar a edição em português. A escrita da Lynn é mais uma vez extremamente cativante. O tipo de livro que você só para de ler quando acaba.Esse segundo livro intercala entre o ponto de vista da Liz e do Wes e é simplesmente perfeito.

Thanks for the book.

Liz and Wes will always be one of my all time favourite couples. I loved them in Better than the movies and I fell in love with them even harder after finishing Nothing Like the Movies. This book utterly broke my heart. The two of them breaking up broke me, finding out the reasonings behind them breaking up, broke me. But seeing how determined Wes was to get her back had my heart soaring. These two are meant to be together in every dimension. I laughed, I cried and I had the best time reading this story! I loved this story in a different way to Better Than the Movies, that story was about young high school love and falling in love for the first time. This one is about growing up and going through challenges and time and getting through them and becoming a better person whilst also rediscovering love. These two work through so much and they come out on top.

The book arrived well and it’s so good! I loved the first book and I love how this book shows their growth.💜

De los pocos libros que no me han llegado con algún desperfecto típico de los que no cuidan lo que envían, ¿eh Amazon?Sé que me gustará bastante porque es una comedia romántica New adult, están en su primer año de universidad y es la segunda parte de Better than the movies.