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# Read 80% in one day Top 1 Romantic Comedy YA 25,638 rave reviews Better Than the Movies: Discover the swoonworthy tiktok sensation

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## Summary

> 🔥 Dive into the YA rom-com everyone’s obsessing over! 📚

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- **What is this?** Better Than the Movies: Discover the swoonworthy tiktok sensation
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## Key Features

- • **TikTok Sensation:** Join the viral wave everyone’s talking about—don’t miss out on the cultural moment.
- • **Unputdownable Pace:** Readers devour 80% in a single day—perfect for busy millennials craving escapism.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Ranked #1 in Romantic Comedy for Young Adults with 4.3 stars from 25,000+ readers.
- • **Relatable & Nostalgic:** Captures the bittersweet charm of crushes, friendship, and coming-of-age memories.
- • **YA Romance Reimagined:** A fresh, emotionally rich story that transcends age and genre expectations.

## Overview

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter is a top-ranked YA romantic comedy that has captivated over 25,000 readers with its sharp dialogue, layered characters, and nostalgic yet fresh storytelling. Praised for its emotional depth and unputdownable pace, this TikTok-fueled bestseller transcends age, making it a must-read for millennials seeking heartfelt, relatable escapism.

## Description

Better Than the Movies: Discover the swoonworthy tiktok sensation : Painter, Lynn: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: A YA Gem That Transcends Age - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I picked this up on a whim, not expecting much, just a light read to dip my toes back into YA after years away. What I got was a delightful surprise: a story so well-written, so emotionally resonant, and so full of charm that I found myself completely swept away. YA often has great ideas, fun plots, lovable characters, but the execution can feel too juvenile for adult readers. Not here. Lynn Painter nails the tone with sharp dialogue, layered characters, and a narrative that balances comedy, romance, drama, and nostalgia in just the right proportions. It reminded me of the time when I was the target audience for YA, and somehow made me feel like I still am. Even though it’s written for teens, this book speaks to anyone who’s ever had a crush, a complicated friendship, or a soundtrack to their coming-of-age. If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, don’t let the genre label fool you, this one’s for you too. It brought back memories I didn’t know I’d tucked away, and made me laugh out loud more than once. I thoroughly enjoyed it and immediately dove into the sequel. Five stars from me, and I can’t wait to explore more of Painter’s work. If this is what YA can be, I’m officially back in.
Review: One hell of a ride - I enjoyed this book way more than i expected to. It was a slow start for me but within about 4/5 chapters I was hooked. I read 80% of it in one day. *may contain spoilers* At first you meet Liz who is over the top girly and obsessed with rom-coms. Something she shared with her mum, who passed away when Liz was younger. She bumps into an old crush from her childhood and decides he's her destiny. So she cuts a deal with her annoying/hot neighbour Wes to help land him. The sickly-sweet over the top girliness of Liz's nature was a bit much in the beginning but i couldn't help but like her. All of us who grew up watching rom-coms all secretly wished for grand gestures and perfect meet cutes. I felt for her navigating important milestones without her mum. The book has a lot of heart and it's just an enjoyable read from start to finish. I loved Wes, he wasn't over the top cruel like some leading men, he was the right balance. There are a couple of lovely scenes written between the two that made me nostalgic. The only reason i gave this 4 stars and not 5 is because i really didn't like Jocelyn's character. She was really judgemental. But other than that this is a really great story filled with embarassing moments, sweet exchanges and grabbing-my-face-while-reading-because-i-can't-believe-she-said-that moments. At one point i even yelled "no don't say that!". If that's not the mark of a good story then i don't know what is!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 679 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Romantic Comedy for Young Adults 6 in Contemporary Romance for Young Adults |
| Book 1 of 2  | Better Than the Movies |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (25,638) |
| Dimensions  | 13 x 2.59 x 19.81 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1398536512 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1398536517 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Mar. 2024 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster Children's UK |
| Reading age  | 14+ years, from customers |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A YA Gem That Transcends Age
*by U***N on 15 September 2025*

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I picked this up on a whim, not expecting much, just a light read to dip my toes back into YA after years away. What I got was a delightful surprise: a story so well-written, so emotionally resonant, and so full of charm that I found myself completely swept away. YA often has great ideas, fun plots, lovable characters, but the execution can feel too juvenile for adult readers. Not here. Lynn Painter nails the tone with sharp dialogue, layered characters, and a narrative that balances comedy, romance, drama, and nostalgia in just the right proportions. It reminded me of the time when I was the target audience for YA, and somehow made me feel like I still am. Even though it’s written for teens, this book speaks to anyone who’s ever had a crush, a complicated friendship, or a soundtrack to their coming-of-age. If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, don’t let the genre label fool you, this one’s for you too. It brought back memories I didn’t know I’d tucked away, and made me laugh out loud more than once. I thoroughly enjoyed it and immediately dove into the sequel. Five stars from me, and I can’t wait to explore more of Painter’s work. If this is what YA can be, I’m officially back in.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ One hell of a ride
*by G***0 on 29 May 2022*

I enjoyed this book way more than i expected to. It was a slow start for me but within about 4/5 chapters I was hooked. I read 80% of it in one day. *may contain spoilers* At first you meet Liz who is over the top girly and obsessed with rom-coms. Something she shared with her mum, who passed away when Liz was younger. She bumps into an old crush from her childhood and decides he's her destiny. So she cuts a deal with her annoying/hot neighbour Wes to help land him. The sickly-sweet over the top girliness of Liz's nature was a bit much in the beginning but i couldn't help but like her. All of us who grew up watching rom-coms all secretly wished for grand gestures and perfect meet cutes. I felt for her navigating important milestones without her mum. The book has a lot of heart and it's just an enjoyable read from start to finish. I loved Wes, he wasn't over the top cruel like some leading men, he was the right balance. There are a couple of lovely scenes written between the two that made me nostalgic. The only reason i gave this 4 stars and not 5 is because i really didn't like Jocelyn's character. She was really judgemental. But other than that this is a really great story filled with embarassing moments, sweet exchanges and grabbing-my-face-while-reading-because-i-can't-believe-she-said-that moments. At one point i even yelled "no don't say that!". If that's not the mark of a good story then i don't know what is!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than the movies book
*by A***R on 31 December 2025*

Great book,amazing for teenagers trying to start reading. Was so intrigued that I had to buy the second one-nothing like the movies-. Excellent condition

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