Better Than the Movies

Name: Better Than the Movies
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (29245 reviews)
Author: Lynn Painter

by Lynn Painter

Romance Young Adult

4.5 (29,245)

4.5 stars from 29,245 reviews. One of the highest rated Romance books we track.

368 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone PublishingPublished 2021-01-01

$2.9974% off peak

Last checked: Jul 6, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $11.38

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Perfect for you if...

You're a sucker for the rivals-to-lovers trope where the banter feels genuine and earned.
You love rom-coms that balance humour with real emotional growth and self-discovery.
You appreciate a protagonist who admits when she's wrong and isn't afraid to change her mind about what she actually wants.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer romance with darker edges or morally grey characters.
You're looking for a story with significant plot stakes beyond the romance itself.
You find the standard prom-focused teen narrative tired or predictable.

About this book

Liz Buxbaum is a romantic daydreamer who has long harbored feelings for Michael, her crush who recently moved back to town. Determined to get his attention and secure him as her prom date, Liz decides to befriend Wes Bennett, her annoying next-door neighbor, since Wes and Michael have become close friends. Despite years of pranks and conflict between them—including incidents involving frogs and lawn gnomes—Liz sees Wes as a useful connection to Michael. However, as Liz and Wes work together on their scheme, Liz finds herself enjoying his company more than expected. As they grow closer, she begins to question her assumptions about love and what her ideal future should actually look like.

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$1.99 – $11.38

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 74% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 689 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently #2,953 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 46% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 29,245 reviews

Gaining approximately 577 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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