Age Group: 12+ Years

Description:

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter is a warm, witty YA rom-com that is as much a love letter to romantic comedies as it is one itself. Liz Buxbaum is a hopeless romantic who grew up watching rom-coms with her late mum, and she is utterly convinced that her real-life happy ending is just around the corner — specifically in the form of Michael, her dreamy childhood crush who has just moved back to town. The only problem? Getting his attention requires the reluctant help of Wes Bennett, her infuriating next-door neighbour and parking-spot nemesis. What begins as an unlikely alliance slowly blossoms into something neither of them scripted. Funny, swoony, and surprisingly tender, this enemies-to-lovers story proves that the best romances don't follow a formula. Perfect for fans of feel-good YA romance - recommended reading age of 14+ yrs.