Below is a recap of Better than the Movies , the first book in The Better than the Movies Series by Lynn Painter. If you’re looking for what happened in Better than the Movies , then you are in the right place! " Better Than the Movies is a sweet and funny love letter to romantic comedies that shows how happily ever afters can help us navigate our toughest moments. I loved watching Liz learn that unexpected plot twists sometimes make the best stories. “ Better Than the Movies ” by Lynn Painter is a charming and romantic YA novel that explores the complexities of love, friendship, and high school crushes. The story follows Liz Buxbaum, a romantic at heart who wants her life to unfold like her favorite rom-coms. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar - and maybe snag him as a prom date - even befriend Wes Bennet.
