[8][10] Reinhart had a lot of production control over the album, specifying "I feel I've grown as an artist in terms of songwriting and I've really put my producing skills into practice.

A rose is constantly growing, blooming, flourishing.”[9] Additionally, she describes Better as a "sultry" mix of funk and rock with a soulful foundation that is crafted to inspire self-confidence and independence in young women, especially through the song "Better.

"[12] Reinhart's cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love" was released as the album's first promotional single on October 9, 2015 after being used in a commercial for Extra Gum.

[16] Jason Scott of Popdust praised the album, which, "packed to the brim with 11 soul-inspired, Motown-fused tracks, is a kind of greatness which forges career-defining moments in time."

[17] Gabi Bruckner of Tongue Tied Mag provided a positive review, praising Reinhart for her infusion of retro styles into the album.

She also noted, "throwing in jazzy scats and strong belts, the 25-year-old pop singer walks the fine line of a vintage sound and something a bit more modern.

"[19] Jacob Elyachar of Jake's Take praised Reinhart's "innate ability to blend multiple musical genres together" and gave the album an A+ rating overall.

[26] On April 30, 2016, Reinhart held an album release and benefit concert at Durty Nellie's Pub in Palatine, Illinois for the development of multimedia sexual abuse prevention curriculum for the PAVE and Erin's Law organizations.

[29] She performed at Mix 96.9's Broken Hearts Ball concert event in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 19[30] and at the Acoustic Cafe for 96.5 Tic FM in Hartford, Connecticut on March 14.

[31] On March 28, 2016, Reinhart officially confirmed a US summer solo tour in support of the album, with an initial 17 dates announced throughout the month of June.