Ten books that broke my heart, at least a little:
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.... I promise no spoilers but suffice it to say that it was a several hanky book and I adored the relationship between Augustus and Hazel Grace.
- Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler... the title gives away the book's ending. For anyone who has ever dated a rat, or had a broken heart you will be able to relate to this book.
- Where the Red Fern Grows... I know they were dogs but my heart broke for Little Anne when Old Dan died.
- Going Bovine by Libba Bray.. .for all the silliness in this book, there are some tender moments toward the end that nearly broke my heart.
- Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling... there were so many sad, heart breaking moments in this book
- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein... Enzo. Need I say more?
- Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCall... When I fall in love with a character and that character dies, it breaks my heart.
- The Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Green... a lonely girl, neglectful parents, a handsome prisoner... all part of the recipe for a massive heart breaker.
- The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson... young love, so poignant and raw.
- A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter... I don't think this book was intended to be a heart breaker but the death of the woman's spouse just pierced my heart when I read it as a child.
- Mudbound by Hilary Jordan... a family falling apart and the horrors and repercussions of racism nearly broke my heart.
- Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes... bad things happening to good people. It just isn't fair.
I could go on and on but I will stop. What books have broken you heat, at least a little?
