Actually Sad Books

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Lallllitha

I didn’t cry during “If he had been with me” cuz I spoiled it to myself on accident but whenever I see the book cover I just have a horrible knot in my stomach 😞 I loved the book though

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camille

The book thief was so creative, being told by death I loved it but it was so equally tender, easily cried.

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