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Actually Sad Books

Genuinely I love all of these books in different ways, would definitely recommend every single one

#sadbook #BookReview #bookrecommendation #booklemon8 #booktoker

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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

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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