
Romance Book to Cry Over
Here is a list of romance books to cry over that will for sure emotionally wreck you. They will make you feel so much,you will need to have some tissues ready.
A Thousand Boy Kisses
by Tillie Cole

A Thousand Boy Kisses #1, interconnected series
- young adult
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- books to cry over
- friends to lovers
- angst
- virgin hero
- virgin heroine
THOUGHTS:
This was written with so much passion. I was overcome by so many intense feelings. It made a big impact on my soul.
Bright Side
by Kim Holden

Bright Side #1, interconnected series
- new adult
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- books to cry over
- friends to lovers
- love triangle
- college
- rockstar hero
- angst
THOUGHTS:
If I could I would give this book a million stars and hearts. In fact, lam. I am rating this book with a million stars and hearts. Bright Side is filled with incredible characters and amazing life lessons.
The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller

- historical fiction
- Patroclus’ 1st person pov
TROPES:
- friends to lovers
- royal hero
- class difference
- military
- forbidden love
- slow burn
- books to cry over
- angst
- m/m romance
THOUGHTS:
You don’t feel like you’re just reading the words with your eyes but with your heart. It touched me. It moved me. It changed my views about courage, honor, pride, selfishness and betrayal. But it most changed my views and feelings about love. A beautiful story of a relationship between two men.
Nineteen Minutes
by Jodie Picoult

- young adult
- multiple, 3rd person pov
TROPES:
- suspense
- abuse
- coming-of-age
- books to cry over
- mental health
THOUGHTS:
Sometimes when a book has blown you away it’s very hard to start a review. Nothing you come up with can convey all the feelings you just experienced. That’s Nineteen Minutes for me.
The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah

- hitorical ficiton
- young adult
- dual, 3rd person pov
TROPES:
- historical
- friends to lovers
- class difference
- slow burn
- Alaska
- books to cry over
- suspense
THOUGHTS:
Every emotion known to man l’ve felt in this book. Every.Single.One! Get a box of tissues!
Making Faces
by Amy Harmon

- new adult
- dual, 3rd person pov
TROPES:
- second chances
- friends to lovers
- military
- tortured hero
- war
- virgin heroine
- abuse
- books to cry over
- slow burn
THOUGHTS:
This book absolutely gutted me. Like ripped out my soul and beat me with it, but in the bestest way possible.
Reminders of Him
by Colleen Hoover

- contemporary romance
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- single mom
- enemies to lovers
- forbidden love
- boss & employee
- second chances
- books to cry over
THOUGHTS:
This book really tugged at my mama bear heart strings. As a mother it brought me through a range of emotions.
*Audiobook included on Kindle Unlimited *
Underneath the Sycamore Tree
by B. Celeste

- young adult
- Emery’s 1st person pov
TROPES:
- step siblings
- angst
- grumpy X sunshine
- books to cry over
THOUGHTS:
I’m sitting here wiping tears from my cheeks with an ache in my heart while I write this review. Very realistic, raw and heartbreaking. You’ll fall in love with the hero and heroine in this book.
Keeping 13
by Chloe Walsh

Boys of Tommen #2, part 2 of a duet, interconnected series
- young adult
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- sports
- friends to lovers
- virgin heroine
- rich hero
- class difference
- tortured heroine
- alpha male
- angst
- abuse
- death/grief
- books to cry over
- Ireland
THOUGHTS:
The FEELS y’all… 👌🏻 This story has me in my feelings. These two are the forever kind of love, the love you live and breathe for. The slow burn was really worth it.
***** Warning *****
Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its bad language and certain scenes, Keeping 13 is recommended for mature readers.
If He Had Been with Me
by Laura Nowlin

If He Had Been with Me #1, interconnected series
- young adult
- Sylvie’s, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle
- mystery
- books to cry over
THOUGHTS:
I am so conflicted about this one. I loved it and I hated it. The ending left me distraught, upset, livid and SO mad with this author. Even thou I knew all along what’s coming… but this is a book definitely worth reading and all the feels is guaranteed.
All the Bright Places
by Jennifer Niven

- young adult
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- friends to lovers
- dark romance
- abuse
- death/grief
- suicide
- mental illness
- books to cry over
THOUGHTS:
This book ripped out my soul and stomped on it. It was a heartbreaking read for sure but oh so worth it. It reminded me a great deal of The Fault in our Stars where you were left heartbroken but hopeful at the same time.
Thirteen Reason Why
by Jay Asher

- young adult
- Clay’s 1st person pov
TROPES:
- dark romance
- paranormal
- tortured heroine
- suspense
- books to cry over
*Content Warning: rape; abuse; mental illness*
THOUGHTS:
This kind of book that affects your heart, mind, and soul and stays with you. Changes you. As an educator this book really struck a cord with me.

