Sometimes, you just feel like reading books that will break your heart, just so you can put it back together.
These stories are surely going to touch your heart in a way like nothing ever did before. These books are going to emotionally wreck you but in a good way.
You’re surely going to fall in love with all these books. And, are going to remember their stories forever. No time, no year, no decade will be able to take these stories and these novels away from your heart. I promise you that.
So, let’s get started.
Here are 10 books that will emotionally wreck you and all in a good way.
Also, Bonus: for each book, we have specifically why we liked that book, and why you should read it. And, all have been arranged in alphabetical order. Because duhh, they all are just awesome.
So now, let’s get started!!
#1 Academy of Stardom by Bea Paige
About the Book
Title: Academy of Stardom
Author: Bea Paige
Genre: Reverse Harem, Romance
Type: Series
No. of Books in it: 4
Books in it: #1 Freestyle, #2 Lyrical, #3 Breakers, #4 Finale
Goodreads Rating: 4.5 / 5
So Penny, the main character, has just been accepted to one of the best dancing academies. She is very excited to leave her home in the rundown part of London and join there. But then, she is not the only one joining the academy. Zeno, York, Zayn, and Dax are joining too. They all are the boys that broke her heart when she was sixteen. They had left her. But now, they all have changed a lot. And this series is about how they find each other back, go through all the hurt feelings and anger left from the past.
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Why do we recommend this book?
This series was AMAZING!!!! The writing style, the plot, characters, world-building, the chemistry and passion, and everything about it was just perfect. I also loved how detailed the author was about the dances and how it felt like a character in itself. I simply LOVED this book. But be ready to take your heart through the grinder while reading this book.
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#2 A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
About the Book
Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Genre: Domestic Fiction
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Type: Standalone
Pages: 162
Goodreads Rating: 4.4 / 5
A Thousand Splendid Suns mentions thirty years of Afghan history. It is a story of two women, Mariam and Laila, who are born a generation apart. They both have very different ideas about love and family. But then they are brought together by war, loss, and fate. It is a very deeply moving story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation to be found in love.
Why do we recommend this book?
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a wonderful mix of reality and fiction. And is a must-read at least once in a lifetime. It is the story of an unexpected friendship, love, and betrayal. You surely are going to love reading it.
To know our full thoughts on this book, click here: Review Of A Thousand Splendid Suns (Spoiler Free) – Favbookshelf
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#3 Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
About the Book
Title: Black Beauty
Author: Anna Sewell
Genre: Classic, Historical Fiction
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Type: Standalone
Pages: 245
Goodreads Rating: 3.9 / 5
This book is about a horse, Black Beauty. It is told from the Black Beautys’ point of view. And, the book is about his life from his birth to death. He was born into a loving family. But then after a few years, he is sold to another family. Then his time there comes to end when the owner’s wife falls sick. After that, he is sent to another home which is very cruel. And like that, he goes from place to place not knowing if he will ever find a good home again. And this book is a very heart-breaking story filled with both kind and cruel moments.
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Why do we recommend this book?
I had read this book a few years back. And I can still remember the story as if I had read it just yesterday. This book will always have a place in my heart.
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#4 Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
About the Book
Title: Clap When You Land
Author: Elizabeth Acevedo
Genre: YA, Realistic Fiction
Publisher: Harper Teen
Type: Standalone
Pages: 432
Goodreads Rating: 4.3 / 5
The story follows the two sisters, Camino and Yahaira. Camino lives in the Dominican Republic, while Yahaira lives in New York. And unknown to them, their father leads two very separate lives. For their whole lives, neither of the sisters knew the other existed. But then, that is until a plane crash flips everything they thought they knew. This book is about loss, forgiveness, grief, secrets, sisters, and is full of culture.
Why do we recommend this book?
This book is written in verse, which I found a bit scary at first. However, the author wrote it in such a way that everything flowed together seamlessly. It is an amazing read and definitely in my Top 5 Reads of this year.
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#5 Island of A Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera
About the Book
Title: Island of A thousand Mirrors
Author: Nayomi Munaweera
Genre: Domestic Fiction, Novel, War- story
Publisher: Perera Hussein Publishing House
Type: Standalone
Pages: 225
Goodreads Rating: 4 / 5
Island of A Thousand Mirrors is a fiction book about the Sri Lankan civil war. This book tells us the story of two girls who are on the opposite sides of the civil war in Sri Lanka; one is Sinhala and the other, Tamil. It is an unforgettable tale of lives twisted by terrible violence. It offers a unique picture of a beautiful land during its most difficult times. Island of A Thousand Mirrors is about sibling rivalries and adolescent heartbreaks, the burdens of exile and belonging, and the harsh needs of survival.
Why do we recommend this book?
This is one of the most amazing stories you will ever read. In here, you will find the most amazing and heart-touching friendship and sibling bond. And even after finishing the book, the story will surely stay in your mind. Must-read!
Check out: Full review of Island of A Thousand Mirrors (Spoiler Free)
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#6 Mahashweta by Sudha Murty
About the Book
Title: Mahashweta
Author: Sudha Murty
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Publisher: India Penguin
Pages: 160
Type: Standalone
Goodreads Rating: 4 / 5
Anupama’s fairytale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot and learns that she has leukoderma. Abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and insensitive husband, she is forced to return to her father’s home. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmother’s continual barbs, and the discrimination that accompanies her skin condition, forces her to consider suicide. But, she is determined to rebuild her life against all odds. And this book, Mahashweta is about her struggles and her courage.
Why do we recommend this book?
It’s a nice way to let people about Leukoderma and the social stigma surrounding it. Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world of illusions and betrayals. And it is a must-read.
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#7 Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody and William Hoffer
About the book
Title: Not Without My Daughter
Authors: Betty Mahmoody and William Hoffer
Genre: Nonfiction, Culture
Publishers: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Type: Standalone
Pages: 420
Goodreads Rating: 4/ 5
In August 1984, Michigan housewife, Betty Mahmoody, accompanied her husband to his native Iran for a two-week vacation. But then, that vacation turns into a permanent stay. To her horror, she finds herself and her four-year-old daughter, Mahtob, virtual prisoners of a man rededicated to his Shiite Moslem faith, in a land where women are near-slaves and Americans despised. Their only hope for escape lies in a dangerous underground that would not take her child. Not Without My Daughter is a biographical book by Betty Mahmoody detailing the escape of Betty and her daughter, Mahtob, from Betty’s abusive husband in Iran.
Why do we recommend this book?
I had read this book many years ago. But the story has just stayed with me. It is a very heart-touching story. If you want to read some dark true realities then, this is the book.
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#8 Playing With Fire by L J Shen
About the Book
Title: Playing With Fire
Author: L. J. Shen
Genre: Romance
Type: Standalone
Pages: 436
Goodreads Rating: 4.2 / 5
Grace and West, the main characters, are both scarred by their pasts. Grace is afraid of what happens in the outside world, whereas West is afraid of what happens inside his. They both are polar opposites and yet not. Both of them are not ready to let anyone in but still, they both go and stay inside the hearts of each other. In no way is their love story easy. And they indeed have to cross lots of obstacles to get their happily ever after.
Why do we recommend this book?
I really enjoyed reading Grace and West’s story. It was beautiful, heartbreaking, and lovely; all at the same time. There was amazing chemistry between the characters.
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#10 The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
About the Book
Title: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Author: Heather Morris
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Harper
Type: Series
No. of Books in it: 3
Books in it: #1 The Tattooist of Auschwitz, #2 Cilka’s Journey, #3 Three Sisters
Goodreads Rating: 4.3 / 5
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read this book for free.
All of these books are set in World War II. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is about Lale. The second book Cilka’s Journey is about Cilka. And the third book Three Sisters is about Cibi, Magda, and Livia. They all were imprisoned at Auschwitz by Nazis. This series is about how they survived it and what horrors they faced and how it affected their life. All these books are really amazing.
Why do we recommend these books?
The story of this book is very heart-touching. And, I cried a lot while reading it. It told me about their struggles during World War II and how uncertain of a place it was for Jews. This book must be read at least once in a lifetime. This book will definitely break your heart and then put it back together.
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#11 The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
About the Book
Title: The Kite Runner
Author: Khalid Hosseini
Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Type: Standalone
Pages: 340
Goodreads Rating: 4.3 / 5
The Kite Runner is the story of Amir and his loyal friend Hassan. In Afghanistan, 1975, twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win a kite fighting tournament, and Hassan is helping him win it. But, neither of the boys can predict the event that will happen in the afternoon that will change their whole lives forever. And after the Russians invade, their family is forced to flee to America. But then one day Amir realizes that he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him; Redemption.
Why do we recommend this book?
This story is just going to be in my heart forever. And, it will stay in your heart too after reading it. It is an awesome story about friendship. And, is a must-read at least once in a lifetime.
To know our full thoughts check out: Full review of The Kite Runner (Spoiler Free)
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SO, to conclude here is the list of the Books that will emotionally wreck you in a good way.
| 1. | Academy of Stardom by Bea Paige | Buy the Book |
| 2. | A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini | Buy the Book |
| 3. | Black Beauty by Anna Sewell | Buy the Book |
| 4. | Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Buy the Book |
| 5. | Island of Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera | Buy the Book |
| 6. | Mahashweta by Sudha Murty | Buy the Book |
| 7. | Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody | Buy the Book |
| 8. | Playing With Fire by L.J. Shen | Buy the Book |
| 9. | The Kiss Thief by L.J.Shen | Buy the Book |
| 10. | The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris | Buy the Book |
| 11. | The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini | Buy the Book |
Do read every book on this list. I am sure it won’t disappoint you.
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Very informative blog.Really thank you! Keep writing.