- Share a quote from your current read or tell us about a book that really pulled on your heart strings. What was it about that book/quote that made you cry?
This question is, like, made for me. Why? Well, I have a special shelf on goodreads called “made me cry” – short for books that made me cry.
I’m going to kind of cheat on this question. I’ll give you guys two answers: One book will be an Adult novel while the other would be a Young Adult novel. Why? Well, looking at my “made me cry” shelf, I see that 75% of the books that made me cry are Adult novels. However, I want to include a Young Adult novel in my answer too because a majority of you are interested in Young Adult novels.
Adult Novel: A Fool’s Gold Christmas by Susan Mallery
Susan Mallery’s Fools Gold series is the perfect series to get me out of a book slump – it’s fluffy, fun, and totally cute. However, A Fool’s Gold Christmas went into a topic and situation that completely broke my heart. You see, Evie, the heroine in the novel, was a result of a one night stand. Her mother already had three sons and when Evie’s father died, Evie’s mother was devastated and made the mistake of sleeping with some guy. As a result, Evie was born. Her mother basically ignored Evie throughout Evie’s entire life, guilty over the fact that she had the one night stand not very soon after her husband had died. To make matters worse, sure, Evie’s three brothers had taken care of her, but they basically ignored her too. For more than twenty years. (Don’t worry guys, this isn’t a spoiler.)
If I was in Evie’s situation, I would be beyond devastated, and most of all, beyond angry. Unlike Evie, I would not try to forgive them for what they did because simply, I can’t.
Young Adult Novel: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
This book. This book made me bawl. You can not cry while reading Pushing the Limits. Echo’s and Noah’s situation was so raw, so real, that you can’t help but be pulled in into the story and feel for them.
The best part of all? I re-read Pushing the Limits again and cried again, even though I expected everything to happen. This book is that good.
Now, it’s time for you to answer the question: Share a quote from your current read or tell us about a book that really pulled on your heart strings and what was it about that book/quote that made you cry?
Today’s Challenge Post is Book Spine Poetry, hosted by Christine from Oh Chrys!. I think this is the hardest Summer Lovin’ Readathon challenge ever; I had to stalk my bookshelves for hours. With the help of my sister, we managed to come up with something workable.
Just in case you guys can’t see the titles:
Just One Kiss
Burned
Just One Day
He’s Gone
When It Happens
Embrace
The Truth About Forever
What’s Left of Me
Altered
Endlessly
He he he. I knew I had a “Heartbreak” playlist on my iPod for a reason.
Share your book poetry please! (:
Your book poetry is AWESOME. It’s heartbreaking, actually. I love it!
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Thanks Dianne! (:
I just grabbed random books off the shelves with my sister and tried to match them up and as a result, I got this. It is heartbreaking and quite true. :P
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
i love your poem. it’s so beautiful~
I’m glad you love it Francine! :D<3
Looks like my hard work paid off. ;D
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
I really like your poem ^^
Here’s mine: http://www.bookbunnys.com/2013/07/01/summer-lovin-read-a-thon-teaser-tidbit/
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Thanks! (:
I’m glad you loved it!
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
I just got Pushing the Limits from the library this week, so I’ll be sure to keep the tissues handy! And I love your poem! :)
Lee @ Rally the Readers recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Read-a-thon: Book Spine Poetry
You’ll need LOTS of tissues Lee. And your eyes will be super red.
And thanks, I tried. ;D
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
I’ve been browsing the book-spine poetry offerings and yours is truly the best. Not so much “heartbreaking” as moving and somewhat universally true.
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Thanks! :D<3
I don't know, I just find it heartbreaking, especially since I've watched so many tv dramas featuring similar things that happened in my poem.
And it is definitely universally true.
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
Ohh beautiful! Sort of gave me the chills. Stupid boys, changing us forever. Psh.
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I know! Dumb boys, why do we even need them the first place?
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
I really love your Participation post, such an in depth explanation as to why it made you cry or emotional, thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed your Book Spine Poetry, I’m amazed at the type of poems you can create just from book titles :D
My Summer Lovin post.
Angelica @ Paperback Princess recently posted…Day 4 Summer Lovin Read-a-thon {Participation Post & Book Spine Poetry Challenge}
Really? Ha ha, I felt like I procrastinated explaining why Pushing the Limits made me cry. :P
Yeah, it’s amazing!
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
I love your book poetry! So deep :P Mine is amateur at best haha
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Thank you! :D
And nah, at least you tried your best, right?
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
Wonderful poem! You can feel the heartbreak and sadness.
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Yep! It makes me scared of guys now. :P
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
Aww. Your poem is about heartbreak. You sad thing you. :P
Christine @ Oh, Chrys! recently posted…Summer Lovin’, Day 4: Book Spine Poetry, A Challenge
LOL, but I never experienced heartbreak Christine! :P
I’ve seen tons of heartbreak in books and tv shows though.
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 4 – Tears On My Pillow + Book Spine Poetry
I looove your poem <3
I didn't cry while reading PtL….I feel heartless… xD Well….I didn't cry at Titanic either… *shrugs* Great post :D
Jackie
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Thank you Jackie! <3
I cried like CRAZY while reading Pushing the Limits and don't worry, Titanic didn't make me cry either. :P
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I love your poem. It’s a little sad, but really pretty at the same time :)
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Thank you Kim! (:
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 5 – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On + Cover Title Scramble
Woah… your poem is seriously amazing. I love the parallel “just X… just X…” of the first few lines, and the end is really powerful. Fantastic job!
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The Just One X was actually an accident. I didn’t use the first two books at first, but then I realized I two books beginning with Just One X and thought, hey, why not use them both?
Thanks! :D
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 5 – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On + Cover Title Scramble
LOVE your poem!! I haven’t read Pushing the Limits, but now I think I need to. Sometimes we all need a good cry!
Nicole Hewitt recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Read-a-thon Day 4 – Books that Made Me Cry and Book Spine Poetry
Thank you! :D
Ohh, you definitely need to read Pushing the Limits! Not only does it make you cry, it’s also an AMAZING story.
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 5 – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On + Cover Title Scramble
Your poem is amazing! I loved what you did with the heartbreak theme!
Jenn @ Book Beats
Thank you! :D
That part was a total accident. :P
Kelly recently posted…Summer Lovin’ Readathon: Day 5 – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On + Cover Title Scramble
Wonderful poem!I’m amazed. ♥ it.
Thank you Say! :D<3
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OMG I love the book spine poetry! Definitely post more! Great job. :-)
Yay, I’m glad you love it Jennifer! :D
I will try, book spine poetries are hard to make. :P
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