The book is massive, by the way, so reading it and crying while trying to maneuver around New York City wasn’t easy. My hand was over my mouth, and my eyes were wet. I remember sitting on the subway, reading the advanced reader copy. But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintance into June’s life-someone who will help her to heal, and to question what she thinks she knows about Finn, her family, and even her own heart. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’s world is turned upside down.
Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can only be herself in Finn’s company he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. There’s only one person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus, and that’s her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Or maybe it’s a cry of terror at the impossible cruelty of humans. Maybe it’s a cry of empathy, when you see a character going through what you’ve been through. Maybe it’s a cry of joy at the end of a beautiful book with a happy ending. I think that especially in tough times, a good cry is needed. Maybe it’s just that it’s winter, but I’ve been thinking a lot about books that make you cry recently. In select locations, Libby will even get your library card for you instantly. All you need is a library card but you can sample any book in the library collection without one. Libby works on Apple and Android devices and is compatible with Kindle. You’ll find library books in all genres, ranging from bestsellers, classics, nonfiction, comics and much more. Downloading Libby to your smartphone allows you to borrow thousands of eBooks and audiobooks for free anytime and anywhere. The one-tap reading app from your library, powered by OverDrive. This list on sad books that make you cry is sponsored by Libby.
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