Cry Worthy Books

Usually a book has to be really sad for me to cry, and when I cry at a book my eyes get so blurry that I have to stop reading for a bit and calm down before I can continue. That being said I have read quite a few sad books, so I thought I would share with you five books that have made me cry. This list isn't in any particular order as I cried like a baby at some point in all of these books but I have chosen books by different authors so there is a somewhat of a range.

1. The first book is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I have to admit it was hard to decide which Harry Potter book to put on this list as I cried at the majority of them but Deathly Hallows definitely made me cry the most. This was mainly because so many characters died and it felt like I lost a friend every time, but it was also the fact that the series was coming to an end and there would be no more adventures with Harry, Ron and Hermione.

2. Another book that made me cry was Mockingjay. I cried numerous times throughout this book and it was never just a delicate tear falling down my cheek, it was whale sounding sobs every single time. Aside from the Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games was one of the first series that I really got emotionally invested in the characters so it made Mockingjay that much harder to read.

3. The third book on my list is Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. I had to put this book down plenty of times because I could no longer read it due to blurry tear filled eyes. I was crying for hours after I had finished mainly due to what happened in the epilogue but also because the series had ended and it had quickly become one of my favourites as I fell in love with the characters and the story.

4. Allegiant...need I say any more. Unlike the other books on this list I only cried at this book towards the end but once I started crying I couldn't stop. I was a blubbering mess when I was reading it and at first I didn't like the ending at all but now looking back on it I see that it was probably the best way to end such an amazing series.

5. The last book on this list is (obviously) The Fault in Our Stars, which I can imagine would be on almost everyone's list as it is impossible not to cry at. I don't think this book really needs any explanation to why its on this list, if you don't know just go and read the book. John Green does this thing where he makes you cry at all of his books, but I definitely cried the most at The Fault in Our Stars. I don't think cry is the right word though, more like uncontrollable bawling.


So that's my list of books I have cried the most at. I wanted to say something about how its okay to cry at books but instead I found this quote by Cassandra Clare, she had summed it up perfectly (like usual) and its much better than anything I could've written...

"If people ever look down upon you for crying for fictional characters, you should give them a gentle, pitying look and feel bad for them. If they’ve never cried for a fictional character, then they’ve never loved one (and what a joy that is). If they’ve never cried at a book, a movie, a piece of music, then they’ve missed one of the great pleasures life has to offer. Just because fiction does not contain things that are real doesn't mean it doesn't contain truth, and we find it through the alchemy of our tears."

Favourite Five Friday - Female Characters

Every Friday I am going to try and do my "Favourite Five..." in different categories, whether that be my favourite five contemporary books or my favourite five book covers. (Key word being try in that sentence so no promises but I will certainly make an effort!)
So to kick off my "Favourite Five Friday" I am starting with my top five female characters. Everyone has their favourite heroines and I love finding a good book with a strong, independent female character in it.

5. Number 5 on my top fictional female characters is Tessa Gray from The Infernal Devices series. I think Tessa is an amazing character and is one of the reasons why I love the The Infernal Devices series so much (that and Will Herondale of course). She is intelligent. strong-willed and caring, and definitely isn't someone who will just sit back and wait for answers. Another reason why I love her character is that she's not afraid to stand up for herself, bearing in mind the Infernal Devices is set in the 19th century when women were not so brave and independent. As well as her passion for reading she also has Will and Jem, need I say any more.

4. Tris Prior from Divergent is my fourth favourite female character. Tris is one of the strongest characters I have ever read, she goes through so much in the Divergent series and I love how she always learns from her mistakes. She is also very smart and strong-willed, but one of my favourite things about her character has to be how brave she is. Every time she would do something courageous I would be in awe at her bravery and wish I could be as fearless as her.

3. Number 3 on my list is a new favourite character of mine and that is Celaena Sardothien from the Throne of Glass series. Celaena is a total badass and I find her character so intriguing to read. She is very arrogant and whilst some might not like this about her I really love how she knows how good she is and how she is not afraid to tell people this. As well as being a major badass, she is also smart and funny but even though she is this deadly assassin she still loves to read and get dressed up in pretty clothes which makes me love her even more.

2. My second favourite female character is Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. Katniss is a fighter there's no doubt about that, she is one of the bravest and strongest characters I have ever read, I mean she survived the hunger games, twice! She is fiercely independent and strong individual, who doesn't allow others to dictate her life and I love this about her. But as well as being brave and strong, she is also very compassionate which makes her character a lot more relatable. 

1. My favourite ever fictional female character is Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series. As well as being incredibly intelligent, she is also a brave, loyal individual and a fierce friend. She can go from quiet and thoughtful to rebellious and flighty in the turn of a page and without Hermione, Harry and Ron probably wouldn't have even made it to the last book. She inspires me to work hard and stand up for what I believe in and I feel that she also made me realise that its okay to a bit nerdy and liking books isn't anything to be ashamed of. Not only is she a daring heroine she is also the perfect role model not just for young girls but for women as a whole.