Sometimes, you don’t want a light, fluffy love story. Sometimes, you want a book that wrecks you. The kind that leaves your chest aching, your eyes puffy, and your thoughts completely consumed long after the final page. Heartbreaking romances remind us that love isn’t always easy, neat, or fair and that’s exactly what makes them unforgettable.

We’ve all been there. The terrible, awful place known as the reading slump. If this is the first time it’s happened to you, don’t despair. If you’re a seasoned veteran, welcome back to hell.