Book description
Want to know what happens to a man who barely claws his way out of a tragedy, only to fall right into the arms of the one girl in the world he isn't allowed to love? Another tragedy, that's what.When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice…
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1 author picked June First as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The book is a behemoth, and I read it in a day. On top of that, I cried the entire time I read it. Let me tell you, I actively avoid and hate movies, books, television, etc., that make me cry, but June First is my exception.
I love a love story that withstands decades. I love matches that feel fated. I love it when characters mature and learn. This book has all of that and more.
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