Why We Broke Up

by Lemony Snicket

First published 2011

Teenager Min Green compiles a box of mementos for her ex-boyfriend, chronicling the rise and fall of their relationship. From the thrill of first kisses to the anguish of heartbreak, Min's memories bring their doomed romance to life. As she reflects on what went wrong, Min confronts the complexities of young love and the pain of letting go.

Genres: romance, adolescence, young-adult, contemporary-romance, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, first-love, second-chance

Period: 21st-century

464 pages · Hardcover · Little Brown & Co

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