Tortall Universe/Tear Jerker

The Lioness Quartet

 * Tears were shed for the deaths of.

The Wild Magic Quartet

 * Important and beloved characters often die violently and tragically. death scene made this Troper cry like a baby.

The Protector of the Small Quartet
""It's the only bad thing about animals," she told Cleon. "Most don't live as long as we do. "I know, sweet," Cleon said, kissing first on of her eyelids, then the other. "But think how bleak life would be without them.""
 * In "Squire", after Crown and Freckle have died, and Kel has buried Freckle next to Crown.

The Trickster books

 * YMMV but the murders of during a birthday party are quite possibly some of the most heartwrenching parts of the entire series.
 * Made even worse when it's hammered in that this was probably the most merciful outcome because

The Beka Cooper books
"Beka: Don't blame her. She would have married you had you asked, if she agreed to marry anyone. She adored you, and you betrayed her.
 * The spinner next to the prison, made even worse by the fact that it has no way to block out what it hears.
 * a very dear friend to Beka from the beginning and a hitherto-unquestionably good guy, betraying her, murdering many people, and attempting to murder a four year old prince, just because if  did,   would   Both weeping the entire time,   and Beka must fight, during which time   says things like  . In the end,   , except   never makes it because   Completely out of left field, but beautifully written.
 * The knife is twisted when . He makes it pretty clear that he knows what he did was wrong and he regrets it, but even if, he would never have had the chance to redeem himself, especially to.
 * And you settled the bill, or started me along the path to settling it, Cooper. The chill of the night and the weakness from my hurts,, but you put me on the path to your god. Tell her I love her and beg her forgiveness, Cooper.."


 * The description of the funeral of Holborn, Beka's fiance. Even though we never get to see him onscreen, it's still heartbreaking, especially when his family express their sadness that Beka never officially joined them.