Once Upon a Broken Heart — by Stephanie Garber

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  Once Upon a Broken Heart
  

  • Oct-2021
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  Book - 1
  

  Once Upon a Broken Heart marks the launch of a new series from beloved author Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true l...

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  The Ballad of Never After
  

  • Sep-2022
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  Book - 2
  

  #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Stephanie Garber's THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER is the jaw-dropping sequel to the ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreakNot every love i...

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  A Curse for True Love
  

  • Oct-2023
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  Book - 3
  

  Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogyTwo villains, one girl, and a d...

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Series Premise

The Once Upon a Broken Heart series follows Evangeline as she navigates a world of curses, magic, and dangerous bargains after her deal with Jacks. Each book advances her journey through political intrigue, forbidden romance, and the search for truth in a land of fairy tales and deception.

Once Upon a Broken Heart Series Reading Order

Publication order gives the best experience for the Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Each book has a complete central plot focused on a specific magical event or revelation. Character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series, particularly Evangeline’s evolving bond with Jacks and her personal growth. Readers who begin with a later book miss the foundational events of Evangeline’s first bargain and early adventures that shape later emotional stakes and twists.

Explanation of reading order types

Once Upon a Broken Heart Series Characters

The series centers on Evangeline Fox, an optimistic and determined young woman drawn into a world of magic, and Jacks, the enigmatic Prince of Hearts known for his deadly kisses.

Setting of the Once Upon a Broken Heart Series

The stories take place in the Magnificent North, a land of fairy tales, curses, and hidden magic where stories come to life.

Tone & Themes of the Once Upon a Broken Heart Series

The tone is whimsical yet suspenseful with romantic and mysterious elements. Central themes include love and betrayal, destiny versus choice, the power of stories, and finding strength in vulnerability.

Is the Once Upon a Broken Heart Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy romantic fantasy with fairy tale vibes, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, intricate magic systems, and stories full of twists and wonder.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes mild violence and romantic tension; suitable for teen and older readers.

The Once Upon a Broken Heart series delivers enchanting stories of magic, love, and destiny. Reading the books in order allows Evangeline’s journey and the larger mysteries to unfold with the greatest impact.