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Once Upon a Broken Heart

Once Upon a Broken Heart #1 / 3 ✓
by Stephanie Garber
Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart #1) by Stephanie Garber
  ★ 7.62 / 8
1★2★3★24★5★6★17★18★29★210★

From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, the first book in a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.

Evangeline Fox was raised in her beloved father's curiosity shop, where she grew up on legends about immortals, like the tragic Prince of Hearts. She knows his powers are mythic, his kiss is worth dying for, and that bargains with him rarely end well.

But when Evangeline learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, she becomes desperate enough to offer the Prince of Hearts whatever he wants in exchange for his help to stop the wedding. The prince only asks for three kisses. But after Evangeline's first promised kiss, she learns that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she'd pledged. And he has plans for Evangeline that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy...

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Updated 04/10/2025
Category: Fantasy, Young Adult
Release date: September 28, 2021

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Stephanie Garber

Stephanie Garber

Stephanie Garber is a name that has become synonymous with immersive, magical storytelling. Known for her Caraval series, she has captivated readers with tales of adventure, wonder, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. Her works are a delicate dance between lush world-building, high-stakes drama, and unforgettable characters, each of whom wrestles with love, betrayal, and their deepest desires.

Born and raised in California, Garber’s childhood was filled with a love for stories—whether those stories came from books, her imagination, or the vibrant tales spun by the people around her. She credits this passion for storytelling as the foundation of her writing career. Like many writers, she began crafting her own narratives in the form of short stories and even plays. It wasn’t until her late twenties that she turned to novel writing, finding a place to fully explore the fantastical worlds that had always lived in her mind.

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Her breakout Caraval series, which began with the debut novel of the same name, was a critical and commercial success, earning her a dedicated fanbase that eagerly awaits every new release. Garber’s writing is often described as lyrical and captivating, with the ability to transport readers to vibrant, dream-like worlds where magic is real and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Her books explore the cost of desires, the price of secrets, and the ways in which the world we create for ourselves can both set us free and imprison us.

Garber’s signature style combines mystery with magic, drawing readers into a world of masks and masquerades, where each page holds new twists and revelations. But it’s not just her plots that keep readers coming back—it’s her characters, complex and layered, who challenge the boundaries of fantasy and reality. Whether they are fighting for love, revenge, or redemption, Garber’s characters feel as real as the worlds they inhabit, and readers often find themselves wrapped up in their struggles, cheering for them as they chase their dreams and confront their darkest fears.

With a passion for creating intricate, fantastical worlds and a gift for weaving together emotional depth with suspense, Stephanie Garber has solidified her place in the fantasy genre. Her stories continue to inspire readers to believe in magic, embrace their inner strength, and remember that the line between what is possible and impossible is often thinner than we think.

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Trilogy.

Once Upon a Broken Heart consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart #1)
  ★ 7.62 / 8
The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart #2)
  ★ 9.34 / 3
A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3)
  ★ 9.34 / 3


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