Once Upon a Broken Heart

Once Upon a Broken Heart, Book 1

By: Stephanie Garber

Narrated by: Rebecca Soler

How far would you go for happily ever after?

'An unputdownable fairy tale' Kerri Maniscalco, New York Times bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked

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.

For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in happily ever after. Until she learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, and her dreams are shattered.

Desperate to stop the wedding, and heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.

But after Evangeline's first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game - and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy . . .

'A sugar-crusted, poison-spiked romp through a vibrant world of fairy tale intrigue, tangled romance, and forbidden magic' Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours

'Enchanting, intriguing, and delightfully whimsical' Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of the Cursebreaker Series

'Enchanting and mysterious' Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn

'Stephanie Garber spins a spellbinding tale' Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestseller Ember In the Ashes

'A dazzling mix of mystery, romance, and magic' Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

'A deadly, addictive, and utterly enchanting fairy tale. Loaded with magic and steamy slow-burning romance, I couldn't put it down' Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of Vow of Thieves

(P) 2021 Macmillan Audio©2021 Stephanie Garber

great read!

everything great,phenomenon but what the heroine did for Luke almost make me want to stop listening lol

Fairytale

Story
So much better than the Caraval trilogy! 🤌

I liked Stephanie Garber's pacing and writing more in this book than in the entire Caraval trilogy, it is less confusing and more direct to the point, you can read the book very quickly since things are happening all the time. There were heaps and heaps of drama and the characters were certainly likable. Most importantly, the FMC although kind of naïve was far more tolerable than Scarlett and Tella.

Some of the plot twists were good, like I had no idea there were vampires in this. I liked that bit a lot in cause of what happened with Jacks. Twists concerning Marisol and Tiberius were quite predictable but am not going to complain too much.

The second half of the book is far stronger. The ending was quite good, am looking forward to starting the next book immediately.

Audiobook
Rebecca Soler delivers a moving performance that emphasizes the emotions of each piece with precision and care. She speaks clearly and with a passionate sincerity that fully immerses the listener from the first moment. Her ability to project the emotional truth brings the author’s intentions vividly to life. Each shift in tone feels purposeful, allowing the listener to experience the depth, tenderness, and heartbreak woven throughout the collection.