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Once Upon A Broken Heart

by Stephanie Garber

432 pages

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Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber is a fantasy romance of magic, intrigue, and forbidden love, following Evangeline as she navigates a dangerous world of fae, bargains, and heartbreak.

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About the book

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber is the enchanting start to a new fantasy romance series filled with magic, adventure, and high-stakes romance. The novel follows Evangeline Fox, a clever and determined young woman, as she navigates a world of fae, ancient bargains, and dangerous powers, where every choice carries risk and consequences.

When Evangeline makes a fateful deal with a mysterious fae, she becomes entwined in a web of intrigue, secrets, and forbidden romance. Garber crafts a rich and immersive world filled with opulent settings, clever schemes, and morally complex characters, blending suspenseful storytelling with heart-stopping romance.

At its core, the novel explores themes of love, ambition, trust, and sacrifice. Evangeline must learn to navigate treacherous alliances and unexpected challenges while discovering her own strength and resilience. The story balances tension, danger, and magical wonder, keeping readers engaged from the first page to the last.

Once Upon a Broken Heart features popular fantasy romance tropes such as forbidden love, magical bargains, fae intrigue, slow-burn relationships, and morally grey characters. Garber’s writing emphasizes emotion, atmosphere, and character-driven storytelling, making it a captivating read for fans of whimsical yet thrilling fantasy worlds.

Ideal for readers who enjoy fantasy romance, magical intrigue, and stories of love tested by danger and deception, Once Upon a Broken Heart introduces an unforgettable heroine and sets the stage for a spellbinding series.

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About Once Upon A Broken Heart

Who wrote Once Upon A Broken Heart?
Once Upon A Broken Heart was written by Stephanie Garber.
Is Once Upon A Broken Heart part of a series?
Yes. Once Upon A Broken Heart is book 1 in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series, and it is the best place to start reading the series.
How many pages is Once Upon A Broken Heart?
Once Upon A Broken Heart is 432 pages long.
What books are similar to Once Upon A Broken Heart?
If you enjoyed Once Upon A Broken Heart, readers also recommend A Court of Thorns and Roses, Foxglove, Gods & Monsters and Ironside.

About Stephanie Garber

Stephanie Garber is a bestselling fantasy author known for enchanting, romantic stories filled with magic, mystery, and high-stakes games. She is best known for the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series.

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