The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, 2) - book cover
Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Publisher : Flatiron Books
  • Published : 13 Sep 2022
  • Pages : 416
  • ISBN-10 : 1250268427
  • ISBN-13 : 9781250268426
  • Language : English

The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, 2)

Stephanie Garber's The Ballad of Never After is the fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak

Not every love is meant to be.

After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she's discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.

But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn't the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.

Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline's life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she's not sure she can. . . .

Editorial Reviews

A Most Anticipated Book of the Year (BookPage, PopSugar, Goodreads, Tor.com, BookRiot.com) and Indie Next Pick!

"Edgy, dark, and gorgeously written―this takes the fairytale trope and turns it into something heart-pounding, fresh, and addictive." ―Jodi Picoult, author of Wish You Were Here

"This is only a story for those who believe in love, how it can tease, how it can stab, and sometimes, how it slips away. Don't let that happen with this book. Masterful storyteller Stephanie Garber gives you it all―characters to love, villains to hate, and a world to get lost in." ―Stacey Lee, author of The Downstairs Girl

"Nonstop adventure and multiple twists will keep fans turning pages, and the will-they-won't-they nature of Jacks and Evangeline's relationship will leave readers breathless. . . . Those who have yearned to return to this world won't be disappointed." ―School Library Journal

Praise for ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART

#1 New York Times bestseller
Goodreads Choice Award finalist
Indie Next pick

"An explosively rich fairy tale that takes place inside an intricate world that's weaved with fast-paced plot and intriguing twists." ―BuzzFeed

"The lush worldbuilding Garber is known for is on full display here. . . . The ending is a clear setup for a sequel, but no one will be complaining about the opportunity to revisit this intricately imagined world." ―School Library Journal, starred review

"Garber enchants readers with exquisitely imagined worldbuilding and her trademark heady romance." ―Publishers Weekly

"Garber, best known for her lush and poetic Caraval series, will no doubt have readers flocking to this new series. The potential for coming installments is huge, as the glimmers of a larger world introduced in this volume are sure to stoke reader curiosity." ―Booklist

"A sugar-crusted, poison-spiked romp through a vibrant world of...

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