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# Fantasy genre Romantic adventure 400 pages of magic Once Upon A Broken Heart: Discover the global bestselling fairytale sensation from the author of Caraval

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## Summary

> 📚 Get lost in a love story that breaks hearts and mends souls!

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- **What is this?** Once Upon A Broken Heart: Discover the global bestselling fairytale sensation from the author of Caraval
- **How much does it cost?** 184 Lei with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Twists & Turns:** Prepare for unexpected plot twists that keep you on the edge.
- • **Enchanting Prose:** Experience the lyrical beauty of Garber's storytelling.
- • **Complex Characters:** Meet unforgettable characters that resonate with your soul.
- • **Perfect for Book Clubs:** A must-read that sparks engaging discussions.
- • **Unravel a Captivating Tale:** Dive into a world where love and fate intertwine.

## Overview

Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber is a spellbinding fantasy novel that weaves romance and adventure into a captivating narrative. With 400 pages of enchanting prose, it invites readers to explore a world filled with complex characters and unexpected twists, making it a perfect addition to any book lover's collection.

## Description

Once Upon A Broken Heart: Discover the global bestselling fairytale sensation from the author of Caraval : Garber, Stephanie: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: Immersive, spellbinding, and pure magic. - “All stories are made of both truths and lies, [...] What matters is the way that we believe in them.” A magical and bewitching story that took me into a fantasy world that I didn’t want to leave. Enchanting and mysterious. A story complete with fascinating characters, a dazzling world and intriguing plot twists that created so much discord and harmony among the main characters. Some things are not meant to be broken. Fate is not something that should be tampered with, and the universe that is steeped in magic and curses is to be the playground for this dark fairy tale. The plot - Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, and Evangeline, a young girl, with rose gold hair, brought up working in a curiosity shop are the two characters whose stories, lives and wishes would become entwined in this spellbinding story. Jacks overhears Evangeline make a wish to end the engagement of her stepsister who is about to marry Luc, the man Evangeline is in love with. “She wasn't making love choices, she was making compromising choices because she wanted love. Luc wasn't her weakness- love was. Not even just love but the idea of it.” Now the bond is broken, Evangeline must suffer the consequences of this spell in exchange for her wish. Although is she part of the prophecy…. “You will know her because she will be crowned in rose gold. She will be both peasant and princess.” In true Cinderella style, Evangeline is asked to go North to attend a ball held by Prince Apollo, who is seeking a wife. It is then the book picks up another gear and you are immersed in every bit of the story. The twists are numerous, the action is relentless, and the danger accretive and perpetuating. Review and Comments - I loved the characters individually and the chemistry between them. Teasing us and each other through so many dazzling scenes made this fascinating. The world building is superb. The backdrop of the forbidden places and the eternal curses made this story what it was. In all, enchanting and spellbinding with such intriguing subplots. Vivid imagery, teasing dialogue, and an unforgettable retelling of a Cinderella type fairy tale. “I believe there are far more possibilities than happily ever after or tragedy. Every story has the potential for infinite endings.” Although this one was perfect.
Review: Wonderful plot but very fast paced and lack a bit of emotion - I’ve just finished the first book and have already started the second. The author’s imagination is truly remarkable, and the plot has so much promise! The writing is neat and engaging, and I especially loved the cover design. That said, I personally felt that the story moved a little too quickly at times. It gave me the impression that the author had a wonderful outline of events but condensed them into fewer books, which may have left less room for emotional depth and connection between characters. While there were moments that could have been truly breathtaking, they sometimes passed by without much build-up or emotional resonance—almost like reading a fascinating history book rather than a story that keeps you turning pages late into the night. I believe the author has incredible potential, and with a slower pace and deeper emotional layers, the characters could truly shine. In fact, I could easily imagine this trilogy expanded into six books, allowing the reader to savour each moment. I’m looking forward to seeing what the author creates next and hope future works explore more emotional connections alongside the already excellent storytelling

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 31,566 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 129 in Fairy Tales (Books) 136 in Folklore (Books) 179 in Myths & Fairy Tales |
| Book 1 of 3  | Once Upon a Broken Heart |
| Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (30,259) |
| Dimensions  | 12.8 x 3.6 x 19.6 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1529380944 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1529380941 |
| Item weight  | 298 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 432 pages |
| Publication date  | 30 Jun. 2022 |
| Publisher  | Hodder & Stoughton |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Immersive, spellbinding, and pure magic.
*by M***R on 3 August 2023*

“All stories are made of both truths and lies, [...] What matters is the way that we believe in them.” A magical and bewitching story that took me into a fantasy world that I didn’t want to leave. Enchanting and mysterious. A story complete with fascinating characters, a dazzling world and intriguing plot twists that created so much discord and harmony among the main characters. Some things are not meant to be broken. Fate is not something that should be tampered with, and the universe that is steeped in magic and curses is to be the playground for this dark fairy tale. The plot - Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, and Evangeline, a young girl, with rose gold hair, brought up working in a curiosity shop are the two characters whose stories, lives and wishes would become entwined in this spellbinding story. Jacks overhears Evangeline make a wish to end the engagement of her stepsister who is about to marry Luc, the man Evangeline is in love with. “She wasn't making love choices, she was making compromising choices because she wanted love. Luc wasn't her weakness- love was. Not even just love but the idea of it.” Now the bond is broken, Evangeline must suffer the consequences of this spell in exchange for her wish. Although is she part of the prophecy…. “You will know her because she will be crowned in rose gold. She will be both peasant and princess.” In true Cinderella style, Evangeline is asked to go North to attend a ball held by Prince Apollo, who is seeking a wife. It is then the book picks up another gear and you are immersed in every bit of the story. The twists are numerous, the action is relentless, and the danger accretive and perpetuating. Review and Comments - I loved the characters individually and the chemistry between them. Teasing us and each other through so many dazzling scenes made this fascinating. The world building is superb. The backdrop of the forbidden places and the eternal curses made this story what it was. In all, enchanting and spellbinding with such intriguing subplots. Vivid imagery, teasing dialogue, and an unforgettable retelling of a Cinderella type fairy tale. “I believe there are far more possibilities than happily ever after or tragedy. Every story has the potential for infinite endings.” Although this one was perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful plot but very fast paced and lack a bit of emotion
*by A***U on 9 August 2025*

I’ve just finished the first book and have already started the second. The author’s imagination is truly remarkable, and the plot has so much promise! The writing is neat and engaging, and I especially loved the cover design. That said, I personally felt that the story moved a little too quickly at times. It gave me the impression that the author had a wonderful outline of events but condensed them into fewer books, which may have left less room for emotional depth and connection between characters. While there were moments that could have been truly breathtaking, they sometimes passed by without much build-up or emotional resonance—almost like reading a fascinating history book rather than a story that keeps you turning pages late into the night. I believe the author has incredible potential, and with a slower pace and deeper emotional layers, the characters could truly shine. In fact, I could easily imagine this trilogy expanded into six books, allowing the reader to savour each moment. I’m looking forward to seeing what the author creates next and hope future works explore more emotional connections alongside the already excellent storytelling

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magical!
*by B***S on 30 September 2021*

Once Upon a Broken is an enchanting and captivating story following Evangeline and her quest for true love, except it’s not as simple as she hoped it would be. After making a deal with the famed and deadly Prince of Hearts, she sets out on an adventure beyond her imagination. The book is full of magic, curses, and deals with morally grey characters. The world is so beautifully illustrated, full of whimsical imagery and magical scenery akin to the Caraval trilogy. Even though it’s not necessary to read Caraval I’d highly encourage that you do. While this is a separate story to the original trilogy, there is a lot of context, especially at the beginning that is briefly mentioned but not explained in detail - as it is featured in the trilogy. As someone who has read the original trilogy, I loved reading all of the mentions of what happened before this book and I feel like it would be a shame to miss it, and be spoiled for it if you haven’t read it yet. As for the characters, the Prince of Hearts has to be my favourite. Jacks is such an interesting character and I was delighted to see Garber delve deeper into his personality and motives in this book. I love morally grey characters, and Jacks is a perfect reflection of that. His choices are not always orthodox but that is exactly what makes him such a compelling and exciting character. I cannot wait to the sequel to see where the story takes him next. 5/5 stars!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Once Upon A Broken Heart (International Edition)
- The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, 2)
- A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart, 3)

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