Once Upon a Broken Heart

Stephanie Garber's "Once Upon a Broken Heart" introduces Evangeline Fox, a young woman who, heartbroken by her true love's impending marriage, makes a desperate pact with the enigmatic and powerful Prince of Hearts. In exchange for three kisses, he promises to help her, but his true intentions are far more complex and dangerous. This young adult fantasy novel explores themes of love, loss, destiny, and the perilous consequences of magical bargains. It's an immersive, romantic, and suspenseful read for teens aged 12-18, featuring a morally ambiguous immortal and a protagonist navigating a whimsical yet treacherous world. Parents should be aware of the prominent romantic elements and themes of manipulation and peril.

***How far would you go for happily ever after?*** For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings... until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. Desperate to stop the wedding and to 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'd pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after or the most exquisite tragedy...