Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

Readers can ponder how Evangeline's expectations of love change after her broken heart, and whether one should marry a prince for the sake of marrying a prince or actually try to find love again.įans of the Caraval series will be immediately drawn into this spinoff series, but more by the magic, ballgowns, and twisty intrigue than by the new main character. Other mature content includes some drinking by Evangeline, the 17-year-old main character, and scenes of kissing and groping. There's also plenty of vampire imagery in their lair, especially fledglings in cages desperate for blood. Expect a few deaths or near-deaths from a twisted neck, poison, curses, a wolf attack, and being bitten by a vampire. Even though Once Upon a Broken Heart is mostly set in a different kingdom than Caraval, it helps to read the Caraval series first to acquaint yourself with the magical beings called Fates. Parents need to know that Once Upon a Broken Heart is a spin-off of the popular Caraval trilogy by author Stephanie Garber.

The OwlCrate Exclusive Edition has an exclusive cover with a foil design on the hardcover case, and is signed by Stephanie Garber.Some drinking of cider, mulled wine, and punch at balls and in a bedroom by the 17-year-old main character and adults.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.

The Waterstones Exclusive Edition is signed by Stephanie Garber and has one of four special designs under the dust jacket.

The FairyLoot Exclusive Edition has an exclusive cover, two colored stencil sprayed edges, artwork on the reverse of the dust jacket, artwork on the endpapers, foil embossing on the case, exclusive bonus content, and is signed by Stephanie Garber.

The Barnes and Noble Exclusive Edition is signed by Stephanie Garber, and includes a bonus epilogue, an interview between two characters, and has a unique cover and case stamp.

The Indigo Exclusive Edition includes a bonus epilogue, an interview between two characters, and has a unique cover and case stamp.

And he has plans for Evangeline that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy… Quotes But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’s pledged.

She knows his powers are mythic, his kiss is worth dying for, and that bargains with him rarely end well.īut when Evangeline learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, she becomes desperate enough to offer the Prince of Hearts whatever he wants in exchange for his help to stop the wedding.

Evangeline Fox was raised in her beloved father’s curiosity shop, where she grew up on legends about immortals, like the tragic Prince of Hearts.

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber