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A review by sundragonscrolls
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tropes:
*romantic tension & intrigue
*fairy tale elements
*bargains and curses
*magical quests
Language: No
Spice: 2/5
Overall Rating 6 out of 10
plot: 1
pacing: .5
themes: 1
setting: 1
originality: .5
characters: .5
writing style: .5
emotional impact: .5
ending: 0
overall enjoyment: .5
Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber is a spellbinding fairy-tale-inspired YA fantasy that blends love, magic, and betrayal. The story centers on Evangeline Fox, who seeks out the dangerous Prince of Hearts, Jacks, after her love marries another. Evangeline makes a bargain to stop the wedding, but quickly realizes that deals with Jacks are never straightforward, and the price she must pay may be higher than she imagined.
Stephanie Garber weaves an intricate, magical world where nothing is as it seems. Themes of heartbreak, hope, and the consequences of desire are central to the narrative, while the chemistry between Evangeline and Jacks simmers with tension. The plot is fast-paced, full of unpredictable twists and whimsical magic, creating a sense of wonder with each turn of the page.
Garber’s lush, descriptive writing style brings to life enchanted ballrooms, cursed lands, and a world where fate can be manipulated but never fully controlled. The characters are dynamic, and the moral ambiguity of Jacks keeps readers questioning his true intentions.
If you love stories with fairy-tale elements, forbidden romance, and unexpected turns, Once Upon A Broken Heart will sweep you off your feet.
*romantic tension & intrigue
*fairy tale elements
*bargains and curses
*magical quests
Language: No
Spice: 2/5
Overall Rating 6 out of 10
plot: 1
pacing: .5
themes: 1
setting: 1
originality: .5
characters: .5
writing style: .5
emotional impact: .5
ending: 0
overall enjoyment: .5
Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber is a spellbinding fairy-tale-inspired YA fantasy that blends love, magic, and betrayal. The story centers on Evangeline Fox, who seeks out the dangerous Prince of Hearts, Jacks, after her love marries another. Evangeline makes a bargain to stop the wedding, but quickly realizes that deals with Jacks are never straightforward, and the price she must pay may be higher than she imagined.
Stephanie Garber weaves an intricate, magical world where nothing is as it seems. Themes of heartbreak, hope, and the consequences of desire are central to the narrative, while the chemistry between Evangeline and Jacks simmers with tension. The plot is fast-paced, full of unpredictable twists and whimsical magic, creating a sense of wonder with each turn of the page.
Garber’s lush, descriptive writing style brings to life enchanted ballrooms, cursed lands, and a world where fate can be manipulated but never fully controlled. The characters are dynamic, and the moral ambiguity of Jacks keeps readers questioning his true intentions.
If you love stories with fairy-tale elements, forbidden romance, and unexpected turns, Once Upon A Broken Heart will sweep you off your feet.