Bold and brave and a bit impulsive at times, Evangeline never gives up hope, even when the odds are stacked against her, and she doesn’t know who to trust. She is such a compelling protagonist, and I really enjoyed her journey, both physical and emotional. However, this deal quickly proves more dangerous and deadly than Evangeline ever imagined.Įvangeline is naive, and she quickly realizes that expectations are not always reality, especially when dealing with The Prince of Hearts. The deal seems simple enough, and Evangeline agrees. As payment, Jacks (The Prince of Hearts) requires Evangeline to give three kisses to whomever he wants whenever he chooses. To stop the wedding, Evangeline makes a deal with The Prince of Hearts that goes disastrously wrong. The story follows Evangeline, who is devastated to learn that the boy she loves is marrying her step-sister. Garber is a masterful storyteller who quickly immerses you into this world of magic and curses and danger. If Rumplestilskin, Cinderella, The Monkey’s Paw, and vampires could mesh together in the best possible way, they would make this story. The magical elements, the winter castle, the curses, and the dark, ominous tone all contribute to the fairy tale feel. The story reads like a fairy tale in many ways. However, if you did read the series, you’ll be thrilled to know that several of the main characters have roles in this book as well. I’m delighted to share my review today for Once Upon a Broken Heart, the brilliant first book in Stephanie Garber’s new series! Though this is a spin-off of the Caraval series, it can easily be read as a standalone. What matters is the way that we believe in them. And he has plans for Evangeline that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy…ĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon, and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through my links.Īll stories are made of both truths and lies, she used to say. 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. Synopsis: A new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.Įvangeline Fox was raised in her beloved father’s curiosity shop, where she grew up on legends about immortals, like the tragic Prince of Hearts.
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