The Ballad of Never After: The second book in the beloved fairytale sensation the Once Upon a Broken Heart series from the global No. 1 bestselling author of Caraval
The second instalment in Stephanie Garber's Once Upon a Broken Heart series picks up with Evangeline Fox in a prickly situation. Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, has betrayed her trust, and she's absolutely done with him. Having discovered a magic of her own, she's determined to reclaim the happy ending he so carelessly snatched away. Simple enough, you'd think. It isn't. A deadly new curse surfaces, and Evangeline finds herself reluctantly back in Jacks's orbit, bound by necessity rather than affection. The dynamic between them has shifted considerably this time around. Jacks is no longer the most dangerous variable in the room, and that uncomfortable truth forces Evangeline to question everything her instincts are telling her. The curse at the heart of this story is a murderous one, a step up from the love spell that caused so much chaos previously. Breaking it means confronting familiar faces in unfamiliar roles, entirely new threats, and a brand of magic that toys with both perception and feeling. Garber keeps the tension wound tight throughout, balancing romantic frustration with genuine stakes. Readers who enjoyed the first book will find the emotional complexity here is richer, the plot twists sharper, and the central pairing even more maddening in the best possible way. Fan reactions say it all: screaming, foot-kicking, desperate pleas for the next volume. This paperback edition also features a fresh cover design, making it a fine addition to any shelf.
- Author: Stephanie Garber
- Publisher: Gollancz
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 978-1399633888
- Pages: 416 pages