The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart, 2)

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Stephanie Garber’s THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER is the jaw-dropping sequel to the ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak

Not every love is meant to be.

After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.

But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.

Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can. . . .

Also by Stephanie Garber:

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- Legendary
- Finale

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Published Apr 2, 2024

432 pages

Average rating: 8.47

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rehkaireads

Sep 02, 2025

5/10 stars

This series was one I could have gone my whole life without reading HOWEVER, it’s fun and I do adore Jacks & the FMCs relationship from start to finish. Only kept reading to finally read the payoff for them but there was very very little.

Maxime

Jul 27, 2025

7/10 stars

It starts slow and i was not really hooked for the first half, but the last 150pages had me hooked and i did not see that ending coming and now i just need the 3rd one.

ParkerReadsStuff

May 15, 2025

6/10 stars

I loved all the character background we got! But Evangeline was nosey and naive. In the first one, i thought she was just too trusting. Nope, she’s just delusional. All the supporting characters really shined in here but she kinda fell flat.

catsquirrelbri

May 08, 2025

8/10 stars

WOW! That ending really did it to me. I am glad I continued this series. I liked this FAR more than book 1. I get the hype now. And I again have another character named Apollo I hate. Ass-pollo 2.0

XimXimXimmm

May 01, 2025

1/10 star

This book glamorises the beginnings of narcissistic relationships destined for abuse. If a bad guy hurts everyone except you, you’re not special and you didn’t change him. YOURE JUST BEING USED AS A TOOL. Take back your humanity and reject the desire to be treated by a man like Jacks who has the no integrity or kindnes. Don’t be fooled by the grandiose acts. You’re worth more than this!!