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Once Upon a Broken Heart Reading Order.

Authorby Stephanie Garber
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Start with Once Upon a Broken Heart (2021). Reading Caraval first is recommended but not required.

The complete reading order for the Once Upon a Broken Heart series by Stephanie Garber. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with Once Upon a Broken Heart (2021). Reading Caraval first is recommended but not required.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order3 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Once Upon a Broken Heart

Pub: 2021

The story of Evangeline Fox, Jacks, the Prince of Hearts and the pursuit of true love. (Ages 13 to 18)

2

The Ballad of Never After

Pub: 2022

Plot details hidden until you finish "Once Upon a Broken Heart".

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 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 heartbreakNot 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:The Caraval Series- Caraval- Legendary- Finale

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A Curse for True Love

Pub: 2023

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Ballad of Never After".

Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber’s #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogyTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale. She doesn’t know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Also by Stephanie Garber:The Caraval Series- Caraval- Legendary- Finale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Once Upon a Broken Heart in?

Start with Once Upon a Broken Heart (2021). Reading Caraval first is recommended but not required.

How many books are in Once Upon a Broken Heart?

3 main books, published 2021–2023.

Can I read Once Upon a Broken Heart out of order?

It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.