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Once Upon a Broken Heart
Once Upon a Broken Heart is fairy-tale romantic fantasy for readers who want curses, bargains, heartbreak, gorgeous magic, and a Prince of Hearts who keeps the emotional tension sharp.
Author: Stephanie Garber
Books in the series
- Once Upon a Broken Heart
- The Ballad of Never After
- A Curse for True Love
Audiobook format
| Edition | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard audiobook | Single narrator for the first two books; Dual narration appears on A Curse for True Love | Listeners who want fairy-tale voice, Jacks tension, and a lower-spice romantic fantasy path. |
| GraphicAudio | Not verified in the current GraphicAudio Romance catalog | Use the standard audiobook route for now. |
Where to buy or listen
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Where it fits
This belongs in the fae/fairy-tale discovery layer, the lower-spice recommendation path, and the YA-crossover shelf.
Reader FAQ
Where should I start with Once Upon a Broken Heart?
Start with Once Upon a Broken Heart, then read The Ballad of Never After and A Curse for True Love.
Do I need to read Caraval first?
No for most readers. Caraval gives extra background for the wider world and Jacks, but Once Upon a Broken Heart can be used as its own fairy-tale romantic fantasy entry point.
Who should read it?
Choose it if you want fairy-tale bargains, curses, heartbreak, lush magic, and lower-spice romantic tension.
What should I read next?
Try Letters of Enchantment for YA-crossover yearning or Fae Romantasy for more magical bargain stories.