Published: 29/06/2023
Another sumptuous adventure full of passion, intrigue and forbidden magic awaits Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts in the sequel to Stephanie Garber’s bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart.
The Ballad of Never After is the fiercely-anticipated sequel to Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.
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.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781529381009
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 280 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 36 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
It's very rare that a book surprises me . . . but THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER had me gasping out loud multiple times. Edgy, dark, and gorgeously written - this takes the fairytale trope and turns it into something heart-pounding, fresh, and addictive - Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE
A brand new journey of magic and mystery. Expect lots of adventure, passion, and forbidden magic - Cosmopolitan
A book of unadulterated enchantment . . . When a fantasy world is as beautifully built as this, I'd be happy for it to never end. - CultureFly
Stephanie Garber's sequel manages to exceed all expectations . . . with moments of my heart sinking and nerves standing on edge she's managed to sweep readers away in her story - My London
PRAISE FOR STEPHANIE GARBER
A sugar-crusted, poison-spiked romp through a vibrant world of fairy tale intrigue, tangled romance, and forbidden magic - Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours on Once Upon a Broken Heart
A deadly, addictive, and utterly enchanting fairy tale - Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of Vow of Thieves on Once Upon a Broken Heart
Enchanting, intriguing, and delightfully whimsical - Brigid Kemmerer, NYT Bestselling author of the Cursebreaker Series on Once Upon a Broken Heart
Dazzling from start to finish - Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth on Once Upon a Broken Heart
An unputdownable fairy tale - Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked on Once Upon a Broken Heart
Another sumptuous adventure full of passion, intrigue and forbidden magic awaits Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts in the sequel to Stephanie Garber's bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart - Waterstones
From its very first page, Stephanie Garber's The Ballad of Never After offers up a perfect slice of romance, fantasy and adventure. - CultureFly
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