This is a wonderful addition to Stephanie Garber’s whimsical world created in the Caraval series. Expanding the universe and taking us on a magical and mystical journey, this was a lovely read. I really enjoyed following Evangeline, she is a naive main character but still strong willed and interesting to follow. At times I couldn’t help but get annoyed at her decisions but at the same time I was rooting for her all the way through. And as always Garber managed to make me fall in love with all the side characters just as much as the main ones. I am so excited to see where this series goes next!

I really didn’t find this met the hype that others have been giving it. The story just seemed predictable to me and I ended up putting it down in favour of something else and forgetting about it

A beautiful spin off and edition to the world if Caraval, this time we get Evangeline & jacks story, it’s a whimsical world and this is such a fun story. A lovely addition to a much loved world.

I'm honestly kicking myself that I've left this as long to read!

This lives up to the hype - a sequel to the Caraval series and although not directly linked, it would definitely be helpful to read that series first.

The world is just as vibrant in this series as what we come to know in Caraval, and I love the character of Evangeline. I'm really enjoying her quest through this world, and all the tales that are unravelled through the journey that she's sent on by Jacks.

I've raced on to get to the sequel now because I loved this, and would really recommend this if you enjoy YA fantasy.

Fun, delightful, and full of mischief..
Here to the jacks of the hearts meeting his true pinked haired love at last

Miss Stephanie’s writing. Caraval was one of my favs. I’m excited to see where this new series takes me!
Great characters - Garber does a great job at making me fall in love with characters.
It was a little slow at times, but it’s all to build up the magical atmosphere, so it works.

Once Upon A Broken Heart, broke my heart, but in a good way! Cant wait for the second book, I need it now!

"Once Upon A Broken Heart" by Stephanie Garber is a enchanting fantasy novel that transports readers to the magical world of Caraval. Garber weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and the quest for one's heart's desire, all set against a backdrop of mysterious and whimsical settings. The book is a captivating exploration of the consequences of making deals with fate and the power of storytelling.

Did I immediately go purchase this book in physical form and also book 2 and 3 after finishing OUABH?
Yes I did!

I liked this book far more than I enjoyed the Caraval series which is just strange (don't worry I'll take another crack at them).

Jack's and Evangeline are just bloody perfect together but I am obsessed with the slow burn and the 'enemies to lovers' vibes happening throughout.
Overall this was a really good read! Highly recommend.

After falling in love with Caraval I was so excited to read this! Stephanie has an undeniable talent for creating rich and luscious worlds, filled with magic and intrigue. It was fun to read more about Jacks and I really enjoyed getting to know Evangeline. I can’t wait to read book two - that ending!

What an amazing book! I was captivated from the very first page and did not want to put this book down. I got sucked into this book that I thought I was actually a character as i could picture everything so clearly!

I love Jack and Evangeline's story and definitely wanted to know more and more as the book went on. Everything was so captivating and it is definitely a book I will get a physical copy of!

I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book because that ending left me wanting to know more!

Thank you so much for my advance copy via netgalley!

I unfortunately decided to not pick up any books that came after Caraval. I was a bit quick on the requesting this book back in the day, before I even read Caraval. But I just don’t feel like this author and this world is something I can really get ‘into’ unfortunately. Since I Have to give a rating here, I’ll give it 5 stars, since I don’t find it fair to give a lower rating since I haven’t picked it up.

Still huge thanks to the publisher for sending me an e-arc, I am always grateful for receiving e-arcs, even though it sometimes happens that I, for whatever reason, don’t always pick it up again anymore.

I was not prepared for how much I would love this. Stephanie Garber can do no wrong. Thank you for the early copy to review.

This was fun and a book that really grabbed me and I just loved to see how all the characters interacted with each other - I didn't realise how much I missed this world!

A whimsical fairytale with beautiful writing that had me hooked from start to finish. I can’t wait to see how the story progresses!

Beautiful. Fantastic. Magical.

It's Stephanie Garber, of course it was amazing. I love her Caraval series, so I was absolutely excited when I found out about this series. And she did not disappoint, it was truly incredible!

This book is stunningly beautiful, I was mesmerised from start to finish. Jack and Evangeline are the IT fantasy couple, you can't get anymore perfect!

I really enjoyed the Caraval series, so was excited to read this. However it wasn’t quite what I expected. This was really fast moving set in a world full of gods and Fates. I think my expectations were that this would be more like Addie LaRue, instead this was more YA and more plot driven with magical doors and poisons.

Evangeline goes to meet a Fate when she realises that the boy she loves will be marrying her step-sister. Jacks promises he will stop the wedding but in exchanged wants three kisses when he chooses. She agrees, but returns to find that at the wedding that everyone has turned to stone. In order to help them, because that’s not what she wanted, Evangeline drinks a concoction and becomes stone herself in exchange for everyone at the wedding being free. Six weeks later, she becomes human again thanks to the potion master and returns to the world but discovers a lot has happened…the ancient gods and fates have returned to the human world.

It was more whimsical than I expected and the protagonist felt quite young and naive in a way that I couldn’t connect to her. I found the magic system and how the world operated a bit confusing and slightly young for my taste. This is more of a taste thing, but I felt this book wasn’t for me so I won’t be continuing with the series.

Stephanie Garber has such a magical way with words it was never going to be a bad book!
The way she utilised the world she had already created and characters which, in my opinion, were underutilised in their original book was wonderful. Evangeline and Jacks are such great foils for each other and their forced proximity, reluctant allies vibes are truly where this book shines.

I see a cute barbie looking FL and I jump at it! Read this last year but I’m late to review as it took me a while to find time to read the finished copy of this! The plot and the characters are captivating and the world is so intriguing. One minus is just the beginning was confusing at times but once you’re in, you’re in! On to book 2!