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Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1)
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BUDDY READ:Paranormal/Fantasy > Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart #1) by Stephanie Garber -- Restarting August 1st 2024

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Jenn (tellingmelies) | 9125 comments Mod
From Stephanie Garber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval, Once Upon a Broken Heart is the first book in a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.

Evangeline Fox was raised in her beloved father’s curiosity shop, where she grew up on legends about immortals, like the tragic Prince of Hearts. She knows his powers are mythic, his kiss is worth dying for, and that bargains with him rarely end well.

But when Evangeline learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, she becomes desperate enough to offer the Prince of Hearts whatever he wants in exchange for his help to stop the wedding. The prince only asks for three kisses. But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’s pledged. And he has plans for Evangeline that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedyβ€�



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Dannii Elle (danniiellereads) | 9823 comments I read some of this book whilst out today and sunbathing and am sad to say that I won't be continuing on with it, I'm sorry. I didn't really enjoy the fast-pace and it seems like it is going to feature a super romantic focus, which isn't really to my tastes.


Karen Barber | 12992 comments Up to ch7. Fairytale like. I agree, Dannii, it is fast paced. The opening with the wedding party incident is unusual, but it forces our character to reassess what she believes.


Karen Barber | 12992 comments Second quarter. This immerses the reader in a fairytale world, but keeps certain key pieces of information from us. We are in a similar position to Evangeline as she tries to workout what Jacks is aiming to do.


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Dannii Elle (danniiellereads) | 9823 comments Karen wrote: "Up to ch7. Fairytale like. I agree, Dannii, it is fast paced. The opening with the wedding party incident is unusual, but it forces our character to reassess what she believes."

I suppose it is good to find such a fast-paced fantasy. Most are slower to begin, when they are introducing a new world or magic system. This just didn't really appeal to me right now. Maybe I'll return to it later, though. I hope you enjoy :)


Karen Barber | 12992 comments Up to ch37. Poor Apollo. Not sure what Jacks is up to.


Karen Barber | 12992 comments Dannii wrote: "Karen wrote: "Up to ch7. Fairytale like. I agree, Dannii, it is fast paced. The opening with the wedding party incident is unusual, but it forces our character to reassess what she believes."

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I loved Caraval, and perhaps having some crossover helps. It is a quick read, but how memorable it is will depend on how it pans out.


Karen Barber | 12992 comments Up to ch42. I am liking the way there’s two seemingly distinct quests here. Jacksβ€� motivation is hard to work out, but I’m convinced the stepsister knows more about events than she’s told anyone.


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Karen Barber | 12992 comments Finished. Definitely another Garber cliffhanger ending...but set up very nicely for whatever is to come.


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Date changed. Restarting November 10th 2021. Happy Reading �

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Alina (alinaisreading) | 342 comments I’ll try to start this later today :)


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
My copy sadly hasn’t come in yet so I’ll have to postpone this one..!


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Jenn (tellingmelies) | 9125 comments Mod
I should be starting this one tomorrow!


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Alina (alinaisreading) | 342 comments Chapter 10
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Alina (alinaisreading) | 342 comments Jenn wrote: "End of part 1: [spoilers removed]"

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Jenn (tellingmelies) | 9125 comments Mod
Alina wrote: "Jenn wrote: "End of part 1: [spoilers removed]"

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Everyone is very shady in this book so far LOL


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Jenn (tellingmelies) | 9125 comments Mod
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Dr. Andy | 14491 comments ch 9 (view spoiler)

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Andy wrote: "ch 9 [spoilers removed]

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Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
By the way, I haven't read Caraval yet - this is a separate series right? Or do you recommend reading Caraval first?


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Jenn (tellingmelies) | 9125 comments Mod
It does reference a few things from Caraval as it takes place after that series. So it will spoil the ending somewhat if you were wanting to read that series. But i think you would understand this series fine without having read it


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
Jenn wrote: "It does reference a few things from Caraval as it takes place after that series. So it will spoil the ending somewhat if you were wanting to read that series. But i think you would understand this ..."

Aahh okay, thanks!


Alina (alinaisreading) | 342 comments Chapter 36
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Alina wrote: "Jenn wrote: "End of part 2: [spoilers removed]"

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Alina (alinaisreading) | 342 comments Andy wrote: "
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Ashley W (ashleysendlesstbr1) | 5877 comments Jenn wrote: "Chapter 28: [spoilers removed]"

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Ashley W (ashleysendlesstbr1) | 5877 comments Jenn wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

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Dr. Andy | 14491 comments Jenn wrote: "Andy wrote: "ch 9 [spoilers removed]

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Right! I was like why do I not even remember this!?


Dr. Andy | 14491 comments Alina wrote: "Chapter 36 [spoilers removed]..."

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Dr. Andy | 14491 comments Alina wrote: "Andy wrote: "
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It's been so long since I read the Caraval series, I don't really remember any of the endings lmao


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
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Date changed. Restarting January 12th, 2022. Happy Reading �

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Johanna (5886046-johanna) | 2566 comments I am planning to join! I have difficulties to get this book so I propably join a bit late


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
No problem! The more the merrier :) We'll be reading the Caraval series first anyway, so I'm not sure if we'll be on time with that either XD


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Chapter 7
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Lia  | 66 comments Danique wrote: "Chapter 7
I keep gushing over how pretty this book is. And there’s a map, woohoo!!! Maybe I should’ve stepped out of the Caraval world for a sec before immediately reading another book in the serie..."


FINALLY YOU READ IT!!!!
Can't wait to see your review about it 😁


Brittany | 1393 comments I just started this today!


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
Lia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 7
I keep gushing over how pretty this book is. And there’s a map, woohoo!!! Maybe I should’ve stepped out of the Caraval world for a sec before immediately reading another b..."


Hihi I started today, I'll hopefully finish it tomorrow! I'm really enjoying it so far :))


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
Brittany wrote: "I just started this today!"

Great, can't wait to hear your thoughts! :)


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Lia  | 66 comments Danique wrote: "Lia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 7
I keep gushing over how pretty this book is. And there’s a map, woohoo!!! Maybe I should’ve stepped out of the Caraval world for a sec before immediately readi..."


I finished it in 2 days.... It's better right? πŸ˜†


Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7775 comments Mod
Lia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Lia wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 7
I keep gushing over how pretty this book is. And there’s a map, woohoo!!! Maybe I should’ve stepped out of the Caraval world for a sec before i..."


Definitely!!


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