#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 heartbreak Not 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