10 Best Books Like Once Upon a Broken Heart
If you loved Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Once Upon a Broken Heart are:
- 1The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 2Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 3Twilight by Stephenie Meyer0
- 4The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 5Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
- 6Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 7Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 8The Sirens: A Novel by Emilia Hart4.1
- 9Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 10The Cruel Prince by Holly Black0Series starter

When Evangeline Fox discovers her true love is marrying another, she desperately strikes a deal with the wicked Prince of Hearts—three kisses in exchange for stopping the wedding. But bargaining with an immortal proves dangerously costly, as the Prince has far grander and more perilous plans for her than she ever imagined.
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Detailed Recommendations

Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
Why you'll love it:
Another Stephanie Garber book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.

The Cruel Prince
Start of Folk Of The Air seriesby Holly Black
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and intoxicating tone that will resonate with Once Upon a Broken Heart fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Once Upon a Broken Heart
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Closest match |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Sirens: A Novel | Emilia Hart | 4.1 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Same author |
| The Cruel Prince📚 Series starter | Holly Black | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Once Upon a Broken Heart?
The most similar books to Once Upon a Broken Heart are The Bird and the Sword, Sorcery of Thorns, Twilight.
What should I read after Once Upon a Broken Heart?
After finishing Once Upon a Broken Heart, readers most commonly pick up The Bird and the Sword next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephanie Garber, such as Finale.
Who writes books like Stephanie Garber?
Authors similar to Stephanie Garber include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is Once Upon a Broken Heart?
Once Upon a Broken Heart is a Fantasy novel by Stephanie Garber, published in 2023. It features elements of Magic, Enemies to Lovers, Young Adult Fantasy.
How long is Once Upon a Broken Heart?
Once Upon a Broken Heart is 432 pages long.
About Once Upon a Broken Heart
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART marks the launch of a new series from Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever afterFor as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game ― and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.Also by Stephanie Garber:The Caraval Series- Caraval- Legendary- Finale








