The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber is the jaw-dropping sequel to the globally bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a 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. Except this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn't the only force she 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 so sure . . .

"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, New York Times 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" ― MyLondon

Stephanie Garber is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages. Alchemy of Secrets is her debut novel for adults and will be published around the world.