A Broken Heart Work: Once Upon

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In true fairy-tale fashion, deals with Fates never go as planned. Jacks agrees to help her, but his price is steep: , to be given at the time and place of his choosing. What follows is a journey to the mystical North, a land of ancient magic, forgotten royalty, and secrets that could break the world—or Evangeline’s heart. Why Readers Are Obsessed 1. The Enigmatic Jacks Once Upon a Broken Heart

"I have a bargain to fulfill," Evangeline reminded him, her heart doing a nervous dance against her ribs. "You promised to help me find the second key to the Valor Arch." The trilogy consists of three main novels: In

Jacks is cruel, capricious, and beautiful. He smiles when he lies. He pushes Evangeline away even as he saves her life. He is the "Archer’s Arrow"—a being made of desire and destruction. The brilliance of is how Garber slowly peels back Jacks’ layers. We learn why he became the Prince of Hearts. We see his loneliness. We see him choose to let Evangeline go because he thinks he will kill her. He is the walking definition of "I can fix him," and readers are happy to die trying. Why Readers Are Obsessed 1

While Evangeline is the protagonist, Jacks is arguably the star of the show. Introduced in the Caraval trilogy, Jacks is the ultimate "morally grey" love interest. He is chaotic, biting, and dangerously charming. His trademark—eating sour apples—and his tragic backstory make him a character that readers love to analyze (and swoon over). 2. The Whimsical World-Building

If you have seen videos on BookTok (TikTok’s book community), you know the name Jacks. He is often ranked alongside characters like Aaron Warner from Shatter Me or Cardan from The Cruel Prince .

Once Upon a Broken Heart is a decadent, whimsical treat—a book that prioritizes emotional beats and fairy-tale logic over airtight plotting. If you can forgive Evangeline’s rose-tinted glasses and embrace the ride, you’ll be swept away. The ending will leave you desperate for the sequel.