A review by kendranh
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Mixed feelings about this one. I loved the world and the imagery created in the story, but I was so frustrated by the naïveté of the main character. The overall story was beautiful, but felt quite rushed. I wanted more time to learn about the Fates and the legends of the North. 

While I do plan to read the others in the series, I wonder if Stephanie Garber is just not the right author for me. I have read Caraval as well and, while this is vastly superior, some of my same frustrations exist in this book as well.