So I believe it’s understandable that Evangeline WANTS to trust Marisol despite and ignores all the warning signs.Įvangeline is also fairy active. There is quite a number of reviews that call Evangeline out on trusting her stepsister too much, so on Evangeline’s defence: it’s been established throughout the book that ever since she lost her parents, she craves family affection. Evangeline Fox’ only wish is to be loved, be it family love or romantic love and that’s what her story is about. I’m aware that Evangeline’s type of character doesn’t really conform to today’s ideal image of the “strong female lead”, but I don’t believe this book ever intends for its female protagonist to take the route to become a fearless girl-boss. Honestly, Evangeline is likeable, or at least she’s tolerable. I did say this book is straightforward, didn’t I? WHAT’S GOOD But Evangeline soon learns that this deal she makes is not as simple as it seems. In return, she agrees give three kisses to whomever and whenever this immortal wants. Desperate, she makes a deal with an immortal – Jacks – to stop the wedding. WHAT’S IT ABOUT, ANYWAY?Įvangeline Fox is heartbroken because the man she thought was her one true love is set to marry someone else. The writing lacks subtlety at times but, overall, delivers the intended themes fairly well. Once Upon a Broken Heart is a fast-paced and straightforward book with a classic fairy tale feel that knows exactly what it wants to be.

Once upon a broken heart book review