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4 Books Like Once Upon a Broken Heart

If you loved Stephanie Garber's enchanted bargains, a fairytale atmosphere, and a dangerous romantic figure, start here.

A good next read doesn't have to repeat the same plot. These suggestions follow different connections to Once Upon a Broken Heart; use the explanation beside each pick to find the experience you want more of.

Researched 8 November 2026 · 4 suggestions · Sources below

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The picks below come from linked reading discussions and read-alike sources. “Why try it” explanations are editorial summaries. Order is a browsing guide, not a measured similarity ranking. How we choose →

Reading note: these lists may include adult romance and darker material. Check individual book descriptions and content notes before choosing.

Defy the NightBrigid Kemmerer

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Defy the Night

by Brigid Kemmerer

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A reader connects its protective, sharp-tongued male lead and compassionate heroine with Jacks and Evangeline.

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The Prison HealerLynette Noni

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The Prison Healer

by Lynette Noni

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Suggested for a gentle central romance alongside political intrigue and magic.

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BelladonnaAdalyn Grace

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Belladonna

by Adalyn Grace

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Readers recommend a darker mystery setting with tender romantic moments.

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This Woven KingdomTahereh Mafi

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This Woven Kingdom

by Tahereh Mafi

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Suggested by a commenter for readers who want another romance full of longing.

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Finding your kind of similar

Which book should I read after Once Upon a Broken Heart?

Start with the connection you want to keep: enchanted bargains, a fairytale atmosphere, and a dangerous romantic figure. Read the reasons above rather than treating the first suggestion as a universal best match. A change of tone or pacing can make a book feel very different even when the themes overlap.

Are these sequels or independent recommendations?

This is a read-alike list, rather than a reading order for Once Upon a Broken Heart. Some suggestions begin their own series. Check the linked book information for the appropriate starting volume and whether the series is complete.

Where do these suggestions come from?

The sources below informed this list. Individual recommendations link back to the discussion or read-alike page in which they appeared. Connections are described in our own words; inclusion does not imply unanimous reader agreement.

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