57 pages • 1 hour read
416
Novel • Fiction
The Magnificent North • Fantasy Realm
2022
YA
13-18 years
The Ballad of Never After follows Evangeline Fox as she navigates a web of curses and ancient magic in an effort to save her husband, Prince Apollo, who awakens with new curses that endanger them both. Evangeline partners with the enigmatic Fate, Jacks, and together, they seek powerful stones to unlock the Valory Arch, encountering danger, betrayal, and evolving feelings along the way. The book contains discussions of manipulative or abusive relationships and violence.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Romantic
Emotional
Adventurous
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The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber enchants readers with its vivid prose and imaginative world-building. While many praise its emotional depth and plot twists, some criticize the pacing and character development. Overall, it is a captivating read for fans of Garber's previous works but may leave others wanting more balance.
Readers who would enjoy The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber are fans of young adult fantasy and romance. Similar to those who love the intricate world-building in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series and the enchanting characters in Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone, these readers appreciate magical adventures with strong, emotional stakes.
304,462 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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416
Novel • Fiction
The Magnificent North • Fantasy Realm
2022
YA
13-18 years
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