The Ballad of Never After — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Stephanie Garber’s THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER is the jaw-dropping sequel to the ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak
Not every love is meant to be.
After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.
But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.
Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can. . . .
Also by Stephanie Garber:
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Ballad of Never After appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains various violent scenes, including arrow wounds, a stabbing, and situations involving near-strangulation and vampire threats. These elements indicate a moderate level of violence within the story. The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as violent situations involving vampires and the threat of death, which may evoke fear or distress in readers.
Does The Ballad of Never After have violence?
The book contains various violent scenes, including arrow wounds, a stabbing, and situations involving near-strangulation and vampire threats. These elements indicate a moderate level of violence within the story.
Does The Ballad of Never After have scary content?
The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as violent situations involving vampires and the threat of death, which may evoke fear or distress in readers.
Does The Ballad of Never After have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does The Ballad of Never After have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme.
Does The Ballad of Never After have profanity?
Mild profanity is mentioned as being used infrequently throughout the book, indicating some level of crude language present in the narrative.
Does The Ballad of Never After have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any environmental content.
Does The Ballad of Never After have sexual identity?
The narrative includes sexual content such as passionate kissing that escalates to near-strangulation and scenes involving a character dressed in a slip, fighting vampire urges. This suggests the presence of sexual tension and some elements of sexual violence.
Does The Ballad of Never After have gender roles?
While the book features a female protagonist, it does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on romantic and magical elements rather than gender dynamics.
Does The Ballad of Never After have lgbtq+ themes?
No explicit LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative based on the search results. While the book is included in lists promoting diverse representation, there are no specific references to LGBTQ+ content in the actual story.
