The Ballad of Never After

Why these tropes fit

A betrayed heroine with newly discovered magic teams up uneasily with the morally ambiguous Prince of Hearts to lift a murderous curse, traversing a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances and heart-plundering sorcery where trust is the most dangerous gamble.

Evidence from the source

• Betrayal: “After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again.” source
• Curse: “a new terrifying curse is revealed” source
• Quest: “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.” source
• Enemies to Lovers: “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.” source
• Strong Heroine: “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.” source
• Angst: “Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she's not sure she can.” source
• Forced Proximity: “Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again.” source

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