Book Boyfriends: Jacks

Valentine’s Day Special

SOLAI RAMASUBRAMANIYAM ‘27 and RITHIKA GUNASEKARAN ’27

February 14, 2026

Last but not least, the final “book boyfriend” candidate for the special Valentine’s series is Jacks, from Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber.

Jacks

Once Upon A Broken Heart

Author: Stephanie Garber

CHARACTERISTICS

Technically the “bad guy” — character development

He finds his one true love

Loves apples — so healthy

The apples are an important part of him, trust us.

Rewinds time for her — so romantic

He’d kill for her

MEMORABLE QUOTES

“It didn’t matter if he stayed forever cursed. All that mattered was that he stayed, that he chose her instead of fear.”

“He considered setting the room ablaze just so that he’d have a reason to pick her up and carry her out, to save her one last time, before he left her for good.”

“I’m a monster, but… I’m your monster.”

“I do not want you dead, and I’ll kill anyone who tries.”

APPEARANCE

Slender build
Pale skin and sharp jawline
Always with an apple
Icy blue, intense eyes
Silver-blond (almost platinum) hair
Untucked/unbuttoned shirt

AWARDS

Willing to sacrifice the world for her

Intense & unwavering devotion

Supports and encourages her

Protective and Courageous

Villain who reforms for her

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About the Contributors

SOLAI RAMASUBRAMANIYAM ‘27, Entertainment Editor

Solai Ramasubramaniyam is a junior and an editor for the Entertainment section. She has been with the newspaper since her freshman year and enjoys co-running the book review column. In addition to the Eagle’s Eye, Solai is an enthusiastic member of Battle of the Books, Writer’s Wings, Science Olympiad, and the EHS STEM Academy. During her free time, she loves to read (her favorites are The Kite Runner and Caraval) and to volunteer at her temple.

RITHIKA GUNASEKARAN ’27, Copy Editor

Rithika Gunasekaran is a junior who has been writing for the Eagle’s Eye for over two years and is now a Copy Editor. Outside of the paper, she is part of the EHS marching band, and participates in Battle of the Books, Peacock Society, Science Olympiad, and more. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family in her free time.