Cover of Quicksilver: The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1

Quicksilver: The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1

by Callie Hart
4.6

About this book

Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares… but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details... From USA Today bestselling author Callie Hart comes a brand new, highly addicting enemies-to-lovers romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance that you won't be able to stop listening to! For mature listeners. Narrated in duet style.

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What readers are saying

Mackinley Heuer

Should you read this book???? YESSS

"Book Review:Quicksilver by Callie Hart Quicksilver is a gripping Enemies-to-lovers romantasy that follows Saeris Fane, a 24 year old who will do almost anything for a cup of water, and Kingfisher who is too handsome for Death himself. The story unfolds as Saeris unbeknownst to her abilities opens the gateways between worlds and gets trapped with kingfisher and must help him win a war to find her way home, leading to a story filled with self-discovery of a badass FMC, fun side characters and delicious banter. What I Liked: • I liked that the world building was easy to digest for the first part of the book. Leaving me to get trapped in the world and not want to put the book down. • Saeris is such a great character. I enjoyed how she takes no shit and felt relatable throughout the story. • But the real winning character is Carrion. He is so full of himself and I love it. And he is hilarious and such a shameless flirt but that is his charm. I can’t wait to see what happens to him in book two. What I Didn’t Like: • Now for what I didn’t like, unfortunately I didn’t like was the moment our two MC got together. I felt as if I might have missed something in how one moment they are bickering and the next they are having sex. I know they had some scenes earlier in the book that they kissed but where is the tension after that kiss and then them giving in. It was almost too easy for them to get together. Callie’s writing is captivating, and the characters are well- developed while staying relatable. The plot is predictable in some parts but keeps you satisfied, keeping readers hooked with every twist and turn especially within the last 100 pages. Overall,Quicksilver is perfect for readers who enjoy morally gray characters, witty side charters and a female character who is stuck in the middle of it all. Rating: ★★★★★ My rating system: ★- DNF ★★- Finished but it was a struggle ★★★- It was a good book but probably would not read again ★★★★- It was good and I would read it again ★★★★★- Brain shattering and I need every copy made if this book ["

April 10, 2025 Verified Purchase
Andersen Hall

Gripping read!

"Quicksilver was such a gripping read! I genuinely could not put it down. The writing style flows so smoothly and the world-building feels effortless. Saeris completely stole my heart. She’s sharp, stubborn, witty, and downright unstoppable. And Kingfisher? WHEW. The male is a grumpy, territorial menace in the best way possible. Possessive, loyal, self-sacrificing… basically a walking checklist of every trait I love in an MMC. The side characters added so much charm (Carrion made me laugh out loud more than once), though I didn’t totally understand the extreme obsession everyone seems to have with him… even if he did deliver a jaw-dropping surprise. My only real gripe: the middle dragged a bit, and then the last 50 pages dumped twist after twist after twist, only to stop just short of a full cliffhanger. It felt like the pacing could’ve been balanced better. Still, the heart, the humor, the characters, and the chemistry completely carried this story. A very solid, fun 4-star read that left me desperate for the next one. ["

February 12, 2026 Verified Purchase

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