Quicksilver is a story set against a backdrop of a sun-scorched desert and a realm of ice and snow, the story takes you on a whirlwind journey with twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane, a character defined by her resilience and resourcefulness. Hart’s narrative style quickly draws readers in, inviting them to explore the depths of Saeris’ struggles and the weight of her hidden powers.
Saeris is a captivating protagonist, adept at adapting to her harsh surroundings while hiding the true nature of her abilities. Hart skillfully weaves her intricate backstory into the present narrative, revealing Saeris’ past of petty theft from the Undying Queen’s reservoirs and her desperate need for survival in a land where water is as valuable as gold. This sense of urgency propels the plot forward, making her encounter with Death himself not just a pivotal moment but also a catalyst for a series of events that will irrevocably change her life.
The transition from Saeris’ arid homeland to the frigid mountains of Yvelia is beautifully portrayed, contrasting the oppressive heat of the desert with the eerie beauty of the icy realm. It is in this new world that Hart introduces readers to the Fae, who are both enchanting and dangerous—a theme explored throughout the narrative. The Fae, often relegated to the realms of myth and nightmare, come to life in vivid detail, enriching the world-building and providing a strong foundation for the conflict that unfolds.
At the heart of the story lies the complex relationship between Saeris and Kingfisher, the enigmatic Fae warrior whose motives are as obscured as the mist surrounding his kingdom. Their bond, forged in secrecy and necessity, is fraught with tension and uncertainty. Hart expertly navigates the dynamics of power, trust, and betrayal, keeping readers on their toes as the layers of Kingfisher’s character are slowly peeled away. His character is a compelling blend of charm and danger, and his connection to Saeris adds an intriguing romantic tension to the story.
Overall, this book is a captivating story, it's a masterful blend of fantasy, romance, and suspense, showcasing Hart’s ability to create a rich, immersive world filled with compelling characters. If you enjoy tales where the lines between good and evil are beautifully blurred, and secrets threaten to unravel, this is a book I would highly recommend!

Definitely a top romantasy of the year for me. I devoured this book. From the opening scene, I was hooked. It’s fast paced and action packed with court politics and incredible magic. I loved her main character. She was so bad ass and I cannot wait to see her power grow.. I will say the Romance took me until about 75% to really get on with. I felt like the very beginning of it was very lust driven and not actually romantic but it definitely got there at the end.

I was really hoping that this lived up to the hype because it's a long romantasy book, and those aren't actually very common. It's not good though, the writing is just painful at times, and I could not stand the main FMC. This feels like the KU version of Fourth Wing, so if that's what you're looking for then this is it.

This book is a wild ride! The main characters were both ✨chefs kiss✨

Quicksilver drops your right into the centre of the action with our FMC, Saeris being a badass thief, only to have possibly the worst day possible. Including almost dying. And getting carried into another world. She gets kidnapped again, and then is a bit of an idiot with some deals she makes, but, she gets called out for being an idiot so I don’t mind 😂

“Don’t call her Sunshine.”
“Why not?”
“Because she is moonlight. The mist that shrouds the mountains. The bite of electricity in the air before a storm. The smoke that rolls across a battlefield before the killing starts. You have no idea what she is. What she could be. You should call her Majesty.”

Kingfisher. Holy. Smokes. This fae male could rival Rowan. He’s also 100% an ass at first, but he definitely grew on me, and once you know his backstory… well let’s just say his red flags make a lot more sense and I will happily simp over him as a book boyfriend. But only in a fictional world.

This had all the vibes of a true fantasy book, with really interesting world building, a mix of fae, vampires and humans, but with that romance edge that just makes me become immediately obsessed too. I really want everyone to read it so that we can talk about it

Read if you love:
💕 he has a cute nickname for her
⚔️ she can hold her own in a fight
🖤 enemies to lovers
✨ soulmates
🤕 he has a tortured past
🔥 dirty talk

3.5

I'll be honest, I hate the cover on this one. I know I'm not alone there. That guy does not look anything like I would imagine Kingfisher to look. I think it just has that KU/indie published look (a little cheap) and would benefit from an updated cover if it's being traditionally published.

I went into this story with kind of low expectations, based on some opinions from people who I generally tend to agree with, but I actually ended up enjoying it quite a bit. I think that the concept is really pretty solid. I like the magic system, the world building, the side characters, and the pacing. But some of the execution in this story was pretty chaotic.

Our protagonist was fine. I think she made some pretty reckless decisions from the very beginning, but I think the author does a good job of establishing the dire stakes that she grew up in that made her that way. Her motives are always clear so while I don't always agree with her, I at least understand her. That isn't really the case with Kingfisher. I don't think any of the explanations really justify the way he behaves towards her and even more baffling is that she's still attracted to him while he's being a monster to her on purpose. His afflictions were pretty confusing actually. Once he softens up a little bit, I think the romance has good chemistry and the smut was pretty hot.

I like the alchemy element. I liked her progression into finding her power. I really enjoyed the scene where she forges the sword, it was pretty badass.

I think I was on board for everything right up until maybe 80%. I think the whole ending was pretty chaotic. I did finish the book around 3 AM, so I could have just been delirious at that point, but I could not make sense of the 3 rulers working together, and Malcolm's mustache twirling monologues, and then all the action in the labyrinth, and then the Gods all of a sudden. It was so much in such a short period of time. When it ended, I really had trouble visualizing where the story is going to go from here.

I think I will read the sequel but it's not something I'm highly anticipating. I will definitely be recommending this book to customers though. I understand why it's been so popular with the romantasy readers and it was definitely an entertaining read.

I loved this book so much and at this point I've read it twice. The world is just so lovely and Kingfisher is hot.

I’ve heard NOTHING but fantastic things about this and fuck, everyone is so correct. THIS IS FANTASTIC AND THAT CLIFFHANGER HAS ME DYING

Star rating: ★★★★★
Spice rating: 3 🥵🔥

I. ATE. THIS. UP!!!!! This took over my entire life and personality and now I have no idea what to even do with myself.

Callie left no crumbs with this fantasy romance, this is now her genre. No question. I cannot wait for the rest of this series😩

Fisher is a top-tier shadow daddy boyfriend 💕 everyone please go read this (I beg of you)

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