Committing to the TBR

I was beyond excited when I finally got my hands on Quicksilver at Target the other day. While I knew it was available on Kindle Unlimited, I just had to get the physical copy because I knew– it was one I needed for the shelves. Once I started, I was absolutely right to be this excited.

Quicksilver follows the journey of protagonist Saeris Fane through the world of Yvelia, where she crosses paths with the intriguing and mysterious Kingfisher- the ultimate love interest. While the novel is heavily driven by romance and the tension of watching this love story unfold, it’s so much more than that. Quicksilver is filled with political intrigue, rich-world building, and masterful storytelling. Callie Hart truly impressed me with this book, and now I’m eagerly awaiting her next release.

What truly gripped me in Quicksilver was Hart’s ability to keep me hooked through a combination of elements: the chemistry between Kingfisher and Saeris, the fast-paced plot, and the freshness of her world-building.

Kingfisher has officially entered my top ten book boyfriends of all time. Let me know if he has entered yours! His subtle flirting, along with his morally gray character, makes him irresistibly likable. Even though the audience knows nothing about him, I found myself rooting for him from the start. Although him and Saeris have spicy chemistry, the romance does not overshadow the depth of his character. What makes Kingfisher even more compelling is the development of his story as the audience receives it. It’s the development of his story, and his connection with Saeris, that makes him unforgettable.

Saeris, as a protagonist, is a breath of fresh air in a genre that is so heavily saturated of the same female leads. As an avid fan of both fantasy and romance, I think many readers will agree when I say that it’s easy to get bored with the same types of FMCs. While Saeris shares some traits with other characters in the genre, Hart makes her stand out by giving her real, relatable, and NOTICEABLE flaws. It’s imperfections that make Saeris stand out and incredibly lovable. She was awesome every step of the way.

The pacing of the novel was perfect. The shifts between action-packed moments, the small scenes, and romantic moments were seamless– nothing felt rushed or out of place. And the world-building? Absolutely refreshing. It’s the fae world that kept me glued to the page– I read over 85% of the book in just one day! That’s how locked in I was. We also have to honorably mention one of the sassiest characters ever– Carrion Swift.

I wanted to keep this review spoiler-free for the most part, but suffice it to say that Quicksilver is a must-read. If you haven’t picked it up yet, I highly recommend doing so. I’m officially counting down the days for Callie Hart’s next–she has a new fan. And fans of ACOTAR will absolutely love this one.

Rating: 4/5