Book Review: Quicksilver by Callie Hart

 

Every book leaves a mark—some are bold and unforgettable, others subtle but lingering. In this review, I’m diving into Quicksilver by Callie Hart, a story that fell a little short for me. From plot twists to character arcs, I’m unpacking what worked, what didn’t, and whether this one’s worth a spot on your shelf.

Title: Quicksilver

By: Callie Hart

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 624

Release Date: June 4th, 2024

Rating: ★★★☆☆

 

Summary from Goodreads: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 re-opens 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 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.

 

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Review:Quicksilver by Callie Hart delivers a dark, twisty plot with high emotional stakes, but I found myself struggling to fully connect with the characters. While the writing is atmospheric and the premise compelling, the emotional depth felt just out of reach, making it hard to become truly invested in the romance or their motivations. There’s no denying the intensity of the story, but for me, it lacked the character connection that makes a book unforgettable. A solid read, but not one that fully captured my heart.