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Blood of the Fae #4
Mirror of Argent
Masquerades, monarchs, and . . . misalliances?
All her life, Jessa Caldwell has feared the Vigil—and now they’ve claimed her. Worse yet, they’re not acting alone. Someone directs their every move, someone all too interested in Jessa—and her sisters. Even if she breaks free of her unnatural prison, the Vigil will not so readily relinquish their claim, nor will the unknown fae who hunts her across realms.
As she struggles to clear her name, protect her family, and uncover the truth about her past, she soon finds herself in the center of a conflict that threatens both worlds, an age-old menace capable of harming mortal and fae alike. In partnership with fae arbiter Riven and her bonded kit-isne Jade, Jessa strives for a path that will keep endangered innocents safe—no easy task when someone is making her out to be the threat.
To have any chance of saving that which she loves, she must forfeit it all for a world of court rivalries, power games, and treacherous bargains, where no one is what they seem. If she can’t discern truth from illusion in time, she’ll lose not only her family, but also her very self.
All her life, Jessa Caldwell has feared the Vigil—and now they’ve claimed her. Worse yet, they’re not acting alone. Someone directs their every move, someone all too interested in Jessa—and her sisters. Even if she breaks free of her unnatural prison, the Vigil will not so readily relinquish their claim, nor will the unknown fae who hunts her across realms.
As she struggles to clear her name, protect her family, and uncover the truth about her past, she soon finds herself in the center of a conflict that threatens both worlds, an age-old menace capable of harming mortal and fae alike. In partnership with fae arbiter Riven and her bonded kit-isne Jade, Jessa strives for a path that will keep endangered innocents safe—no easy task when someone is making her out to be the threat.
To have any chance of saving that which she loves, she must forfeit it all for a world of court rivalries, power games, and treacherous bargains, where no one is what they seem. If she can’t discern truth from illusion in time, she’ll lose not only her family, but also her very self.
908 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2025
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Sarah Chislon
10 books44 followersSarah Chislon lives in Virginia with her husband and three daughters. When she’s not writing, she’s homeschooling her children and running a web development business with her husband. As an avid reader and a lifelong story-weaver, she delights in creating fantastic worlds and exploring them alongside her characters.
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October 3, 2025
Mirror of Argent is Book 4 in the Mirror of the Fae by Sarah Chislon. I believe that this fantasy is excellent. Jesse is an interesting main character and the supporting characters are great. I think that this story is an epic fantasy pitting good vs evil. Will Jesse be able to discern the truth from an illusion? I believe that this fantasy should be on everyone's TBR list. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
October 2, 2025
Having finally acknowledged her fae heritage, Jessa finds herself at the mercy of the Vigil. However, it is clear that the Vigil is being manipulated by mysterious fae forces determined to destroy Jessa’s mundane life. To protect her family and escape the traps laid by her unknown enemy, Jessa needs to continue to accept her fae nature and all that entails. Unfortunately, this leads to her accepting an impossible task from the King of the Court of Gold: save his daughter from the effects of an ancient weapon, or lose her family entirely. Surrounded by enemies and bound by bargains, Jessa ultimately needs to determine who she really is if she’s to have any hope of saving those she loves.
Jessa really grows in this book. Not only does she have to navigate treacherous court intrigue in multiple different courts, she also has to determine for herself exactly what being a fae means for her. Her determination to hold on to her personal empathy and humanity (as it were), despite the pressures to shed any form of mortal weakness, continues to be extremely inspiring. In addition to growing in her own independence, she also has to learn to let her family take care of themselves as circumstances continue to isolate her from them. She also has to finally address and acknowledge her own developing feelings for Riven, especially after she is exposed to the true horror of his abilities as Lord Arbiter.
Words cannot express just how beautifully written this book is. Every page is rich with atmospheric descriptions and vitally important scenes that continue to cultivate the growth of characters and develop the plot. A true work of art that I couldn’t put down.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Jessa really grows in this book. Not only does she have to navigate treacherous court intrigue in multiple different courts, she also has to determine for herself exactly what being a fae means for her. Her determination to hold on to her personal empathy and humanity (as it were), despite the pressures to shed any form of mortal weakness, continues to be extremely inspiring. In addition to growing in her own independence, she also has to learn to let her family take care of themselves as circumstances continue to isolate her from them. She also has to finally address and acknowledge her own developing feelings for Riven, especially after she is exposed to the true horror of his abilities as Lord Arbiter.
Words cannot express just how beautifully written this book is. Every page is rich with atmospheric descriptions and vitally important scenes that continue to cultivate the growth of characters and develop the plot. A true work of art that I couldn’t put down.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 13, 2025
The Best Book Yet in the Blood of the Fae Series!
Sarah Chislon has delivered another masterpiece with Mirror of Argent, the fourth main installment in her incredible Blood of the Fae series. With each new book, this gaslamp fantasy world only deepens and improves, and this novel is the pinnacle so far.
A Battle of Wits and Will
The central conflict revolves around Jessa Caldwell, who remains relentlessly pursued and manipulated by mysterious Fae. While Fae may be incapable of outright lies, Chislon brilliantly explores how their talent for deception and meddling makes them even more dangerous.
Jessa’s greatest strength—her devotion to her family—is also her greatest vulnerability, a "ragged blade" that those seeking to use her can twist. Having survived earlier trials, though not unscarred, Jessa is now forced to step fully into the realm of the Fae. The stakes are immense: she must battle with every word, deed, and binding agreement to secure her future.
Make no mistake: those lined up against her should be terrified. Jessa will not back down. Her resolve is steel, driven by her love for family, freedom, and compassion.
And of course, there is Riven. Their complex relationship takes center stage, leaving readers desperately wondering: will he be the one to save or break her heart?
A Commitment to the Epic Read
Be warned: this is a big book, demanding many satisfying hours of reading, and I reveled in every minute. I have to applaud Sarah Chislon's commitment to presenting the story in its full, glorious form. This easily could have been split into three separate novellas—a choice many authors would make—but she keeps the narrative whole, offering a truly immersive, epic experience. Thank you for giving us this sprawling, undivided pleasure!
If you're looking for a gaslamp fantasy that masterfully blends high stakes, intricate Fae politics, and deeply emotional character arcs, stop here. Mirror of Argent is a must-read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Sarah Chislon has delivered another masterpiece with Mirror of Argent, the fourth main installment in her incredible Blood of the Fae series. With each new book, this gaslamp fantasy world only deepens and improves, and this novel is the pinnacle so far.
A Battle of Wits and Will
The central conflict revolves around Jessa Caldwell, who remains relentlessly pursued and manipulated by mysterious Fae. While Fae may be incapable of outright lies, Chislon brilliantly explores how their talent for deception and meddling makes them even more dangerous.
Jessa’s greatest strength—her devotion to her family—is also her greatest vulnerability, a "ragged blade" that those seeking to use her can twist. Having survived earlier trials, though not unscarred, Jessa is now forced to step fully into the realm of the Fae. The stakes are immense: she must battle with every word, deed, and binding agreement to secure her future.
Make no mistake: those lined up against her should be terrified. Jessa will not back down. Her resolve is steel, driven by her love for family, freedom, and compassion.
And of course, there is Riven. Their complex relationship takes center stage, leaving readers desperately wondering: will he be the one to save or break her heart?
A Commitment to the Epic Read
Be warned: this is a big book, demanding many satisfying hours of reading, and I reveled in every minute. I have to applaud Sarah Chislon's commitment to presenting the story in its full, glorious form. This easily could have been split into three separate novellas—a choice many authors would make—but she keeps the narrative whole, offering a truly immersive, epic experience. Thank you for giving us this sprawling, undivided pleasure!
If you're looking for a gaslamp fantasy that masterfully blends high stakes, intricate Fae politics, and deeply emotional character arcs, stop here. Mirror of Argent is a must-read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 18, 2025
This book kept me reading, theorizing, and Googling plant symbolism until the early hours of the morning.
By now, I expect everything in the Blood of the Fae series to surprise me completely, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy it less when it happens. Like the previous book, there were some world-shifting events in Mirror of Argent that I never guessed would happen the way they did, and those were not even the highlights.
We left Jessa Caldwell on a cliffhanger as she was hauled off by the Vigil, who think they have finally discovered her secrets.
Not only are they very wrong, but they are also being manipulated, since the mortal world continues to be a fae playground.
Exhibit A, a new horror that is claiming mortals all over the place, but the catch is, it poses just as much danger to fae as to mortals.
Jessa must join her very good “friend” Riven in tracing the problem in the Otherworld, where she struggles increasingly with isolation from her family and the pressure to conform to the fae ideas of strength.
She also faces a whole host of extremely villainous men, all too easy to hate. There should be a prize for the worst of them, and I know who my money would be on.
Along the way, she digs deeper into her own connections in the courts and learns even more about Riven’s very complicated personal and court life, the very things that force them into a heartbreaking situation that leaves lasting damage.
I found the otherworld cast of characters much more engaging than those in the previous book, but that might also be because Jessa is now getting in really deep there.
However, I missed the characters in the mortal world, and hope that the clean break Jessa left with does not mean the series will shift radically away from it, and them.
It would make sense, considering the stakes are getting higher and higher, and the real power certainly does lie in the Otherworld. But the interaction between fae and this Regency-based mortal world is one of the things I like about this series, and I am so invested in the fates of her little team of family and friends she’s been forced to leave behind.
Some of the best parts were Jade’s very cat-like amusement during her running mental commentary, especially at the dreaded prospect of keeping company with hounds. The horror! Not to mention her increasingly drastic measures to break through her companions’ refusal to get to the heart of matters, whether from ignorance or otherwise.
Overall, it was a wild ride from start to finish. Just when you think things can’t possibly get more intense, they somehow do.
Many questions were answered, and many more remain, and once again, we’re holding our breath for the next book, because that ending was almost too much for me to take.
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
By now, I expect everything in the Blood of the Fae series to surprise me completely, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy it less when it happens. Like the previous book, there were some world-shifting events in Mirror of Argent that I never guessed would happen the way they did, and those were not even the highlights.
We left Jessa Caldwell on a cliffhanger as she was hauled off by the Vigil, who think they have finally discovered her secrets.
Not only are they very wrong, but they are also being manipulated, since the mortal world continues to be a fae playground.
Exhibit A, a new horror that is claiming mortals all over the place, but the catch is, it poses just as much danger to fae as to mortals.
Jessa must join her very good “friend” Riven in tracing the problem in the Otherworld, where she struggles increasingly with isolation from her family and the pressure to conform to the fae ideas of strength.
She also faces a whole host of extremely villainous men, all too easy to hate. There should be a prize for the worst of them, and I know who my money would be on.
Along the way, she digs deeper into her own connections in the courts and learns even more about Riven’s very complicated personal and court life, the very things that force them into a heartbreaking situation that leaves lasting damage.
I found the otherworld cast of characters much more engaging than those in the previous book, but that might also be because Jessa is now getting in really deep there.
However, I missed the characters in the mortal world, and hope that the clean break Jessa left with does not mean the series will shift radically away from it, and them.
It would make sense, considering the stakes are getting higher and higher, and the real power certainly does lie in the Otherworld. But the interaction between fae and this Regency-based mortal world is one of the things I like about this series, and I am so invested in the fates of her little team of family and friends she’s been forced to leave behind.
Some of the best parts were Jade’s very cat-like amusement during her running mental commentary, especially at the dreaded prospect of keeping company with hounds. The horror! Not to mention her increasingly drastic measures to break through her companions’ refusal to get to the heart of matters, whether from ignorance or otherwise.
Overall, it was a wild ride from start to finish. Just when you think things can’t possibly get more intense, they somehow do.
Many questions were answered, and many more remain, and once again, we’re holding our breath for the next book, because that ending was almost too much for me to take.
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 21, 2025
Buckle up, there’s a lot to unpack haha.
Mirror of Argent starts where we left off in the last book, Binding of Silver. And this conflict kind of sets her up to finally leave her world as she knows it behind and travel to the fae world, but not before making a few promises of her own to various people. There’s not much I can say without giving a tonnnn of stuff away because this is a cause and effect kind of storyline, but it is so worth it to read. Like, please. GET THE BOOK AND READ IT!
Jessa, oh Jessa. My absolute favorite character is this universe. She stands her ground and refuses to budge. This book has her facing her toughest challenges, and yet, she meets them all with her refusing to be anyone other than herself. Jessa lets her love for her family, friends, and humankind alike bleed through and guide her decisions. She realizes that even though she is now in the world of power and games, kindness and understanding are still her greatest weapons. She is ever accompanied by her kit-itsne and their dynamic is always a loving one.
Now Riven. Oh I have loved getting to see more of him in this book. And we get more backstory and it is trauma based indeed. The glimpses we get of them together are the kind that make you giggle to yourself and kick your feet back and forth. The connection between him and Jessa is so good, so filled with tension and we’re finally at the point where more of the romance part is happening. They have both realized they like the other. We also see Riven in his Lord Arbiter role more as well, and how he is with others who are not Jessa.
And Jessa’s family? Angels, every one of them. They have really shown her that they are in it with her, good and bad. And things get really really bad. I love the dynamic that is shown between Jessa and each of her loved ones. They have colored who she is and what she stands for. They give her strength and she them. I’m interested to see how they feature in future books, especially her relationship with each of her sisters as they delve deeper into the history of their mother.
Speaking of their mother. She is the tangled web that this whole story is weaved through. Even though she has since passed away when they were young, she has featured more and more in each book and we are getting closer to unraveling who she is and who is after them, because of her.
Hopefully this review doesn’t leave you tangled in a mass of confusion, but drives you to want to pick up this series. I love the two main characters on seemingly opposing sides, the extremely slow burn romance, the family dynamics, the fantastic world building (this one has a lot!), and Jessa’s ever present stance to remain GOOD.
Mirror of Argent starts where we left off in the last book, Binding of Silver. And this conflict kind of sets her up to finally leave her world as she knows it behind and travel to the fae world, but not before making a few promises of her own to various people. There’s not much I can say without giving a tonnnn of stuff away because this is a cause and effect kind of storyline, but it is so worth it to read. Like, please. GET THE BOOK AND READ IT!
Jessa, oh Jessa. My absolute favorite character is this universe. She stands her ground and refuses to budge. This book has her facing her toughest challenges, and yet, she meets them all with her refusing to be anyone other than herself. Jessa lets her love for her family, friends, and humankind alike bleed through and guide her decisions. She realizes that even though she is now in the world of power and games, kindness and understanding are still her greatest weapons. She is ever accompanied by her kit-itsne and their dynamic is always a loving one.
Now Riven. Oh I have loved getting to see more of him in this book. And we get more backstory and it is trauma based indeed. The glimpses we get of them together are the kind that make you giggle to yourself and kick your feet back and forth. The connection between him and Jessa is so good, so filled with tension and we’re finally at the point where more of the romance part is happening. They have both realized they like the other. We also see Riven in his Lord Arbiter role more as well, and how he is with others who are not Jessa.
And Jessa’s family? Angels, every one of them. They have really shown her that they are in it with her, good and bad. And things get really really bad. I love the dynamic that is shown between Jessa and each of her loved ones. They have colored who she is and what she stands for. They give her strength and she them. I’m interested to see how they feature in future books, especially her relationship with each of her sisters as they delve deeper into the history of their mother.
Speaking of their mother. She is the tangled web that this whole story is weaved through. Even though she has since passed away when they were young, she has featured more and more in each book and we are getting closer to unraveling who she is and who is after them, because of her.
Hopefully this review doesn’t leave you tangled in a mass of confusion, but drives you to want to pick up this series. I love the two main characters on seemingly opposing sides, the extremely slow burn romance, the family dynamics, the fantastic world building (this one has a lot!), and Jessa’s ever present stance to remain GOOD.
October 27, 2025
Mirror of Argent might just be my favorite installment yet. I have no words to describe just how much I enjoyed reading this, but I'll try. For reference, I am a medical student working 80 unpaid hours per week, but I gobbled this beast of a book up in 6 hours bc it was THAT GOOD. I CRIED OVER A TREE, THE WRITING IS JUST THAT GOOD.
I did notice there is so much emphasis on balance in this series. Everyone is trying to balance duties with values, emotions with abilities and stoicism, etc etc.
- The FMC:
Jessa is so loveable. Her character development in this book continues as she learns to navigate the tricky Fae courts. Seeing her find loopholes to maintain her human values while embracing her Fae nature was like watching a tightrope walker balance in the air. I loved the parts where the cold and conniving Fae react to her being so considerate, human and emotional. It's almost like they fear her as a freak of nature for it and it was hilarious to read. She is so powerful and doesn't quite know it yet, if not for her abilities, then for her resilience and her will to die on the hill of goodness. She refuses to give in to the Fae ways, and I just know she's gonna be a harbinger of change in the courts.
- The MMC:
We all love Riven. It is so refreshing to have a male lead who isn't just a lustful, overbearing king or lord existing for the sake of being a romantic interest. Riven matters to the plot, and he does an excellent job at navigating the narrow balance between his duties as the cold, powerful fae arbiter and his deep seated desire to develop lasting relationships and friendships. We saw so much more of him in this book, including a very intimate look into his abilities as arbiter. Watching him attempt to reign in his destructive powers to protect those he cares for was intense. He cares so much for Jessa and I love the immense slowburn of their relationship. We're at the point where they both have admitted their feelings to themselves but not to one another.
- The Family:
I love Jessa's family. I love how intensely the sisters love one another. Ada, Ainslie and Jessa are willing to sacrifice for one another, and it is the undefeatable power of love that I think the Fae have yet to discover. Perhaps they fear it. And I think Jessa will be the one to prove just how powerful a tool love can be.
PLEASE READ THIS SERIES!!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. **That is not to say, however, that these words are not 100% my true, unadulterated and passionate feelings about this series.**
I did notice there is so much emphasis on balance in this series. Everyone is trying to balance duties with values, emotions with abilities and stoicism, etc etc.
- The FMC:
Jessa is so loveable. Her character development in this book continues as she learns to navigate the tricky Fae courts. Seeing her find loopholes to maintain her human values while embracing her Fae nature was like watching a tightrope walker balance in the air. I loved the parts where the cold and conniving Fae react to her being so considerate, human and emotional. It's almost like they fear her as a freak of nature for it and it was hilarious to read. She is so powerful and doesn't quite know it yet, if not for her abilities, then for her resilience and her will to die on the hill of goodness. She refuses to give in to the Fae ways, and I just know she's gonna be a harbinger of change in the courts.
- The MMC:
We all love Riven. It is so refreshing to have a male lead who isn't just a lustful, overbearing king or lord existing for the sake of being a romantic interest. Riven matters to the plot, and he does an excellent job at navigating the narrow balance between his duties as the cold, powerful fae arbiter and his deep seated desire to develop lasting relationships and friendships. We saw so much more of him in this book, including a very intimate look into his abilities as arbiter. Watching him attempt to reign in his destructive powers to protect those he cares for was intense. He cares so much for Jessa and I love the immense slowburn of their relationship. We're at the point where they both have admitted their feelings to themselves but not to one another.
- The Family:
I love Jessa's family. I love how intensely the sisters love one another. Ada, Ainslie and Jessa are willing to sacrifice for one another, and it is the undefeatable power of love that I think the Fae have yet to discover. Perhaps they fear it. And I think Jessa will be the one to prove just how powerful a tool love can be.
PLEASE READ THIS SERIES!!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. **That is not to say, however, that these words are not 100% my true, unadulterated and passionate feelings about this series.**
October 5, 2025
Jessa has finally been snared by the Vigil. Her plan to have Jade follow fell apart when the presence of Other artifacts came into play. While at the Everstone Institution she is horrified by what she witnesses and the truth about how much Other has influenced the mortal world. Once free of the Institute she discovers she is on borrowed time. The Vigil and Magistrate are coming for her, requiring Jessa to clear her name before they can snare her again and the king of the Court of Gold patience has worn out demanding she come to Otherworld. Claims from the Vigil seem to have some truth causing Jessa, Riven, and Mr. Burke to become involved with this mystery. Jessa finally realizes she can no longer protect those she loves by herself but asking others to potentially get in harm's way isn't an easy task for her. Additionally, her and her sisters are still trying to uncover the truth about their past. She feels pressured for results as the time she carved out to accomplish these things quickly runs out. And she knows what waits for her in Otherworld is going to be harsher and unknown. The only constants that help keep her grounded are Jade, Risha, Riven but even then how they act will be influenced by the powerplays in Otherworld and the fae courts. The mystery she and Riven decide to investigate spills into the Otherworld, following leads becomes harder due to politicking and power games. Games that she herself gets pulled into much to her displeasure.
This book clearly marks the middle of the series. Her hold on her mortal life has been slipping, almost as if the glamour placed on it is breaking, while the Other has been slowly encroaching and this book gives a great showing of just that. The two worlds clash and finally we get answers to some long held questions. But as we get those answers we get more questions that will leave Jessa's world changed. And now that we have answers and can mostly see what damage is done, is it too late to fix the mistakes made? But we see that the way Jessa handles herself and her choices are being noticed and are having some rippling effects that I am hoping get larger later in the series. We finally get large interaction with the fae monarchy and Riven does a great job of providing the explanations for both Jessa and the reader. You can tell there will be a shift in how some things will be handled moving forward and I hope to have more answers from the next installment.
This book clearly marks the middle of the series. Her hold on her mortal life has been slipping, almost as if the glamour placed on it is breaking, while the Other has been slowly encroaching and this book gives a great showing of just that. The two worlds clash and finally we get answers to some long held questions. But as we get those answers we get more questions that will leave Jessa's world changed. And now that we have answers and can mostly see what damage is done, is it too late to fix the mistakes made? But we see that the way Jessa handles herself and her choices are being noticed and are having some rippling effects that I am hoping get larger later in the series. We finally get large interaction with the fae monarchy and Riven does a great job of providing the explanations for both Jessa and the reader. You can tell there will be a shift in how some things will be handled moving forward and I hope to have more answers from the next installment.
October 16, 2025
A huge thank you goes to Sarah Chislon & Book Sirens, for letting me read an e-ARC of Mirror of Argent! Book four in the Blood of the Fae series, this gaslamp fantasy will twine itself around your soul, much like the kit-isne Jade tends to twine around Jessa. I’m forever grateful that I live in the same world as Sarah & her beautiful writing, because entering this realm is like coming home.
Jessa has done everything she can to avoid the Vigil, knowing how they treat anything Other. When she’s taken into their custody, it soon becomes clear that the Vigil are working on someone else’s orders… But who could it be? An unknown fae is hunting Jessa, determined to bring about not only her ruin, but also that of her family. As ancient powers rise & new dangers appear, can Jessa & Riven find a way to restore the balance between the realms? The time has come for Jessa to forsake the bonds tying her to the human world, but not all is as it seems. Must Jessa give up everyone she loves to save them? Can her curious mind find a way to stave off a deadly enemy, threatening both mortal & fae? Or will everything crumble around her, including the friendship she’s forged with Riven?
Mirror of Argent is a gaslamp fantasy full of deadly peril, capricious fae, & the most loyal family (& friends) you could ever hope to find. I honestly don’t know where to begin, with listing what I love about this tale. Saying “everything” doesn’t really work, does it?
Sarah dives deep into the cosiness of the regency era, even as she exposes us to the darker sides of the fae realm. And with the gentle sass of Jade making an appearance, as Jessa navigates the mysteries about her? Reading this series is like being given a comforting hug from your favourite person.
I'm completely besotted glitterbugs, & you can read my full review on my blog here: https://www.immersedinbooks.com/mirro...
Jessa has done everything she can to avoid the Vigil, knowing how they treat anything Other. When she’s taken into their custody, it soon becomes clear that the Vigil are working on someone else’s orders… But who could it be? An unknown fae is hunting Jessa, determined to bring about not only her ruin, but also that of her family. As ancient powers rise & new dangers appear, can Jessa & Riven find a way to restore the balance between the realms? The time has come for Jessa to forsake the bonds tying her to the human world, but not all is as it seems. Must Jessa give up everyone she loves to save them? Can her curious mind find a way to stave off a deadly enemy, threatening both mortal & fae? Or will everything crumble around her, including the friendship she’s forged with Riven?
Mirror of Argent is a gaslamp fantasy full of deadly peril, capricious fae, & the most loyal family (& friends) you could ever hope to find. I honestly don’t know where to begin, with listing what I love about this tale. Saying “everything” doesn’t really work, does it?
Sarah dives deep into the cosiness of the regency era, even as she exposes us to the darker sides of the fae realm. And with the gentle sass of Jade making an appearance, as Jessa navigates the mysteries about her? Reading this series is like being given a comforting hug from your favourite person.
I'm completely besotted glitterbugs, & you can read my full review on my blog here: https://www.immersedinbooks.com/mirro...
October 13, 2025
This is the fourth main book in the gas lamp fantasy Blood of the Fae series. As I’ve read them, each one has made the series better.
Fae cannot lie. But they can deceive or meddle to their own advantage.
Jess’s Caldwell, continues to be pursued by Fae unknown to her detriment , with others in the background continuing to twist her to ends of undetermined outcome.
Her family means everything to her. A strength, yes, but also a ragged blade to hold against her.
Jessa has been able to hold her own so far against those who would use her to their advantage. And although not unscarred, she has survived.
Now she is forced to step into Fae, and battle in word, deed and binding agreements to secure her future. Those lined up against her should be aware, she will not back down. Family, freedom and compassion mean too much to her.
And what about Riven. Will he be the one to save or break her heart?
I have to say, this is a big book, lots of reading hours are needed. I revelled in each minute of them. In fact I congratulate Sarah that the book is presented in this form. I could see in reading that there were fairly obvious points to split this into 3 separate books. Which so many others would have done. So thank you for not doing that.
It pains my heart to say the next instalment is not due for some time to come. But I do look forward to the reading pleasure to come.
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Fae cannot lie. But they can deceive or meddle to their own advantage.
Jess’s Caldwell, continues to be pursued by Fae unknown to her detriment , with others in the background continuing to twist her to ends of undetermined outcome.
Her family means everything to her. A strength, yes, but also a ragged blade to hold against her.
Jessa has been able to hold her own so far against those who would use her to their advantage. And although not unscarred, she has survived.
Now she is forced to step into Fae, and battle in word, deed and binding agreements to secure her future. Those lined up against her should be aware, she will not back down. Family, freedom and compassion mean too much to her.
And what about Riven. Will he be the one to save or break her heart?
I have to say, this is a big book, lots of reading hours are needed. I revelled in each minute of them. In fact I congratulate Sarah that the book is presented in this form. I could see in reading that there were fairly obvious points to split this into 3 separate books. Which so many others would have done. So thank you for not doing that.
It pains my heart to say the next instalment is not due for some time to come. But I do look forward to the reading pleasure to come.
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Thank you to Sarah Chislon and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.
October 4, 2025
Mirror of Argent grabbed me and wouldn’t let go… I’ve eagerly anticipated the release since the cliffhanger ending of Binding of Silver, and in no way did it disappoint. The Blood of the Fae series continues delivering stellar world building and lore, richly crafted characters, and layered plots so masterfully done that even though it’s fantasy everything makes sense and feels both plausible and real—and deeply gripping. Cliffhangers, surprises, revelations that are shocking but leave you looking back at the trail of clues that built to the unveiling; it’s been a wilder ride with every book and always leaves me wanting more. I especially enjoy the continued emphasis and exploration of true, sacrificial love that never gives up and how that is not only found through romantic love. However, we do get some continued unfolding of the romantic plot thread as well, much to my delight. Jessa continues growing as such a lovable, relatable and believable heroine and there are no side characters in undeveloped shades of grey here. Each is richly colored, filled with their own struggles and motivations and we get the sense that many of them could have full stories of their own. Riven is the complicated fae hero you desperately want to see in a fae based fantasy but he never feels like a trope and his continued character development is so rich. 10/10 will definitely be reading again.
October 20, 2025
Each book in this series gets better, and each book in this series leaves me wanting the next book even more.
The mystery of this novel is satisfactorily solved, while unlocking new mysteries that keep you hooked and wanting more from this world.
Things I loved in this book:
- fae politics
- fae lore
- exploration of relationships between the characters (can't say more without massive spoilers)
- fantasy of manners/gaslamp fantasy
- complex characters with great interactions
What I don't like:
- I have to wait a whole year before the next book comes out
The mystery of this novel is satisfactorily solved, while unlocking new mysteries that keep you hooked and wanting more from this world.
Things I loved in this book:
- fae politics
- fae lore
- exploration of relationships between the characters (can't say more without massive spoilers)
- fantasy of manners/gaslamp fantasy
- complex characters with great interactions
What I don't like:
- I have to wait a whole year before the next book comes out
October 11, 2025
This was such a gripping book!! The illusions and the mysteries that keep piling up and how it relates to the characters is amazing. I have to say Ada is probably my favourite character as of now—in terms that she is so mysterious and yet it seems as if she isn’t. Yeah, she and some others that I won’t mention due to spoilers—very interesting. I can’t wait for more in book five and more!!!
I received an ARC and this is my review!
I received an ARC and this is my review!
October 16, 2025
This is a clean fantasy romance that has great emotional depth and character growth. Overall, this story represents light and good overcoming darkness and evil. Not everything is revealed yet, but I love seeing how the main character overcomes the increasingly dangerous challenges she faces in each book! Her integrity and ingenuity shine through. It makes me excited for the subsequent book or books in this series!
October 28, 2025
I love how detailed and beautifully written this series is. Clean fantasy with lots of mystery and intrigue. Keeps me coming back for more. In this installment you finally get to visit the infamous thornhaven and unravel its secrets. If you love gaslamp fantasy mystery and very long books you will absolutely love this series!
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