Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy #1) by Callie Hart -- Restarting April 12th 2025

[Ashley W]

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...

[As You Wish]

Chapter three (view spoiler)[ There’s an opening sequence to ponder. I’m getting a small impression of what the city is like but not really a lock on it yet. I like Saeris but I know that mouth is gonna be trouble. (hide spoiler)]

[As You Wish]

Chapter nine (view spoiler)[ So we’re just not going to talk about Kingfisher being Layne’s brother and therefore either the son or stepson of the king? Cool (hide spoiler)]

[As You Wish]

Chapter fifteen (view spoiler)[ At least her brother is alive but honestly why was Carrion brought through? Don’t tell me his fae senses couldn’t tell a) he doesn’t have Saeris’s blood or b) he was lying. Something isn’t adding up. (hide spoiler)]

[As You Wish]

Chapter twenty-two (view spoiler)[ Well sadly I'm going to dnf here. The story has a lot of promise, but I can't with the violent sex scenes. I'll look for the spoilers to see how it ends. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

As You Wish wrote: "Chapter three [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I really like the world-building so far. I've never read a story where it was water that people had to fight for. I agree, there's so much more to learn about the city. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

As You Wish wrote: "Chapter nine [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I had a feeling about that when he said that he thought the answer would be simple when Saeris asked if Layne would worry about her brother. I suspect it's probably her half brother and that's one of the issues the king has with him. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[ I'm still struggling to imagine how the whole pool thing works. And I really want them to get to the forging because I want to know more about Saeris' powers and how she has them. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 12
(view spoiler)[ That got steamy quick! I love their banter. She doesn't just let him talk down to her and he has started to respect her for it. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[ He brought Carrion of all people. haha (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[ I have a feeling she should have specified how many "enough" is (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 22
(view spoiler)[ I have a feeling Saeris is going to become a vampire and be turned by Malcolm himself. That way she will be immortal and still have her personality. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 24
(view spoiler)[ Oh shut up Danya. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 25
(view spoiler)[ Kingfisher is way more beloved than he realizes and it's so sweet. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 26
(view spoiler)[ What a horrible thing for her to witness as a child, or even as an adult Her poor mother. I'm so glad he's letting her comfort him during this. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 33
(view spoiler)[ Having her little ceremony as Danya sits there with a charred hand after she's the one who broke her sword in the first place haha (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Im starting this as soon as I finish Silent Sister.

[As You Wish]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 16
[spoilers removed]"

Definitely a flaw in her plan! But hey, she was specific about some of the things.....

[Jenn]

A little late but im starting this one now!

[Jenn]

Chapter 5: (view spoiler)[ umm ok what just happened? She unleashed the fae into the world but it seems like the fae was shocked it was her who did it. I wonder what that could mean. Also the queen is insane. I cannot wait to know more about these characters (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

As You Wish wrote: "Chapter nine [spoilers removed]"

Haha right, they glossed over that real quickly

[Jenn]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[ ok so she obviously can control the quicksilver. I bet shes part fae. Im glad we finally got to know why fisher wears the pendant but i still want to know about his relationship with the king. Is he the kings son. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 38
(view spoiler)[ I like how sentient the Quicksilver is. It has a sense of humor. lol (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 41
(view spoiler)[ Madra, it's not looking for your safety. lol Really hope we get to see how he gets her back for what she did. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ Overall, I get the hype of Kingfisher, but not so much the rest of the book. Kinda dragged for me until the very end, then seemed rushed in the last 100 pages or so. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 13
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I had a feeling it wouldn't be her brother that came through the pool. Oh this should be good lol (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ ok so most of this book was filler. It didnt really pick up until about the 60% mark and from there it really shined. I love all the reveals - from the trimuvirte to Carrion being a fae prince, i mean who would have guessed that one? I am very intrigued to see where this one goes so ill definitely pick up the second one (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 26
[spoilers removed]"

Absolutely horrible to go through that as a child.

[Courtney]

Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[ The Queen of Zilvaren is crazy! I wonder how Saeris is going to get out of this. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ I want to trust Everlayne is a good guy, but the last thing she said in this chapter has me questioning it. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 5: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I took it has she looked to "weak" to be able to do that. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ Is Kingfisher Everlayne's brother? (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I questioned everyone LOL. I've read too many fae books haha (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 13
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I cant blame her. I would be pissed to. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 10: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I think she is fae as well. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 12
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I was really expecting her to give in way earlier. Im glad she held out. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 24
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ She is so annoying. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 26
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I definitely felt for her. I couldnt imagine going through that. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[ What the fuck is Everlayne there for? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 32 (view spoiler)[ I feel like its a little late to just know introduce the villian, but okay. Malcom does deserve everything coming to him though! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I was not expecting that ending. Carrion actually turned out to be useful. Although, I am curious to see how Saeris handles being half fae and half vampire. (hide spoiler)]

[Brittany]

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Date changed. Restarting April 12 2025. Happy Reading ☺

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[Maddie]

Heya I'm joining!

[بيان]

I’m excited for this, I have the audiobook so I’m starting tomorrow instead of today..

[Sarah A]

My hold for this just came available, so I will be joining in.

[Maddie]

I'll start sometime lol oops

[Sarah A]

Up to chapter 8:
(view spoiler)[ Wow that queen, so she is really mortal if she has lived that long? What she had done to Saeris is crazy.

What is wrong with Kingfisher? Why is the king so against him and is he related to Everlayne? (hide spoiler)]

[Brittany]

Im running a little late but should be starting in the next few days. I can never time my ebooks properly.

[Maddie]

Brittany wrote: "Im running a little late but should be starting in the next few days. I can never time my ebooks properly."

I never time anything properly hahaha I should also get to this in a few days

[Maddie]

Starting this now!