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readwithev 's review for:
Quicksilver
by Callie Hart
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4.75 the hype is real. I was hesitant but by chapter 20 I didn’t want to put it down!
Pros:
- magic system(however few characters are shown using magic and Hart doesn't explain this yet
- gods/fate/religious system
- different faeries, how they gained/lost their magic
- historical lore of the realms
- character development
- dramatic irony
- foreshadowing and gradual reveals
- pretty even ratio of female to male characters
- strong female lead (Hart builds suspense and there are times you think Saeris will give up, but she overcomes).
- 🌶️ was good their love story was not distracting from the main story or feel baseless. The first half of the book, the love story felt a little awkward, but improved.
- great foreshadowing for book 2
Cons (minor complaints):
- use of some modern slag that felt out of place “this sucks.”
-I hate the word “mate” for romantic bonds. It feels too possessive. In contrast, Kingfisher and Saeris’ relationship is built more on respect, compassion, communication, sacrifice, and love. Not infatuation or pure lust. I do appreciate the Hart doesn’t immediately reveal that they’re mates until chapter 35. She teases their connection in Chapter 27 though.
-I think Hart rushed the explanation about witches. Also, Fisher and Ren find the witches' settlement in less than 1 page, even though it was supposed to be secret and nearly impossible to find. That felt resolved too quickly. I'm hoping book 2 explains the witches' exile more and how they were accused of plaguing the Fae.
-Another aspect that felt rushed was Carrion's reveal that he's the long lost descendant to the Yvelian thrown. I'm hoping book two delves into more detail.
-Lastly, Madra appears in Yvelia standing next to Belikan and Malcolm. Somehow, she's able to travel to their realm without the quicksilver and presumably without another alchemist. Hart doesn't explain this or how they formed their alliance. Hopefully book 2 will provide the details
- a few awkward lines of dialogue
Pros:
- magic system
- gods/fate/religious system
- different faeries, how they gained/lost their magic
- historical lore of the realms
- character development
- dramatic irony
- foreshadowing and gradual reveals
- pretty even ratio of female to male characters
- strong female lead (Hart builds suspense and there are times you think Saeris will give up, but she overcomes).
- 🌶️ was good their love story was not distracting from the main story or feel baseless. The first half of the book, the love story felt a little awkward, but improved.
- great foreshadowing for book 2
Cons (minor complaints):
- use of some modern slag that felt out of place “this sucks.”
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- a few awkward lines of dialogue
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol