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A review by theshelfarchive
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. This was an easy five-star read for me, and I honestly can’t stop thinking about it. I’m also kicking myself for not picking it up sooner. 🤦🏻♀️
I went in completely blind, not knowing what to expect, and I came out utterly obsessed. The writing pulled me in right away—it’s engaging, well-paced, and full of tension without ever feeling overwhelming. The world building is rich, but never bogs down the story, and the main characters are loveable and interesting (Danya… I’m reserving judgement on her for now). I was worried that this wouldn’t live up to the hype, but it absolutely does. It’s dark, gripping, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of story that keeps you flipping pages long past bedtime.
Kingfisher, in particular, completely stole the show for me. He’s intense, dangerous, and impossible not to fall for. He has such a strong presence on the page, and his dynamic with Saeris was addictive. Their chemistry was electric, and every interaction between them crackled with tension. I don’t think I’ve been this invested in a book couple in a long time.
And let’s be real—Kingfisher > Xaden every day of the week and five times on Sunday. Forever and ever. The end.
One thing I’ve been thinking about is Saeris’ transformation at the end. I don’t mind that she became a vampire/Fae hybrid—it makes sense narratively, and I trust that Hart had her reasons for taking the story in that direction. But I can’t help but wonder what might have happened if she had stayed human in the second book. The idea of her being the first human in Yvelia in a thousand years, only to kill the Vampire King and take his place as Queen? That could have been such an interesting shift in power. How would the court have reacted? How would she have ruled? It’s a fascinating “what if” to consider, though I have no doubt Hart will make whatever comes next just as compelling.
If you’re on the fence about reading this, don’t be. It’s absolutely worth it. Dark fantasy, high stakes, addictive romance—this book delivers on all fronts. I’m already counting down the days until the sequel.
I went in completely blind, not knowing what to expect, and I came out utterly obsessed. The writing pulled me in right away—it’s engaging, well-paced, and full of tension without ever feeling overwhelming. The world building is rich, but never bogs down the story, and the main characters are loveable and interesting (Danya… I’m reserving judgement on her for now). I was worried that this wouldn’t live up to the hype, but it absolutely does. It’s dark, gripping, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of story that keeps you flipping pages long past bedtime.
And let’s be real—Kingfisher > Xaden every day of the week and five times on Sunday. Forever and ever. The end.
One thing I’ve been thinking about is Saeris’ transformation at the end. I don’t mind that she became a vampire/Fae hybrid—it makes sense narratively, and I trust that Hart had her reasons for taking the story in that direction. But I can’t help but wonder what might have happened if she had stayed human in the second book. The idea of her being the first human in Yvelia in a thousand years, only to kill the Vampire King and take his place as Queen? That could have been such an interesting shift in power. How would the court have reacted? How would she have ruled? It’s a fascinating “what if” to consider, though I have no doubt Hart will make whatever comes next just as compelling.
If you’re on the fence about reading this, don’t be. It’s absolutely worth it. Dark fantasy, high stakes, addictive romance—this book delivers on all fronts. I’m already counting down the days until the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence