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Quicksilver by Callie Hart
4.0
adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Representation: Bisexual supporting character

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• Does have OM drama
- Heroine's ex (they only had a ONS but it's implied both would've been down for more if the circumstances of the lives weren't what they were) is also brought into the fae world. The Hero acts VERY jealous any time the Heroine and OM hang out. But there are no romantic feelings between the Heroine and OM after the Heroine meets the Hero.
• No OW drama
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Age gap (the kind you only see in a romantasy ... as in 1,000+ years)
• War themes
• Sword violence
• Genocide
• Classism
• Heroine recounts the extreme poverty experienced in her childhood and homelessness
• Forced sterilization of the Heroine when she was a pre-teen
• Murder of parents
• Heroine recounts how her mother resorted to sex work to support her children
• Torture
• Suicidal ideation
• Attempted sexual assault
• R@pe of Hero's mother briefly discussed (not detailed)


Ending:
HFN. The couple has accepted their fated mate bond, but there is a cliffhanger regarding the plot.