Hart has delivered a rich world with layers of political, social, and magical intrigue. You find yourself genuinely liking the female lead; Saeris is a character who has a personality with depth, strength, and an ability to be vulnerable yet resilient. She is a female lead that despite all things thrown at her she still has fight in her and in fact she keeps forging forward with class and determination. I love that you genuinely experience the emotional and physical journey with her. Kingfisher is the MMC of all your brooding dark dreams. He isn’t too morally grey, yet he has a deep darkness that unravels as you get to know him. He has a layered and extremely well thought deep personality that draws you in to a point of feeling as if you are unwrapping intense complexities of someone who has survived deeply painful events. The romance is a wonderful ride, it has engaging banter and gets you invested not only in how their romance will play out, but how their lives will wind together, weaving a rich story throughout a wonderfully built world. The spice was sprinkled throughout in just the perfect amount with a good moderate slowburn, yet so well written it will definitely get you sweating. The reader really feels the build and tension making the ride enjoyable. Hart has delivered a world where you feel fully enveloped yet not overwhelmed. The pace is really well done as it engages you to keep wanting the next chapter. The side characters all feel valid to the story line and engage you in their stories, they do not feel like they are just there for world building, you genuinely feel like they are intrical to the progress of the story. And to not give spoilers, you will become highly invested in their stories as well.

Quicksilver is a mesmerizing journey into a world where secrets are as dangerous as the unforgiving desert Saeris Fane calls home. Saeris Fane is on the verge of death after stealing from the Royal Guard. As she tries to escape, her chance encounter with Kingfisher, a deadly Fae warrior, plunges her into a frozen realm of ancient conflicts, dangerous creatures, and betrayal. Kingfisher is the ultimate morally grey, shadow daddy, tatted Fae warrior. Saeris and Fisher evolve from enemies to lovers, captivating the audience as their passion radiates off the page. The spice is present. I loved the intimacy of kisses more than the actual spice! Saeris is one strong and brave human. That girl can fight! I loved her ability to adapt to the unknown. The other Fae warriors are breathtaking - I claim full dibs on Ren - his braid..Oh my god, I love every single time his war braids are mentioned. The pacing of the story was fast but not too fast. The book is very thick - roughly 650 pages- so the level of detail is in full depth. The ending was full of twists and turns and one particular scene I DID NOT see coming! If you're a fan of ACOTAR, Powerless, and romantasy, read this book now!

Okay, where do I even start with Callie Hart's Kingfisher? This book absolutely wrecked me—in the best way possible. I read all 609 pages not once, but twice in just one week. Yes, that's 1218 pages of sheer fantasy awesomeness. I was so obsessed that I used an entire company holiday just to dive into this book. I didn't get anything else done that day, and honestly, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. This book is like a fantasy lover’s dream come true. It’s packed with vampires, fae, different realms, and evil royalty. If you’re into the “who did this to you” trope or fated mates, you’re going to be hooked. And if you’re a fan of characters like Rhysand or Xaden, Fisher is going to blow your mind. He’s got that grumpy, sarcastic charm with a side of mysterious darkness that makes you fall head over heels. The world-building in Kingfisher is seriously impressive. I was a bit daunted by the page count at first, but once I got into the groove, I couldn’t stop. The pacing might be a little slow at the start, but stick with it. The story quickly ramps up into a wild ride of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And the quicksilver magic system? So cool and unique—clearly a lot of thought went into making it feel fresh and exciting. Saeris, the protagonist, is strong, relatable, and just the kind of hero you want to root for. And Fisher? He’s the ultimate shadow daddy—grumpy, sarcastic, and irresistibly hot. The romance is steamy, the political intrigue is intense, and the plot twists are enough to make your head spin. I was so engrossed that I had to set the book down a few times just to process what was happening. In a nutshell, Kingfisher is a phenomenal blend of all my favorite fantasy elements and romance tropes. Callie Hart has officially made it onto my must-read list. If you’re a fan of epic fantasy with amazing characters and steamy romance, you need to grab this book. This is my TOP read of the year, and I’m already itching for the next installment!

Quicksilver, by Callie Hart, is an absolutely mesmerizing romantasy story that sweeps you up into the unique, complex world with all its drama. It has high stakes, an unusual and creative, suspenseful plot, and a slow-burn, heart-melting romance. Essentially, Saeris Fane, a human girl from a poor section of her rather brutal district, is pulled through a portal to save her life and because she seems to possess a rare, but much needed ability. She emerges into a fae world where even more dangers abound and mythical, magical creatures exist. The band of fae warriors are on an epic quest and Saeris is swept up into by a binding oath. The story is long, but reads very quickly, and it’s easy to immerse yourself in the plot with its constant action, character development and intriguing magic system. The found family is powerful and moving. The enemies to lovers romance is swoon-worthy and steamy. And the real and magical creatures, including fae, vampires, fire & water sprites and a white fox companion make the story even more captivating. This was such a gripping, emotional story and I cannot wait to read the next installment.