Quicksilver book: Characters, spicy chapters, book review & FAQ
Welcome to your new romantasy addiction, Quicksilver by Callie Hart!
In this post, I’m breaking down the Quicksilver synopsis and book characters, pinpointing all the Quicksilver spicy chapters whether you want to avoid them or head straight there. Additionally, I’ve rated the spice levels per chapter, penned a brief review, and flagged trigger and content warnings.
Enjoy. And happy reading, as always!
Quicksilver synopsis.
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 re-opens 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 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.
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Quicksilver book characters.
Quicksilver is narrated from a first person point of view, from Saeris Fane’s perspective.
The secondary main character and love interest is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate, a handsome Fae warrior from the realm of Yvelia.
Here is a breakdown of our two main characters, followed by a list of all Quicksilver characters we meet in the book one of the Fae & Alchemy series.
Main characters.
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Saeris Fane.
Looks-wise, Saeris Fane has the classic dark hair, blue eyes combo.. She opts for pants over dresses, survives by smuggling and thieving and casually manipulates quicksilver with her mind. Sometimes. When it works.
As for personality, she’s the whole spectrum. Pragmatic but soft, loyal but cunning, nurturing without being a doormat.
Oh, and she’s 24. A fully-grown, emotionally complex adult woman. More of this in romantasy, please and thank you.
Kingfisher.
What does Kingfisher look like? Kingfisher is described as having midnight dark waves that tumble to his shoulders, with pointed fae ears and elongated canines.
Tattoos writhe and shift like smoke creeping up the back of his neck and swirling over the back of his hands. His eyes gleam an iridescent jade green, and the pupil on his right eye is rimmed with threads of shining metallic silver. Quicksilver, that is.
As for his personality, he’s part sass, part sorrow.
He’s arrogant, irreverent, probably hasn’t said a sincere sentence in years. But the haunted vibe is there.
He’s got some demons. He’s a walking emotional landmine wrapped in smirks and sarcasm.
Supporting characters.
Here’s a list of all the characters in Quicksilver who aren't Saeris or Kingfisher including on-page characters, off-page mentions, and a few meddling gods for good measure.
Renfis Orithian
Carrion Swift
Onyx (fox)
Hayden Fane
Everlayne De Barra
Queen Madra
Malcolm
Belikon
Lorreth
Danya
Elroy
Brynn
Captain Harron
Orious
Malwae
Rusarius
Aida (horse)
Bill (horse)
Archer
Te Lena
Holgoth
Wendy
Taladaius
Iseabail
Orris
Morthil
Bal
Mithin
Zareth
Gods mentioned in Quicksilver.
Styx, god of Shadows
Kurin, god of secrets
Nicinnai, goddess of masks
Maleus, god of dawn and new beginnings
Balmithin, twin goddesses of the sky
Zareth, god of chaos and change
Mentioned names, no appearances.
Jarris Wade
Gracia Swift
Rojana Breen
Vorath Shah
Master Eskin
Finran
Archivist Clements
Rurik Daianthus
Amelia Daianthus
Saoirse, Queen of the Lissian Fae
Edina of the Seven Towers, Lady of Cahlish
Iris Fane
Davey
Orlena Parry
Petra
Quicksilver book review.
Spice level: 🌶🌶🌶
3/5, moderate to hot spice
I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did. Quicksilver snuck up on me. I had fun. It’s the kind of romantasy that feels like an ode to tropes, but it reveres its predecessors without parroting them.
There’s intent here, and a nice amount of heart.
I caught hints of ACOTAR, the lore leaning towards Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air series, and even some Beauty and the Beast and Rumpelstiltskin energy. Plus some Excalibur vibes.
The fae lore hit Holly Black beats for me. No lying, the weight of oaths, the power of true names. And they weren't just constraints for the plot but metaphors for power, consent, and identity.
Similarly, while there’s romance, the story digs deeper with layers of choice, power, fate and free will. Who we are when we’re being used... and who we become when we push back. It’s thoughtful in ways I didn’t expect.
Carrion Swift is a supporting side character who was someone I fully expected to be reduced to a plot device, angst bait or cannon fodder but ended up being handled with care and kind of became one of my favourite characters? I was ready to be mad about his unfair character arc, but he turned out exceptional.
Likewise, Kingfisher, the broody, troubled shadow daddy MMC grew on me. He started off a bit insufferable, got punched (deserved), and then morphed into someone worth rooting for. Even his nickname for Saeris, which I was fully prepared to loathe, I'll allow, given all the emotional gravitas there.
So, yes. The cover gave me mild secondhand embarrassment. I get the critiques the story has, in particular, the female friendships (why did the one female friendship have to be tied to the love interest? Also, the role and depiction of Danya).
But I also get the hype. And in the end, I loved it.
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Quicksilver book FAQs.
SPOILER ALERT:
Some answers may spoil the book if you haven’t read it already. Proceed with caution.
Is Quicksilver part of a series?
Yes, Quicksilver is book one in the Fae & Alchemy series, which is projected to be a trilogy.
When will Brimstone, book 2 in the Fae & Alchemy series come out?
Looks like Brimstone, book 2’s anticipated date of release is 18th of November 2025. Watch this space for further updates!
What are the content and trigger warnings?
Explicit sexual content
Violence
War
Blood
Blood drinking
Death
Death of parent
Injury and injury details
Murder
Suicidal thoughts
Classism
Gore
Vomit
Alcohol use
Infertility
Torture
Grief
Cursing
Mental illness
Psychosis
Fire/fire injury
Genocide
Toxic relationship
Confinement
Slavery
Child death
Sexual assault (off-page-implied)
Kidnapping
Panic attacks
How many chapters are in Quicksilver?
There are 45 chapters in Quicksilver by Callie Hart.
Is Quicksilver spicy?
Quicksilver takes its time to simmer but gets very hot and spicy!
Spice level: 🌶🌶
2.5/5, moderate spice, with plenty of steamy moments.
When do Kingfisher and Saeris get together in Quicksilver?
Well, what’s your definition of “get together”? It’s a spectrum, you see.
If you mean Kingfisher and Saeris’ first kiss, that happens in chapter 12.
If you mean the no pants dance, that’s in chapter 22.
What are the Quicksilver spicy chapters?
Whether you’re spice-averse, spice-curious, or fully committed to reading with a fire extinguisher nearby, I’ve mapped out Quicksilver spicy chapters for you.
We’re talking a subjective spice scale, ranging from capsicum for mild, more capsicum for mildly spicy and chilli for hot and more explicit.
Here’s where all the steamy kissing and spice action lives.
Chapter 12, “Fox”: 🫑🫑🫑
Chapter 20, “Ammontraieth”: 🌶
Chapter 22, “The Itch”: 🌶🌶🌶
Chapter 27, “Marked”: 🌶🌶🌶
Chapter 37, “Much sharper”: 🌶🌶🌶
When does Kingfisher show up in Quicksilver?
Kingfisher shows up in chapter five, “heretic”. Saeris Fane initially views him as “Death.”
Does Saeris Fane become fae?
Well kind of. She becomes fae and vampire. It’s complicated.
Does Kingfisher die in Quicksilver?
No, Kingfisher doesn’t die in Quicksilver. No need to worry.
Are Kingfisher and Saeris mates in Quicksilver?
If you’re into the fated mates trope, you’re in luck. Kingfisher and Saeris are mates in Quicksilver.
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