Quicksilver is a dystopian fantasy that blends romance, rebellion, and free will with banter and a wild ending.
I’ll be honest—I went into Quicksilver a little hesitant. I’d heard it compared to ACOTAR, and since I didn’t love that book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Thankfully, it was better. And while it did drag a bit in places, overall, it was good. I actually enjoyed it way more than I thought I would. The writing reminded me more of Holly Black’s style that is layered with politics, choices, and tension.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
One thing that I didn’t particularly like is that when you start the book, you are immediately thrown into the story, which was a little confusing. I will go as far as to say the first 200 pages were slow for me. But it’s worth continuing. The world-building pulls you in – especially with the contrast between the dystopian world Saeris comes from and the fae realm she enters.
And her name? A fae name, but she’s from a dystopian world? There was a quick comment about her name, and then it was ignored until the end (though eventually you do find out why she was named Saeris) … and everything makes sense.
Characters & Chemistry
The banter between Saeris and Kingfisher is CHAMP.
They start off more as annoyance-to-lovers than true enemies, which I liked. Their connection builds through snark, tension, and vulnerability, and it feels earned.
The found family aspect gave the story a lot of warmth amidst the chaos. I did come to like Carrion… eventually. Everlayne wasn’t a particular favorite, but I loved Ren. And of course, Fisher’s tortured past and Saeris’ toughness- both characters grow in the story. I do wish it was a dual POV (because I really wanted to know what Fisher was thinking), but the single perspective worked well enough.
Themes & Heart
While the romance is spicy (warning!), Quicksilver is about more than just attraction. It’s about choice, power, and identity. It’s about who we become when others try to use us, and what happens when we finally push back.
Three quotes stuck out to me:
“Fuck the fates. They don’t get to decide shit for me. I decide what my future is going to be.”
“For those who live their nightmares, so that others may have their dreams.”
“He would claim my better days and carry me during my worst.”
Final Thoughts
By the end, I was not prepared for how wild it got. That twist? The cliffhanger? I stayed up until 3:30 in the morning reading it because I HAD to know.
If you like fantasy that balances spice, banter, and fate versus free will, then Quicksilver is worth diving into. Just be ready to yell “WHAT?!” at the last page.
Happy Reading!
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