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Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1)
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˖ ࣪ ⟡˚ 4 stars ˚⟡ ࣪ ˖
the way i DNF’ed this the first time at 120 pages… what was i on? i’m glad i decided to try again, because this was really good.
ᝰ writing ⊹.˚
the writing isn’t amazing, but it also isn’t terrible. the author doesn’t use a lot of metaphors so everything is pretty understandable. sometimes the dialogue would feel kind of immature and i would get cringed out while reading it, but for the most part it was okay.
ᝰ world-building ⊹.˚
the world building is there and for the most part it is explained really well. we find things out at the same time as the main character so while there is a bit of confusion, everything ties together perfectly in the end. on top of that, there isn’t a lot of info dumping. the only thing i am not super sure about is everything to do with the quicksilver. i feel like it could’ve been explained a little bit better because i’m still not sure about it.
additionally, i did feel like there were some aspects of this book that were very heavily inspired by one of booktok’s favorite romantasy books. it made me cringe and it definitely made me lower my rating.
ᝰ characters ⊹.˚
⭒ Saeris, at first i found her kind of annoying, but after spending some time with her i’ve really grown to like her. she’s a very confident, selfless, and empathetic character. i loved that even after constantly arguing with her brother, she’d still do absolutely anything for him.
her relationship with Everlayne, Ren, Lorreth, and Carrion was so sweet. they’re her true found family and i was constantly smiling during their scenes.
⭒ Kingfisher, i still can’t believe that’s his actual name. ugh. it’s so ugly. anyways, he’s a lot better than i initially thought. he’s your classic booktok boyfriend type of MMC that’s tall with dark hair and shadow powers. in the beginning he really does hate Saeris, but he doesn’t bully or abuse her, which was something new, as 95% of booktok’s favorite romantasy books go that way. the bar is literally on the floor, but i indeed did appreciate it (it should be the standard). he was so so sweet in the end. he truly cared about Saeris.
ᝰ tropes ⊹.˚
⭒ human FMC x fae MMC
⭒ 1st person POV
⭒ fae, vampires, witches, spirits
⭒ strangers (?) to lovers
⭒ found family
⭒ forced proximity
⭒ animal companion
⭒ hidden magical abilities
⭒ traveling between realms
⭒ court politics
⤷ spice level: 🌶️🌶️
ᝰ final thoughts ⊹.˚
overall, i’m really glad i gave into the booktok hype and decided to give this book another go.
i’m very excited for the next one!
the way i DNF’ed this the first time at 120 pages… what was i on? i’m glad i decided to try again, because this was really good.
ᝰ writing ⊹.˚
the writing isn’t amazing, but it also isn’t terrible. the author doesn’t use a lot of metaphors so everything is pretty understandable. sometimes the dialogue would feel kind of immature and i would get cringed out while reading it, but for the most part it was okay.
ᝰ world-building ⊹.˚
the world building is there and for the most part it is explained really well. we find things out at the same time as the main character so while there is a bit of confusion, everything ties together perfectly in the end. on top of that, there isn’t a lot of info dumping. the only thing i am not super sure about is everything to do with the quicksilver. i feel like it could’ve been explained a little bit better because i’m still not sure about it.
additionally, i did feel like there were some aspects of this book that were very heavily inspired by one of booktok’s favorite romantasy books. it made me cringe and it definitely made me lower my rating.
ᝰ characters ⊹.˚
⭒ Saeris, at first i found her kind of annoying, but after spending some time with her i’ve really grown to like her. she’s a very confident, selfless, and empathetic character. i loved that even after constantly arguing with her brother, she’d still do absolutely anything for him.
her relationship with Everlayne, Ren, Lorreth, and Carrion was so sweet. they’re her true found family and i was constantly smiling during their scenes.
⭒ Kingfisher, i still can’t believe that’s his actual name. ugh. it’s so ugly. anyways, he’s a lot better than i initially thought. he’s your classic booktok boyfriend type of MMC that’s tall with dark hair and shadow powers. in the beginning he really does hate Saeris, but he doesn’t bully or abuse her, which was something new, as 95% of booktok’s favorite romantasy books go that way. the bar is literally on the floor, but i indeed did appreciate it (it should be the standard). he was so so sweet in the end. he truly cared about Saeris.
ᝰ tropes ⊹.˚
⭒ human FMC x fae MMC
⭒ 1st person POV
⭒ fae, vampires, witches, spirits
⭒ strangers (?) to lovers
⭒ found family
⭒ forced proximity
⭒ animal companion
⭒ hidden magical abilities
⭒ traveling between realms
⭒ court politics
⤷ spice level: 🌶️🌶️
ᝰ final thoughts ⊹.˚
overall, i’m really glad i gave into the booktok hype and decided to give this book another go.
i’m very excited for the next one!
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Reading Progress
July 12, 2024
– Shelved
July 12, 2024
– Shelved as:
to-read
July 23, 2024
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1.41%
"the pronunciation guide of like 100 different words. save me. “Saeris – Sair-Iss, Rusarius — Roo-sar-ee-us, Omnamshacry — Om-nam-sha-cry, Iseabail — Ee-sha-bahl"
page
9
July 23, 2024
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19.22%
"is bro’s name actually Kingfisher bc… that’s the ugliest name i’ve ever heard. ick."
page
123
July 24, 2024
– Shelved as:
did-not-finish
September 17, 2024
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Started Reading
September 17, 2024
– Shelved as:
2024
September 17, 2024
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12.81%
"“Broad shoulders. Wet, shoulder-length black hair. Tall. Taller than any other man I'd ever seen.”
the description of every romantasy MMC:"
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82
the description of every romantasy MMC:"
September 17, 2024
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13.28%
"“I had known Death’s voice to be a howling hot wind across the parched desert. A wet, hacking cough in the night. The urgent cry of a starving baby.” i’m sorry what now??"
page
85
September 18, 2024
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17.81%
"is his name actually kingfisher though… bc that’s embarrassing. i know i’ve already said this but why would someone name you that? ugliest name ever 😭"
page
114
September 18, 2024
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19.53%
"this is where i DNF’ed this book last time but now i’m continuing 💃🏻💃🏻"
page
125
September 19, 2024
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24.22%
"either i’m stupid or this book is rlly bad at explaining bc i still don’t know what quicksilver is. like ik he got out of it but what is the quicksilver? 😭 does that make sense 🥲"
page
155
September 19, 2024
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27.97%
"i’m guessing she’s gonna turn out to secretly be fae or be turned into one or something 😌"
page
179
September 19, 2024
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31.72%
"rusarius, everylane and saeris’ relationship >>>
i love found family more than anything 💝"
page
203
i love found family more than anything 💝"
September 19, 2024
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35.94%
"“Bye, then,” I called after him.”
it was nice while it lasted 😔 bye, fox. i’ll miss u ❤️"
page
230
it was nice while it lasted 😔 bye, fox. i’ll miss u ❤️"
September 19, 2024
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37.5%
"“My fox. He'd come back for me.
The little creature's claws click, click, clicked against the ground as he ran.”
🥹🥹🥹 i knew it"
page
240
The little creature's claws click, click, clicked against the ground as he ran.”
🥹🥹🥹 i knew it"
September 19, 2024
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47.5%
"“Oh, fuck you, princeling.”
babe, no, you can’t say that.
that’s Manon’s line ✋"
page
304
babe, no, you can’t say that.
that’s Manon’s line ✋"
September 19, 2024
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51.41%
"why do i kinda like carrion rn 😭 he’s rlly vibing with the squad"
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329
September 20, 2024
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60.16%
"so far we’ve seen the winter court, autumn court… prythian is that you??"
page
385
September 20, 2024
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71.41%
"y’all i know i love making fun of Kingfisher but why’s he kinda a green flag rn 🫣"
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457
September 20, 2024
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74.69%
"i’m so proud of lorreth, he’s becoming one of my favs for sure 🥰"
page
478
September 20, 2024
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80.16%
"“My blood in thanks, sister,” Lorreth said to me softly.”
i love this man 🙏🏻"
page
513
i love this man 🙏🏻"
September 20, 2024
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82.34%
"i had to break the fourth wall and talk to my imaginary fans bc of what just happened. BYE."
page
527
September 20, 2024
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83.59%
"why am i getting so invested?????!!!!!! sus.
remember when i dnfed this? absolutely insane turn of events and i love it"
page
535
remember when i dnfed this? absolutely insane turn of events and i love it"
September 20, 2024
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87.81%
"i will be finishing this today 😌
(it’s midnight already help)"
page
562
(it’s midnight already help)"
September 20, 2024
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97.19%
"oh god. okay, i need to articulate my thoughts and write a review. brb 🙏🏻"
page
622
September 20, 2024
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Finished Reading
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tbh this happened w me too, i dnf a book but later on I ENJOYED IT A LOT! I want to read other books by this author and i'm surprised that her new book aka this one, is getting famous! thankgod the author actually made efforts to write a proper world building instead of just focusing on romance as most of the authors do these days. It's like, the concept of fantasy is not present! the tropes are goood!!
I’m glad that you enjoyed it!!! 💞💞💞
love this 🥰
@annie thank you love!! yeees this is so real! we were just in wrong headspace’s at the time i swear 🙏🏻🥰❤️
@sarah thank you babe!! 💞
glad u enjoyed! such a pretty review<3
i’m so so happy it worked the second time around love, gorg review<3
so glad it worked out for you the second time around babes!! 🩷
@kinsley thank you ml 🥰
@kendyl thank you babe, you’re so sweet 🥹❤️
@cherie thanks pookie 😘
Glad you enjoyed it!!<3
I was worried you might not be liking it but am glad to see the review. I guess with just a little bit of editing, it will be a really good book. Great review!
Lovely review I’m glad u liked it💕
good to know the start is rough!
You just gave me a reason to try to read the book again. I DNF'd it around the same amount of pages you did. I shall see
@Jennifer omg yes 🥹 hope you like it this time around!! 💗
I am determined to keep reading (actually listening). I am sooooo happy for a new romantasy because I think I’ve listened to everything listed as “the best recent book(s). SJM, Rebecca Yarros, J Armentrout (LOVE the spice🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️), C Broadbent, HG Carlton, Lauren Roberts, Stacia Clark, Danielle Jensen, Holly Black, Let’s not forget Diana Gabaldon. @tamara if you or anyone anyone else has suggestions please respond🙏👋🤓.
The first time I read this I didn’t like it at all but I picked it up a 2nd time and I love it
The way I also almost dnf’ed this book like 3 times and finally gave it a full shot and it ended up being so fricken good. I was like I can’t believe I almost gave up on this
Picked this up a few days ago and really struggling to get along with it...but these comments are making me want to persevere
I DNFed around the same pages as you as well. I forced myself past that point and I started to enjoy the book. Thankfully I finished it because now I am stoked for the next book!
Great review! Such great points and I was about to DNF the book, but this review convinced me to keep going. I do feel like Kingfisher is kind of a bully, that is the only point I disagree on. The banter, especially in the beginning, feels very mean and cringey and borderline offensive. It feels like he really wants to intentionally embarrass her all of the time, and idk what’s attractive about that. I’ll give it another go, though. Not giving up yet!
