Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, 1)

New York Times bestseller • USA Today bestseller • PublishersWeekly bestseller • Amazon Charts bestseller • Indie Booksellers bestseller • Feature film in development with Netflix • Over three million copies sold in the Fae & Alchemy series

Experience the no-holds-barred first novel in the phenomenal Fae & Alchemy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart, featuring razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance.

Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate.

Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange alchemical powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been stealing from the Undying Queen for most of her twenty-four years. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it’s bound to come undone.

When Saeris is caught stealing something she shouldn’t, she accidentally reopens a dormant gateway between realms and is whisked away to a land of ice and snow. There, she discovers that the Fae―creatures of legend and nightmare―are not only real, but they are caught up in a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.

After inadvertently binding herself to a secretive and incredibly powerful Fae warrior named Kingfisher, Saeris quickly learns that he will use her secret magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her.

Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details...

Trigger warning: Quicksilver describes graphic violence and adult situations, and is for readers 17+.

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Callie Hart is a USA Today bestselling author of dark romance novels. She is an obsessive romantic who loves throwing a dark twist into her stories. Her characters are imperfect, flawed individuals who dictate when she eats, sleeps and breathes. She loves to travel and often pens her books when she's on the road, drawing inspiration from her surroundings.

“This story raises our love of enemies-to-lovers to a whole different level.”―Cosmopolitan

“For those who like their slow-burn romances with plenty of quick banter and a healthy dose of spice, Quicksilver is for you.”―Marie Claire

“Impossible to put down.”―ScreenRant

“Pitch-perfect banter? Check. Astounding world-building? Check. An electric and emotional romance? Double check! The last time I was this enraptured in a romantasy was when I first discovered ACOTAR. I highly recommend this!”―First for Women

“Come for the diverse group of fantastical creatures and unique magic system; stay for the palpable sexual tension between the protagonists, which will likely leave you yearning for a release of your own.”―Women's Health Magazine

"Quicksilver" by Callie Hart is a fast-paced romantasy about Saeris Fane, a sharp, secretive thief living in a harsh desert city where water is scarce, the poor are crushed by the ruling queen, and survival depends on wit, nerve, and a little luck. Saeris has spent her life hiding two things: her unusual ability to sense and manipulate metal, and her determination to keep her younger brother safe. What begins as a desperate attempt to steal a valuable metal gauntlet quickly spirals into a life-changing chain of events that pulls her out of her world and into a much stranger one.

Saeris’s home is a brutal place shaped by rationing, fear, and class division. The wealthy live behind protection and privilege while people in the lower wards struggle for food, water, and safety. Saeris knows how to move through danger because danger has always been part of her life. She steals to survive, but she is not careless or reckless. Her thefts are driven by need, especially the need to protect her brother and find some path out of poverty. That practical, hardened side of her makes her a compelling heroine from the start. She is independent, cynical, and difficult to intimidate, but underneath that toughness is a deep sense of loyalty and love for the few people she cares about.

Everything changes when one of her schemes goes wrong and she comes into contact with a magical force that opens a doorway to another realm. Instead of escaping with treasure, Saeris is thrown into the fae world of Yvelia, a frozen land that is nothing like the desert city she came from. There she meets Kingfisher, a fierce and secretive fae warrior who seems half threatening, half irresistible. Their first interactions are marked by mistrust and friction, with Saeris unwilling to submit to anyone and Kingfisher clearly having his own reasons for keeping her close. Their relationship grows in the classic enemies-to-lovers style, but it is built not only on attraction, but on constant pressure, danger, and competing loyalties.

Saeris soon learns that the fae world is locked in a deadly conflict and that her arrival is no accident. Her hidden alchemical gift makes her valuable, because she can do something few others can: work with quicksilver, a dangerous, sentient magical substance tied to power, protection, and war. What first seems like a curse becomes her greatest advantage. The fae need her abilities to strengthen their defenses and help them survive a growing threat, and Saeris is pushed into a role she never asked for. She is no longer just a thief trying to get by. She is now central to a struggle that could shape the fate of entire worlds.

The novel keeps Saeris under constant pressure because she is always torn between two worlds. She wants to go home, especially because of her brother, but returning is not simple, and every alliance she makes in Yvelia comes with a cost. Kingfisher and his people rely on her, but trust is fragile, and Saeris has every reason to suspect she is being used. At the same time, she begins to see that the fae are not simply monsters or legends. They are people fighting their own battles, carrying their own losses, and facing enemies far more dangerous than she first realized. That wider conflict gives the story a sense of scale while keeping Saeris’s emotional stakes personal.

As Saeris learns more about quicksilver and the history of the realm, the world opens up in increasingly dramatic ways. Magic, politics, and ancient secrets all begin to overlap, and the book leans into mystery as much as romance. Saeris is forced to use her intelligence as much as her powers, and the story gives her real agency. She is not just swept along by events. She pushes back, questions authority, and makes hard choices, even when those choices threaten her safety or her heart. Kingfisher, meanwhile, is more than just the brooding male lead. He is protective, enigmatic, and often difficult to read, but he also carries burdens of duty and loss that make him a strong match for Saeris.

One of the novel’s biggest strengths is the way it balances danger with chemistry. Saeris and Kingfisher do not instantly trust each other, and their connection develops through shared hardship, sharp dialogue, and reluctant dependence. Their relationship grows in the middle of larger threats, which makes the romance feel intense and earned rather than separate from the plot. The tension between them helps drive the story forward, while the war around them ensures that nothing ever feels safe or settled for long.

By the end, Quicksilver becomes a story about hidden power, survival, and the cost of belonging. Saeris begins as a woman trying to protect herself and her brother in a world that has given her very little, and she ends up standing at the center of a conflict that could change two realms. The novel asks her to decide who she can trust, what she is willing to sacrifice, and whether the life waiting for her is the one she always wanted or the one she must now build from ruins. It blends fantasy, romance, action, and emotional stakes into a story that is dark, adventurous, and highly addictive.