Brimstone
The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 2
by Callie Hart
Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
Why You'll Love This
Being crowned queen turns out to be its own kind of trap — and every political betrayal lands like a gut punch.
- Great if you want: dark fantasy with political tension and morally complex protagonists
- The experience: slow-burn but dense — layered consequence that earns every page, not filler
- Narration: Bloom and Palmini trade POVs with distinct emotional registers that keep the tension alive
- Skip if: you haven't read book one — this drops you in mid-consequence
About This Book
Newly crowned queen Saeris Fane finds herself trapped by the very throne she never wanted, bound to the Blood Court while her homeland faces growing threats. Her transformation has given her strength but also deadly vulnerabilities that prevent her from returning through the treacherous Quicksilver passage. Meanwhile, the formidable warrior Kingfisher must undertake a perilous mission to the Silver City alongside the insufferably talkative smuggler Carrion Swift. As darkness spreads across the realm of Yvelia, ancient secrets emerge and hidden enemies strike from the shadows, forcing both queen and warrior to confront impossible choices between duty and desire.
The dual narration by Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini elevates this fantasy epic into an immersive theatrical experience. Bloom captures Saeris's internal struggle between vulnerability and regal authority with nuanced emotional depth, while Palmini brings gravitas to Kingfisher's scenes and perfectly contrasts the stoic warrior with Carrion's irreverent humor. Their chemistry during dialogue sequences creates distinct character voices that make the sprawling cast feel immediate and real. The nearly 25-hour runtime allows for rich world-building details to unfold naturally, making this complex fae mythology particularly well-suited to audio format.
