Quicksilver
The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 1
by Callie Hart
Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
A thief, a fae lord, and 20 hours of dual narration so charged you'll forget you're driving.
- Great if you want: dark fae romance with a scrappy, secret-keeping heroine
- Listening experience: propulsive and tension-soaked with a slow-burn enemies dynamic
- Narration: Bloom and Palmini's chemistry makes the dual POV crackle
- Skip if: chosen-one desert-to-fae-realm setups feel familiar to you
About This Audiobook
In a harsh desert realm ruled by an immortal queen, Saeris Fane survives by stealing water and hiding her mysterious alchemical abilities. When a fateful encounter with Death himself tears open an ancient gateway, she finds herself thrust into the frozen fae lands of Yvelia, where centuries-old conflicts rage and her very existence defies possibility. Bound against her will to Kingfisher, a dangerously alluring fae warrior with his own shadowy agenda, Saeris must navigate treacherous politics and awaken powers she barely understands. As the first alchemist to walk these lands in a millennium, she becomes both a coveted weapon and a target in a war that could reshape both realms.
Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini deliver a captivating dual narration that brings depth and distinction to this richly imagined fantasy world. Bloom captures Saeris's evolution from desperate survivor to reluctant hero with nuanced vocal work, while Palmini infuses Kingfisher with the perfect blend of menace and magnetism. Their chemistry elevates the tension-filled exchanges and romantic undercurrents, while their individual performances give authentic voices to the diverse cast of fae and human characters. The narrators' skillful pacing allows listeners to fully absorb Hart's intricate world-building and magical systems, making the twenty-hour runtime feel effortlessly engaging.
