#saeris

[herssian]

[acotar-writing]

I do not understand why Tumblr isn't overflowing with Quicksilver fanfic 😭 I mean, fine, I'll do it, I'll hurry up the drafts I'm working on, but why people??

[melcsimade]

As soon as I’ve seen that The Bookish Artists Compendium is doing another fun challenge, I had to pick up my pencil and create something ✨ I present you Saeris, Kingfisher and Onyx from Quicksilver by Callie Hart! I had so much fun drawing this piece ❤️‍🔥

[fenrysmoonbeamswife]

I am genuinely gobsmacked that Quicksilver has a 4.45 rating on Goodreads because what in the ever loving fuck have I read

I suppose it sort of makes sense because most people are just simping over Kingfisher who is basically Rhysand and Cassian mixed together but personally it made me want to kms

Kingfisher (what is that name, let's start there) is an actual caveman and borderline threatens to r*pe Saeris but of course he is the new best book boyfriend why not?

"I don't hate your kind. I'm just disappointed by how breakable you are. If I held you down and fucked you the way I'm imagining fucking you right now, I doubt that you'd survive it."

I'm sorry? Is this supposed to be sexy or something?? Bare in mind I DNF'd around 20% so this is only maybe their second interaction

"Maybe the issue is that you asked me a question about my cock like a hungry little bitch in heat and didn't ask me something that mattered. . . There you go again. Hungry, needy little bitch in heat, begging to be fucked"

Is it me? Because I'm not getting it. This is what we want in book boyfriends? Really? He also actually, for real, being deadly serious said that he's not evil because he doesn't sexually assault her 💀

I DNF'd but while scrolling through other 1 star reviews I saw that he apparently surprise chokes her during a spicy scene and just no nope. No thank you. BDSM? That's cool that's hot, with consent and communication. Surprise choking is what we call ✨domestic and sexual abuse✨

"This author writes abusers well—he is charming, charismatic and the people around him make lots of excuses" was from another review and it's spot on

And the "banter" between them?? It is so forced it's actually gag inducing

It's such a bummer because I really loved Saeris and the side characters and the world itself seemed pretty cool. The romance should have been between Saeris and the princess or quite literally anyone but Kingfisher and I would've eaten this shit up

This book made me kind of realize why some people rate books one star just for the hell of it because someone has to keep the balance if this absolute load of shit has a 4.45 RATING

I guess if you want a "romance" where the love interest acts like a 14 year old boy in his emo phase who just got his gaming privileges taken away and treats the FMC like she's 2 years old but is also aggressively sexual and violent around her, manipulates her and doesn't allow her bodily autonomy, then this one's for you 🫶🏻

[samcadoodles]

Commission for @oxygenforthewicked, of their OC Saeris and Solas getting married, once upon a dream... 🥺😭❤️ They are so sweet together, pls

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Review: Quicksilver by Callie Hart

I was beyond excited when I finally got my hands on Quicksilver at Target the other day. While I knew it was available on Kindle Unlimited, I just had to get the physical copy because I knew– it was one I needed for the shelves. Once I started, I was absolutely right to be this excited.

Quicksilver follows the journey of protagonist Saeris Fane through the world of Yvelia, where she crosses paths with the intriguing and mysterious Kingfisher- the ultimate love interest. While the novel is heavily driven by romance and the tension of watching this love story unfold, it’s so much more than that. Quicksilver is filled with political intrigue, rich-world building, and masterful storytelling. Callie Hart truly impressed me with this book, and now I’m eagerly awaiting her next release.

What truly gripped me in Quicksilver was Hart’s ability to keep me hooked through a combination of elements: the chemistry between Kingfisher and Saeris, the fast-paced plot, and the freshness of her world-building.

Kingfisher has officially entered my top ten book boyfriends of all time. Let me know if he has entered yours! His subtle flirting, along with his morally gray character, makes him irresistibly likable. Even though the audience knows nothing about him, I found myself rooting for him from the start. Although him and Saeris have spicy chemistry, the romance does not overshadow the depth of his character. What makes Kingfisher even more compelling is the development of his story as the audience receives it. It’s the development of his story, and his connection with Saeris, that makes him unforgettable.

Saeris, as a protagonist, is a breath of fresh air in a genre that is so heavily saturated of the same female leads. As an avid fan of both fantasy and romance, I think many readers will agree when I say that it’s easy to get bored with the same types of FMCs. While Saeris shares some traits with other characters in the genre, Hart makes her stand out by giving her real, relatable, and NOTICEABLE flaws. It’s imperfections that make Saeris stand out and incredibly lovable. She was awesome every step of the way.

The pacing of the novel was perfect. The shifts between action-packed moments, the small scenes, and romantic moments were seamless– nothing felt rushed or out of place. And the world-building? Absolutely refreshing. It’s the fae world that kept me glued to the page– I read over 85% of the book in just one day! That’s how locked in I was. We also have to honorably mention one of the sassiest characters ever– Carrion Swift.

I wanted to keep this review spoiler-free for the most part, but suffice it to say that Quicksilver is a must-read. If you haven’t picked it up yet, I highly recommend doing so. I’m officially counting down the days for Callie Hart’s next–she has a new fan. And fans of ACOTAR will absolutely love this one.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

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@oxygenforthewicked

[plongitudes]

Sketch/WIP of Saeris, this time messing with strictly using the watercolor brush (slightly tweaked from default).