Saeris Fane is used to fighting to survive, she has had to fight her entire life, even for the basics like a glass of water. Saeris wants to be the change for her land, she has secrets that need to be kept. In a moment, a choice Saeris’ life is going to change forever and those of her realm and other are going to change as well. Saeris’ didn’t know she was a key but when death comes to her door she does all she can to survive once again even at the hands of the Fae.
This is the first book that I have read by Hart and I really loved this book. I was really happy that this was more of a high fantasy book with some romance and a few actions scenes (but I would have loved more of these). I really enjoyed labyrinth and would have gladly had those scenes go on longer.
This is not a slow burn book, there is lust right from their first meeting and things progress rather quickly from there even though this book is over 600 pages. When the romance first started I questioned whether it was needed in the book or not but the farther I read in the book the more I liked having it there and how Hart developed their relationship.
Kingdisher’s powers are amazing and Saeris’ power over metal and a forge are comparable in their own way. I loved how Hart melded (pun intended) the somewhat mystical powers of the Fae with the more scientific idea of alchemy in this book. I thought that the idea of the Quicksilver being sentient was an interesting approach and not something I have read before (albeit I have not read a lot of high fantasy)
High fantasy may be intimidating to some, as the world building may seem complex but it is quite simple the farther ones gets in this book. In the world that Saeris finds herself in is one of Fae vs vampires but there other realms out there that ai wonder if they will be explored later. There is also political aspects playing out in the background that I am really interested in, especially with that ending.
Do I really know Saeris and Kingfisher by the end of this book? Yes and No. This book was much more plot driven at times as Saeris and Kingfisher are forced from threat to threat but one thing they both share is a sense of loyalty to those around them.
It is going to be very interesting to see where Hart takes this story and I will be happy to go along with the ride. Highly recommend if you are looking for a higher fantasy or Romantasy read.
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