Brimstone

Duty. Blood. Honor. Power. Saeris Fane doesn’t want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court’s lips, but now that she’s been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she’s discovering that a queen’s life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward—and her brother—need her back in her homeland…but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead... “Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.” Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.

Rating: 6 stars.Okey okeyy… I literally need a minute because WHAT DID I JUST READ?! I… I can’t even. Saying I’m obsessed is a joke because I’m not obsessed, I’m devoured, possessed, completely consumed by this book. Every fibre of me was all in, and I’m still shaking trying to process the hurricane of feelings it unleashed.From page one, I was ripped into a whirlwind of emotion I had zero warning for. Every. Single. Chapter. Hit. HARDER. And by the end… oh my god, by the end I felt like I had been strapped into the most insane, heart-thrashing, soul-twisting rollercoaster of my life. I laughed, I cried, I screamed internally, I practically lost my mind multiple times. This series doesn’t just tell a story, it owns you, it burrows under your skin, grabs your soul, and refuses to ever let go.And how am I even supposed to review this?! Calmly? Organically? HA! We all know that’s not happening. I’m a mess, I’m chaotic, I’m literally vibrating with the aftershock of this masterpiece. You know me… I’m never calm.AND CAN WE JUST PAUSE FOR A MASSIVE ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THIS MASTERPIECE? BECAUSE SERIOUSLY, GUESS WHAT, AFTER ALL MY ENDLESS SEARCHING, HUNDREDS OFBOOKS, AND COUNTLESS DISAPPOINTMENTS, THIS ONE FINALLY EARNED A FULL 5 STARS FROM ME! THE STORY, THE CHARACTERS, THE EMOTIONS, EVERY SINGLE PIECE LANDED PERFECTLY. AHHHH, I’M LITERALLY SHOOK AND OBSESSED!── .✦I don’t even know where to start. This book completely blindsided me. I went in expecting the same pace as the first book, but what I got was an absolute full-body, soul-gripping experience that left me breathless. I’m obsessed, the kind of obsessed where you close the book and just sit there, staring at the wall, trying to comprehend how Callie Hart managed to both ruin and resurrect me emotionally in the span of a single story. The characters, their messy, raw emotions, and the intense, chaotic love had me feeling every heartbreak, every longing, every fiery argument as if it were my own. From the very first chapter, the tension, the danger, and the passion had me by the throat, and it never let go. I literally binge-read it despite being a little busy, because how am I supposed to put it down when every page drips with intensity and keeps you guessing? And now, the thought of waiting who knows how long for the next book? I can’t even. I don’t need anything else in life, just finish writing the next one already, please! My heart, my soul, my sanity, this series has claimed them all.── .✦Oh my god, the characters! I can’t even put into words the whirlwind of feelings they stirred in me. Every choice they made, every glance, every whispered word, I connected with it all on such a deep level. It was like I could feel their fears, their desires, their chaos as if it were my own. I totally understood their actions, even the messy, frustrating ones, and somehow that made me adore them even more. They’re raw, real, and unforgettable, and thinking about them now still makes my heart race.°˖➴ Saeris Fane:Saeris Fane… oh, where do I even begin? She is an absolute force of nature. Every time she steps into a scene, you feel her presence, fierce, clever, and unapologetically bold. But beneath that strength, there’s a vulnerability that makes her so human, so real. I loved how layered she is; she’s smart, daring, and relentless in pursuit of her goals, yet she also has moments that make your heart ache for her. Her interactions with others are electric, full of tension, wit, and raw emotion, and you can’t help but be captivated by every choice she makes.Saeris Fane is, without question, one of the most emotionally gripping “one of a kind” protagonists in romantasy right now. There’s something profoundly moving about watching a girl pushed into a destiny she never asked for, trying to lead with trembling hands and still whispering, “I don' know what I’m doing.” And yet, she keeps going. She chooses to rise. There’s a quiet kind of bravery in the way she delegates, in the way she reaches out for help, in the way she admits she cannot do everything alone. Her arc doesn’t rely on sudden power or perfection; it grows from vulnerability, doubt, and stubborn hope. In a genre crowded with heroines who become unstoppable overnight, Saeris feels painfully, beautifully real, human in all the ways that matter, even when she technically isn’t.What truly sets her apart is that she isn’t one of those fantasy characters who whine endlessly for attention or act like a child; she doesn’t need to. Simply being herself, her strength, her conviction, her heart, was more than enough for me to love her and feel a deep connection. And oh my god, the lengths she went for her mate… I was crying, utterly overwhelmed. She risked everything, even her own soul, just to ensure his safety and keep him close. Saeris Fane isn’t just a character, you feel her, you live her, and she absolutely grabs your heart and refuses to let go. Total obsession.The moment I’ll forever remember is when Saeris truly gave everything she had to save him from that cursed spell tied to his name. I was literally screaming, gasping, and giggling all at once while reading it, my heart was racing, and I couldn’t get enough of her bravery and determination. Ahhh, that scene just stole my soul!°˖➴ Kingfisher: (I won't spoil his real name, don't you worry, hehe)Ohhh, Kingfisher… where do I even start with this absolute gem of a character?Kingfisher is everything. He’s brave, sharp, and unshakable in the face of danger, but what really makes him stand out is how much heart he carries beneath that tough exterior. You feel the weight of every choice he makes, every risk he takes, and the way he protects those he loves, it’s intense. I loved how he’s not just strong physically or strategically, but emotionally too; he’s fierce, stubborn, and sometimes infuriatingly persistent, but always in the most endearing way.And his interactions with Saeris? Absolute chaos, but the kind you love. His exasperation, the way he tries to wrangle her while secretly worrying for her at every turn, had me laughing, swooning, and tearing up all at once. There’s a vulnerability to him that makes you root for him even harder, especially knowing the dangers he faces just to get to his mate.And don’t even get me started on how deeply in love he is, like, it’s written in every tense, every growl, every warning he gives, every tiny sacrifice. He’s not just head over heels; he’s utterly devoted, willing to risk life and limb, fight impossible odds, and even fight himself just to be near her. I was laughing, crying, swooning, and losing my mind all at once. He is the kind of hero who makes your heart race and your stomach flutter because you just know, he would move heaven and earth for his mate, no questions asked.Kingfisher is the kind of character who storms into your heart and then refuses to leave, no matter how hard you try. He’s fearless, loyal to the bone, and so intensely devoted it almost hurts. I swear… he’s the perfect blend of that powerful alpha presence and the softest, most protective love. I can’t deal, I am feral about this man. And the dual POV? Oh my god, finally being allowed inside his head is absolute perfection. Every time a chapter switched to him, I literally lit up and let out the most embarrassing little giggle. I’m obsessed. Completely, helplessly obsessed.── .✦And the romance, ohhh the romance! It’s all-consuming. He’s possessive but respectful, demanding but tender, and he’s so unabashedly in love that I was crying, swooning, laughing, and screaming all at once. The tension between them is electric, from the teasing banter to the moments where his devotion seeps into every line, he’s utterly hers, and he makes sure you know it. Every scene he’s in, he dominates my heart.OH. MY. GOD. Saeris Fane to Kingfisher? SHE IS EVERYTHING. Every time she’s around him, it’s chaos and magic and fire all at once. She doesn’t need him, like, at all. but she wants him, fiercely, cleverly, and with a strength that makes him lose his mind (in the best way). She challenges him, teases him, pushes him to his limits, yet she’s also capable of moments that make your heart ache, soft, real, and impossibly tender.Her love for him isn’t loud or cloying; it’s layered, stubborn, relentless. She’s clever enough to see through his walls and dangerous enough to get under his skin, and that drives him crazy in the best possible way. Every choice she makes, every sacrifice, every little joke or sharp glance, Kingfisher is completely undone by her. She is the kind of woman who makes you feel that love is worth fighting for, worth every risk, and every second of obsession. Honestly, their dynamic is pure, messy, heart-stopping perfection.── .✦The Writing:Callie Hart’s writing is razor-sharp. She doesn’t waste a single word. Every sentence is deliberate, atmospheric, and emotionally loaded. There’s this haunting elegance to her style, dark, poetic, and so immersive you don’t just read the scenes, you feel them. The pacing is flawless: slow and simmering when it needs to be, then suddenly explosive in all the right places. And her ability to write tension? Absolutely unmatched. She builds chemistry with a single look, a line of dialogue, a breath. It's addictive.The Story:The plot is gripping from the start, a perfect blend of darkness, heartbreak, and quiet tenderness buried beneath all the brutality. It’s the kind of story where you’re constantly questioning characters’ motives, trying to piece together their brokenness and craving every tiny reveal. The twists are sharp, the stakes feel real, and the emotional weight is heavy in the best possible way. It’s not just a romance, it’s a psychological pull, a slow unravelling of trauma, longing, vengeance, and connection.── .✦Okey, listen up, I cannot shut up about this book, so let me give you 6 reasons why it deserves 6 stars (yes, I said 6!)1. It’s truly an