Brimstone Series: Fae & Alchemy #2 Published by grand central publishing on November 18, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Romance / Action & Adventure
Pages: 720
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Reading Challenges: 2026 Audiobook Challenge, 52 in 52 challenge, All booksThe #1 New York Times bestselling romantasy series continues with more drama, higher stakes, and deadly consequences.
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.
Review:
Brimstone is the kind of sequel that leans unapologetically into more: more emotion, more danger, more magic, and more intensity. As the second book in Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series, it expands the world introduced in Quicksilver and deepens its characters in ways that feel bold, dramatic, and deeply immersive.
This is a story about power — gaining it, surviving it, and learning what it costs.
A Protagonist in Her Power
Saeris Fane’s arc is the beating heart of Brimstone. Now ruling as Queen of the Blood Court, she is no longer simply reacting to the world around her — she is shaping it. Her internal struggle between vulnerability and authority feels raw and believable, and Hart gives readers a front-row seat to the emotional toll of leadership. What makes Saeris compelling is that she is allowed to be angry, afraid, and fierce all at once. Her growth isn’t neat or easy, and that complexity makes her journey resonate.
Expanding the World
One of Brimstone’s greatest strengths is how confidently it expands the series’ worldbuilding. The fae courts become more layered, political tensions grow sharper, and the alchemical magic underpinning the story feels increasingly dangerous and alive. The stakes are higher here — not just personally, but globally — and the book does an excellent job of setting the stage for what’s to come.
Hart’s world feels dark, sensual, and volatile, perfectly matching the story she’s telling.
Romance, Tension & Intensity
The romance in Brimstone is intense and emotionally charged, rooted in longing, power dynamics, and trust forged under pressure. The chemistry crackles, and the intimate moments are woven into the story as an extension of the characters’ emotional states rather than existing in isolation.
For readers who enjoy romantasy that doesn’t shy away from passion, this book delivers.
Themes That Linger
Beyond the plot, Brimstone explores themes of identity, transformation, and choice. Who are we when power changes us? How much of ourselves are we willing to sacrifice to protect what we love? These questions echo throughout the story, giving the book depth beyond its action and romance.
Final Thoughts
Brimstone is a rich, dramatic sequel that embraces the messiness of growth and the weight of power. It’s immersive, emotional, and unapologetically bold — the kind of book that invites you to sink in and stay awhile.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Dark fae romance
- Powerful, complicated heroines
- Political intrigue and court drama
- High-stakes magic and slow-burn intensity
Verdict: A confident, compelling continuation of the series that raises the emotional and magical stakes and leaves readers eager for what comes next.
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