Dear Fantasy Reader

Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they tackle the biggest loose ends, lingering mysteries, and reader-submitted questions from Callie Hart's Fae and Alchemy series. This episode marks the final stop in our Brimstone Recovery journey before we shift into our next season, and it dives deep into the questions keeping readers awake at night. This conversation explores the unresolved threads woven through Brimstone and offers thoughtful, chaotic, and heartfelt speculation about what these reveals may mean for Fae and Alchemy Book 3. From gods and runes to dream worlds, dragons, and a fox that keeps stealing the entire show, the hosts unpack every major unknown left on the table. Listeners will hear discussion on Everlayne's consciousness, the witches and their secrets, the truth behind Khydan's parentage, the origin of the rot, the future of Saeris's vampire kingdom, and the nature of the shared dream state. They also explore the potential role of dragons moving forward and revisit key theories sparked during the Prep portion of the season. The second half of the episode features reader-submitted FAQs, including questions about mating bonds, true names, Onyx's mysterious revival, tattoos, three-crown lore, and unresolved side character arcs. Expect thoughtful speculation, unhinged cackling, and more than one fight for emotional stability. This episode concludes our Brimstone Prep and Recovery Season, and we are wildly grateful to everyone who spiraled, theorized, reread, and refreshed right alongside us! Grab your relics, dearest fantasy readers, and prepare to dive into the quicksilver once more. Sanity is not guaranteed.   *This episode includes spoilers for Quicksilver AND Brimstone by Callie Hart.*   Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: • Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame • Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep • Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive • Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we're interviewing next! • Season 5: Book Reactions & Standalone Coverage — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn't fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment. • Season 6: Brimstone Prep & Recovery — our prep and spiral season for Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series, complete with a Quicksilver refresher, lore deep dives, and recovery coverage after Brimstone releases. • Season 7: The Ascended — our reaction and theory season for The Ascended by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox, featuring first impressions, predictions for both The Ascended Book 2 and Realmblade, an exclusive author interview, and reader-submitted FAQs about the Sundered Realms Universe. • Season 8: Maasive Maasverse Prep for ACOTAR 6 — our full-unhinged season for Sarah J Maas's worlds, beginning with recaps of all five A Court of Thorns and Roses books, complete with favorite moments, character deep dives, and theories. After ACOTAR coverage, we continue with Hannah's first read of the Throne of Glass series, recording her initial reactions after each book with no future-book spoilers. Finally, we close with in-depth Maasverse lore and recaps for the Crescent City series as the grand finale. & MORE TO COME!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: www.dearfantasyreader.com   DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/   SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES, BOOK CLUB, & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod   Email us your thoughts & theories: [email protected]   New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)! Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your bookish friends!

Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they continue the Brimstone Recovery phase with their biggest theories for Fae and Alchemy Book 3. This episode is packed with Brimstone spoilers, wild connections, and plenty of chaotic speculation as the hosts break down everything they noticed on their first read. In this episode, the trio revisits major revelations from Brimstone to build their earliest predictions for what might come next in Callie Hart's Fae and Alchemy series. From divine bloodlines and godly betrayals to dragon lore, true names, and the mysteries surrounding the Hazrax, the hosts explore the clues that may shape the future of Saeris, Kingfisher, and the realms beyond. Expect unfiltered spiraling, mythological parallels, and thoughtful analysis as they connect details across Quicksilver and Brimstone to imagine how the next book might shift the series in new directions. This episode is part of the Recovery portion of the Brimstone Prep and Recovery season. Dear Fantasy Reader will continue covering the full series as readers recover together and wait for Book 3 news.   Grab your relics, dearest fantasy readers, and prepare to dive into the quicksilver once more. Sanity is not guaranteed.   *This episode includes spoilers for Quicksilver AND Brimstone by Callie Hart.*   Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: • Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame • Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep • Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive • Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we're interviewing next! • Season 5: Book Reactions & Standalone Coverage — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn't fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment. • Season 6: Brimstone Prep & Recovery — our prep and spiral season for Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series, complete with a Quicksilver refresher, lore deep dives, and recovery coverage after Brimstone releases. • Season 7: The Ascended — our reaction and theory season for The Ascended by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox, featuring first impressions, predictions for both The Ascended Book 2 and Realmblade, an exclusive author interview, and reader-submitted FAQs about the Sundered Realms Universe. & MORE TO COME!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: www.dearfantasyreader.com   DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/   SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES, BOOK CLUB, & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod   Email us your thoughts & theories: [email protected]   New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)! Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your bookish friends!

Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they officially begin the Brimstone Recovery phase of the Fae & Alchemy season. In this first post-release episode, the hosts share their immediate reactions to Callie Hart's Brimstone, diving into favorite characters, quotes, and the moments that left them reeling. They reflect on how Brimstone compares to Quicksilver, discuss emotional standouts, and revisit major turning points—from shocking reveals and long-awaited character arcs to the scenes that broke their hearts and the ones that made them laugh out loud. Expect unfiltered reactions, spirited debates, and plenty of chaotic fangirling as they process everything that unfolded in the latest installment of Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series. This episode marks the start of the Recovery portion of the Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, leading directly into upcoming episodes covering theories for Fae & Alchemy Book 3.   Grab your relics, dearest fantasy readers, and prepare to dive into the quicksilver once more. Sanity is not guaranteed.   *This episode includes spoilers for Quicksilver AND Brimstone by Callie Hart.*   Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: • Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame • Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep • Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive • Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we're interviewing next! • Season 5: Book Reactions & Standalone Coverage — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn't fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment. • Season 6: Brimstone Prep & Recovery — our prep and spiral season for Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series, complete with a Quicksilver refresher, lore deep dives, and recovery coverage after Brimstone releases. • Season 7: The Ascended — our reaction and theory season for The Ascended by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox, featuring first impressions, predictions for both The Ascended Book 2 and Realmblade, an exclusive author interview, and reader-submitted FAQs about the Sundered Realms Universe. & MORE TO COME!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: www.dearfantasyreader.com   DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/   SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES, BOOK CLUB, & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod   Email us your thoughts & theories: [email protected]   New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)! Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your bookish friends!

Join book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they sit down, once again, with Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, the author duo behind the Sundered Realms Universe, which includes the Esprithean Trilogy (Riftborne and Duskbound) and the newly released The Ascended, book one in the Aesymarean Duet. This episode serves as a part two to our first interview with Bree and Parker, which is linked below. That interview covered their writing style, creative journey, and spoiler discussions for the Esprithean Trilogy. In this new conversation, we expand the discussion into The Ascended and the broader Sundered Realms Universe. We take listener questions, explore hidden connections, and unpack long-awaited details about how these stories weave together across series. We begin with a brief spoiler-free section for new readers who want to know more about The Ascended and how the universe fits together. From there, we move into a spoiler section focused on The Ascended, where we talk about character arcs, inspirations, emotional moments, and the creative process behind the story. The episode ends with a full Sundered Realms Universe spoiler segment that ties together Riftborne, Duskbound, and The Ascended. Expect deep lore, major reveals, and plenty of laughter, along with more than a few chaotic theories!   Highlights include: 💫 The creative process behind the trials and worldbuilding in The Ascended 💫 How the authors took familiar mythological and magical concepts and made them feel fresh 💫 Insight into character journey's and what readers can expect in the next books 💫 Universe-level connections, clarifications, and theory confirmations 💫 Hints about the upcoming releases, including Realmblade and Aesymarean book two   Bree and Parker also share more about their planned seven-book universe, their approach to novellas, and how the upcoming Realmblade connects the Esprithean and Aesymarean storylines. We include listener-submitted theory questions about fate, memory, magic, and pantheon dynamics, and the authors tease just enough to keep everyone spiraling! This episode is part of our ongoing Ascended coverage. We also have Initial Thoughts and Reactions as well as a full Theories episode available now. We are so grateful to Bree and Parker for supporting the pod by sponsoring this season. All thoughts, reactions, and spirals are completely our own, and we feel very lucky to share this conversation!   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of The Ascended. The second portion of this episode includes spoilers for Riftborne and Duskbound.*   Stream our first interview with Grenwich & Lennox: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fantasy-reader/id1757743136?i=1000715580579 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mNswN3xkrHHBhPS8nRXpw?si=KwCVL5oYTmCTtndT3qUdVg WATCH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bree-grenwich-133077449?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   GRENWICH & LENNOX DISCORD: https://discord.gg/qMuh8B8mUF   Ready to add one or two (or three) more books to your TBR? Order Riftborne- https://amzn.to/4nu3EBd Order Duskbound- https://amzn.to/3I84Eec Order The Ascended- https://amzn.to/4lt5NeA Follow Grenwich & Lennox' Journey: Website - https://www.grenwichlennox.com/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@grenwichandlennox Instagram - Parker Lennox: https://www.instagram.com/parkerlennoxauthor Bree Grenwich: https://www.instagram.com/breegrenwichauthor   Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: • Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame • Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep • Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive • Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we're interviewing next! • Season 5: Book Reactions & Standalone Coverage — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn't fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment. • Season 6: Brimstone Prep & Recovery — our prep and spiral season for Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series, complete with a Quicksilver refresher, lore deep dives, and recovery coverage after Brimstone releases. • Season 7: The Ascended — our reaction and theory season for The Ascended by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox, featuring first impressions, predictions for both The Ascended Book 2 and Realmblade, an exclusive author interview, and reader-submitted FAQs about the Sundered Realms Universe. • & MORE TO COME!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: www.dearfantasyreader.com   DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/   SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES, BOOK CLUB, & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod Email us your thoughts & theories: [email protected]   New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)! Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your bookish friends!

Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they close out the Brimstone Prep phase with a deep dive into the Quicksilver bonus chapters: The Gate: Part 1, The Gate: Part 2, The Maze, and The Fox. The Boots. The Dress. In this episode, the hosts revisit these pivotal Kingfisher POV scenes to uncover their hidden meanings and the lore connections that might shape Brimstone. From godswords, dragons, and true names to the twin goddesses, Zareth, and the lingering mysteries of the Fae and Alchemy world, they explore what these moments reveal about Kingfisher's past and the divine chaos yet to come! This episode marks the final stop in Brimstone Prep & Recovery, wrapping up everything listeners need to know before Brimstone releases on November 18th, 2025. Next up: Recovery mode, where the hosts share their first reactions, favorite moments, and early theories after reading the book. No matter where you are in your reread or how much you remember, this season is here so you never face fae bargains or alchemical spirals alone! Grab your relics and prepare to dive into the Quicksilver. Sanity is not guaranteed.   *This episode includes spoilers for Quicksilver by Callie Hart, including the four bonus chapters listed above.*   Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: • Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame • Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep • Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive • Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we're interviewing next! • Season 5: Book Reactions & Standalone Coverage — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn't fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment. • Season 6: Brimstone Prep & Recovery — our prep and spiral season for Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series, complete with a Quicksilver refresher, lore deep dives, and recovery coverage after Brimstone releases. • Season 7: The Ascended — our reaction and theory season for The Ascended by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox, featuring first impressions, predictions for both The Ascended Book 2 and Realmblade, an exclusive author interview, and reader-submitted FAQs about the Sundered Realms Universe. & MORE TO COME!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: www.dearfantasyreader.com     READ 3/4 FREE QUICKSILVER BONUS CHAPTERS: https://calliehart.com/kingfisher/ The 4th ("The Maze") is only available in the new eBook and physical copies: KU/ebook: https://a.co/d/f1d1ywd Standard edition hardcover: https://a.co/d/hoCfXft     DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/   SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES, BOOK CLUB, & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod   Email us your thoughts & theories: [email protected]   New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)! Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your bookish friends!