The safest first-time route through Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series is Quicksilver, the optional Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher’s POV, Brimstone and then Book 3. The bonus audio revisits events from the opening novel rather than continuing the main sequence.
Read Quicksilver first. If you want the additional perspective, listen to Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher’s POV next. Then return to the main Fae & Alchemy trilogy with Brimstone, followed by the forthcoming third novel. That placement protects the discoveries made through Saeris’s viewpoint while giving Kingfisher’s scenes room to work as a retrospective companion. Readers who prefer uninterrupted forward momentum can skip the recording and move directly from Quicksilver to Brimstone without losing a numbered instalment.
At a glance
- The main novel sequence is Quicksilver, Brimstone and the forthcoming third Fae & Alchemy novel.
- Kingfisher’s bonus scenes belong after Quicksilver because they revisit its material from his perspective.
- The bonus recording is an optional companion, not the next main instalment.
- As of 28 September 2026, the publisher lists Book 3 under a placeholder title with a publication date of 7 September 2027.
In this guide
- The spoiler-free order at a glance
- Why the bonus scenes must follow Quicksilver
- What the Kingfisher recording adds
- Brimstone is the next main novel
- What is confirmed about the third book
- Two good routes for different readers
The spoiler-free order at a glance
The main Fae & Alchemy trilogy consists of three novels. Quicksilver opens the story, Brimstone is the second volume, and the publisher describes Book 3 as the conclusion. The Kingfisher recording sits outside that numbered progression.
For a first-time reader, the cleanest complete route is:
- 1. Quicksilver
- 2. Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher’s POV, optional
- 3. Brimstone
- 4. Fae & Alchemy Book 3, the publisher’s current placeholder title
- If you are reading only the main novels: Quicksilver, Brimstone, then Book 3.
Why the bonus scenes must follow Quicksilver
Quicksilver introduces Saeris Fane, whose hidden alchemical power becomes entangled with a gateway between realms and the Fae warrior Kingfisher. Its published synopsis deliberately presents Fisher as someone Saeris cannot readily judge: he is powerful, guarded and driven by obligations she does not fully understand. Experiencing the novel from her side means sharing that uncertainty.
Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher’s POV returns to existing material from Kingfisher’s perspective. Podium’s listing gives an unusually direct placement instruction: listen to Quicksilver first. The two included pieces are titled “The Gates (Parts 1 & 2)” and “The Fox. The Boots. The Dress.” Although those titles may appear harmless in an audio library, the contents assume familiarity with the opening novel.
Listening early would therefore do more than provide background. It would let Kingfisher’s knowledge and interpretation enter the story before Saeris and the reader have completed their original encounter with it. Even without advancing beyond Quicksilver, an alternate viewpoint can reveal which details deserve attention or change how an ambiguous exchange is understood. Waiting preserves the tension of the first reading.
What the Kingfisher recording adds
The bonus release is best approached as an optional companion recording rather than a miniature sequel. It runs for two hours and fifteen minutes, uses duet narration and is labelled by Podium as a standalone title within the Fae & Alchemy series. “Standalone” describes its presentation, not a safe entry point for newcomers.
Its interest lies in the difference between information and perspective. Saeris encounters Kingfisher from outside, measuring his behaviour while navigating an unfamiliar realm. The bonus scenes move the lens across that same material. A familiar action can feel different when the reader hears the reasoning, emotion or attention behind it. This is retrospective enrichment, not the next stage of the plot.
My editorial view is that the recording works particularly well after a short pause at the end of Quicksilver. The novel’s own impressions have time to settle, but its scenes remain fresh enough for contrasts to register. Readers who enjoy comparing viewpoints may find that immediate placement rewarding. Anyone impatient to discover what happens next should continue to Brimstone and save the bonus audio for a later return. Neither choice changes the trilogy’s core order.
Brimstone is the next main novel
Once the optional detour is complete, Brimstone is the next main novel. It is the second volume listed by the publisher, so it carries the continuing sequence rather than retelling selected Quicksilver moments.
This is the simplest way to distinguish function from availability. A separate audio listing can look like another instalment when browsing by series, especially when it has its own cover, running time and release information. Here, format does not determine narrative position. Ask whether a title moves the central story onwards or revisits known events. Brimstone continues the trilogy. Kingfisher’s scenes revisit part of its first book.
Readers who alternate between print and audio do not need to match formats. Finish Quicksilver in whichever edition you prefer, hear the bonus scenes if they appeal, and then begin Brimstone. The relevant boundary is completion of the first novel, not the medium used to experience it.
What is confirmed about the third book
As of 28 September 2026, Hachette Book Group lists the concluding volume as Fae & Alchemy Book 3. That is a placeholder title rather than a newly announced story title. The listed publication date is 7 September 2027.
The publisher’s series material establishes its position clearly: Quicksilver began the sequence, Brimstone continued it, and the third novel concludes it. Readers may encounter retailer pages, special-edition listings or changing catalogue copy before publication, but those should not be treated as evidence of an extra story between Brimstone and the finale.
For a stable reading list, record the final slot as “Book 3, title to be confirmed” and retain the date with an as-of note. Publishing details can change before release. The sequence itself is currently unambiguous, while the public-facing title remains provisional.
Two good routes for different readers
Choose the expanded route if alternate perspectives are part of the pleasure for you. Reading the bonus material after Quicksilver lets you compare Saeris’s experience with Kingfisher’s without sacrificing the first novel’s uncertainty. It also keeps the companion scenes beside the book they revisit, where their context is easiest to recall.
Choose the main-novels route if you prefer pace and forward movement. Moving straight from Quicksilver to Brimstone is not skipping Book 2, and the bonus release does not need to be completed before the second novel. You can return to it during the wait for Book 3 or after finishing the trilogy.
Both routes respect the same boundary: do not use Kingfisher’s recording as a preview, sampler or introduction to Quicksilver. Its value comes from recognition. First meet the story through Saeris; then decide whether you want to look back through another pair of eyes.
Frequently asked questions
Are Kingfisher’s bonus scenes required before Brimstone?
No. They revisit Quicksilver from another perspective and do not occupy the next numbered position. You can move directly from Quicksilver to Brimstone.
Can I listen to Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher’s POV first?
It is not recommended. Podium explicitly directs listeners to finish Quicksilver before the bonus recording, which assumes knowledge of the novel and may create premature revelations.
Are the bonus scenes a full Kingfisher retelling of Quicksilver?
No. The recording contains two named selections, “The Gates (Parts 1 & 2)” and “The Fox. The Boots. The Dress.” It revisits selected material rather than retelling the entire novel.
What is the title and release date of Fae & Alchemy Book 3?
As of 28 September 2026, the publisher still uses the placeholder title Fae & Alchemy Book 3 and lists 7 September 2027 as its publication date.
Treat the Kingfisher material as a lens turned back towards Quicksilver, not a bridge replacing the next novel. Finish Saeris’s first account before changing perspective, then choose between a brief retrospective stop and the direct continuation in Brimstone. Book 3 follows as the trilogy’s conclusion once published.
Sources and further reading
- Fae & Alchemy: Books in Order, Hachette Book Group
- Quicksilver, Hachette Australia
- Fae & Alchemy Book 3, Hachette Book Group
- Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher’s POV, Podium Entertainment
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