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• Ep 3 Brimstone Predictions: What We Think Is Coming Next

  Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they share their boldest theories and predictions for Brimstone, book two in Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series. In this episode, the hosts sift through Quicksilver’s most intriguing clues, foreshadowing, and easter eggs to uncover what might be waiting in the next book. This episode is part of the larger Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, a comprehensive series of episodes designed to get listeners caught up, keep them caught up, and recover together once Brimstone releases on November 18, 2025. 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.   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Quicksilver 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.   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!

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• Ep 2 Quicksilver Favorites: Characters, Moments, and Chaos

  Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they take a deeper look at Quicksilver, book one in Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series. This episode goes beyond the recap to highlight the hosts’ overall thoughts and reactions, their favorite characters, standout moments, and the quotes that left the strongest impression. From Saeris Fane’s growth to Kingfisher’s most unforgettable lines, to Carrion Swift’s endless one-liners and comic relief, the squad revisits the heart of Quicksilver and the dynamics that made it such a standout romantasy read. They also spotlight beloved side characters, memorable scenes, and the reveals that had them theorizing long after the final page. This episode is part of the larger Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, designed to get listeners caught up, keep them caught up, and recover together after the release of Brimstone on November 18, 2025. If you need only the essentials, start with the recap episode, but if you are looking for more depth and discussion, this is the perfect place to dive back in. 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.   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Quicksilver 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.   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!

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• Ep 1 Quicksilver Recap: Everything You Need Before Brimstone

  Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they dive into a quick yet thorough recap of Callie Hart’s Quicksilver, book one in the Fae & Alchemy series. Perfect for listeners looking for a refresher before the release of Brimstone, the highly anticipated second book, this episode distills the key plot points, characters, and moments you need to remember. This recap is part of the larger Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, a comprehensive series of episodes designed to get listeners caught up, keep them caught up, and recover together once Brimstone releases on November 18, 2025. Expect prep episodes covering lore, iconography, theories, and all the most exciting details shared by Callie Hart, followed by recovery episodes with first reactions, clarifications, and bold predictions about what comes next. 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.   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Quicksilver 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.   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!

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• Brimstone Prep & Recovery: What to Expect This Season

  Step into the quicksilver with book besties, Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they begin the Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, dedicated to Callie Hart’s Fae & Alchemy series. With Brimstone releasing on November 18, 2025, the hosts guide listeners through every stage of the alchemical journey: prep, spiral, and recovery! First, they share what to expect from the prep episodes: a Quicksilver recap, in-depth discussions of key characters and quotes, theory spirals, and a lore and iconography breakdown. The season will also include a curated look at the most exciting details Callie Hart has revealed about Brimstone in interviews and bonus content. Next, they outline plans for the recovery episodes, where they will share initial reactions, clarify tricky lore or plot twists, and develop fresh theories about what could come next! The hosts also explain why Brimstone coverage is happening before Burn of the Everflame and assure listeners that a Burn Prep & Recovery season is still on the horizon. Finally, they spotlight The Ascended by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, the first in an interconnected duology set within the Esprithean Trilogy universe. Episodes on The Ascended will drop in between the prep and recovery portions of the Brimstone season. This trailer sets the foundation for a season that will get listeners caught up, keep them caught up, and ensure no one has to navigate fae bargains or alchemical spirals alone!   Grab your relics and prepare to dive into the Quicksilver. Sanity is not guaranteed.   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Quicksilver*   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 & Recover — 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.   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!

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• Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Accomplice to the Villain | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview

  🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s first interviews about Accomplice to the Villain!   In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with Hannah Nicole Maehrer to get the inside scoop on Accomplice to the Villain! This episode was recorded before the book’s official release, making it one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s first in-depth interviews about the story. As some of the earliest readers to dive into this world, the hosts came armed with questions, theories, and all the romantasy chaos you’d expect from fangirls! The conversation covers Hannah Nicole’s inspiration, elemental worldbuilding, character dynamics, and what readers can expect next in the Assistant and the Villain series! Rather than a traditional Q&A, this episode leans into a reader-first perspective. The hosts ask the questions romantasy fans are most eager to know, including the twist ending, her publishing journey, and behind-the-scenes lore! Hannah Nicole shares exclusive insights throughout, especially in the spoiler-filled segment where she teases upcoming plotlines, character arcs, and details that may change how readers see the story. Whether you’ve already read the book or are just villain-curious, this conversation is full of insights, laughter, and behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss!   Segment Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Spoiler-Free Segment 31:51 Spoiler-Filled Segment 01:19:27 Swiftie Mania 01:39:04 Are You Smarter Than A Fangirl? Trivia 01:49:27 The Reader’s Letter 02:02:10 About Dear Fantasy Reader *Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes*   Ready to add one more book to your TBR? Order Accomplice To The Villain: https://amzn.to/4orvz56   Follow Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s Journey: Website - https://hannahnicolemae.com/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahnicolemae Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUn_76iC7p6MZh2hmOgwAg   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! • Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged In Fire, interview - https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/9594e5aa-cf8d-4fdb-9ee4-ddd8eb5e9600/Season_3_E18.mp3 • Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox, authors of Riftborne, Duskbound & The Ascended, interview - https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/9594e5aa-cf8d-4fdb-9ee4-ddd8eb5e9600/S4_DFA_Ep._2__Grenwich__Lennox_FULL_AUDIO.mp3 • Stacey McEwan, author of The Glacian Trilogy & A Forbidden Alchemy, interview - https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/9594e5aa-cf8d-4fdb-9ee4-ddd8eb5e9600/stacy.mp3 • Jade Presley, author of The Never List, interview - https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/9594e5aa-cf8d-4fdb-9ee4-ddd8eb5e9600/S4_DFA_Ep._4__Jade_Presley.mp3 • 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. • & MORE TO COME!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com   DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/   SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES, & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR FREE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod   New regular season episodes drop Thursdays (with early access Wednesdays on Patreon). Don’t forget to share this episode with your bookish friends!

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