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Quicksilver Twilight

Stan Nicholls (2006)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesQuicksilver / The Dreamtime #3
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.52

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Heroine archetypes

Rebel / Revolutionary

Synopsis

Desperate to find a cure for the curse of immortality and the episodes of berserk fury and debilitating visions that torment him, Reeth Caldason has traded his fighting skills for the promise of access to powerful ancient magic. But the Resistance group he reluctantly joined as part of the bargain is in disarray since their plans to found an island Utopia free from tyranny were betrayed by one of their own. Now, Reeth is trapped on the Diamond Isle, fending off the pirates that plague the surrounding waters. Despite his romantic entanglement with one of the freedom fighters, Serrah, and the responsibility he feels towards Kutch, a young magician's apprentice, he is determined to set off on the search for his cure. But as his visions grow stranger, Serrah and Kutch begin to understand his true nature and the great power it represents. Back on the mainland, Reeth's arch-enemy, Devlor Bastorran, remains intent on destroying him. Overshadowing everything is the threat of Zerreiss, the conquering barbarian warlord who uses an enigmatic ability to sweep all before him. The spectre of war looms.

Is Quicksilver Twilight appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This adult fantasy features strong violence including berserker fury and combat, psychological torment through visions and curses, war themes, and romantic content with mild sensuality. Darker themes include betrayal and the burden of immortality.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, mental illness, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the cursed warrior's desperate quest for freedom and the high-stakes conflict between resistance fighters and tyrannical forces.

Tags

Sword and SorceryMilitary FantasyDark FantasyEpic Fantasy