For those who need a replacement for Saeris and Kingfisher's story.

As a result, many readers are looking for replacements to hold them over, especially as Quicksilver's Netflix TV show is bound to take even longer and will be unable to fill that void in time. While there are a lot of options for romantasy fans, finding the unique points that made Quicksilver ​​​​​​work in other books can be difficult, as things like Saeris' arc are hard to replicate. Fortunately, one option has a heroine who will appeal to Saeris fans, as well as other great aspects of Hart's story: For Whom The Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn.

Lily From For Whom The Belle Tolls Is Just Like Saeris From Quicksilver

Both Protagonists Are Sassy Survivors

For Whom The Belle Tolls' Lily shares quite a few traits with Saeris from Quicksilver, despite their very different circumstances. For Whom The Belle Tolls chronicles Lily's life after death, as she sets out to both explore the afterlife and face some of her own inner demons. While doing so, Lily accidentally sets up a customer service desk in Hell, creating an unexpected but necessary space for herself and the denizens working the Gate. Along the way, Lily comedically and soberly faces triumphs and tribulations that fit the book's themes of healing and self-love.

For Whom The Belle Tolls was originally published as an e-book before coming out in paperback form on May 6, 2025.

Lily's sass, strength, and heart align with many parts of Saeris from the book Quicksilver, as both must face extraordinary circumstances that few others have considered or attempted to conquer. Lily and Saeris' emotional journeys parallel each other as well, as both characters reconcile with their own senses of morality and the consequences of their actions, reshaping their perceptions of themselves in fascinating ways. Those transformations and circumstances are not the only parts that make For Whom The Belle Tolls a must-read for Quicksilver fans, though.

Jaysea Lynn's Book Is The Perfect Thing To Read Before Brimstone (For More Than The FMC)

The Side Cast, Worldbuilding, And Romance Also Mirrors Quicksilver

Lynn's book reflects Quicksilver's eclectic side cast, rich world-building, and complex romance, cementing it as the perfect thing to read before Brimstone's debut. For Whom The Belle Tolls' cast carries a similar mixture of fun personalities, as Asmodeus' comedic timing and energy match with Carrion's brash, devil-may-care persona, albeit with a lighter sense of humor and devotion to his wife. The more serious characters complement each other as well, as Greg's stoicism and Lucifer's patience coincide with Renfis' mysterious aura and Lorreth's severe skill set and humanity.

The worldbuilding in Lynn's book is also as complex as Quicksilver's, creating several layers within the many locations we visit. The afterlife contains every paradise and punishment realm humanity believes in, and Lynn utilizes those ideas in both broad and specific ways to truly make the story stand out, including gods from multiple pantheons as major and minor characters. She also makes each personal location, such as Lily's Paradise and Bel's office, reflect so much of each character, adding compelling nuances to their arcs and scenes without compromising the story.

For Whom The Belle Tolls is also a book that blends the fantasy and romance genres easily, matching Hart's romantic beats as the tension between Lily and Bel rises. Despite being a friends-to-lovers romance arc over an enemies-to-lovers one, Lynn complicates the relationship between the two, much like Hart does, focusing on the internal battles each side faces while also adding great plot points that keep things interesting. Ultimately, audiences who loved Quicksilver can find a great story in For Whom The Belle Tolls that will hopefully make the wait for Brimstone much less agonizing.