Brimstone Arc VI
Chapters 45 - End
We’ve made it to the final arc, and everything the story has been hinting at is finally closing in. We will be seeing the consequences of every choice made, and hopefully the revelations will pack a mean punch.
Let’s finish this.
Chapter 45: Redemption
Saeris finds Tal, and this scene hit me harder in my feels than I expected. Tal has been struggling with wanting to end his existence, carrying centuries of guilt and darkness. But witnessing his first dawn after more than a millennium in the dark changes him. Saeris chooses that moment to forge another godsword… for Tal. Its name is Tarsarinn, meaning redemption.
Okay. I guess I’m ready to trust Tal now.
Carrion’s arc is also coming full circle. While helping villagers rebuild, the crowd approaches demanding to know if the heir is with the party. Lorreth warns Carrion that confirming it is basically declaring war on Belikon.
Do it, Carrion.
Chapter 46: Break
Uh oh. The purpose of the rune the Hazrax gave her is about to be made known.
Saeris has the brilliant idea to have Danya knock her out so she can dream and try to reach Fisher. She appears in a poisoned version of Cahlish.
She finds Fisher there and he is in the worst way, unable to speak to her or even acknowledge she is there.
The Hazrax is there too, cause that’s not suspicious.
Saeris and Kingfisher are so wrapped up in each other that even the Hazrax comments on it. It tries to help, but when Saeris calls in her favor and asks it to leave, it basically tells her she’s being silly. She remembers the first stargazer, the paper bird that “died” when it left the library, and what was written on it. She changes her favor at the last possible second, and off they go to the Wicker Wood.
Chapter 47: Unless…
To Fisher.
And straight into a fight with warriors carrying null blades and arrows.
Belikon is here. Great.
He has Fisher trapped in a bizarre tree‑prison made from Dryads cursed by witches long ago. The trees mess with the mind, so Fisher is suffering. Belikon tells Saeris that Fisher will only live in his current state if she bends the knee, becomes oath‑bound, and serves him.
Because Fisher and Saeris are god‑bound mates, she is able to call his sword. It shocks Belikon completely.
And finally — FINALLY — we get Kingfisher’s true name: Khydan Graystar Finvarra.
Can we get married now?
Saeris also uses the break rune to break the hold that Belikon now has on Khydan since he knows his true name.
Chapter 48: Folly
Onyx dies protecting Saeris. He’s stabbed with a null blade while shielding her. Did anyone else forget Fisher was carrying him? Because I did.
Chapter 49: When We Need Them Most
Fisher portals them to Ajun. Saeris summons the Hazrax to ask if it can see the dead. It can; and it tells her Onyx’s spirit is still tied to the realm.
Saeris uses her magic and sacrifices the rune the Hazrax gave her to bring Onyx back from the dead.
Chapter 50: Knight
Belikon’s guards catch up with them.
What in the world? Renfis is here. How is Renfis here?
Long story short: once your blood becomes one with the mountain, you belong to it. Renfis buried his twin sister at Ajun, became one of the Ajun fae, and is oath‑bound as a knight. While he was on his mission for Fisher, he was called back to the mountain to protect it.
So he couldn’t send word?
Ajun is also the source of Brimstone.
Chapter 51: The Obvious…
Khydan hates dragons.
Chapter 52: Promises and Hope
Into the portal to hell. Well, it’s actually called Diaxis, where they meet a dragon. The parent of Omnamshacry, and they are taken so that Khydan can answer for his crimes.
Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
I’m not entirely sure what’s happening, but Brimstone ends on a cliffhanger. It’s implied that Khydan is a half‑god… maybe even the offspring of an undergod.
Things I Wish I Got by the End of This Story
More about Brimstone The entire first book was centered around Quicksilver. It shaped the magic system, the plot, the characters, the world. This book is literally titled Brimstone, but we barely scratched the surface of what Brimstone actually is. We got hints: but nothing close to the depth or exploration Quicksilver received.
Carrion’s Arc I know Belikon is the big bad, and I will be annoyed if Khydan or Saeris get the final blow instead of Carrion. His entire arc has been pointing toward destiny, lineage, inheritance, and the weight of being the heir. Arc VI finally nudged him toward stepping into that role, but he didn’t fully claim it.
Speaking of Khydan… how did Saeris know his name? The reveal was iconic, but the delivery was confusing. I genuinely flipped back pages trying to figure out when Saeris learned his true name, and I came up empty.
Final Thoughts
Brimstone was chaotic, emotional, uneven, and fun to read. The writing wavered, the pacing dragged, and some arcs felt undercooked, but the storyitself kept me locked in. Tal’s redemption, Carrion’s destiny, Fisher’s true name, the Hazrax’s involvement, the rot’s acceleration, and the reveal of Zilvaren’s actual purpose, all pushed the story into a place that got me excited about the release of book 3.
Even with my critiques, I’m invested. I care about these characters. I care about this world. And I care about where all these threads are leading. Brimstone didn’t give me everything I wanted, but it gave me enough to make me eager for what comes next.
As always, I want to hear from you. Your thoughts, your theories, your favorite parts, your biggest shocks, and the moments that made you scream, laugh, or throw the book. And if you’re planning to dive into Book 3 when it releases in September 2027, join me. I’ll be deep‑diving.
I’m also joining a discussion with some popular YouTube content creators as part of the audience, and I’ll be backtracking through my posts to add a new section dedicated to deeper conversations sparked by those discussions. So, stay tuned. We’re not done with this world yet.
Final CAWPILE Score
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Final CAWPILE Score 🩸
Characters: 6
I picked out favorites early, and they stayed consistent. Arc VI added emotional weight with Tal’s redemption and Carrion overall story arc; but I didn’t connect deeply with the main characters which was odd for me because I loved them in Quicksilver. Saeris and Fisher’s relationship felt overdone. Overall, there is a strong supporting cast, strong potential, but the emotional chemistry didn’t quite land.
Atmosphere: 7
The world kept expanding and I love that in a fantasy series. Diaxis, Ajun, the Wicker Wood, and a few more new locations were revealed on the map. There were times where I felt like Callie circled the same topics over and over, and I see these as missed opportunities to add depth to the world she built. I would have loved to have Saeris explore her Queendom a bit more for example.
Writing: 5
This stayed exactly where it was in the mini‑review. The writing never recovered from the drop between Quicksilver and Brimstone. Repetitive intimacy scenes, repetitive story telling, overly anatomical phrasing, and uneven pacing kept pulling me out of the story. The emotional beats landed, but the prose itself didn’t improve.
Plot: 4
WTF. This book was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. So many problems were introduced that I lost track of what was actually happening. Brimstone. The name of the book is Brimstone. WHERE IS THE BRIMSTONE?! How the eff did Edina’s book end up as spelled paper in THE VAMPIRE COURT?! Renfis couldn’t send a damn letter? You know what? Never mind. I could go on a tangent about everything wrong with the plot, but I’ll spare us both. I’m choosing optimism and reminding myself that I’m in the middle of a trilogy. Maybe Book 3 will pull it all together. For now, though, I’m disappointed by the chaos.
What I did like? Carrion and his story arc. I’m feral for the hesitant leader trope. Tal and his redemption arc. Those threads were the saving grace in an otherwise tangled web.
Intrigue: 7
I got through it. I’ll admit I was hot and cold anytime someone asked if I was enjoying the book, and that’s… not great. There were moments where I genuinely wanted to DNF and scrap the deep‑dive entirely, and then scenes that had me flipping pages nonstop. The intrigue wasn’t consistent, but when it hit, it hit.
Logic: 5
Some things clicked, some things didn’t. A few revelations felt way too easy, and certain mechanics, like Saeris suddenly coming up with Kingfisher’s true name, were never explained. Logic is tied directly into plot, and there were a lot of things in this book that simply didn’t add up for me. And again, there’s a chance I’ll come back and adjust this score once I read Book 3, but for now, the inconsistencies were too loud to ignore.
Enjoyment: 6
There was some emotional payoff during the read, but I can’t say I was ever overly excited about Brimstone — not while I was reading it, and not when I closed the book. The score sits at an average 6 mainly because I need to know what happens in the finale. Curiosity is doing the heavy lifting here, not enjoyment.
Final Rating: 3 Stars
Brimstone ended up being a complicated read for me to review. It is full of potential, full of chaos, and full of moments that almost hit as hard as Quicksilver but never quite stuck the landing. This book sits firmly in the middle of the road. There were bright spots: Carrion’s hesitant‑leader arc, and Tal’s redemption arc but the uneven pacing, tangled plot threads, and inconsistent character dynamics kept pulling the experience down. With that being said, I’m choosing optimism. This is the middle of a trilogy, and there’s room for Book 3 to change my mind. But for now, this installment lands at a solid three stars and the hope that Book 3 will change my mind.
