Metal Slinger — Fire & Metal: Book One book cover by Rachel Schneider

Metal Slinger

Adult • Fantasy
Fire & Metal: Book One
Brynn confronts her true identity Annual market violates a peace treaty An enemy soldier challenges Brynn's loyalty Seafaring adventure filled with danger Magic reveals hidden truths

The breakout romantasy sensation by Rachel Schneider that has taken the Internet by storm – bursting with suspense, romance, and breathtaking twists, this heart-stopping debut now has an embossed cover, silver foiling, and bonus scene from the highly anticipated sequel, LIGHT WIELDER. Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true. Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart. Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series.

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Book details

Publisher
Saturday Books
Publication date
June 17, 2025
Print length
464 pages
Language
English
ISBN
9781250419088

Fantasy

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The breakout romantasy sensation by Rachel Schneider that has taken the Internet by storm – bursting with suspense, romance, and breathtaking twists, this heart-stopping debut now has an embossed cover, silver foiling, and bonus scene from the highly anticipated sequel, LIGHT WIELDER. Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to

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G-NRIS™ identifies Metal Slinger primarily as Romantic Fantasy, Adventure, and Literature & Fiction. Its strongest themes include Identity and Self-Discovery, Forbidden Romance, Loyalty and Betrayal, Magic and Power, and Conflict Between Cultures. Prominent narrative patterns include Star-Crossed Lovers, Secret Identity, Enemies to Lovers, and Coming of Age.

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Readers connected to this book most often reflect Psychological Moral Explorer reader archetypes. Their strongest shared genre interests include Thriller, Science, Literary Fiction, and Historical Fiction. They are commonly drawn to themes such as Exploring The Fractured Self, Survival, technology, and gaming.

About the author

Rachel Schneider

Rachel Schneider

Rachel Schneider lives in South Louisiana with her husband and only daughter. She loves to write wherever her imagination takes her, which includes fantasy worlds, thrilling surprises, and complex romance with a touch of heat. When she's not writing down her daydreams, you can find her at a hockey game or enjoying a bubble bath with a good book.

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