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Metal Slinger: Fire & Metal: Book One (Fire & Metal, 1)

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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Published Jun 17, 2025

464 pages

Average rating: 7.85

39 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

thosehipereads
Jul 23, 2025
5/10 stars
I just finished this book and I feel like I just went through whiplash. I knew something was coming, but I didn't expect the plot twist, which honestly felt so out of left field. I reread chapters 55-56 twice just to make sure that I didn't skip anything. There was very little foreshadowing and I felt betrayed. Betrayed by everyone really, and especially the author. Other than the plot twist, this was mainly a vibe read. The vibes were good, the love story was good but questionable at times. The magic was oddly described, and when it was, it seemed to be changed every time to further the romance/lack of plot that was happening. I'm still very confused when it came to the world building, and maybe a map could have helped? Will I read the next book? Absolutely. Because this duology now hinges on that book making up for the holes and the thrown-together tropes we are given in this one.

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