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Metal Slinger

Rachel Schneider (2025-02-14)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages429 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Synopsis

This breakout romantasy sensation by Rachel Schneider that has taken the Internet by storm bursts with suspense, romance, and a breathtaking twist you won't see coming. 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.

Tags

Adventure RomanceHigh Seas Fantasy

Metal Slinger: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult romantasy features knife fights, seafaring violence with near-death encounters, and a developing romantic relationship between enemies that suggests steamy content. Contains themes of identity crisis and betrayal.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include near-death experience, violence, and identity crisis (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Fans of enemies-to-lovers romance and high-seas fantasy adventure will love this story of a guard who discovers her true magical heritage.