Metal Slinger
Brynn has spent the better part of her life waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta, the very same people who exiled the Alaha to live a life over the sea. A rite of passage for all young guards, she’s not sure what to expect from it, but breaking a century- long peace treaty certainly isn’t on her map.
Neither is the encounter with an enemy soldier.
Returning home to Alaha, she’s confronted with the aftermath of the day’s events. The future is uncertain as the threat of hunger looms over the people. With rumors of a growing rebellion, Brynn and her closest friends promise to stick together.
When an unexpected visitor arrives, Brynn’s loyalty will be tested as she learns of a world of magic and treachery. Once her enemy, always her enemy, right? But the dark, knowing eyes of a stranger make her question everything…
…including her heart.
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Rachel Schneider
In the increasingly crowded world of romantasy, Rachel Schneider didn’t just arrive—she detonated onto the scene. With her debut novel Metal Slinger, she carved out a space where sharp banter, political tension, and slow-burn romance collide under the weight of an original magic system. Her stories don’t follow formulas, they flirt with danger and then flip the rules.
Raised in South Louisiana, Rachel writes with the pulse of a place where the air hangs thick and the stories run deep. That Southern backdrop, equal parts charm and grit, breathes through her characters—especially in Brynn, the fiery protagonist of Metal Slinger, who walks the knife-edge between duty and desire. It’s no coincidence that readers have latched onto Rachel’s morally grey characters and high-stakes choices. Her worldbuilding feels lived-in, her pacing unrelenting, and the emotional stakes often hit like a backhand instead of a whisper.
Fire & Metal
In a world where magic is currency and loyalty is a weapon, Fire & Metal pulls readers into a storm of secrets, slow-burning betrayal, and fierce romantic tension that never lets up. Set against a backdrop of fractured alliances and brewing war, this romantasy series doesn’t just play with fire—it builds an empire out of it.
Fire & Metal consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
