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Light Wielder

Fire & Metal #2 / 2
by Rachel Schneider
Light Wielder (Fire & Metal #2) by Rachel Schneider
⧗ 8.00 / 1
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The upcoming Light Wielder is the second book in Fire & Metal series by Rachel Schneider.

More details about Light Wielder will be revealed soon.

Also known as Metal Slinger Book 2.
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Release date: June 9, 2026

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Rachel Schneider

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.

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Rachel didn’t emerge from a traditional literary path. Between parenting, day jobs, and the chaos of real life, she wrote when she could—early mornings, late nights, scribbled scenes between hockey games and crawfish boils. That urgency is baked into her work. Every chapter of Metal Slinger feels like it was written by someone who understands just how valuable time is and how a single moment can crack open a heart.

Since its 2025 release, Metal Slinger has surged through the romantasy community with thousands of glowing reviews. Readers praise its “unputdownable” twists, enemies-to-lovers intensity, and the kind of dialogue that snaps with electricity. It’s the kind of debut that doesn’t just introduce an author—it leaves a mark.

Rachel lives in Louisiana with her husband and daughter, where she balances writing with everyday chaos, a love of hockey, and a fondness for bubble baths. She’s currently working on Light Wielder, the sequel to Metal Slinger, and if early buzz is any indication, the next installment promises to be even bolder, deeper, and more dangerous.

If you’re drawn to romance wrapped in rebellion, or magic that carries both beauty and blood, Rachel Schneider is the name to remember. Her work doesn’t whisper. It strikes.

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.

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The story follows Brynn, a duty-bound guard with a sharp blade and sharper instincts, who’s drawn into the deadly politics of a kingdom teetering on collapse. When she's forced to ally with a man she can’t trust—and maybe can’t stop wanting—her choices begin to spark more than rebellion. What begins as survival quickly unravels into something deeper: an exploration of power, desire, and the kind of loyalty that burns hotter than steel.

What sets this series apart is its intensity—not just in its combat or court intrigue, but in its emotional stakes. The magic system is precise and inventive, woven seamlessly into a world that feels both dangerous and lived-in. Each chapter tightens the tension, delivering plot twists that have already stunned thousands of readers and sparked nonstop speculation about what comes next.

With its blend of enemies-to-lovers heat, morally complex characters, and a world that simmers with hidden agendas, Fire & Metal has quickly become a standout in the romantasy space. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t just keep you turning pages—it haunts you when it’s over.

Perfect for fans of gritty romantic fantasy with heart, edge, and unforgettable twists, this series promises one thing: once you enter its world, you won’t leave untouched.


Fire & Metal consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Metal Slinger (Fire & Metal #1)
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Light Wielder (Fire & Metal #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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