Metal Slinger

Fire & Metal, Book 1

By: Rachel Schneider

Narrated by: Andi Eloise

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 also includes a 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.

©2024 Rachel Schneider (P)2025 Podium Audio

It’s a unique fantasy story

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 – “A Fiery Ride Through Betrayal, Chaos, and Cliffhangers!”

Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider completely shredded my soul like a power chord in a thunderstorm. I went in expecting action and badassery—I got that, sure—but I was not prepared to be emotionally mugged in Chapter 56 and left dangling on a cliffhanger so sharp, it should come with a warning label.

The betrayals? Ruthless. The character arcs? Chef’s kiss diabolical. The pacing? Like being dragged behind a flaming motorcycle through a hurricane of plot twists. Schneider crafts a world that’s all blade and spark, and just when you think you’re safe—BAM. Emotional ambush.

I laughed. I screamed. I may have thrown my book across the room and then crawled across the floor to keep reading. My boyfriend had to stage an intervention. No, I don’t know when Light Wielder comes out. Yes, I’m suffering. Dramatically.

I only knocked off half a star because I physically cannot deal with this wait. I’m in literary limbo. Rachel, if you’re reading this: I love you, but also, HOW COULD YOU. 🙈😭☠️

6 STARS! Best fantasy read so far!

6 stars!

I was wildly impressed with the perfect attention to detail Schneider created to help the reader visualize what was happening. There was no fluff, no extras, straight to the point, yet enough detail to fully grasp everything happening to the characters including visualizing their surroundings.

I most certainly did not see the plot twist coming. I heard it existed and was anxious about it the whole time reading, nervously awaiting its reveal. I kept trying to think of scenarios of what it could be. But I was so off based with all my wild theories. It definitely broke my heart a bit and I am chomping at the bit for the next book!

I listened to the audio while eyeball reading (maybe about 40% of it). Great book to duel read!

Cant wait for book two!

The Plot Twist!!!

First, I LOVED this book! I can’t wait for the next. But I can’t stand the voice for Beau. I know the narrator did it to differentiate between the two, but I just didn’t like it haha. Other than that it was amazing! 4.5 Stars for me!

Holy cliffhanger!

OK this book has me shook! What did I just read? Why is there no book 2 yet? Just read it.

Wow

The twist at the end! I’m shocked!! I don’t know what to think! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!