Metal Slinger - Rachel Schneider

Brynn has spent her life training as a guard among the Alaha, a people exiled to a life at sea. When she's finally allowed to attend the annual market on the mainland, a single encounter with an enemy soldier sets off a chain of events that shatters everything she thought she knew about her past, her people, and her destiny. 
 
Fire & Metal Series: #1
 
As ancient magic awakens and dangerous truths come to light, Brynn is forced to question where her loyalties truly belong. With political unrest, forbidden attraction, and a breathtaking twist, she's drawn into a world far more dangerous than she ever imagined. 
 
A gripping romantasy filled with unforgettable twists, rich world-building, magic, and a romance that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
 
Tropes:
Fantasy Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Magic
Fated Mates
Political Intrigue
Found Family
Slow Burn
High Stakes
 
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Medium Spice (open-door romance with several spicy scenes, but the fantasy plot remains a major focus)