Metal Slinger by Rachel Schenider

Metal Slinger is the spellbinding first novel in the Fire & Metal romantasy duology, packed with knife fights, sea-bound peril, and slow-burn tension. Perfect for fans of fierce heroines, enemies-to-lovers sparks, and destiny-steeped magic.

From the Back Cover:

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 who she is 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.

Why You'll Love It:

Tropes & Themes: Found family, enemies to lovers, slow burn, secret identity
Spice Level: 1.5/5

Product Information:

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 464 pages
Series: Fire & Metal Series
Series Order: First