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Blue

Pre-order the new romantasy in the Sunday Times bestselling series that began with Metal Slinger, the book that broke BookTok!
By Rachel Schneider
Series: Fire and Metal
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From Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Schneider comes Blue, a heart-stopping romantasy set in the world of Fire & Metal, brimming with swoon, suspense, and revenge, following an unexpected romance between two fan favourite characters! Messer will do anything to save Aurora from the coercive magic of... Read More
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The highly anticipated new romantasy in the Sunday Times bestselling Fire & Metal series that began with Metal Slinger, the book that broke BookTok!

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From Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Schneider comes Blue, a heart-stopping romantasy set in the world of Fire & Metal, brimming with swoon, suspense, and revenge, following an unexpected romance between two fan favourite characters!

Messer will do anything to save Aurora from the coercive magic of her husband. But as he searches for a chance to rescue her, Messer finds himself drawn to someone he hasn't seen since the war...

Someone who can read his mind and his heart.
Someone who has always felt just beyond his reach.
Someone whose fate has been tied to his since the moment they met.

When Messer's father makes a desperate grasp for power, the two are forced to join a campaign against him. The more time they spend together on the journey, the more their connection grows – and it just might be the spark that saves them all.

READERS LOVE THE FIRE & METAL SERIES

'The BEST plot twist to ever grace my Kindle' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The author is a mastermind. Romantasy is back!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Need the next book like I need water' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I foamed at the mouth multiple times because they were so HOT!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'RUN, DON'T WALK. READ THIS RIGHT NOW!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: Fire and Metal

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    Blue
    From Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Schneider comes Blue, a heart-stopping romantasy set in the world of Fire & Metal, brimming with swoon, suspense, and revenge, following an unexpected romance between two fan favourite characters! Messer will do anything to save Aurora from the coercive magic of her husband. But as he searches for a chance to rescue her, Messer finds...
    By Rachel Schneider
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    Out 31 Aug 2027

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399635202

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

RACHEL SCHNEIDER lives in South Louisiana with her husband and only daughter. She loves to write wherever her imagination takes her, which includes fantasy worlds, thrilling surprises, and complex romance with a touch of heat. When she's not writing down her daydreams, you can find her at a hockey game or enjoying a bubble bath with a good book.

Instagram: rachelschneiderauthor
TikTok: RachelBeep
www.authorrachelschneider.com

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