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What readers want to know
How spicy is Light Wielder?
It's 3 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Spicy). On-page intimacy, but the story comes first.
Does Light Wielder have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 9 content warnings, including war, violence and death. The full list is below.
Is Light Wielder a standalone?
No. It's book 2 of Fire & Metal, so start with Metal Slinger.
Spice level
3 of 5 · Spicy
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
9 content warnings
About the book
The story
The Metal Slinger sequel: war tests every loyalty as a couple torn apart by betrayal fight to find their way back.
Series
Fire & Metal, in order
- 1Metal Slinger2024
- 2Light Wielder2026 · You're here
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