Metal Slinger

Compare Schneider’s narrative world to that of other romantasy novels, such as those written by Rebecca Yarros or Jennifer L. Armentrout. How do these novels’ presentations of morality and power adhere to or differ from Metal Slinger’s portrayal?

How do Jovie’s different names parallel her evolving sense of identity and her relationship to Acker? Does her choice to go by “Jovie” have political, personal, or romantic motivations or a complex combination of several?

Does the novel suggest that withholding information is the same as being dishonest? Why or why not? Is this framework the same for personal concerns and political ones? Use details from the text to orient your claim.