blood and steel by Helen Scheuerer | romantasy that hurts (but in a good way)

On this week’s episode of The Book Fix, your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli are diving into Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer. This is a high stakes romantasy that blends brutal training arcs, forbidden ambition, and simmering tension that absolutely refuses to stay quiet. 

Our main character, Althea Zoltaire has a prophecy hanging over her head, so with her death foretold and only three years to make her mark, she’s determined to become a warrior legend in a world where women aren’t even allowed to touch a blade. When Althea fights her way into the elite guild sworn to protect the five kingdoms, the trials are merciless, the hazing is borderline deadly, and failure is not an option. But the real complication? Wilder Hawthorne, her gruff, unwilling warrior chaperone, whose presence turns every sparring match into something a little more dangerous than bruises and bloodshed. Join us as we discuss whether or not we would recommend this enemies to lovers romantasy!