Book 2 of the Devices of War Trilogy
by SM Blooding
Genre: New Adult Fantasy Steampunk Adventure 
Publisher: Blooding Books
Book Description: (Can be read as stand-alone)
Return to a world of mind blowing visuals, heart stopping action, and ships that sail the skies. Nix, Queen of Wands, has exactly what she wants—Synn El’Asim, the greatest Mark the world has ever seen. Even though she bound his soul to hers, he is not easily controlled. If she wants him, she must do the one thing that pains her most. Let him go, and give him what he desires. Peace.
Armed with a treaty bearing Nix’s seal, Synn sets off to bridge the gap between the world’s two reigning tyrants—the Hands of Tarot and the Great Families. He struggles to trust Nix as he fights for control of his soul. He’s going to need every ounce of restraint when dealing with his mother, leader of the Great Families. She will not give up her power without a fight. Nix will honor her treaty only if Synn agrees to become her knight. His mother refuses to sign the peace agreement if he falls into the queen’s control. Frustrated, Synn does the one thing neither woman saw coming. He invites all the tribes, currently voiceless in the war between these two ruling tyrants, to partake in the treaty negotiations. All they have to do is prove their worth in his Peace Games. As Synn’s influence and subsequent power grows, a new fight begins. Who will control Synn’s League of Cities? Can he protect more people as a leader of the Great Families, or as the Knight of Wands?
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BOOK EXCERPT.
“Synn,” a voice like an icy sword said, talking over the words of her song.
My eyes barely had the energy to open. My arms were pulled to either side, bound to the walls. Thick ropes wrapped around my chest, suspending me in mid-air. More ropes tethered my legs to the floor. I hadn’t moved in days.
The heels of her boots clipped the stone in a slow, circling gait. “You’re doing well.”
Dyna. I clenched my teeth and let my head fall forward, not because I wanted to, but because I had no energy to hold it up.
Her cool hand cupped my cheek, her steel blue eyes filling my line of sight. Her blonde hair was pulled back in a severe braid, her body sheathed in a uniform of pale blue leather and shining silver. “You are our hope, Synn.”
I tried to take my rage and fuel my focus, but it wasn’t enough.
“Remember who you are.”
I would never be a Primus.
Her eye twitched. “Good. You are, and always should be El’Asim.”
What? What was all of this for if not to make me forget?
“Yes.” Her expression softened. “You’re not here to be broken. That is not my intention.”
My breaths were shallow in the restraints. If this wasn’t to break me, then what was it?
Her empty hand rose to cup my other cheek, her long fingers frigid. “To build you. That is the only thing that will sever the bond my sister has put on you. You are too powerful a creature to be within her control.”
I agreed, but did she really think this was the cure for what Nix had done to me? What was she intending? To break me in other ways? Perhaps bind my soul to her instead?
“I have to be able to trust you. The things we are about to do, Synn. If we fail . . . ” She closed her eyes, her mouth open. “If we fail, the world will no longer be worth living in.”
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Praise for Fall of Sky City:
Wow! What did I just read?? The story was deliciously complex, full of fear, wonder, magic, gadgets, gizmos, one heck of a psycho Queen and wonderful friends. Every character brought something to the story, each with a unique personality that came to life through the book, each with their own fears to overcome. Victoria Limbert 
I love the world Blooding has created. She managed to create it in a way that it combines specs of all my favorite movies, books, etc. It’s a mixture of young adult fantasy, steam punk, dystopia, sci-fi, paranormal and even some tiny bit of romance. Fall of Sky City is a diverse book that is intense, a little bit violent, and a whole lot of awesome! I look forward to reading the next book of the series! Unputdownable Books
SM Blooding is a new author to me, but this is definitely not the last book I’ll read by her. Synn El’Asim is a powerful character–the reader sees him grow from a young man who has not yet come into his power to a strong man who is courageous enough to fight for what he believes in–his family and his people. The world building Ms. Blooding does is nothing short of remarkable. A world composed of flying ships, ice worlds, danger, and intrigue. My World of Dreams
This book is action-packed and intense. You feel like you’re part of the drama. This story is intense. The action is perfectly paced. I had trouble putting the book down. I really felt for Synn from the very beginning. He goes through so much. As soon as he gets his mark, he is plunged into one situation after another. Queen Nix, who is horrifying by the way, pushes Synn to new levels, in more and more diabolical ways. With the help of friends and family, Synn becomes a strong leader. Waiting on Sunday to Drown
I’m amazed of the world Blooding has created and built. It has Sky, Land, and Water Cities. These cities each has its own technologies, language, and a whole different way of life. These worlds remind me a lot of Avatar the Last Airbender and Star Wars, which I both loved wholeheartedly. Bahrain Newspaper Article Review!
Meet the Author:
SM “Frankie” Blooding lives in Colorado with her pet rock, Rockie, and Jack the Bird. Jack has refused to let her to take up the piano again, but is warming to the guitar. It might help that Frankie has learned more than two strings. She’s added a few more Arabic words to her vocabulary, but don’t invite her into conversation yet—unless, of course, you’re willing to have a very . . . slow . . . conversation. She’s dated vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, weapons smugglers and US Government assassins. Yes. She has stories.
She’s also an investigator with a local paranormal investigation group, Colorado Paranormal Rescue!Find out more about her at: Facebook / Twitter / Website
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