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Palom (World of Linaria Book 2) Kindle Edition

by L.L. MacRae (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

‘Now the fighting’s over, you want to pick up where we left off? How? Everything’s changed.’

Linaria’s cities lie in ruin and her lands are scarred following Aciel’s war. The devastation worsens as dragons turn against the survivors in retribution for Aciel slaying their kin and stealing their power.

As the world attempts to recover from one global war and arm itself against another, Palom, hero and creator of the dragon-forged weapons that thwarted Aciel, flees across the Val Sharis wilds to rid himself of unwanted fame.

Overwhelmed by guilt for failing to protect loved ones, his greatest threat is not just the weapons he created, but the new shadow growing over Linaria.

Discover new friends and rejoin old ones in World of Linaria - Book Two.

Palom is the second novel in an epic six-book saga, following a group of characters as war rages across their world. With pirates and soldiers, smiths and princes, Linaria is a vibrant land with a deeply unsettled past and an equally uncertain future.

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    World of Linaria
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    374 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    May 23, 2022
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B26SWF93
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ L.L. MacRae
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 23, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 374 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838233976
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  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ World of Linaria
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  1. L. L. McNeil

    L. L. McNeil

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    Lauren is a fantasy author of character-driven stories and epic adventure. She published her Linaria and Kouzlo series under her maiden name, McNeil, and all later series under the name MacRae.

    Her DRAGON SPIRITS high fantasy series explores the magic-drenched world of Tassar, where powerful guardian spirits reign supreme.

    Her WORLD OF LINARIA epic fantasy series is a light-hearted, fast-paced fantasy adventure with bucket-loads of magic, dragons, sky pirates, and airships.

    The KOUZLO SAGA marks her first foray into urban fantasy, with demon-hunting and kick-ass characters set in the London area.

    DRAGON SPIRITS

    The Citrine Key (Book 0.5 - prequel)

    The Iron Crown (Book 1) ➜ Coming 2021

    THE WORLD OF LINARIA

    Rise of a Sky Pirate (Book 0.5 - prequel)

    Moroda (Book 1)

    Palom (Book 2)

    Amarah (Book 3)

    Isa (Book 4)

    Kohl (Book 5) ➜ Coming 2021

    Morgen (Book 6) ➜ Coming 2022

    THE KOUZLO SAGA (Complete series)

    Pandemonium Rift (Book 0.5 - prequel)

    Crimson Eyes (Book 1)

    Crimson Bone (Book 2)

    Crimson Fang (Book 3)

    Crimson Soul (Book 4)

    She lives in a tiny village in the UK, has a degree in Psychology, and was a professional copywriter before going full-time as an author - swapping corporate copy for magic and dragons!

    www.llmcneil.com

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  2. L.L. MacRae

    L.L. MacRae

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    Lauren is a fantasy author of character-driven stories and epic adventure.

    Her DRAGON SPIRITS epic fantasy series explores the magic-drenched world of Tassar, where powerful spirits reign supreme.

    Her WORLD OF LINARIA epic fantasy series is a light-hearted, fast-paced fantasy adventure with bucket-loads of magic, dragons, sky pirates, and airships.

    She lives in a tiny village in the UK, has a degree in Psychology, and was a professional copywriter before going full-time as an author - swapping corporate copy for magic and dragons!

    For signed paperbacks, visit www.llmacrae.com

    DRAGON SPIRITS

    The Citrine Key (Book 0.5 - prequel)

    The Iron Crown (Book 1) [SPFBO7 Finalist!]

    The Shadow Gate (Book 2)

    The Broken Sword (Book 3) ➜ Coming 2024/5

    THE WORLD OF LINARIA

    Rise of a Sky Pirate (Book 0.5 - prequel)

    Moroda (Book 1) [SPFBO4 Semi-Finalist!]

    Palom (Book 2)

    Amarah (Book 3)

    Isa (Book 4)

    Kohl (Book 5) ➜ Coming 2024

    Morgen (Book 6) ➜ Coming 2024

    From Dragon-Flame Begun (Box Set Books 1-3)

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  • Melissa Geter
    5.0 out of 5 stars No Second Book Syndrome Here!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
    Ahhh yet another 5 star read! To say I am obsessed with these characters is an understatement.

    This book had a main focus on one of my fave dear characters Palom❤️

    Dealing with his losses from the previous book, he finds himself haunted and struggling not to give into the darkness reaching to him from the Valta Forinja. Seeing him battle between his humanity and his grief was intense and heart-rending.

    We also follow the rest of the cast in different parts of Linaria as they work on different goals. Amarah is my girl and I loved seeing the dynamic between her and Kohl and witnessing their trust for one another slowly grow.

    I'm so happy we got more of Isa too, as I find her extremely interesting as well. Sapora is just wild and hellbent on his mission.

    This was more of a slow paced book than Moroda was, but I feel like it was the perfect pace needed for this story. It made each character's move and emotions that more intense.

    The stakes are higher in this book, and I am STRESSED about what's next in store for these characters.

    I find myself in the same predicament I was in when I finished Moroda: trying to resist immediately jumping to the next book. 😅

    I know the series isn't complete and honestly I am trying to savor it for as long as possible - but it's just so good!
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  • David F. Green
    4.0 out of 5 stars A rare example of a sequel being anything but more of the same!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
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    Time for another case in...

    <B>THE BOOK COURT</b>

    <b><i>OPENING STATEMENTS</i></b>

    A would-be conqueror's attempts to bring all of Linaria under his control were thwarted, but as a result, the world has been left more fractured than ever. Claims to the throne are contested, memories of treachery past haunt the modern day, and neighbors eye each other with suspicion and malice. The world may not have been taken over, but with dragons seemingly launching unprovoked attacks and citizens being overcome by a mysterious malady that clouds their minds in an endless fog, the world has been anything but saved. Now Palom goes off on a journey to try to find his place in this new but broken world. But Palom isn't the only one on the hunt, as an enemy from his past wants to ensure that Palom has no future!
    <I>If you try to run from your past, it only winds up chasing after you!</i>

    <b><i>THE DEFENSE</i>

    - More attention to worldbuilding this time around.</b>

    Full disclosure: I absolutely loved the first book in the World of Linaria series! It moved at such a brisk pace which I appreciated, and it was filled with so many fascinating characters. My only complaint about that book (and it was an admittedly small one), was that it moved a little <I>too</I> fast sometimes, to the point where I wasn't quite sure what the rules of the world of Linaria were. This time around, however, I felt L.L. McNeil spent more time developing the world around the characters. While I had fun reading about the characters of Linaria in the last book, I learned more about Linaria itself in this novel. The tension between different sects was explored, pieces of the backstory motivating the characters were revealed, and even the magic system was detailed more than last time.

    <b>- Amarah is still awesome! As are many other characters in this book.</b>

    Oh, "Moroda", you were filled with so many wonderful and interesting characters... like Moroda. And Amarah! And Eryn. And Amarah! And Sapora. And Amarah! And Kohl. And... well, you get the idea, I'm being a trifle obvious now! Yes, reading the first book, as fascinating as the other characters were, with her acerbic wit and strong personality, sassy sky pirate Amarah quickly became my favorite, to the point where I started adding <b>#TeamAmarah</b> to my posts about L.L. McNeil's books! I was a little concerned that she wouldn't shine as brightly the second time, but once again, Amarah managed to leap off of every page she was on! But she didn't have to carry the book herself, there was an engaging cast of characters throughout the tale. Returning favorites like Sapora and Kohl were amazing to read about once again, Isa (who was introduced in the last book but only appeared briefly in that one) played a much bigger role this time around, and new characters were introduced that got their moments in the spotlight, like Palom's charming niece Solvi. Even characters we weren't supposed to like were entertaining at times, like Sapora's devious brother Tacio who still made me laugh in his more vain moments. After reading "Moroda", I came away believing that one of L.L. McNeil's greatest strengths as a writer is her ability to create enthralling characters, and that belief was only made even stronger after reading the sequel!

    <b>- Very captivating and satisfying character arcs.</b>

    After you read the first book in the series, do you make up a story in your head of how you think the next book will play out, or is it just me that goes into that much detail?! Okay, anyone who does this, please raise your hand!

    <I>*counts hands*
    Ummm… just me?!
    *counts hands again*
    Yep, still just one!</I>

    Yes, I entered "Palom" with my own ideas of what would happen next, but I have to give L.L. McNeil credit, she took the characters in completely different directions than I expected. And I must confess, L.L. McNeil's character arcs were far more intriguing than I had devised for them! That's why L.L. McNeil is a successful and respected author, and I have to consult a thesaurus every time I write a review to keep from using the same adjective 100 times! Seriously, if it weren't for <b>Thesaurus.com</b>, this review would just say <I>"The writing was awesome. And the characters were awesome. And the dialogue was awesome!"</I> 😂

    <b>- A rare example of a sequel being anything but more of the same!</b>

    Sequels are a tricky thing. Giving the audience something completely different is risky, which is why many authors and moviemakers decide to stick with the formula that worked well the first time. In fact, a sequel just being more of the same has become so prevalent that just talking about sequels being more of the same is now just more of the same! However, for her sequel to "Moroda", L.L. McNeil took a genuine chance and gave us a sequel that had a much different tone to the first book. Whereas the characters in the first book were firmly looking ahead to what awaited them, this time they spend a lot of time looking back to what brought them here. The first book focused more on the action, but this one focuses more on the impact of those actions. I applaud L.L. McNeil for bring brave enough to try to tell the second story in a completely different voice, and her gamble pays off... mostly (which brings us to...)

    <b><i>THE PROSECUTION</i>

    - This book moves at a much slower pace than the last one.</b>

    As much as I respect L.L. McNeil for trying something different for the sequel, I must admit the change in tone didn't always quite work for me. This was particularly noticeable in the chapters focusing on Palom himself. While learning more about Palom's past did add depth to his character, a lot of his story tends to be so introspective that I did find myself really wanting to get back to the action. That's not to say that there is no action in the book, as Amarah isn't going to be able to keep from picking a fight for very long, but there were lulls in the pacing where I was eagerly anticipating the next chapter rather than enjoying the current one as much. When reviewing a sequel, I do try to evaluate the story on its own merits rather than compare it to the earlier books in the series, but there's no getting past the fact that there were parts where I missed the brisk pace of the first novel. Then again, maybe this is actually still a testament to L.L. McNeil's skills as a writer, since it's entirely possible I just have unreasonably high expectations after enjoying the first book so much!

    <b>- Palom sometimes feels like a supporting character in his own novel.</b>

    Confession time, after reading "Moroda", I was a little concerned to learn that the second book would focus on Palom. That's not to say that I <I>disliked</I> Palom in the first book, but with so many dynamic characters running around in that one, I didn't find him quite as interesting as most of his companions. And while I did appreciate Palom more this time around (particularly after learning more about his past), I did still feel that the other lead characters tended to overshadow him once again. Again, no spoilers, but there are three main plot threads being weaved throughout this novel, and I found the other two storylines to be more absorbing than Palom's. While I may have more respect for Palom now, I don't think he'll be threatening to take Amarah's place as my favorite Linarian any time soon!

    <b><i>THE VERDICT</i></b>

    With the consequence of actions being given more weight than the action itself, L.L. McNeil has crafted a much different tale than the story that came before it. Rather than focusing entirely on the citizens of Linaria, the world itself gets explored this time around. While I did miss the fast pace of the first novel (and I felt Palom himself could be a little too somber for his own good at times), unexpected twists and fulfilling character arcs still made for a brilliant read. Fans of the first book who go into this one knowing it doesn't have as much action as its predecessor may even wind up enjoying this one more than I did. Eagerly awaiting the third book in the series now... especially since that one stars my favorite character from the last two novels!
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  • D. Huntley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Palom
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
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    The book is good. Solid storyline and characters are still fun. Palom was a bit stretched and did not have a the same panache. As the first book. The book shared Palom’s feelings and despair and was well told but for me it lacked the Big Bang. I do recommend the book and will read book 3.
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  • Steph Warren
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second in the series, and a slower-paced, character-driven instalment
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
    *I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

    Palom is the second book in the World of Linaria series, and if you haven’t already read Moroda I really recommend doing that first, as it not only sets up the world and characters, but begins a main storyline that is continued here.

    We already met Palom in Moroda – the strong, quiet blacksmith Ittallan who, with his friend and companion Anahrik, joined Moroda’s crew of misfit adventurers to defeat Aciel’s rampaging Arillian army. We join him immediately after the events of that book concluded and find him drowning in grief, guilt and self-pity, and highly resistant to taking any further action for fear of the resultant consequences.

    Meanwhile, Amarah and Kohl have formed an unlikely pairing as they head to his mysterious homeland to search for a way to help Moroda; Morgen has returned to Niversai and the Imperial Guard, but with his eyes opened as to a bigger picture; and Sapora and Princess Isa have taken on responsibilities in the capital, but with very different goals and motivations. Rather than all working towards a common aim or against a common foe, everyone is now focused more on their own concerns, which do intersect at points but mostly keep them separately engages.

    Most of the character arcs in this instalment involve searching for something or someone – redemption, revenge, power, familial love – with the notable exception of Palom, who spends most of the story running from himself and his past.

    Similarly to the last book, this story is very much character driven, and without a unified goal for the group this time, it did feel a little slow and scattered in places, and Palom’s internal flagellation got a little tiresome. It was fascinating to see events from his very different perspective, but his inner struggles prevented him from being a very active main character in his own story. Still, Sapora, Amorah and Kohl kept pushing forward (if in different directions!) and it was really good to see Isa come into her own a little more as she tries to find a balance between loyalty to her brother, her people, and her own convictions.

    The book ends on a cliffhanger, again, with all of the characters on their way towards their individual goals, having learnt and developed on their journeys so far. The next book features Amarah as the main character, and I look forward to the stubborn determination and world-weary humour she brings to proceedings!

    'He had killed people before, but only in self-defence. Last night seemed different. Had he really enjoyed watching the Varkain suffer?
    Had the war changed him so much?
    Lathri’s voice rang in his mind. ‘Emonos.’
    He ignored it.
    The sword had saved their lives. How could such a weapon be evil? It was just a sword—a piece of metal. It couldn’t be good or evil. It just was.
    Palom rubbed his nose. Emotions coursed through him: sadness, guilt, loss, rage, even hatred. He told himself he felt these things towards Aciel and his war, losing his companions, losing Lathri, and to the Varkain who dared attack him… but deep down, they were emotions he felt towards himself.'

    – L.L. McNeil, Palom

    Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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  • Olivia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel filled with dragons!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2018
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    I received an ARC from the author. However, I loved this so much I bought it. This is my honest review.

    I always like to get the negative points out of the way first, so I can proceed to gush about the many characters I love. Palom feels a bit slower than Moroda in places. That's mostly because Moroda had an epic conflict going on, and the world of Linaria was in immediate danger. Here, a big portion of the book deals with the fallout of the previous instalment. And, of course, the chess pieces need to be put in place for the third book.

    Despite that, it's not a filler book. On the contrary, some of the themes L.L. McNeil deals with are super important and heartbreaking.

    We've got Palom, the main character, hailed as a hero, but what happens to the hero after he defeats the enemy? I've often wondered that when reading fantasy books. I would watch the hero fight and kill for the good side, and I'd think, how will you feel once you get to go home? Hello, PTSD.

    It's incredible to see a hero after the battle. My heart broke watching him suffer and deal with all the emotional fallout of his past. Palom's struggle to get out of the dark hole he fell into is intense, and it doesn't help that his past lurks just around the corner.

    Amarah. The sky-pirate. One of my favourite characters. While Palom struggles not knowing how to move on with his life, Amarah is unwilling to give up. She's broken, but she refuses to let that stop her. I've followed her journey on the edge of my seat, and she continues to be a favourite of mine.

    I was a huge fan of Sapora in the first book, but in this one a character emerges, I didn't think I would like quite so much: his sister Isa. She's fantastic. Only part Varkain she shifts into a wild cat instead of a snake, and that's apparently a reason other Varkain think less of her. (I'd like to smack a few of those Varkain by the way, thank you very much.)

    Despite my dislike for certain Varkain, the characters I wanted to smack the most were Kohl and Palom. Both for very similar reasons...

    We slowly find out more about the characters we got to know in Moroda. What drives them? What is lurking in their past? L.L. McNeil is very good at dripping information into descriptions and conversations, and never dumps it all on the reader at once.

    In Palom we get to see the world expand, and we find out more about the history of Linaria. There's a few things that should possibly best be left sleeping, but sigh, when will characters ever learn? The world building is imaginative, with a few very intriguing bits emerging, and I'm excited to find out more in the next book.

    L.L. McNeil's prose is straightforward and easy to read, and she moves the plot forward at a good pace. If only the book were longer...I need to know what happens next!

    Recommended to people who love dragons, sky-pirates and airships. L.L. McNeil's World of Linaria is a great introduction to fantasy for new fans, but also a treat for old fans of the genre.
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  • Kris Marchesi
    4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent continuation of an enjoyable series!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 10, 2022
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    I really enjoyed book two in the series! The worldbuilding was once again excellent and not only expanded the world into places the reader had not seen before, but also provided so much depth to those areas we explored somewhat in Moroda.

    I also loved that the author has slowed down and taken the time to really drill in these characters personalities now that we have set up why they have come together.

    This book was slower in terms of plot but personally I love that, because it has given these characters and this world a chance to breathe and come into its own. I cannot wait to continue on with Amarah!
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  • Joe James
    5.0 out of 5 stars The journey is just begun!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2023
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    After book 1 and that amazing finale, the second book starts to reveal larger happenings at play, deeper histories, and big decisions for the characters and the world. Could not put this book down, a wonderful ride through Linaria!
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  • Sebastian B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done L.L.McNeil
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2018
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    Another great book from L.L.McNeil. The pleasure of reading it is as good as with Moroda. Fantastic story telling about Palom which is fabulously divided with breath catching adventures of other characters.
    I promise you want be able to put it away.
    Can't wait for the next one.
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  • Kadroni
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic sequel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2018
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    after finishing Moroda, I bought this straight away!
    As with the first book, I couldn't put it down. Loved learning more about the characters, and seeing how their journey carries on from the first book. Can't wait for the next one!
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