Review by Eva Stoyanova -- We are Voulhire: The Fires of...
Posted: 01 Sep 2020, 06:34
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko" by Matthew Tysz.]
We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko is the second book of the “We are Voulhire” series written by Matthew Tysz. The science fiction series takes the reader into a whole new different world: the world of Voulhire. In the second book, the action mainly takes place in the Voulhirian city, Virko. A dark magic emerges in the most prosperous city of Voulhire. The story is packed with secrets, mystery, and magic. It also leaves us with many unanswered questions.
Galen Bray, the protagonist, arrives in Virko in search of iron. He, as a blacksmith, plans to help in the development of the small town Magnum Caelum. Together in this journey with Galen, are Rowan and Demetrius. Rowan is his uncle’s executor, and Demetrius is his imbuer, who is also a Church monk. They visit lord Venden Hrelek in his home Rendenhide, where he is on a deathbed. He promises them the whole amount of iron they need, but in return, he is asking for a favor. The holy priest Demetrius has to unbind the demon residing in the undercroft of Rendenhide and send it back to Hell. Is Demetrius going to succeed?
Meanwhile, Hans Hrelek, Lord Venden’s son is preparing some dark arrangements for Virko. Based on the laws, he is heir to the throne after his father’s death. However, Hans has his own selfish plans. His vicious ally is Lord Dragan, a ruler who would do anything to remain powerful. On the other side of Voulhire, Meldorath has escaped from prison and is also thinking about his next move.
The whole story is unique and action-packed. Each character is thoroughly developed and is extraordinary. The book is written in the first and third-person point of view, with each chapter titled with the character’s name that it refers to. The thing I enjoyed the most about this book, was the specific type of narrative the author has chosen. Switching from first-person to third-person perspective produces a nice flow and leads to a more thorough enjoyment of reading. Another thing I genuinely admire about the series is the fact that they are unique. Put differently, they instantly remind of a TV series where each episode gradually reveals unknown characters and events. The characters and their stories are mysterious, and we are left with many unanswered questions. Because of this, I was kept on the edge of my seat, impatient to find out more.
There isn’t a sole thing I disliked about this book. I didn’t detect any grammatical errors to deter me from reading, the book is exceptionally well edited. Therefore, I rate We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys books about magic, mysteries, and action. However, I recommend you to read the first book from the “We are Voulhire” series called A New Arrival under Great Skies first. It introduces the characters and provides a more adequate understanding of the story.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko is the second book of the “We are Voulhire” series written by Matthew Tysz. The science fiction series takes the reader into a whole new different world: the world of Voulhire. In the second book, the action mainly takes place in the Voulhirian city, Virko. A dark magic emerges in the most prosperous city of Voulhire. The story is packed with secrets, mystery, and magic. It also leaves us with many unanswered questions.
Galen Bray, the protagonist, arrives in Virko in search of iron. He, as a blacksmith, plans to help in the development of the small town Magnum Caelum. Together in this journey with Galen, are Rowan and Demetrius. Rowan is his uncle’s executor, and Demetrius is his imbuer, who is also a Church monk. They visit lord Venden Hrelek in his home Rendenhide, where he is on a deathbed. He promises them the whole amount of iron they need, but in return, he is asking for a favor. The holy priest Demetrius has to unbind the demon residing in the undercroft of Rendenhide and send it back to Hell. Is Demetrius going to succeed?
Meanwhile, Hans Hrelek, Lord Venden’s son is preparing some dark arrangements for Virko. Based on the laws, he is heir to the throne after his father’s death. However, Hans has his own selfish plans. His vicious ally is Lord Dragan, a ruler who would do anything to remain powerful. On the other side of Voulhire, Meldorath has escaped from prison and is also thinking about his next move.
The whole story is unique and action-packed. Each character is thoroughly developed and is extraordinary. The book is written in the first and third-person point of view, with each chapter titled with the character’s name that it refers to. The thing I enjoyed the most about this book, was the specific type of narrative the author has chosen. Switching from first-person to third-person perspective produces a nice flow and leads to a more thorough enjoyment of reading. Another thing I genuinely admire about the series is the fact that they are unique. Put differently, they instantly remind of a TV series where each episode gradually reveals unknown characters and events. The characters and their stories are mysterious, and we are left with many unanswered questions. Because of this, I was kept on the edge of my seat, impatient to find out more.
There isn’t a sole thing I disliked about this book. I didn’t detect any grammatical errors to deter me from reading, the book is exceptionally well edited. Therefore, I rate We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys books about magic, mysteries, and action. However, I recommend you to read the first book from the “We are Voulhire” series called A New Arrival under Great Skies first. It introduces the characters and provides a more adequate understanding of the story.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
And I too love the author's writing style. Thank you for a great review!