Review by WWFrank -- We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
Posted: 27 Oct 2020, 09:51
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko" by Matthew Tysz.]
I rate We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko, by Matthew Tysz, 4 out of 4 stars. It seems professionally edited, as I noticed no errors. I liked that the book is an acute continuation of the first book, and there are no flaws in the storyline. The adventures of Galen in the Kingdom of Voulhire continue in this book, even though it is mainly focused on a different city, Virko, and not Magnum Caelum. After reading this book, I have a stronger urge to complete the entire series. The only thing I do not like is the fact that not all the characters were re-introduced, although I am almost certain they will be in later books.
Virko is Voulhire’s greatest economic center, with great factories that spew ash all over the city, wealthy politicians and businessmen, and posh houses all exist in this city alongside the poor and underfed, just like in every town. Galen hopes to turn his town as prosperous as Virko, even if he relies on his smithing ability, not banking and the likes.
The church tries to re-establish its roots in Virko. However, the people there prefer to worship power, which can be attained through money and magic. Most of them are represented as secularists who have no intention of studying church-related things. Even the few who do are more focused on the magic taught by religion, not the morals or beliefs of Denistism.
Galen, Rowan, and Demetrius learn about a young lord’s secret. The lord just happens to be the city founder’s heir. Lord Venden Hrelek, the founder, asks for a change in government, leaving his son powerless. Lord Venden is dying and asks Demetrius to cleanse his son and his household. He, out of a sense of duty, accepts. They seek out to stop him but their plan goes awry.
Meanwhile, Hans Hrelek, better known as Folcro, is exacting his revenge in the most gruesome ways possible. The crew ends up fulfilling Folcro’s wish and nearly destroy a city. Only the young lord knew how to control a demon, but the demons had turned against him and only sought power.
In the end, the demons and humans come to an agreement that guarantees the survival of some of the citizens. At the same time in Yamon-Soul, the religious capital of Virko, an old foe seizes power of the church.
Once in Magnum Caelum, Galen, Demetrius, and Rowan regret their actions, Demetrius probably being the most pained and embarrassed by his failure. Looking for a way to get his mind off the topic, he continues studying the rock Galen and Rowan brought to him.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
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I rate We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko, by Matthew Tysz, 4 out of 4 stars. It seems professionally edited, as I noticed no errors. I liked that the book is an acute continuation of the first book, and there are no flaws in the storyline. The adventures of Galen in the Kingdom of Voulhire continue in this book, even though it is mainly focused on a different city, Virko, and not Magnum Caelum. After reading this book, I have a stronger urge to complete the entire series. The only thing I do not like is the fact that not all the characters were re-introduced, although I am almost certain they will be in later books.
Virko is Voulhire’s greatest economic center, with great factories that spew ash all over the city, wealthy politicians and businessmen, and posh houses all exist in this city alongside the poor and underfed, just like in every town. Galen hopes to turn his town as prosperous as Virko, even if he relies on his smithing ability, not banking and the likes.
The church tries to re-establish its roots in Virko. However, the people there prefer to worship power, which can be attained through money and magic. Most of them are represented as secularists who have no intention of studying church-related things. Even the few who do are more focused on the magic taught by religion, not the morals or beliefs of Denistism.
Galen, Rowan, and Demetrius learn about a young lord’s secret. The lord just happens to be the city founder’s heir. Lord Venden Hrelek, the founder, asks for a change in government, leaving his son powerless. Lord Venden is dying and asks Demetrius to cleanse his son and his household. He, out of a sense of duty, accepts. They seek out to stop him but their plan goes awry.
Meanwhile, Hans Hrelek, better known as Folcro, is exacting his revenge in the most gruesome ways possible. The crew ends up fulfilling Folcro’s wish and nearly destroy a city. Only the young lord knew how to control a demon, but the demons had turned against him and only sought power.
In the end, the demons and humans come to an agreement that guarantees the survival of some of the citizens. At the same time in Yamon-Soul, the religious capital of Virko, an old foe seizes power of the church.
Once in Magnum Caelum, Galen, Demetrius, and Rowan regret their actions, Demetrius probably being the most pained and embarrassed by his failure. Looking for a way to get his mind off the topic, he continues studying the rock Galen and Rowan brought to him.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon