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Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
Written by Matthew Tysz, We Are The Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies is the first instalment in the We Are The Voulhire Series. This book is centred around the kingdom of Voulhire and the many troubles stirring under its pretty surface.
Born in the Lands of The Princes, Galen is approached by Rowan, the executor of his uncle's estate. His uncle's last wish was to have Galen inherit his property and fortune. Eager to escape the life of war, poverty, and fear that he has come to know, he seizes the opportunity and boards a ship to Magnum Caelum, Voulhire. The Mianoran Knights are an old order that were set up to ensure that the selection of the next king is always peaceful. But the first knight of Voulhire, who is vile and corrupt, only enjoys playing games with the kingdom and the lives in it. King Wilhelm, who is celebrated by the people of Voulhire for bringing about a golden age, sends Lord Eldus and his family to the town of Hillport to be its new Lord. A fair and kind man at heart, Eldus aims to help the people of Hillport heal from the atrocities the last two Lords inflicted upon them. But trouble brews not too far from there. On an island surrounded by an armada of ships, a powerful mage is imprisoned for his unspeakable crimes against the people of Hillport. There he broods, waiting for his chance to carry out his plans. A host of rebels called the Riva Rohavi reside in an uninhabitable realm. These rebels dance as they slaughter all who can help Voulhire prosper.
This book is superb. It carries the spirit of fantasy, magic, battles, triumphs, royals, and kingdoms. It was delightful to read. One thing I love about books like these is how the author seamlessly connects lives and stories that seem so utterly different and separate. Matthew delivered on that account. It was remarkable to see the lines begin to form between the characters in the book. The characters are well-developed. It's also easy to connect with them. I loved the twists the author places at the end. Matthew turns everything up on its head towards the end of the book when he suggests that not all is black and white with the characters in this book.
I felt that the world Matthew has created has some elements that can be perceived as modern practices. Such as how our classrooms and courtrooms are conducted. This was surprising. But this is a fictional world, therefore, some leeway is to be allowed in its characteristics. The author also adds a link to his website, where he sheds some more light on the kingdom of Voulhire. There was nothing I truly disliked about the book.
I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I found no errors while reading this book. Therefore, this is a well-edited book. The skill of the author's writing, the plot twists, the cliffhanger at the end, and the lack of anything to dislike all contributed to its final rating.
I would recommend this book to fellow lovers of fantasy, mages, royals, and magic. I would also recommend this book to those who love to see subtle political undercurrents brew in their books. Sensitive readers should note that this book contains no sexual scenes, but it contains profanity. The first instance of profanity is on page 22.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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Written by Matthew Tysz, We Are The Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies is the first instalment in the We Are The Voulhire Series. This book is centred around the kingdom of Voulhire and the many troubles stirring under its pretty surface.
Born in the Lands of The Princes, Galen is approached by Rowan, the executor of his uncle's estate. His uncle's last wish was to have Galen inherit his property and fortune. Eager to escape the life of war, poverty, and fear that he has come to know, he seizes the opportunity and boards a ship to Magnum Caelum, Voulhire. The Mianoran Knights are an old order that were set up to ensure that the selection of the next king is always peaceful. But the first knight of Voulhire, who is vile and corrupt, only enjoys playing games with the kingdom and the lives in it. King Wilhelm, who is celebrated by the people of Voulhire for bringing about a golden age, sends Lord Eldus and his family to the town of Hillport to be its new Lord. A fair and kind man at heart, Eldus aims to help the people of Hillport heal from the atrocities the last two Lords inflicted upon them. But trouble brews not too far from there. On an island surrounded by an armada of ships, a powerful mage is imprisoned for his unspeakable crimes against the people of Hillport. There he broods, waiting for his chance to carry out his plans. A host of rebels called the Riva Rohavi reside in an uninhabitable realm. These rebels dance as they slaughter all who can help Voulhire prosper.
This book is superb. It carries the spirit of fantasy, magic, battles, triumphs, royals, and kingdoms. It was delightful to read. One thing I love about books like these is how the author seamlessly connects lives and stories that seem so utterly different and separate. Matthew delivered on that account. It was remarkable to see the lines begin to form between the characters in the book. The characters are well-developed. It's also easy to connect with them. I loved the twists the author places at the end. Matthew turns everything up on its head towards the end of the book when he suggests that not all is black and white with the characters in this book.
I felt that the world Matthew has created has some elements that can be perceived as modern practices. Such as how our classrooms and courtrooms are conducted. This was surprising. But this is a fictional world, therefore, some leeway is to be allowed in its characteristics. The author also adds a link to his website, where he sheds some more light on the kingdom of Voulhire. There was nothing I truly disliked about the book.
I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I found no errors while reading this book. Therefore, this is a well-edited book. The skill of the author's writing, the plot twists, the cliffhanger at the end, and the lack of anything to dislike all contributed to its final rating.
I would recommend this book to fellow lovers of fantasy, mages, royals, and magic. I would also recommend this book to those who love to see subtle political undercurrents brew in their books. Sensitive readers should note that this book contains no sexual scenes, but it contains profanity. The first instance of profanity is on page 22.
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