Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
Posted: 03 Oct 2022, 09:39
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
When I initially read the book's title, I was curious about what the new arrival was going to be about. I opened the book out of curiosity. My attention was drawn to the map on the fourth page. I have 190 pages in my pdf version.
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz begins with a prologue about Meldorath, a magistrate who overruled Lord Orlin by defeating the guards with magic and becoming Lord of Hillport. Three months later, Meldorath was imprisoned and was no longer Lord of Hillport. The story continues with Galen Bray telling the account of his country's rulership. The country was ruled by the "emperor of lullabies," who had four sons, each with the right to the throne. When he discovered they were plotting against him, he handed them a tiny army and a short chain of islands. Two years after the four princes began battling for dominance, the land was constantly at war. Galen arrived in Voulhire after leaving his native nation. What does Galen's future in this brand-new world hold? Learn more by reading this book.
I appreciate how the author made it apparent at the outset of the book that a glossary of terms and concepts was included. I didn't feel lost as I read on after realizing what was stated above. Since I was previously aware of the glossary, I didn't have to stress too much over understanding the meaning of each word. I simply went to the glossary.
My attention was also drawn to the wisdom of the Emperor of Lullabies. Even though he is evil, he used a highly controversial method to maintain his kingdom by pitting his sons against one another. It helps me recognize the value of unity. When his sons united, they posed a threat to him, and he understood starting a war by giving each of them a little chain of islands would drive them to compete for the greatest amount of authority in order to make one of them the sole heir to the kingdom. Although it served his purposes, that clever yet evil choice simply prolonged the battle in the realm of the princes.
Galen's courage in leaving his country is something I also believe to be quite admirable. He still proceeded despite the danger. In every human activity, hope is necessary. Galen was motivated by hope. He pursued his goal because he desired something better than the circumstances he was living in back home. That is both daring and wise.
The literary style, particularly Galen's point of view, kept me riveted; there is nothing about the book that I detest. The Midius Maido character didn't appeal to me. Despite being a rather arrogant character, he gave the book a wide range of uses.
I must admit that the author's ability to hold readers' attention is astounding, and Galen's character was well-developed. The author came up with a highly creative plot, and the way he depicted people, events, and locations in the novel sounded authentic, which helped me picture the scenes clearly. I give this book a total of four out of four stars. I detected no flaws in the book while reading it, which shows that the book is exceptionally edited. I recommend this book to those who enjoy reading books about magic, mystery, tension, and fantasy.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
When I initially read the book's title, I was curious about what the new arrival was going to be about. I opened the book out of curiosity. My attention was drawn to the map on the fourth page. I have 190 pages in my pdf version.
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz begins with a prologue about Meldorath, a magistrate who overruled Lord Orlin by defeating the guards with magic and becoming Lord of Hillport. Three months later, Meldorath was imprisoned and was no longer Lord of Hillport. The story continues with Galen Bray telling the account of his country's rulership. The country was ruled by the "emperor of lullabies," who had four sons, each with the right to the throne. When he discovered they were plotting against him, he handed them a tiny army and a short chain of islands. Two years after the four princes began battling for dominance, the land was constantly at war. Galen arrived in Voulhire after leaving his native nation. What does Galen's future in this brand-new world hold? Learn more by reading this book.
I appreciate how the author made it apparent at the outset of the book that a glossary of terms and concepts was included. I didn't feel lost as I read on after realizing what was stated above. Since I was previously aware of the glossary, I didn't have to stress too much over understanding the meaning of each word. I simply went to the glossary.
My attention was also drawn to the wisdom of the Emperor of Lullabies. Even though he is evil, he used a highly controversial method to maintain his kingdom by pitting his sons against one another. It helps me recognize the value of unity. When his sons united, they posed a threat to him, and he understood starting a war by giving each of them a little chain of islands would drive them to compete for the greatest amount of authority in order to make one of them the sole heir to the kingdom. Although it served his purposes, that clever yet evil choice simply prolonged the battle in the realm of the princes.
Galen's courage in leaving his country is something I also believe to be quite admirable. He still proceeded despite the danger. In every human activity, hope is necessary. Galen was motivated by hope. He pursued his goal because he desired something better than the circumstances he was living in back home. That is both daring and wise.
The literary style, particularly Galen's point of view, kept me riveted; there is nothing about the book that I detest. The Midius Maido character didn't appeal to me. Despite being a rather arrogant character, he gave the book a wide range of uses.
I must admit that the author's ability to hold readers' attention is astounding, and Galen's character was well-developed. The author came up with a highly creative plot, and the way he depicted people, events, and locations in the novel sounded authentic, which helped me picture the scenes clearly. I give this book a total of four out of four stars. I detected no flaws in the book while reading it, which shows that the book is exceptionally edited. I recommend this book to those who enjoy reading books about magic, mystery, tension, and fantasy.
******
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon