Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
Posted: 04 Oct 2022, 07:49
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is the first book of a seven-part series. It is a fictional story brimming with magic, politics, surprises, and other unexpected twists and turns. For one, although I know it is the first book in a series, I did not expect how this book ended AT ALL! You learn about Voulhire and the characters as this book mainly takes place in three different parts of Voulhire. The politics of Voulhire show how complex things might become when King Wilhelm is forced to make difficult choices. He and Midius Maido, the leader of the Mianoran Council, are involved in a political struggle for control of Voulhire. The Mianoran Council must ensure that the king makes the right choices rather than self-serving ones in his capacity as protector of the realm.
The monarch must send a new lord to Hillport to restore what the two lords who served before him inexplicably destroyed. How would this lord manage his new role, and will his family simply accept this significant promotion from judge to lord? How much damage did the two previous lords inflict on Hillport and the populace? Before Lord Alderman can even begin reconstructing Hillport, secrets must be uncovered. A young man who receives a letter from his dying uncle urging him to visit Magnum Caelum in Voulhire and escape the Lands of Princes is another. He had no knowledge he had any relatives despite being the only heir to his uncle's assets.
There were many secrets and unexpected turns in this book. The layout of Voulhire was a little complicated at first as I figured out where everyone and everything fit in the book, but the map at the beginning of the book was really helpful. There was even a webpage link where you could learn more about Voulhire's history and the ideas underlying the universe in which it is located. My perception of Voulhire and its potential was changed as a result. This story contained magic, and it was skillfully employed to keep you intrigued while also being simple to understand. There was a lot of Voulhire slang used, however there is a glossary at the end of the book.
Despite not being a religious book, there were phrases like "God be with you, Lord Eldus," "And for the love of God, man, get yourself laid!" and "Oh, how God works in mysterious ways!" used in this book. Although there were many distinct characters and locations, the storylines merged into one another, and the book was structured so that the jumps did not throw you off. This book was fantastic, and I can't wait to get started on the sequel. As I indicated before, I wasn’t expecting the end of this book at all and it opened up so many possibilities for book 2 that I can't really begin to picture what will happen next, which is what really keeps me immersed in reading!
For the reasons listed above, I give Matthew Tysz's We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. Nothing in this book convinced me that I should deduct a star from my rating. I only discovered one minor error in this book, which suggests that it was extraordinarily carefully edited. I enjoyed glimpses like "... spent his time as magistrate experimenting with magic in unethical, illegal, monstrous ways." While not yet saying what his actions were, kept my mind reeling about the possibilities of what he could have done.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy reading intricate fiction and mysteries, since it keeps your thoughts mulling over the next probable developments while yet surprising you with the results!
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is the first book of a seven-part series. It is a fictional story brimming with magic, politics, surprises, and other unexpected twists and turns. For one, although I know it is the first book in a series, I did not expect how this book ended AT ALL! You learn about Voulhire and the characters as this book mainly takes place in three different parts of Voulhire. The politics of Voulhire show how complex things might become when King Wilhelm is forced to make difficult choices. He and Midius Maido, the leader of the Mianoran Council, are involved in a political struggle for control of Voulhire. The Mianoran Council must ensure that the king makes the right choices rather than self-serving ones in his capacity as protector of the realm.
The monarch must send a new lord to Hillport to restore what the two lords who served before him inexplicably destroyed. How would this lord manage his new role, and will his family simply accept this significant promotion from judge to lord? How much damage did the two previous lords inflict on Hillport and the populace? Before Lord Alderman can even begin reconstructing Hillport, secrets must be uncovered. A young man who receives a letter from his dying uncle urging him to visit Magnum Caelum in Voulhire and escape the Lands of Princes is another. He had no knowledge he had any relatives despite being the only heir to his uncle's assets.
There were many secrets and unexpected turns in this book. The layout of Voulhire was a little complicated at first as I figured out where everyone and everything fit in the book, but the map at the beginning of the book was really helpful. There was even a webpage link where you could learn more about Voulhire's history and the ideas underlying the universe in which it is located. My perception of Voulhire and its potential was changed as a result. This story contained magic, and it was skillfully employed to keep you intrigued while also being simple to understand. There was a lot of Voulhire slang used, however there is a glossary at the end of the book.
Despite not being a religious book, there were phrases like "God be with you, Lord Eldus," "And for the love of God, man, get yourself laid!" and "Oh, how God works in mysterious ways!" used in this book. Although there were many distinct characters and locations, the storylines merged into one another, and the book was structured so that the jumps did not throw you off. This book was fantastic, and I can't wait to get started on the sequel. As I indicated before, I wasn’t expecting the end of this book at all and it opened up so many possibilities for book 2 that I can't really begin to picture what will happen next, which is what really keeps me immersed in reading!
For the reasons listed above, I give Matthew Tysz's We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. Nothing in this book convinced me that I should deduct a star from my rating. I only discovered one minor error in this book, which suggests that it was extraordinarily carefully edited. I enjoyed glimpses like "... spent his time as magistrate experimenting with magic in unethical, illegal, monstrous ways." While not yet saying what his actions were, kept my mind reeling about the possibilities of what he could have done.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy reading intricate fiction and mysteries, since it keeps your thoughts mulling over the next probable developments while yet surprising you with the results!
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon