Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies

[Egenti Ignatius Chimaobi]

[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Galen Bray has lived all his life in the land of the princes. The land is stricken with hunger and starvation because of the war between the sons of the reigning king. He gets a letter from his ailing uncle, who is a successful blacksmith in Voulhire, informing him of the plan to bequeath his possessions to Galen. Boarding a ship, he sets sail for Voulhire, a kingdom flowing with milk and honey and the promise of a better life. Arriving at Magnum Caelum, a small town in Voulhire, Galen looks on in wonder at such a beautiful and successful kingdom, much better than where he came from. Is he right? Is Voulhire as perfect as Galen thinks? Will Voulhire continue to have its magic? You’d have to read We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz to find out.

There were many positives in this book. The author narrated this story of fantasy, magic, and royalty so well. Although these concepts are complex, he used simple language to convey the story to the reader. Galen Bray was the main character, but all other characters were properly developed. The author did this by narrating the story from the different perspectives of the characters. The plot was well-rounded. This story was about the beauty of a successful state and the evil intentions of some selfish people who wanted the kingdom for themselves. Strong themes like conspiracy, greed, and magical exploitation are present in the book.

Also, the author did a good job of building suspense. There was an urge to read to the end to know what happened. This is particularly useful because this book is the first in the series. And just like it made me anticipate the follow-up book, I’m sure it’ll have that effect on other readers. Another point worth commending is the way the author incorporated modern realities into a book set in the past. Female judges and attorneys were working in the courts of Voulhire. Charlotte, the wife of Lord Eldon, was a public defender.

There were no negative aspects that I could point out in this book. The book was exceptionally well-edited because I did not find any errors. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because the story was easy to follow, the plot was rich, and the book was well-edited.

I recommend this book to lovers of fantasy stories. People who also enjoy reading books on medieval royalty should check this book out. I recommend it to a mature audience because of the violence and profanity in the book.

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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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[Geraldokeke]

This book looks promising and I enjoy reading books about self discovery
Beautiful review.

[Ben Filla]

This is a story of a young man who has never known peace. His story is one everybody can relate to.

[Glory_C]

I can't explain why but this book is giving Aladdin vibes. Galen sounds like a relatable character every reader would love. Magical tales and fantasy add a perfect touch to the story line. Nice review!

[Famzi Ken]

One thing I enjoyed about this book was the adventure and the fictional place, Voulhire. I was fascinated by the villain, Meldorath. Galen was also another character I enjoyed reading about his actions. Great review.

[R_becca]

The information in this book was organized clearly. The author's use of language was both historically accurate and utterly genuine. The book's introduction was detailed and incredibly direct, jumping right into the plot. It's full of suspense, action, epic fantasy, and self-discovery.

[Agbata Charles]

Wow. The way you started your review sounds like the prologue that is always said at the beginning the film "Merlin". Books like this surely have a way of making day, and I will love to read someday. Thanks for the captivating review

[Moo Reny]

I like that Female judges and attorneys were working in the courts of Voulhire. Charlotte, the wife of Lord Eldon, was a public defender. It shows the writer creditable view of women and that is incredible

[Chukwuemeka Ezema]

As a lover of fantasy, I think I would read this. This book promises a lot of suspence, and I would like to read about the things Galen would find out in Voulhire.

[Reader_noc]

Seems like an interesting story of magic, powers, adventure, opportunity and learning. Galen might struggle with adjusting to Voulhire, but I believe he would do great and overcome his struggles. Can't wait to try the book out. Nice review!

[Oyedeji Funmilayo]

I am not a fan of the books genre so I am wouldn't be reading the book. But, I enjoyed reading your review and have a clear understanding of what the story is about. Welldone!!!

[Judy O]

I love fantasy books. The kingdom of Voulhire seems to have captured my interest. I look forward to reading all of Galen's adventures in Voulhire. Beautiful review.

[Geraldokeke]

This book offers a clear glimpse into a new world filled with wonder and adventure. Galen is my favorite character and I believe that the author has a unique message with this piece.
Nice review!

[Thompson Grace]

I keep skipping this book due to the book cover to me it wasn't enticing. But am glad I came across this review which pointed out the fascinating theme to expect while reading. Am adding this book to my shelf. Thanks for the review.

[Temi Book]

To me, this story has a dark plot to it. It’s somehow confusing and also interesting. I’ll like to see more Galen in the rest of the series.