Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
Posted: 12 Nov 2022, 04:34
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
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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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
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon