Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
Posted: 28 Nov 2022, 05:21
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
A letter is delivered to a young man in the Land of the Princes. His dying uncle requests that he visit the nation's capital. To begin a new life, once he arrives in the city, he flees the troops who are trying to stop him from leaving and boards a ship. When he gets to Voulhire, he learns that his blacksmithing uncle has passed away. But in the hopes that he would become a blacksmith, he left him an inheritance. In the city, a problem develops at the same moment. Meldorath, a powerful mage, prepares to escape from a remote jail. Gray, a novice blacksmith, is drawn into the struggle between right and wrong.
The kingdom of Voulhire, where this tale takes place, is a place where the magical, natural, and spiritual realms converge. King Wilhelm works to keep his subjects content and his kingdom's cities growing under the statue of the late King Saint Idus, the first and founding king of Voulhire. But not everybody seemed to be happy with the monarch. An organization of rebels known as the Riva Rohavi begins to become bigger and stronger while maintaining their primary objective: the destruction of Voulhire, in one of the most hostile regions in the entire realm. However, they are not the only ones seeking retaliation. Even after being captured and potentially put to death, a strong wizard on the way to realizing his plan, instills terror and fear in others.
Overall, this is a well-written, engrossing work of fiction that is grounded in reality. It is also refreshing to witness a different kind of plot than what is typically found in fantasy literature. This work may appeal to readers who just enjoy amusing fiction in addition to fans of the genre. This is due to the plot's focus on the protagonists' more commonplace problems rather than scenes with fantastical animals and improbable action. Though the author introduces it gradually, I must note that this does experience a minor alteration toward the end of the book.
But I would still suggest this book to anyone who appreciates a fantastic fantasy novel with magic, science, and a unique world, as well as a story that is so beautifully written that it will make you want to read the next book to find out what happens next. One appreciates how the author took the time to build each character's tale by concentrating each chapter on a different person when reading the book. It also made the tale simple to comprehend. There wasn't anything to dislike in the book.
The writing was extremely well done and meticulous. The fact that this book only tells a portion of the story is its only flaw. You'll undoubtedly feel unsatisfied and want to read more after the conclusion. I chose to give We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz, a rating of 5 out of 5 stars in light of the factors I mentioned above. Even though I believe the tale is unfinished, I still really liked this book and would like to read the rest of the series. I detected no flaws in the book, which suggests that it was well-edited. Anyone, from adults to teenagers, should read this book, but fantasy fiction fans in particular.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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A letter is delivered to a young man in the Land of the Princes. His dying uncle requests that he visit the nation's capital. To begin a new life, once he arrives in the city, he flees the troops who are trying to stop him from leaving and boards a ship. When he gets to Voulhire, he learns that his blacksmithing uncle has passed away. But in the hopes that he would become a blacksmith, he left him an inheritance. In the city, a problem develops at the same moment. Meldorath, a powerful mage, prepares to escape from a remote jail. Gray, a novice blacksmith, is drawn into the struggle between right and wrong.
The kingdom of Voulhire, where this tale takes place, is a place where the magical, natural, and spiritual realms converge. King Wilhelm works to keep his subjects content and his kingdom's cities growing under the statue of the late King Saint Idus, the first and founding king of Voulhire. But not everybody seemed to be happy with the monarch. An organization of rebels known as the Riva Rohavi begins to become bigger and stronger while maintaining their primary objective: the destruction of Voulhire, in one of the most hostile regions in the entire realm. However, they are not the only ones seeking retaliation. Even after being captured and potentially put to death, a strong wizard on the way to realizing his plan, instills terror and fear in others.
Overall, this is a well-written, engrossing work of fiction that is grounded in reality. It is also refreshing to witness a different kind of plot than what is typically found in fantasy literature. This work may appeal to readers who just enjoy amusing fiction in addition to fans of the genre. This is due to the plot's focus on the protagonists' more commonplace problems rather than scenes with fantastical animals and improbable action. Though the author introduces it gradually, I must note that this does experience a minor alteration toward the end of the book.
But I would still suggest this book to anyone who appreciates a fantastic fantasy novel with magic, science, and a unique world, as well as a story that is so beautifully written that it will make you want to read the next book to find out what happens next. One appreciates how the author took the time to build each character's tale by concentrating each chapter on a different person when reading the book. It also made the tale simple to comprehend. There wasn't anything to dislike in the book.
The writing was extremely well done and meticulous. The fact that this book only tells a portion of the story is its only flaw. You'll undoubtedly feel unsatisfied and want to read more after the conclusion. I chose to give We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz, a rating of 5 out of 5 stars in light of the factors I mentioned above. Even though I believe the tale is unfinished, I still really liked this book and would like to read the rest of the series. I detected no flaws in the book, which suggests that it was well-edited. Anyone, from adults to teenagers, should read this book, but fantasy fiction fans in particular.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon