Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
Posted: 14 Apr 2023, 14:27
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
If you're looking for a book that will take you on an unforgettable journey, look no further than We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz. From the very first page, the book had me hooked, and I couldn't put it down until I was done with half of the book. This book takes you through a journey filled with love, comedy, action, betrayal, and magic.
A New Arrival under Great Skies is the first series in the book; We Are Voulhire, which will include nine series altogether. The book encapsulates two worlds: Caromentis, a world of magic, and Cosmos, the physical universe. On Cosmos, the book turns its focus to the city of Voulhire and its neighboring cities. The Kingdom of Voulhire under the rulership of King Wilhelm prospered beyond every possible imagination. At the climax of the story, great darkness looms over the survival of Voulhire; the rebel forces of Riva Rohavi have gained more momentum and are seeking to destroy the great kingdom of Voulhire. But that is not all; the fear of the evil Lord Meldorath grows thicker even though it is believed that Meldorath is dead. A common immigrant named Galen Bray who came to Voulhire to take over his late uncle’s blacksmith business has a strange stone; shall Galen then be the savior of Voulhire?
One thing I love about We Are Voulhire is its flow and clarity. The book features several independent narratives; it took the great skill of the author to ensure that all the scenes flowed uniformly, ultimately linking them all at the end of the book. I also enjoyed the emotions the book could conjure; I had a good laugh when soldiers threatened that "We will burn that ship of yours to the ground," and the guard of the ship retorted, "You mean to the water?" The pissed soldier commanded again, "You have ten seconds." And the mischievous guard dared them further: "You can count that high?" (See page 14) Then came the feeling of intense pain, sadness, and disappointment when Lord Eldus was murdered. He was my favorite character, and I was looking forward to the actualization of the transformative agenda he intended for Hillport.
However, I'm disappointed with the use of modern English by characters in a book that portrays an ancient civilization where the practices of magic and primitive technology were still predominant. Reading dialogues and coming across words like "yeah" really felt awkward. Old English would have been a better fit, and the use of modern English feels lazy and detracts from the immersion in the story. The author missed an opportunity to create a more authentic world-building experience. I hope that in future works, the author takes more care in selecting a linguistic style that better complements the world he is creating.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars, the downside notwithstanding. The book is a masterpiece, and I won’t hold back from giving it a full rating. I learned a lot from the book. Lord Eldus was an example of selfless leadership and good parenting. I admire the close relationship he maintained with his family, especially with his son Marshus. More so, there were no grammatical or typographical errors to distract the readers. I recommend this book to lovers of science fiction. If you are looking for a book loaded with action, comedy, and magic, this might just be the book for you.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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If you're looking for a book that will take you on an unforgettable journey, look no further than We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz. From the very first page, the book had me hooked, and I couldn't put it down until I was done with half of the book. This book takes you through a journey filled with love, comedy, action, betrayal, and magic.
A New Arrival under Great Skies is the first series in the book; We Are Voulhire, which will include nine series altogether. The book encapsulates two worlds: Caromentis, a world of magic, and Cosmos, the physical universe. On Cosmos, the book turns its focus to the city of Voulhire and its neighboring cities. The Kingdom of Voulhire under the rulership of King Wilhelm prospered beyond every possible imagination. At the climax of the story, great darkness looms over the survival of Voulhire; the rebel forces of Riva Rohavi have gained more momentum and are seeking to destroy the great kingdom of Voulhire. But that is not all; the fear of the evil Lord Meldorath grows thicker even though it is believed that Meldorath is dead. A common immigrant named Galen Bray who came to Voulhire to take over his late uncle’s blacksmith business has a strange stone; shall Galen then be the savior of Voulhire?
One thing I love about We Are Voulhire is its flow and clarity. The book features several independent narratives; it took the great skill of the author to ensure that all the scenes flowed uniformly, ultimately linking them all at the end of the book. I also enjoyed the emotions the book could conjure; I had a good laugh when soldiers threatened that "We will burn that ship of yours to the ground," and the guard of the ship retorted, "You mean to the water?" The pissed soldier commanded again, "You have ten seconds." And the mischievous guard dared them further: "You can count that high?" (See page 14) Then came the feeling of intense pain, sadness, and disappointment when Lord Eldus was murdered. He was my favorite character, and I was looking forward to the actualization of the transformative agenda he intended for Hillport.
However, I'm disappointed with the use of modern English by characters in a book that portrays an ancient civilization where the practices of magic and primitive technology were still predominant. Reading dialogues and coming across words like "yeah" really felt awkward. Old English would have been a better fit, and the use of modern English feels lazy and detracts from the immersion in the story. The author missed an opportunity to create a more authentic world-building experience. I hope that in future works, the author takes more care in selecting a linguistic style that better complements the world he is creating.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars, the downside notwithstanding. The book is a masterpiece, and I won’t hold back from giving it a full rating. I learned a lot from the book. Lord Eldus was an example of selfless leadership and good parenting. I admire the close relationship he maintained with his family, especially with his son Marshus. More so, there were no grammatical or typographical errors to distract the readers. I recommend this book to lovers of science fiction. If you are looking for a book loaded with action, comedy, and magic, this might just be the book for you.
******
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
. But eventually i got there. Great job Matthew Tysz! And thanks for this wonderfully written review.