Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
Posted: 17 Jan 2024, 11:26
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
5/5. A gripping novel with epic fantasy and hints of magic, science, mystery, and history that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I would suggest this book to people who like fantasy literature and a well-developed sense of world-building. I wouldn't suggest this book to anybody seeking a gripping, action-packed read because it reads more like a fantasy novel with historical fiction references than a nail-biting thriller. The novel is best suited for voracious fantasy readers looking for a complex and well-developed world, but it might use some tighter writing and more in-depth character development. Overall, the book is beautifully written and mostly well-edited, with the exception of a few spelling mistakes. It's not particularly revolutionary for the genre, but it's completely developed and entirely serviceable, so it's highly recommended for readers who want to explore a fascinating new fantasy world. For the most part of this novel, the author concentrates on creating the environment and the characters. Since the first book in the We are Voulhire series gives readers the information necessary to follow the plot, the author intended for this focus to be present. Additionally, Voulhire's history is included to provide readers with background information about the kingdom's past. The number of characters, peculiar expressions, and vocabulary in Voulhire looked excessive at times. However, the book's reference guide, which the author included at the end, was a helpful source of explanation when needed. In addition, the author provides a link to extra reading for those who want to learn more about Voulhire's past. The masterful world-building that Tysz creates in A New Arrival under Great Skies is by far its most remarkable feature. It is clear that the author spent a great deal of time practically and figuratively mapping out the nation of Voulhire—a map appears at the start of the novel. Because of this, the reader is drawn in as the nation's political system, rich history, and intricate connection to the fantastical realm of Caromentis are gradually revealed throughout the book. It thus thoroughly succeeds achieving precisely what it sets out to do as the first book in the series. The unpleasant and sinister past of Voulhire, however, is unknown to him. Even though Galen is the primary character, the story is recounted from a variety of viewpoints, giving us a glimpse into both Voulhire's rich past and the numerous events that are taking place there. One sort of secondary protagonist is a guy by the name of Lord Eldus; he was formerly Soulhire's judge and is now in charge of the development of the sleepy little town of Hillport. But there's a lot of danger lurking beneath the surface of this small fishing community. Voulhire is still plagued by the terrible deeds of Lord Orlin and General Meldorath, two of King Wilhem's once allies.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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5/5. A gripping novel with epic fantasy and hints of magic, science, mystery, and history that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I would suggest this book to people who like fantasy literature and a well-developed sense of world-building. I wouldn't suggest this book to anybody seeking a gripping, action-packed read because it reads more like a fantasy novel with historical fiction references than a nail-biting thriller. The novel is best suited for voracious fantasy readers looking for a complex and well-developed world, but it might use some tighter writing and more in-depth character development. Overall, the book is beautifully written and mostly well-edited, with the exception of a few spelling mistakes. It's not particularly revolutionary for the genre, but it's completely developed and entirely serviceable, so it's highly recommended for readers who want to explore a fascinating new fantasy world. For the most part of this novel, the author concentrates on creating the environment and the characters. Since the first book in the We are Voulhire series gives readers the information necessary to follow the plot, the author intended for this focus to be present. Additionally, Voulhire's history is included to provide readers with background information about the kingdom's past. The number of characters, peculiar expressions, and vocabulary in Voulhire looked excessive at times. However, the book's reference guide, which the author included at the end, was a helpful source of explanation when needed. In addition, the author provides a link to extra reading for those who want to learn more about Voulhire's past. The masterful world-building that Tysz creates in A New Arrival under Great Skies is by far its most remarkable feature. It is clear that the author spent a great deal of time practically and figuratively mapping out the nation of Voulhire—a map appears at the start of the novel. Because of this, the reader is drawn in as the nation's political system, rich history, and intricate connection to the fantastical realm of Caromentis are gradually revealed throughout the book. It thus thoroughly succeeds achieving precisely what it sets out to do as the first book in the series. The unpleasant and sinister past of Voulhire, however, is unknown to him. Even though Galen is the primary character, the story is recounted from a variety of viewpoints, giving us a glimpse into both Voulhire's rich past and the numerous events that are taking place there. One sort of secondary protagonist is a guy by the name of Lord Eldus; he was formerly Soulhire's judge and is now in charge of the development of the sleepy little town of Hillport. But there's a lot of danger lurking beneath the surface of this small fishing community. Voulhire is still plagued by the terrible deeds of Lord Orlin and General Meldorath, two of King Wilhem's once allies.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon