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A legion of demons has been unleashed upon the city of Virko. Who is responsible? Why were the demons unleashed? Who will save Virko?
Virko is a very prosperous city in Voulhire. It is a sovereign land built by a foreigner, Venden Hlerek, after which he became its ruler. This city practices neither faith nor magic but hard work. Lord Venden takes ill and decides to turn Virko over to the King of Voulhire. His city will now be under the royal command of King Wilhelm.
However, Venden has a son, Hans. Hans is believed to be socially awkward and a recluse. But things are not always as they seem. He is aware that his father has stripped the Hlerek family of all authority over Virko. He has recruited allies and enemies who also have their own agendas. And then one day, out of the blues, the streets are filled with demons feeding on people. Everyone flees to safety. Who is responsible for this mayhem? What is going on in Virko? Will Lord Venden survive this illness? Can Hans get back Virko under the sovereign rule? Find all your answers by reading We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko by Matthew Tysz.
This book is the second installment of the We are Voulhire series, and I wish it was bigger. When I finished reading it, I kept thinking about the quote that says, "You don't know who's got your back or who wants you down. There's no friend in the jungle, so you must look out for yourself." The quote is brutal but valid. This novel has once again opened my eyes to the truth of this quote. I was taken by the depth and suspense presented by the book. Its pace was also steady even though the plot was unpredictable. This book is really a page-turner.
I loved that the characters were well developed, and the main players had depths that made them unforgettable. The simple yet stylish way of writing made the book even more enjoyable. Some characters came across as slow and dense, which would have ruined any other book. Fortunately, those characters were a plus to this novel because they helped it become relatable. The story was narrated from a third person's perspective for the most part, and at other times, it took on the first-person narrative.
I found nothing that I hated about this book. It was professionally edited with exception to one minor spelling error. There were no erotic scenes in the book, and I found only one incidence of profanity. These observations, however, do not take away from the awesomeness of the book. I rate We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko by Matthew Tysz four out of four stars. I recommend this book to lovers of fantasy novels and politics. People who cannot stand magic or gore may not like this book.
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There are quite a few books in this series! I loved reading your take on this one. Great review!
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Honest-reviewer wrote: ↑05 Sep 2020, 09:58 I’ve read this book and I like it. Glad to know you enjoyed it too. Great review!
This is the second, much more interesting than the first.Saint Bruno wrote: ↑05 Sep 2020, 04:12 I just finished the first book in the series and I think this is the second. I am glad to see that you found it interesting. I hope to read it soon too. Thanks for the insightful review.
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This book is really a page turner.
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