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Review by Rave4 -- We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko" by Matthew Tysz.]
We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko by Matthew Tysz is the second title in the 'We are Voulhire' series. Galen's quest to get iron supplies for his new hometown, Magnum Caelum, leads him and his friend into the industrial miracle that is Virko. Virko is on the verge of a political change, but not everyone is excited about this. An ambitious young heir would do anything to stop this change, and he has a secret weapon. When things spiral out of control, Galen and his friends find themselves caught up in the ensuing chaos. Meanwhile, the church suspects something is amiss at Hillport. They soon realize that their worst fear is now a reality. By that time, it's already late, and the church might be in big trouble.
The author succeeds in weaving a great tale of adventure and intrigue, which culminates in suspense and excitement. Readers will come across various interesting characters in this book. The magical kingdom of Voulhire readily reminds readers of the victories and challenges of our various nations. Matthew Tysz's writing style is daring at best. Writing a great story from a particular point of view is challenging enough. Combining the first-person point of view and the third -person point of view, with different characters alternating, is a daring stunt, one that he pulls quite impressively.
There's so much I liked about this book. The plot is rather compelling. It leaves readers engrossed and anticipating till the end. Readers will find it difficult to predict this one. The book is filled with surprises, not all pleasant but no doubt fun. There are so many characters in this book, each with a unique story. The writer, however, makes it easy for readers to follow all of them by skillfully creating curiosity within readers. I like how Galen tries to adapt to the culture and practices of his new home. As an immigrant from a country ravaged by war, it is quite an experience for him to see people living a normal life. I also like that the book addresses how parents regret not being there for their children after they grow up to become threats to society
This book is quite easy to read. The descriptions are apt and precise, no long boring texts. The dialogues are lively and engaging. The setting of the story is worth talking about too. Matthew Tysz's experiment of magic, science, and ancient culture, to create a world that has both modern and ancient features and yet remains unique turns out pretty well.
The themes of this book are quite relevant to our present-day world, as it deals with the issue of immigration, political struggles, insurgencies, and religion. I can't think of anything I dislike about this book. I found no grammar or typographical errors in reading this book. I believe this book was professionally edited.
I would rate this book a 4 out of 4. I think the author has done a very good job. The book contains some non-borderline profanity and very violent scenes, so I would not recommend it for children. Adults who love adventures, fairy tales, and good stories would find this book a great read.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko by Matthew Tysz is the second title in the 'We are Voulhire' series. Galen's quest to get iron supplies for his new hometown, Magnum Caelum, leads him and his friend into the industrial miracle that is Virko. Virko is on the verge of a political change, but not everyone is excited about this. An ambitious young heir would do anything to stop this change, and he has a secret weapon. When things spiral out of control, Galen and his friends find themselves caught up in the ensuing chaos. Meanwhile, the church suspects something is amiss at Hillport. They soon realize that their worst fear is now a reality. By that time, it's already late, and the church might be in big trouble.
The author succeeds in weaving a great tale of adventure and intrigue, which culminates in suspense and excitement. Readers will come across various interesting characters in this book. The magical kingdom of Voulhire readily reminds readers of the victories and challenges of our various nations. Matthew Tysz's writing style is daring at best. Writing a great story from a particular point of view is challenging enough. Combining the first-person point of view and the third -person point of view, with different characters alternating, is a daring stunt, one that he pulls quite impressively.
There's so much I liked about this book. The plot is rather compelling. It leaves readers engrossed and anticipating till the end. Readers will find it difficult to predict this one. The book is filled with surprises, not all pleasant but no doubt fun. There are so many characters in this book, each with a unique story. The writer, however, makes it easy for readers to follow all of them by skillfully creating curiosity within readers. I like how Galen tries to adapt to the culture and practices of his new home. As an immigrant from a country ravaged by war, it is quite an experience for him to see people living a normal life. I also like that the book addresses how parents regret not being there for their children after they grow up to become threats to society
This book is quite easy to read. The descriptions are apt and precise, no long boring texts. The dialogues are lively and engaging. The setting of the story is worth talking about too. Matthew Tysz's experiment of magic, science, and ancient culture, to create a world that has both modern and ancient features and yet remains unique turns out pretty well.
The themes of this book are quite relevant to our present-day world, as it deals with the issue of immigration, political struggles, insurgencies, and religion. I can't think of anything I dislike about this book. I found no grammar or typographical errors in reading this book. I believe this book was professionally edited.
I would rate this book a 4 out of 4. I think the author has done a very good job. The book contains some non-borderline profanity and very violent scenes, so I would not recommend it for children. Adults who love adventures, fairy tales, and good stories would find this book a great read.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
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