Review by caina3 -- We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under...

[caina3]

[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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If you are someone who likes to read about other worlds, knights and kings, magic and mages, then you are sure to enjoy reading We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz. There are three universes mentioned in the book: the cosmos where Voulhire is located, Caromentis known as the magic universe, and Alitheia, the spirit universe. This first book in a series of nine focuses on Voulhire and its people.

The country is governed by a monarch located in the capital city of Soulhire. King Wilhelm Arcolo is revered by his people and wants to make life better for all. He starts by sending Eldus Alderman and his family to build up the city of Hillport in southern Voulhire.

The main religion of Voulhire is Destinism, and its church is located in the holy city of Yamon Soul. The church is run by an Eiodi who uses magic and magical instruments to watch over the people of Voulhire and keep the Riva Rohavi, Voulhire’s longest known enemy, at bay.

Out of the several characters in the story, my favorite is Galen. He just arrived in Voulhire from the Lands of the Princes, a war-torn country. He doesn’t have much life experience and has a kind heart. Everything is new to him, not just his surroundings, but people too. Thankfully, he has a guide named Rowen to keep him out of trouble on their adventures.

All the characters and their surroundings are richly described helping the reader to envision the scenes easily. I appreciate the author’s mindfulness for giving information timely and keeping the reader informed. I liked that I could trust the author to tell me what I needed to know. The author keeps the reader in suspense with plenty of encounters with Lord Meldorath and the Riva Rohavi leading the reader to a climactic ending with plenty of tension to carry them to the next book.

Additionally, I liked that the author included a glossary of terms at the back of the book to assist the reader. I used it a few times to help me clarify some of the characters. The map at the beginning of the book came in handy and further solidified my understanding of the different locations in Voulhire. The author's extra touches and attention to detail allow the reader to be more connected to the story.

Several parts of the book are in the past that explain historical events in Voulhire and give context to the country's current state. The first scene in the prologue is a perfect example of this and is very important to understand several parts of the book. However, there was one time I was unclear if the scene was in the past or the present, and I needed to re-read that section.

This book was professionally edited; I only found minimal errors. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because of the depth and descriptions of the many characters and locations that make up the story, the detail put into the history of the country, the entertainment factor that kept me wanting to read it and looking forward to the next book and the minimal errors that were found. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.

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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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[Ace John]

You explain the book wonderfully that it makes me want to read it. I'm glad you loved it and I may choose it next. Nice review.