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Review by Mtracey -- We are Voulhire: A New Arrival unde...
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
The scene the reader enters when they open We Are Voulhire: An Arrival Under Great Skies is extremely intense. The author, Matthew Tysz, chooses to begin the story in the middle of a massacre. Lord Orlin is accused of unseemly acts with children and he is divested of his title. The Mage Meldorath assumes Orlin’s seat in the beautiful seaside town of Hillport, where he is in turn captured by the King’s men for his experiments against the townspeople. The tale that follows involves seemingly unconnected people finding their place in this shattered world, trying to right the wrongs of the past, and forging a future as best as they can with the tools they have.
Tsyz is extremely adept at crafting beautiful imagery for his audience. The text includes descriptive details of moonlight glinting off water and the way the sunlight reflects on the sea. These pictures are especially useful because Voulhire is a fictional place. By providing his audience with familiar images juxtaposed with unfamiliar places and situations, Tsyz creates a realistic world, similar to our own, that readers can suspend their disbelief to enjoy. In addition to building an exquisitely beautiful world, Tsyz has strong characters as his main players. Galen, Lord Eldus, Isla, and others are clearly defined and given depth through their interactions with their world, their dialogue, and, ultimately, their choices. There are also no grammatical errors in this book.
Tsyz uses unusual phrasing that at times takes away from his overall meaning. Readers may struggle to discern whether these linguistic quirks are caused by language differences between our world and Voulhire or unintentional errors. As you read, it is easy to determine the intended purpose using context clues and the issues with language are few and far between. Tsyz’s work is strong enough to overcome these slightly confusing phrases and still draw readers into the plot. I was engaged in the character’s fates so intensely that they barely registered after a time.
I would rate this novel 4 out of 4 stars. The story was original, and the world was well crafted. I am excited to read more of the series as the end of the novel leaves that open for the audience. The characters were human, and I felt close to them. I was impressed also with the imagery used. Tsyz has a talent for painting a beautiful picture for the audience and for making them invest in his characters.
Young adults and fantasy lovers would greatly enjoy this novel. I would suggest it for anyone looking to get into a new series. It would capture the imaginations of many readers. If you like an intense read, this would also be a good choice. The book is captivating and has a lot of energy. Voulhire has a rich history that Tsyz uses to set up the rest of the novel, as well. It is a great novel to use to escape the humdrum of everyday life.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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The scene the reader enters when they open We Are Voulhire: An Arrival Under Great Skies is extremely intense. The author, Matthew Tysz, chooses to begin the story in the middle of a massacre. Lord Orlin is accused of unseemly acts with children and he is divested of his title. The Mage Meldorath assumes Orlin’s seat in the beautiful seaside town of Hillport, where he is in turn captured by the King’s men for his experiments against the townspeople. The tale that follows involves seemingly unconnected people finding their place in this shattered world, trying to right the wrongs of the past, and forging a future as best as they can with the tools they have.
Tsyz is extremely adept at crafting beautiful imagery for his audience. The text includes descriptive details of moonlight glinting off water and the way the sunlight reflects on the sea. These pictures are especially useful because Voulhire is a fictional place. By providing his audience with familiar images juxtaposed with unfamiliar places and situations, Tsyz creates a realistic world, similar to our own, that readers can suspend their disbelief to enjoy. In addition to building an exquisitely beautiful world, Tsyz has strong characters as his main players. Galen, Lord Eldus, Isla, and others are clearly defined and given depth through their interactions with their world, their dialogue, and, ultimately, their choices. There are also no grammatical errors in this book.
Tsyz uses unusual phrasing that at times takes away from his overall meaning. Readers may struggle to discern whether these linguistic quirks are caused by language differences between our world and Voulhire or unintentional errors. As you read, it is easy to determine the intended purpose using context clues and the issues with language are few and far between. Tsyz’s work is strong enough to overcome these slightly confusing phrases and still draw readers into the plot. I was engaged in the character’s fates so intensely that they barely registered after a time.
I would rate this novel 4 out of 4 stars. The story was original, and the world was well crafted. I am excited to read more of the series as the end of the novel leaves that open for the audience. The characters were human, and I felt close to them. I was impressed also with the imagery used. Tsyz has a talent for painting a beautiful picture for the audience and for making them invest in his characters.
Young adults and fantasy lovers would greatly enjoy this novel. I would suggest it for anyone looking to get into a new series. It would capture the imaginations of many readers. If you like an intense read, this would also be a good choice. The book is captivating and has a lot of energy. Voulhire has a rich history that Tsyz uses to set up the rest of the novel, as well. It is a great novel to use to escape the humdrum of everyday life.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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