Review by Hhannahh -- We are Voulhire: A New Arrival und...

[Ann Ogochukwu]

[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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Galen Bray had no plans or expectations when he fled from his war-torn homeland, the Lands of the Princes, onto a ship bound for Voulhire. All he knew was that his great-uncle, who he had no earlier knowledge of, had chosen him as his heir and provided means for him to get to Voulhire. For Galen, Voulhire was a fresh start, a land of possibilities, and a refuge. It was mostly through Galen's 'new' eyes that I experienced Voulhire.

Indeed, with its economic prowess and social structure, Voulhire is a prosperous land in its golden years. Its current political state, however, cannot be bragged about. Following the scandalous exit of its last two lords, the city of Hillport has been appointed a new lord, but the ghost of one of its former lords still hunts it and threatens its very existence. On another hand, the king and the lord chancellor, Voulhire's second-in-command, are on opposite ends of the spectrums of morality and political interest. These conflicts, coupled with other loose ends in the Voulhire tapestry, may be the beginning of the end of the great Voulhire.

We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies is a fantasy novel by Matthew Tysz. Set in the period of ancient civilization, the Medieval Age, the dominant themes of this book were politics, power, alchemy, and survival. The plot was complex, and it unfolded from the multiple perspectives of several characters. The disjointed sub-plots of this story were not pieced together by the end of this book; rather, the book ended at several cliffhangers that had me anticipating the second installment. This installment was, summarily, a build-up of the Voulhire story: an exposition of the characters, the cities, and the budding conflicts. The diction was moderately sophisticated, and the author's writing style was simply engaging.

I liked this book for a lot of things. For one, the narrative was captivating from start to finish, and its flow, the transition from one scene to another, was seamless and often suspensive. Secondly, it was realistic and very descriptive; the author gave detailed and graphic descriptions of scenes, events, and characters. The characterization of this book was one of my favorite things about it. The characters were unique and interesting, and I especially fancied Rowan for his refreshing sense of humor. I also liked that the map of Voulhire and a glossary of Voulhirian terms were included in the book. They made the Voulhire world seem more real.

There was nothing I disliked about this book, and I think it deserves 4 out of 4 stars. I had an error-free read, and I think the editing of this book was excellent. We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies is the first book in the We Are Voulhire series. The book covers a wide range of subjects, and it would easily appeal to readers who enjoy imaginative fiction, especially fantasy lovers.

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[Chalce]

Recently read this book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great review.

[Chisom oguejiofor]

This is seemingly one of the most popular books around here, and virtually every review of it is positive. I must read it soon then. Thank you for your review.

[Ace John]

I'm glad Tysz had a good job with this one. Sound an amazing book for a next read. You have a wonderful review. I've enjoyed reading your review! You bring out your reading experience with this book so well that I also want to read it, too.

[Aan Granados]

I finished reading this a while back and I liked it even though I don’t normally read fantasy. Thanks for your review!