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Review by Elizabeth Lets -- We are Voulhire: The Knights...
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Knights of Chalethire" by Matthew Tysz.]
We are Voulhire: The Knights of Chalethire is the fourth instalment of the ongoing science fiction series, We Are Voulhire , by Matthew Tysz. In this book, we are given deeper access to Chalethire, a scenic and wealthy Voulhirian city ruled by witty Count Elmira. After the attack on Soulhire that claimed King Wilhelm’s life, and the attack on Magnum Caelum by the insurgent group, Riva Rohavi, a month back, the country of Voulhire tries to recuperate while the Riva plots to take up more land. Our main characters: Galen the refugee, Rowan the financier playboy and Demetrius the monk, take refuge in Chalethire. This is most likely because of the presence of the Chalethian knights who are highly skilled in combat. At the same time, many characters are power-hungry and wish to capitalise on the turmoil Voulhire seems to find itself in.
Right off the bat, a battle ensued. The descriptions used were so vivid that I could easily visualise the battle and enjoy it. This was the case even with the 3 books that precede this fourth instalment, and it is one of the things I appreciate most about the author’s writing. The story is also described so meticulously and with such care which makes the book an easy read. As with the preceding books, the author’s narrative effortlessly switched from a first-person point of view for the main protagonists to a third-person point of view for the other characters. I found this change in tone to be refreshing and inviting. The first-person point of view style allowed me to get to know the characters a little bit better and form an attachment to them; I loved how sarcastic and carefree Rowan was, Galen’s sincerity and naivety, and I learned that Demetrius is quite profound.
After having read 3 of the books from this series, I thought I had the story all figured out but Matthew Tysz still managed to throw in twists and turns that I never saw coming, keeping me on the edge of my seat and ensuring that I did not put the book down. While reading the book, I realised that my emotions changed based on how that story was going; I would catch myself grinning because Rowan was flirting or the author was using sarcasm, then heart-broken when Galen had to choose between following his love interest or helping his friend, then frustrated when the Riva Rohavi got its way.
There is not much that I did not like about the book. Even when I did not comprehend the politics or medieval language used, I enjoyed it all the same. However, I wished the pages were numbered so I could track my progress easier.
Having mentioned all this, I will gladly rate this book a respectable 4 out 4 stars . I believe that the author managed to maintain the high quality and standard of the series, which is not an easy thing to do.
I would strongly recommend this book to lovers of science fiction and insist that the series be read in chronological order. Because of violent scenes, profanity and borderline sexual scenes in the book, it is unsuitable for little ones. Also, atheists might not appreciate the heavy reference to God and religion which can be found in the book.
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We are Voulhire: The Knights of Chalethire
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We are Voulhire: The Knights of Chalethire is the fourth instalment of the ongoing science fiction series, We Are Voulhire , by Matthew Tysz. In this book, we are given deeper access to Chalethire, a scenic and wealthy Voulhirian city ruled by witty Count Elmira. After the attack on Soulhire that claimed King Wilhelm’s life, and the attack on Magnum Caelum by the insurgent group, Riva Rohavi, a month back, the country of Voulhire tries to recuperate while the Riva plots to take up more land. Our main characters: Galen the refugee, Rowan the financier playboy and Demetrius the monk, take refuge in Chalethire. This is most likely because of the presence of the Chalethian knights who are highly skilled in combat. At the same time, many characters are power-hungry and wish to capitalise on the turmoil Voulhire seems to find itself in.
Right off the bat, a battle ensued. The descriptions used were so vivid that I could easily visualise the battle and enjoy it. This was the case even with the 3 books that precede this fourth instalment, and it is one of the things I appreciate most about the author’s writing. The story is also described so meticulously and with such care which makes the book an easy read. As with the preceding books, the author’s narrative effortlessly switched from a first-person point of view for the main protagonists to a third-person point of view for the other characters. I found this change in tone to be refreshing and inviting. The first-person point of view style allowed me to get to know the characters a little bit better and form an attachment to them; I loved how sarcastic and carefree Rowan was, Galen’s sincerity and naivety, and I learned that Demetrius is quite profound.
After having read 3 of the books from this series, I thought I had the story all figured out but Matthew Tysz still managed to throw in twists and turns that I never saw coming, keeping me on the edge of my seat and ensuring that I did not put the book down. While reading the book, I realised that my emotions changed based on how that story was going; I would catch myself grinning because Rowan was flirting or the author was using sarcasm, then heart-broken when Galen had to choose between following his love interest or helping his friend, then frustrated when the Riva Rohavi got its way.
There is not much that I did not like about the book. Even when I did not comprehend the politics or medieval language used, I enjoyed it all the same. However, I wished the pages were numbered so I could track my progress easier.
Having mentioned all this, I will gladly rate this book a respectable 4 out 4 stars . I believe that the author managed to maintain the high quality and standard of the series, which is not an easy thing to do.
I would strongly recommend this book to lovers of science fiction and insist that the series be read in chronological order. Because of violent scenes, profanity and borderline sexual scenes in the book, it is unsuitable for little ones. Also, atheists might not appreciate the heavy reference to God and religion which can be found in the book.
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We are Voulhire: The Knights of Chalethire
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
