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[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz, a science-fiction novel that relates the story of a young man named Galen Bray; hailing from the land devastated by war, poverty and death. The Emperor of this war-torn land known as the Lands of the Princes, had four sons who went to war with each other, to take over their father’s throne. Galen was only 8 years when the war started, and it lasted 20 years. When the opportunity was presented for Galen to escape, he didn’t think twice about seizing it. He travelled by a voyage to the kingdom of Voulhire, in a town called Magnum Caelum. It’s in this kingdom where he will become a new owner of his uncle's forge and inherit his wealth. Voulhire is said to be a peaceful and prosperous kingdom with advance knowledge. However, some of its citizens, particularly in leadership, are power hungry and they will stop at nothing to achieve their corrupt motives of destruction. So, did Galen make a wise decision moving to Voulhire? Will he finally live peacefully and successfully? This intriguing story unfolds slowly and will keep you glued to the book.
The introduction of the story is straightforward with an explanatory narrative. Matthew tells a tale in such a way that one can vividly imagine the events that are taking place and almost feel like you are physically there. I appreciate the use of a map at the beginning, which allows a reader an opportunity to imagine locations of the kingdom of Voulhire. One interesting thing about Voulhire is the event hosted yearly by the king, Wilhelm Arcolo, known as the “Feast of Human Hands.” Every citizen looked forward to the celebration that was written more boldly than anniversaries and birthdays on the calendars of Soulhire, the capital of Voulhire. The people gathered to celebrate years in prosperities and pray for a prosperous future.
Magic, science, and spirituality are components of this complex yet fascinating story, that will definitely keep you on the edge. I like how the story is unpredictable and kept me yearning for more. Readers who love magic and mystic will enjoy this book. I will also recommend to young adults who are into a fantasy adventure. The book combines religion with magic, and this might be offensive to the religious people. Throughout the book there are instances of profanity and sexual elements. For this reason the book will be inappropriate for young readers.
The story is told from the third-person point of view in most parts. Where Galen is featured a first-person point of view is used, making the story relatable and engaging. I must say the individual characters are satisfactorily developed. I particularly enjoyed how the character of Rowan (Galen's uncle executor) brought lightness into a dark intricate tale with his sense of humour. Though the book has no table of contents and chapters, the use of headings focusing on a particular character made the story flow with ease. It seems the book was professionally edited because no errors were spotted.
What I dislike about the book is how most of the women were treated as sex objects. An example is when Rowan disrespected the inner keeper, smacking her in the rump while she was busy cleaning the tavern. I didn’t know what to expect when I picked the book, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was taken to an amazing imaginary world. Therefore, I am rating the book a well-deserved 4 out of 4 stars. It provides a gripping narrative that will thrill the reader.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz, a science-fiction novel that relates the story of a young man named Galen Bray; hailing from the land devastated by war, poverty and death. The Emperor of this war-torn land known as the Lands of the Princes, had four sons who went to war with each other, to take over their father’s throne. Galen was only 8 years when the war started, and it lasted 20 years. When the opportunity was presented for Galen to escape, he didn’t think twice about seizing it. He travelled by a voyage to the kingdom of Voulhire, in a town called Magnum Caelum. It’s in this kingdom where he will become a new owner of his uncle's forge and inherit his wealth. Voulhire is said to be a peaceful and prosperous kingdom with advance knowledge. However, some of its citizens, particularly in leadership, are power hungry and they will stop at nothing to achieve their corrupt motives of destruction. So, did Galen make a wise decision moving to Voulhire? Will he finally live peacefully and successfully? This intriguing story unfolds slowly and will keep you glued to the book.
The introduction of the story is straightforward with an explanatory narrative. Matthew tells a tale in such a way that one can vividly imagine the events that are taking place and almost feel like you are physically there. I appreciate the use of a map at the beginning, which allows a reader an opportunity to imagine locations of the kingdom of Voulhire. One interesting thing about Voulhire is the event hosted yearly by the king, Wilhelm Arcolo, known as the “Feast of Human Hands.” Every citizen looked forward to the celebration that was written more boldly than anniversaries and birthdays on the calendars of Soulhire, the capital of Voulhire. The people gathered to celebrate years in prosperities and pray for a prosperous future.
Magic, science, and spirituality are components of this complex yet fascinating story, that will definitely keep you on the edge. I like how the story is unpredictable and kept me yearning for more. Readers who love magic and mystic will enjoy this book. I will also recommend to young adults who are into a fantasy adventure. The book combines religion with magic, and this might be offensive to the religious people. Throughout the book there are instances of profanity and sexual elements. For this reason the book will be inappropriate for young readers.
The story is told from the third-person point of view in most parts. Where Galen is featured a first-person point of view is used, making the story relatable and engaging. I must say the individual characters are satisfactorily developed. I particularly enjoyed how the character of Rowan (Galen's uncle executor) brought lightness into a dark intricate tale with his sense of humour. Though the book has no table of contents and chapters, the use of headings focusing on a particular character made the story flow with ease. It seems the book was professionally edited because no errors were spotted.
What I dislike about the book is how most of the women were treated as sex objects. An example is when Rowan disrespected the inner keeper, smacking her in the rump while she was busy cleaning the tavern. I didn’t know what to expect when I picked the book, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was taken to an amazing imaginary world. Therefore, I am rating the book a well-deserved 4 out of 4 stars. It provides a gripping narrative that will thrill the reader.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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