Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies

[Gabriella H]

[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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We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz will enrapture and draw you into its world quickly. Voulhire is a kingdom known for its prosperity, beauty, wonder, and magic. It is a land where almost anything is possible. We are introduced to many scintillating characters, and Galen is one of them. He travels from the war-torn Lands of the Princes to this kingdom of wonder when his somewhat wealthy great uncle dies and leaves him with an opportunity to start a new life. He will have to learn quickly to survive in and adjust to Voulhire.

Although Voulhire is very beautiful and full of promises, it is a land with dark secrets. With the introduction of different characters, the secrets soon unfold. The action-packed and magic-filled beginning will leave you wanting more. The kingdom is plagued by rumors of a mage meant to be dead but believed to be alive, and whispers fill the land of Voulhire. King Wilhelm, the seemingly perfect king, holds the answers to these whispers. Will he provide the answers or will it be too late?

People in powerful positions often have their own hidden agenda, and Midius Maido is no exception. He uses immature antics to frustrate the king and downplays the threat of the seething Riva Rohavi, but for how long can he do this? There are enough stories in this book to keep you entertained and there is no room for boredom. In this book, Matthew Tysz employs both the first-person perspective (using Galen) and the third-person perspective (using the other characters). Whenever you think you’re getting settled into a pattern, get ready to meet new people. Switching from perspective to perspective wasn’t confusing because there was a clear heading with the correct name for each perspective.

The language style wasn't difficult to understand, but be ready to learn new words and keep a dictionary handy. There is also a glossary at the end of the book, so you can use whichever is more convenient. I enjoyed the detail put into forming the kingdom of Voulhire and the different characters. I also noticed the use of symbolism, metaphor and personification in this book. There is a quote I particularly like from this book, “see the good in everything, and the best of it will find you” (location 237). There were some very minor, almost nonexistent errors and I thoroughly enjoined this book. Given that I don't have any negative aspects, I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars. I look forward to reading the remaining books in this series.

I recommend We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies to lovers of adventure, magic, sci-fi, fantasy, action, made-up worlds, and fascinating stories. If you enjoy attention to detail and unique characters, then I believe you will enjoy this book. This book contains violent scenes and vulgar language. I suggest you read with caution if this is something you might be triggered by.

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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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[The Holy Grail]

Yes, the author wrote in a simplistic language. I loved reading the book as well. Nice review!

[Ace John]

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.