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

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

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[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 is a fantasy novel by Matthew Tysz. This book marks the beginning of the Voulhire series and there is a total of six-volume. It begins with a mystery, unlike any other fantasy novel. Galen is described as a kind character who came from the land of princes to this mysterious city Magnum Caelum to inherit the possessions of his uncle and to establish a fresh life.

Lord Eldus who is appointed by the king wants to make Hillport a better place. He’s the kind of lord every town needs. As I see it is a world of both good and evil. Lord Meldorath is a wicked character, indirectly described in the entire book. Despite no direct description, his character has caused a massive impact on formulating this novel.

Though every character projects a different image of Lord Meldorath in their mind, they have one thing in common and that is fear. The author has accomplished an excellent job maintaining the mystery and fear till the end of the book. All the towns and cities in Voulhire are well connected and described in a way reader thinks it exists with the help of a map in the beginning. The use of humor in between certain chapters makes this plot amusing. The story is fast-paced, and I did not lose interest so there was no drab moment in between. It was quite effortless for me to imagine every plot as the characters are well developed and it is narrated smoothly.

Peculiarly there is nothing I dislike about this book. In my opinion, the reference guide which is provided at the end to understand the terminology better should be next to every word so that the readers don’t have to go back and forth. I am not so much impressed by the ending but I think all the mysteries will unravel in the succeeding volume. I would label this book as more of an introduction to the voulhire series.

Overall I rate We are Voulhire: A new arrival under great skies 4 out of 4 stars as it was a thrilling experience reading this book. It seems to be professionally edited, so it does not deserve a lower rating. The target audience for this particular volume is people who love mystery, cosmos, and magic. I would not recommend it for children as it requires some political understanding and also due to the use of certain words.

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I had a tough time getting into this book because as you mentioned, it was more of an introductory book, so I felt the pacing was slow in some parts. What I liked about the book were some of the characters, like Eldus, Galen, and the new friend he makes whose name I do not remember. I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Great review!
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Nothing to dislike about this book. I also read this book and found it fascinating. Thanks for the review.
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I love fantasy and I also love mystery. So seeing that this fantasy book also has mystery I'm intrigued. I might have to give this book a read. Thanks for a great review! :D
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Michelle Menezes wrote: 21 Nov 2021, 01:09 I had a tough time getting into this book because as you mentioned, it was more of an introductory book, so I felt the pacing was slow in some parts. What I liked about the book were some of the characters, like Eldus, Galen, and the new friend he makes whose name I do not remember. I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Great review!
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Ethan Howe wrote: 21 Nov 2021, 07:16 Nothing to dislike about this book. I also read this book and found it fascinating. Thanks for the review.
I am glad you liked it thanks!
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Rashawn Carter wrote: 21 Nov 2021, 13:07 I love fantasy and I also love mystery. So seeing that this fantasy book also has mystery I'm intrigued. I might have to give this book a read. Thanks for a great review! :D
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I read this novel and I like this great introduction to that fictional universe and the start of an engaging series. Thank you for your great review!
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NetMassimo wrote: 22 Nov 2021, 07:54 I read this novel and I like this great introduction to that fictional universe and the start of an engaging series. Thank you for your great review!
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I always procrastinate starting this series despite seeing numerous reviews that praise the books just like yours. I am glad that you enjoyed the first book. Now I guess you are good to go. Thanks for the great review.
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I like how the author managed to create a whole fictional world and that all the elements make sense and fit. Thanks for the good review.
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I found the plot slow-paced, but enjoyed the book too. My favourite characters were Galen and his new friend.
Glad you enjoyed the book .
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Welcome to Voulhire! I enjoyed reading your review and hope you will enjoy the next adventures at least as much. Great job!
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I also enjoyed reading this book. I haven't read the rest of the books though, but I plan to. Thanks for the review!
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The reference guide probably comes in handy. However, it isn't convenient to switch back and forth. Sounds like an interesting book.
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