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 non-fiction book written by Matthew Tysz. Galen Bray was heading to the Land of the Princes in Magnum Caelum, which was a part of the Voulhirian Kingdom under King Wilhelm's government, when he became his uncle's successor to the Onita Steel firm. Lord Eldus Alderman, a former judge, was appointed by the king in this economically depressed place in the Hillport countryside above Magnum Caelum. Lord Eldus would explore the oddity of the former management if Galen was learning the forge in Magnum Caelum. Lord Eldus was perplexed one day when he received strange stones from an unknown sender. Suddenly, dancing soldiers appeared. There are rumors that a dangerous mage named Meldorath, Lord Eldus' predecessor, is still alive. Meanwhile, the Riva Rohavi, Voulhire's foes, appear to have paused their actions recently. Under King Wilhelm, Voulhire appears to be making significant development. The map that was included in the book to explain the various sections of Voulhire's nation was the first thing I appreciated in the book. As a result, I had a good mental picture of where each city was in relation to the others.

I also appreciated how the author infused a sense of ambiguity into the plot, and I couldn't predict what would happen next. Furthermore, readers would be surprised by the story's conclusion in terms of the persons who died and how they died. The story is far from over, as it concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving a lot of things unresolved. I'm excited to read the next installment in the series. Another aspect of this novel that I enjoyed was the character development. Each chapter was written in first-person narration, with at least one chapter dedicated to each key character, in addition to the dialogue that the author integrated among the characters. As a result, I felt like I was inside the characters' heads, which helped me better comprehend them. I was really looking forward to Galen's interactions with his executor, Rowan. Despite the fact that Rowan used a lot of profanities, I thought him to be really funny, which I believe helped to the plot. This series is recommended for readers who enjoy action, mystery, and magic in their novels. I don't believe they'd be dissatisfied.

As I previously stated, this is an excellent read, and I found nothing to criticize. Furthermore, the text has been meticulously edited, since I discovered no faults throughout the book. Try reading Matthew Tysz's first book in this series, We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies, if you're seeking for an engaging science-fiction novel. I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading this genre, and anyone who enjoys political thrillers would appreciate the author's unique writing style's cryptic political twists.

If a businessperson reads this story, the author includes some unexpected but effective negotiations. However, due to abrupt explicit events such as killing multiple people, this novel is not suitable for children. The flow of the Voulhirian Empire will mostly appeal to science-fiction fans. The plot's foundation is one of Matthew's skills in crafting this story. He established a strong character development, albeit at a sluggish pace.

When it comes to adding or ending the supporting characters, the author has a keen sense of timing. However, because the action didn't begin right away, I was a little dismayed by the story's flow. I thought the first book was full of action-packed adventures from the start, but by the time I got to the last ten pages, it felt a little dull. The unexpected changes and twists are truly stunning. To begin, I like that the book is easy to understand, that it was well edited, and that there are no misspelled words. Second, the lobster scenes are difficult to put down, and I find myself yearning them as I continue to turn the pages.

Finally, the symbolic significance of the rock-paper-scissors game astounds me. Finally, I enjoy reading while envisioning the soldiers dancing. Matthew Tysz's We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies receives four out of four stars from me. To be honest, the plot is a little monotonous at first, but it doesn't stop me from continuing. Family relationships, business, friendship, loyalty, and servitude are all themes that I am passionate about. Plus, the magics are a lot of fun to use in solving crimes and plotting between warriors and mages. There's a lot more to offer, such as logic and reason, leadership and governance, and the value of peace above force.

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