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
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
Voulhire is a country ruled by a king. The King appoints lords to oversee its several cities. The city that showed the most tension was Hillport. Castle Hillport housed three lords within six months. Two of the lords met an awfully sticky end. A lot of innocent blood was shed in the process. The Kingdom of Voulhire neighbored the lands of princes, which were forever at war with each other. The war among princes was orchestrated by their father, the emperor, to ensure they never overthrow him from his throne.
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is a story of war and redemption. It explores the land with mages, royalties, princes, fishermen, miners of magical metals, lawyers, soldiers, and religious people. There are several storylines, all of which are exhilarating.
There are many things that I appreciate about We are Voulhire. The beginning of the story is catching and thrilling. The scene is tense and filled with action, and the magic is unveiled. The book progresses with the change of mood according to the perspective of the character in focus. For instance, Galen arrives from the lands of the princes. He is in awe of the sky and everything in the City of Magnum Caelum. His arrival to Voulhire was a result of his long-lost great-uncle, who had sent for him to inherit his work in forging. Galen conveys a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. He finds a world full of fun, and he can use words to thank others, something he could not do in the lands of princes.
The characters are full of humor. This is the case for Rowan, who was the executor of Galen's great-uncle's will. He makes many jokes, and his witty tongue makes Galen like him on their first encounter. Others, like the old man on trial, are a circus of strange occurrences in the courthouse. He laughs and taunts everyone in the room because they are afraid of his enchantment. Marshus, the son of lord Eldus, is a young man interested in entertainment. He uses magic for fun.
Despite the work having many characters, they were adequately developed. Most intriguing of all was Meldorath, a sly, powerful mage, an able commander, an ambitious magistrate, and a dangerous lord. He was as frightening as he was a fascinating character. His educator, the old man on trial, brings out a picture of some of the distasteful manners he can manipulate magic. His interest in the magical world was great, and he conducted dangerous experiments on people to fulfill his ambition.
The whole edition was engaging and better with the revised passages. Characters have been introduced in more strategic places. The dialogue felt realistic with a good flow of words. The events were satisfactorily described. The book was excellently edited. Therefore, I did not find anything in the story to dislike.
I rate We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz 4 out of 4 stars. I enjoyed the world of Voulhire. The characters were charming, even those who were cunning and plotting things. The book was entertaining to read and the story refreshing.
I recommend the book to readers of fantasy, crime, sci-fi, and magic. Readers who enjoy stories set in other worlds will relish We are Voulhire. The realm of Voulhire showcases corruption, hard work, and wars. There are no explicit sex scenes, hence open to a wide range of readers. This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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Voulhire is a country ruled by a king. The King appoints lords to oversee its several cities. The city that showed the most tension was Hillport. Castle Hillport housed three lords within six months. Two of the lords met an awfully sticky end. A lot of innocent blood was shed in the process. The Kingdom of Voulhire neighbored the lands of princes, which were forever at war with each other. The war among princes was orchestrated by their father, the emperor, to ensure they never overthrow him from his throne.
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is a story of war and redemption. It explores the land with mages, royalties, princes, fishermen, miners of magical metals, lawyers, soldiers, and religious people. There are several storylines, all of which are exhilarating.
There are many things that I appreciate about We are Voulhire. The beginning of the story is catching and thrilling. The scene is tense and filled with action, and the magic is unveiled. The book progresses with the change of mood according to the perspective of the character in focus. For instance, Galen arrives from the lands of the princes. He is in awe of the sky and everything in the City of Magnum Caelum. His arrival to Voulhire was a result of his long-lost great-uncle, who had sent for him to inherit his work in forging. Galen conveys a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. He finds a world full of fun, and he can use words to thank others, something he could not do in the lands of princes.
The characters are full of humor. This is the case for Rowan, who was the executor of Galen's great-uncle's will. He makes many jokes, and his witty tongue makes Galen like him on their first encounter. Others, like the old man on trial, are a circus of strange occurrences in the courthouse. He laughs and taunts everyone in the room because they are afraid of his enchantment. Marshus, the son of lord Eldus, is a young man interested in entertainment. He uses magic for fun.
Despite the work having many characters, they were adequately developed. Most intriguing of all was Meldorath, a sly, powerful mage, an able commander, an ambitious magistrate, and a dangerous lord. He was as frightening as he was a fascinating character. His educator, the old man on trial, brings out a picture of some of the distasteful manners he can manipulate magic. His interest in the magical world was great, and he conducted dangerous experiments on people to fulfill his ambition.
The whole edition was engaging and better with the revised passages. Characters have been introduced in more strategic places. The dialogue felt realistic with a good flow of words. The events were satisfactorily described. The book was excellently edited. Therefore, I did not find anything in the story to dislike.
I rate We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz 4 out of 4 stars. I enjoyed the world of Voulhire. The characters were charming, even those who were cunning and plotting things. The book was entertaining to read and the story refreshing.
I recommend the book to readers of fantasy, crime, sci-fi, and magic. Readers who enjoy stories set in other worlds will relish We are Voulhire. The realm of Voulhire showcases corruption, hard work, and wars. There are no explicit sex scenes, hence open to a wide range of readers. This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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