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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.]
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is the first edition in the nonfiction series “We are Voulhire”. The chapters of the book comprise an introduction of the characters. Young Galen Bray escapes his miserable life from the Lands of the Princes when he is summoned in secret to take over his deceased uncle’s business. He is taken by boat to Voulhire. Galen is heading to Magnum Caelum and is taken aback at his new home with its picturesque scenery. Galen and Rowan, his executor, set off to find white steel in Alcovia. They find an interesting item. They decide to find out what they have uncovered - not knowing its true value and how it can impact Voulhire. King Wilhelm is the ruler of Voulhire. He appoints lord Eldus as the new lord of Hillport after they executed the previous two lords for their unforgivable deeds. Lord Eldus is to restore Hillport as it once was and make it a prosperous town. Darkness still surrounds Voulhire, as magical beings have menacing intentions and influence over Voulhire. Will the Riva Rohavi, who has been dormant for some time, make their move and torment the cities? Was Meldorath executed, or did King Wilhelm purposely hide the truth from his people?
Galen Bray and his story are the focus of the book. He is quite naive growing up and takes everything in his stride. He is in awe when he arrives at his new hometown. I found the description of Magnum Caelum exquisite! I could see the vibrant and lustrous scenery clearly in my mind’s eye. The contrast between Voulhire and the Land of Princes is apparent opposites. Galen is used to the poverty-stricken and war-riddled lands where he comes from. Each town and its landscapes throughout the book are very descriptive and sound magical and beautiful and are very satisfactory to the reader's imagination. I like the fact that Rowan, already released from his duties, still goes to extended lengths to help Galen find his way around Voulhire. Lord Eldus is also a very interesting character. He is kind and good-hearted and very concerned for the people of Hillport. He wants the town to heal from the past. Although there is only one ruler over Voulhire, the cities are all very different from each other. Each region has a unique style and type of profession that they are known for. The landscapes of each region are also different from the next. For example, Hillport is a fisherman's town whereas Yamon Soul is the “holy city” of Voulhire surrounded by a 400-foot wall. I found We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies refreshing, as I do not read many sci-fi books. I could easily follow the dialogue between the characters and the introduction of the characters is exceptionally well-written.
I couldn’t find any negative aspects of this book and I look forward to the next edition of the series. “We are Voulhire” will ultimately comprise nine books.
The magic of Voulhire captured my imagination and I am pleased to give We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies 4 out of 4 stars. I found no errors as the book is exceptionally edited. The plot is easy to understand, and the book reads well.
We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies is suitable for readers who love a good sci-fi fantasy book. I would say for adults only, as there is profanity present that ranges from mild to more explicit words. I only expect great things from the second book and commend the author on a well-thought-out first book in this series.
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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 is the first edition in the nonfiction series “We are Voulhire”. The chapters of the book comprise an introduction of the characters. Young Galen Bray escapes his miserable life from the Lands of the Princes when he is summoned in secret to take over his deceased uncle’s business. He is taken by boat to Voulhire. Galen is heading to Magnum Caelum and is taken aback at his new home with its picturesque scenery. Galen and Rowan, his executor, set off to find white steel in Alcovia. They find an interesting item. They decide to find out what they have uncovered - not knowing its true value and how it can impact Voulhire. King Wilhelm is the ruler of Voulhire. He appoints lord Eldus as the new lord of Hillport after they executed the previous two lords for their unforgivable deeds. Lord Eldus is to restore Hillport as it once was and make it a prosperous town. Darkness still surrounds Voulhire, as magical beings have menacing intentions and influence over Voulhire. Will the Riva Rohavi, who has been dormant for some time, make their move and torment the cities? Was Meldorath executed, or did King Wilhelm purposely hide the truth from his people?
Galen Bray and his story are the focus of the book. He is quite naive growing up and takes everything in his stride. He is in awe when he arrives at his new hometown. I found the description of Magnum Caelum exquisite! I could see the vibrant and lustrous scenery clearly in my mind’s eye. The contrast between Voulhire and the Land of Princes is apparent opposites. Galen is used to the poverty-stricken and war-riddled lands where he comes from. Each town and its landscapes throughout the book are very descriptive and sound magical and beautiful and are very satisfactory to the reader's imagination. I like the fact that Rowan, already released from his duties, still goes to extended lengths to help Galen find his way around Voulhire. Lord Eldus is also a very interesting character. He is kind and good-hearted and very concerned for the people of Hillport. He wants the town to heal from the past. Although there is only one ruler over Voulhire, the cities are all very different from each other. Each region has a unique style and type of profession that they are known for. The landscapes of each region are also different from the next. For example, Hillport is a fisherman's town whereas Yamon Soul is the “holy city” of Voulhire surrounded by a 400-foot wall. I found We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies refreshing, as I do not read many sci-fi books. I could easily follow the dialogue between the characters and the introduction of the characters is exceptionally well-written.
I couldn’t find any negative aspects of this book and I look forward to the next edition of the series. “We are Voulhire” will ultimately comprise nine books.
The magic of Voulhire captured my imagination and I am pleased to give We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies 4 out of 4 stars. I found no errors as the book is exceptionally edited. The plot is easy to understand, and the book reads well.
We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies is suitable for readers who love a good sci-fi fantasy book. I would say for adults only, as there is profanity present that ranges from mild to more explicit words. I only expect great things from the second book and commend the author on a well-thought-out first book in this series.
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