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 by Matthew Tysz is a science-fictional novel that is the first in its series. It lays the foundation for the books to come as it introduces the characters and the plot for the series. If I were to make an intelligent guess, I'd say that the setting of the plot is in the 1700s, when viking culture still existed. The setting of the plot can be painted by an image of ships, horses, and swords. The main events of the plot are summarized as follows: the Lord of a land is exposed by Meldorath for assaulting children; Meldorath practiced illegal witchcraft, and he sought justice for the assaulted children by having the Lord arrested and eventually killed; Meldorath was sentenced to death by the King— for murdering several other people in his pursuit of justice. Among other things, the story is basically centered around figuring out if Meldorath is alive.

I like how a glossary was put in the book. Although I, personally, did not use it because I am already well versed with the terms that were used. I was capable of deciphering the meaning of the science-fictional terms used. In my opinion, it was very thoughtful of the writer to add a glossary. On another note, the way in which the author introduced the characters is so basic, and I like how that simplicity was used to sculpt the events of the story. The lives of each character were somehow linked to others, even though they have not yet formally met. The first few chapters focus on one character at a time, and eventually, their stories slowly begin to merge.

There is nothing that I can complain about regarding the book, as I enjoyed reading it.

The book was well written and edited. Therefore, I would give it a rating of 4 out of 4.

A younger audience can read this book if they can comprehend it. By 'younger audience', I mean people above the age of 13. There is no erotica in it. As for profane language, it is debatable whether an older audience is better suited to read this book. Although vulgar words are used, it is not extreme to the point that only adults can read it. Especially putting into consideration how most young people nowadays already know these words and how to use them one way or another. One might argue otherwise. I still think that the book can be read by anyone who can comprehend it.

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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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