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.]
Matthew Tysz's political fantasy book We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies is filled with magic, intrigue, and adventure. This book is rife with power struggles disguised as friendship, betrayals from supposed allies, and the plight of the ordinary people under the king's tyrannical authority. The author discusses the power and how avaricious persons in positions of authority can be. How they tell lies and convince the regular people to keep their positions. The book provides a realistic portrayal of modern society, showing how the desire for power has ruined society and had a detrimental effect on every member of the nation, notably on those who are suffering from extreme poverty.
The mystery surrounding Meldorath, the king's erstwhile friend who was imprisoned and assumed dead by the populace, is at the centre of the narrative. Galen Bray, the protagonist of the tale, departed the Land of Princes, as it was known, when the chance presented itself, travelling by ship to Magnum Caelum in the kingdom of Vôhire, where his uncle had left him an inheritance. His uncle hired Rowan to find him and give him the deed to his blacksmith shop, Onita Steel, and a letter, which he learns about when he first arrives. Rowan also tells him how his uncle hired him to settle him down and take over his uncle's bank accounts.
I love how the author gave readers a map at the start of the book to aid in navigation and enhance their enjoyment of the narrative. I also adored how realistic he made Galen appear to be. He still maintained his goodwill and had hope for a better future despite the chaos and everything that had happened to him. The author's flair for description when writing about the magical elements of the book, particularly the enigmatic Meldorath, kept me on the edge of my seat in some passages because I was curious about what would happen next.
I honestly dislike how the characters were shifted in every new chapter, it caused me a lot of confusion. It took some time for me to figure out who I was reading in a new chapter.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The author's use of language enables readers to see the narrative in their imaginations. Well-edited and error-free, the book. I would recommend readers who enjoy both good mysteries and those who enjoy action-packed fantasy novels.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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Matthew Tysz's political fantasy book We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies is filled with magic, intrigue, and adventure. This book is rife with power struggles disguised as friendship, betrayals from supposed allies, and the plight of the ordinary people under the king's tyrannical authority. The author discusses the power and how avaricious persons in positions of authority can be. How they tell lies and convince the regular people to keep their positions. The book provides a realistic portrayal of modern society, showing how the desire for power has ruined society and had a detrimental effect on every member of the nation, notably on those who are suffering from extreme poverty.
The mystery surrounding Meldorath, the king's erstwhile friend who was imprisoned and assumed dead by the populace, is at the centre of the narrative. Galen Bray, the protagonist of the tale, departed the Land of Princes, as it was known, when the chance presented itself, travelling by ship to Magnum Caelum in the kingdom of Vôhire, where his uncle had left him an inheritance. His uncle hired Rowan to find him and give him the deed to his blacksmith shop, Onita Steel, and a letter, which he learns about when he first arrives. Rowan also tells him how his uncle hired him to settle him down and take over his uncle's bank accounts.
I love how the author gave readers a map at the start of the book to aid in navigation and enhance their enjoyment of the narrative. I also adored how realistic he made Galen appear to be. He still maintained his goodwill and had hope for a better future despite the chaos and everything that had happened to him. The author's flair for description when writing about the magical elements of the book, particularly the enigmatic Meldorath, kept me on the edge of my seat in some passages because I was curious about what would happen next.
I honestly dislike how the characters were shifted in every new chapter, it caused me a lot of confusion. It took some time for me to figure out who I was reading in a new chapter.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The author's use of language enables readers to see the narrative in their imaginations. Well-edited and error-free, the book. I would recommend readers who enjoy both good mysteries and those who enjoy action-packed fantasy novels.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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