Review by Heidadela -- We are Voulhire: A New Arrival un...

[Heidadela]

[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 one book in a continuing series by Matthew Tysz. This is a fictional story about Voulhire and a new arrival in it from the Lands of the Princes. Galen Bray is a young, emotional man who has inherited a blacksmith forge from his great uncle, Galen Onita. Galen Bray knows nothing about forging. Will he get the hang of it eventually? Voulhire is a prosperous kingdom under a colorful sky, whose water is mostly supplied from its abundance of underground rivers. Its capital city is called Soulhire, where the king’s cathidien is located. Lord Meldorath and the Riva Rohavi are two entities whose mention turns the hearts of Voulhirians cold with fear. The former is magi (uses magical powers) while the latter is a group of rebels who will do everything to ruin Voulhire.

The themes of the book are magic, power, terror, entrepreneurship and politics. The language of the book is easy to understand. However, the author has made it interesting by using interesting similes, metaphors and other literature devices. I really enjoyed reading and reviewing the book. The well-construed dialogues of the book are very entertaining. The use of a map at the beginning of the book provides the reader with clarity on how the author’s world is organized. The magic in the book is spine-tingling. An example is when Lord Meldorath’s diary starts writing itself from where he ended before his arrest. The amazing this is that Lord Meldorath seems to be speaking to Lord Eldus through the diary despite being locked up in St. Lorcia.

I most like how the author has created a believable world with believable characters. My favorite character is Alabaster de Lasette, the old man who is arrested for public indecency. Rumor has it that Alabaster is a biomage who used to be the tutor of Lord Meldorath. I love his way of dispensing magic and his way of making jokes in serious situations; like when he casts a spell on a woman and claims that she is having her first orgasm since marriage. I do not like anything least about the story because it is interesting to read. To add to that, it is professionally written with an amazing depth. It is a story one can read again and again without getting bored.

The book contains some mild profanities and an erotic content which is not too strong. I came across some pardonable errors as well but the book seems to be professionally edited. I recommend this book to readers who love adventure and those who love books that provide an omniscient view of events. The descriptions and art of narration is advanced. This is a book with the magical power of sucking the reader into the story. As I read it, I felt like I was one of the characters is the book who could see into the lives of all the other characters. The book is written in a third person perspective but the chapters on Galen Bray are written from his own perspective.

I will not rate this book 3 stars because it is professionally edited. In addition, the story is believable and very interesting. Its sense of humor is progressed. Apparently, I did not see anything to improve because the author has done a great job. Therefore, I will rate We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies 4 out of 4 stars.

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[Sushan Ekanayake]

A good, descriptive review to give us a better understanding about this book which recently gained lot of fame. Thank you

[63tty]

Quite the informative review. I love your review.

[Heidadela]

A good, descriptive review to give us a better understanding about this book which recently gained lot of fame. Thank you

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[Heidadela]

Quite the informative review. I love your review.

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[Rayah Raouf]

Thank you for your review. I enjoyed reading this book as well. Love looking at other peoples review on it.

[Mtibza eM]

Great review. I have read this book and agree with you.

[NetMassimo]

You just started your journey in Voulhire's world while I recently finished the third book. It will be quite a "ride". Thank you for your great review!

[Naaya123]

I need to start the series. Thank you for the wonderful review!

[smolbird]

I absolutely loved this book and I'm glad that you did, too. I enjoyed reading your review!

[Nicholus Schroeder]

Matthew Tysz really set the bar high with his We are Voulhire series, definitely my favorite series of books.

Good job on the review

[MsH2k]

I have not read this book, but I love piecing the story together (minus any spoilers, of course!) from all the reviews. This is the first time I’ve come across Alabaster de Lasette. Thank you for a wonderful review!

[Saint Bruno]

Having read read the book, I must say that I agree with your analysis and rating. The rest of the books in the series are also intriguing! I enjoyed reading your review. Thanks.

[Heidadela]

Thank you for your review. I enjoyed reading this book as well. Love looking at other peoples review on it.

It is an amazing book with a great style of writing. You are welcome and thank you for passing by.

[Heidadela]

Great review. I have read this book and agree with you.

Thank you for the comment. I truly loved it!