Review by Manukiwi -- We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
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Review by Manukiwi -- We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko" by Matthew Tysz.]
We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko is the second book of the fantasy series that tells the story of Galen settling into his new hometown and the job he inherited from a dead relative.
Many new characters appear when Galen and his friends Rowan and Demetrius find themselves in the industrial city of Virko, where they leave behind the serenity of their coastal hometown.
The people of Virko are very different from any other in the Kingdom of Voulhire because the only thing that all of them have in common is that they all care about money and power and nothing else matters. Each one of them leads very different lives to what you may expect at first glance: from hidden connections to old relationships.
Galen will get to know this kingdom, all new to him, in a more cryptic, mysterious, and spiritual way while the powerful mage Meldorath will continue to scheme his plan to pursue his obscure intentions.
Meanwhile, the political transitions happening in Virko at the moment are causing conflicts between the wealthy aristocrats who live there and most of them are taking sides in a subtle war that will determine who has power over one of the most relevant cities in Voulhire.
My favorite aspect of this book is the way it's written because Mathew Tysz makes it so easy to read, unlike other fantasy books I've read that were too heavy in detail and I got lost trying to remember what was happening.
It's also interesting how the characters, no matter how briefly they appear, or how long it has been since the chapter was about them, always get stuck into my memory and make me wonder what will happen to them in the future. The novel has given me a sense of intrigue throughout the book and has somehow made me feel like I have a sense of belonging beyond just being the reader.
I also related a lot to the main character as he slowly saw the kingdom which had saved his life show its darker side despite being a splendorous nation in its golden era, since it also surprised me.
A slight issue I had with this book is that no matter how long each chapter was, it frequently ended with a cliffhanger that made me want to skip some pages to figure out what would happen later in the book. Of course, some people might enjoy this.
I'm going to rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because I found this book very well written since the writer has a unique way of expressing himself, and because no matter how far into the book I was, I didn't lose interest.
It was also very well-edited, and the words used to describe each person or place always seemed like they fit in perfectly.
I heavily recommend this book to people who enjoy fantasy novels and like to feel intrigued. I don't recommend it to people who are sensitive to mentions of rape, torture, or murder since they appear from time to time. I'm sure anybody else will definitely like this book.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko is the second book of the fantasy series that tells the story of Galen settling into his new hometown and the job he inherited from a dead relative.
Many new characters appear when Galen and his friends Rowan and Demetrius find themselves in the industrial city of Virko, where they leave behind the serenity of their coastal hometown.
The people of Virko are very different from any other in the Kingdom of Voulhire because the only thing that all of them have in common is that they all care about money and power and nothing else matters. Each one of them leads very different lives to what you may expect at first glance: from hidden connections to old relationships.
Galen will get to know this kingdom, all new to him, in a more cryptic, mysterious, and spiritual way while the powerful mage Meldorath will continue to scheme his plan to pursue his obscure intentions.
Meanwhile, the political transitions happening in Virko at the moment are causing conflicts between the wealthy aristocrats who live there and most of them are taking sides in a subtle war that will determine who has power over one of the most relevant cities in Voulhire.
My favorite aspect of this book is the way it's written because Mathew Tysz makes it so easy to read, unlike other fantasy books I've read that were too heavy in detail and I got lost trying to remember what was happening.
It's also interesting how the characters, no matter how briefly they appear, or how long it has been since the chapter was about them, always get stuck into my memory and make me wonder what will happen to them in the future. The novel has given me a sense of intrigue throughout the book and has somehow made me feel like I have a sense of belonging beyond just being the reader.
I also related a lot to the main character as he slowly saw the kingdom which had saved his life show its darker side despite being a splendorous nation in its golden era, since it also surprised me.
A slight issue I had with this book is that no matter how long each chapter was, it frequently ended with a cliffhanger that made me want to skip some pages to figure out what would happen later in the book. Of course, some people might enjoy this.
I'm going to rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because I found this book very well written since the writer has a unique way of expressing himself, and because no matter how far into the book I was, I didn't lose interest.
It was also very well-edited, and the words used to describe each person or place always seemed like they fit in perfectly.
I heavily recommend this book to people who enjoy fantasy novels and like to feel intrigued. I don't recommend it to people who are sensitive to mentions of rape, torture, or murder since they appear from time to time. I'm sure anybody else will definitely like this book.
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We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: We are Voulhire: The Fires of Virko by Matthew Tysz
