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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 is the first installment in the series We are Voulhire by Matthew Tysz. The story revolves around Galen, a refugee who lived all of his life in the Land of the Princes. He leaves for Voulhire hoping to live a respectful life and continue his great uncle's legacy as a blacksmith. Accompanied by Rowan, he slowly discovers more about himself and this mysterious land. The perspective switches from first to third person to view various people across Voulhire. It allows readers to witness the events occurring with King Wilhelm, Chancellor Maido of Mianora, Lord Eldus of Hillport, Vidius of Riva, and the infamous mage, Meldorath. During Galen's journey to gather iron to learn about his great uncle's craft, some forces plot to attack the kingdom. Can the king trust the Mianoran Council? Is staying in prison part of Meldorath's plan? What exactly is Meldorath capable of accomplishing? Unvisited worlds, corrupted lords, sinful kings, manipulative mages, and more await in this 17th century themed book.

This first book provides the reader with a proper understanding of Voulhire and its people. The characters did not have the chance to develop entirely yet, but I found each of them to have motives, desires, and distinct personalities, all of which justified their actions. I loved seeing what Lord Eldus had in mind for his people. His son, Marshus, captivated me with his stories and acts. Galen was a well-mannered and relatable young man. Rowan's knowledge of the lands and his ability to manipulate situations to his advantage appealed to me. It is rational to say I found Chancellor Maido and the king's son despicable. The Riva's motive was to oppress, and their methods of achieving it were brutal; this makes it difficult to believe their motive was once freedom.

Additionally, the story displayed an immense depth to it. The world-building proved to be one of the best; each town had experience in its specific craft and delivered an entirely different atmosphere. I quickly became fond of the picturesque Soulhire, Voulhire's capital. The author did not fail to weave clues into his descriptive writing, further captivating readers and adding mystery to the story. Although it is not a fast-paced read, it undoubtedly contains enough suspense to grab readers' attention and tempt them into reading the next book in this series. The themes of betrayal, fear, revenge, and friendship permeate this novel.

Although this was a satisfying read, there were some negatives. I found the timeline to be vague occasionally, with no indication of how many days had passed. Because the book resembles an episode, the story develops slowly. It was odd to experience but was not necessarily a bad thing. The multiple sexual jokes distracted me, and I found them unpleasant.

I found the positives to far outweigh the negatives. I am delighted to give this book a score of four out of four stars. I did not encounter a single error, proving it was an exceptionally well-edited book. Because of the presence of brutality and obscenity, this book is strictly for mature readers. Fans of fantasy, mystery, and adventure will particularly enjoy this read. I will gladly resume the journey into the vast world of Voulhire and enjoy the rest of this remarkable series.

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I'm a keen fantasy reader, and your review about this book surely catches my attention. Will consider adding this book on my TBR list. Thank you!
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Sharon Christanto wrote: 30 Jan 2022, 11:16 I'm a keen fantasy reader, and your review about this book surely catches my attention. Will consider adding this book on my TBR list. Thank you!
I am glad you took a liking to my review, and sure do hope that this book satisfies you just like it did with me. Thank you for stopping by! :tiphat:
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Your review makes this book easy to love,I would love to read. Great review.
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This novel has been presented to us using your review in remarkable way. You have you have written a well arranged and easy to understand review, good work.
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Fine Brand wrote: 30 Jan 2022, 20:00 Your review makes this book easy to love,I would love to read. Great review.
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expansive writer wrote: 31 Jan 2022, 01:09 This novel has been presented to us using your review in remarkable way. You have you have written a well arranged and easy to understand review, good work.
Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it! :tiphat:
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I am now looking forward to reading this book. I love the variety of characters. This review was comprehensive and lovely.
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I recently reviewed this book and share your frustration on the slow build-up Thanks for the detailed review.
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Victoria Munyandi wrote: 31 Jan 2022, 08:08 I am now looking forward to reading this book. I love the variety of characters. This review was comprehensive and lovely.
I am glad it caught your attention! Thank you for stopping by. :D
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Unsullied wrote: 31 Jan 2022, 09:50 I recently reviewed this book and share your frustration on the slow build-up Thanks for the detailed review.
I hope the pacing will be better in the next book. Thank you for taking the time to comment! :tiphat:
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thuriya albayaa wrote: 28 Jan 2022, 10:08 [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 the first installment in the series We are Voulhire by Matthew Tysz. The story revolves around Galen, a refugee who lived all of his life in the Land of the Princes. He leaves for Voulhire hoping to live a respectful life and continue his great uncle's legacy as a blacksmith. Accompanied by Rowan, he slowly discovers more about himself and this mysterious land. The perspective switches from first to third person to view various people across Voulhire. It allows readers to witness the events occurring with King Wilhelm, Chancellor Maido of Mianora, Lord Eldus of Hillport, Vidius of Riva, and the infamous mage, Meldorath. During Galen's journey to gather iron to learn about his great uncle's craft, some forces plot to attack the kingdom. Can the king trust the Mianoran Council? Is staying in prison part of Meldorath's plan? What exactly is Meldorath capable of accomplishing? Unvisited worlds, corrupted lords, sinful kings, manipulative mages, and more await in this 17th century themed book.

This first book provides the reader with a proper understanding of Voulhire and its people. The characters did not have the chance to develop entirely yet, but I found each of them to have motives, desires, and distinct personalities, all of which justified their actions. I loved seeing what Lord Eldus had in mind for his people. His son, Marshus, captivated me with his stories and acts. Galen was a well-mannered and relatable young man. Rowan's knowledge of the lands and his ability to manipulate situations to his advantage appealed to me. It is rational to say I found Chancellor Maido and the king's son despicable. The Riva's motive was to oppress, and their methods of achieving it were brutal; this makes it difficult to believe their motive was once freedom.

Additionally, the story displayed an immense depth to it. The world-building proved to be one of the best; each town had experience in its specific craft and delivered an entirely different atmosphere. I quickly became fond of the picturesque Soulhire, Voulhire's capital. The author did not fail to weave clues into his descriptive writing, further captivating readers and adding mystery to the story. Although it is not a fast-paced read, it undoubtedly contains enough suspense to grab readers' attention and tempt them into reading the next book in this series. The themes of betrayal, fear, revenge, and friendship permeate this novel.

Although this was a satisfying read, there were some negatives. I found the timeline to be vague occasionally, with no indication of how many days had passed. Because the book resembles an episode, the story develops slowly. It was odd to experience but was not necessarily a bad thing. The multiple sexual jokes distracted me, and I found them unpleasant.

I found the positives to far outweigh the negatives. I am delighted to give this book a score of four out of four stars. I did not encounter a single error, proving it was an exceptionally well-edited book. Because of the presence of brutality and obscenity, this book is strictly for mature readers. Fans of fantasy, mystery, and adventure will particularly enjoy this read. I will gladly resume the journey into the vast world of Voulhire and enjoy the rest of this remarkable series.

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I'm a huge fan of fantasy, and my interest has been piqued by this review. Definitely adding to my must-read.
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Nazzo wrote: 01 Feb 2022, 07:01
thuriya albayaa wrote: 28 Jan 2022, 10:08 [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 the first installment in the series We are Voulhire by Matthew Tysz. The story revolves around Galen, a refugee who lived all of his life in the Land of the Princes. He leaves for Voulhire hoping to live a respectful life and continue his great uncle's legacy as a blacksmith. Accompanied by Rowan, he slowly discovers more about himself and this mysterious land. The perspective switches from first to third person to view various people across Voulhire. It allows readers to witness the events occurring with King Wilhelm, Chancellor Maido of Mianora, Lord Eldus of Hillport, Vidius of Riva, and the infamous mage, Meldorath. During Galen's journey to gather iron to learn about his great uncle's craft, some forces plot to attack the kingdom. Can the king trust the Mianoran Council? Is staying in prison part of Meldorath's plan? What exactly is Meldorath capable of accomplishing? Unvisited worlds, corrupted lords, sinful kings, manipulative mages, and more await in this 17th century themed book.

This first book provides the reader with a proper understanding of Voulhire and its people. The characters did not have the chance to develop entirely yet, but I found each of them to have motives, desires, and distinct personalities, all of which justified their actions. I loved seeing what Lord Eldus had in mind for his people. His son, Marshus, captivated me with his stories and acts. Galen was a well-mannered and relatable young man. Rowan's knowledge of the lands and his ability to manipulate situations to his advantage appealed to me. It is rational to say I found Chancellor Maido and the king's son despicable. The Riva's motive was to oppress, and their methods of achieving it were brutal; this makes it difficult to believe their motive was once freedom.

Additionally, the story displayed an immense depth to it. The world-building proved to be one of the best; each town had experience in its specific craft and delivered an entirely different atmosphere. I quickly became fond of the picturesque Soulhire, Voulhire's capital. The author did not fail to weave clues into his descriptive writing, further captivating readers and adding mystery to the story. Although it is not a fast-paced read, it undoubtedly contains enough suspense to grab readers' attention and tempt them into reading the next book in this series. The themes of betrayal, fear, revenge, and friendship permeate this novel.

Although this was a satisfying read, there were some negatives. I found the timeline to be vague occasionally, with no indication of how many days had passed. Because the book resembles an episode, the story develops slowly. It was odd to experience but was not necessarily a bad thing. The multiple sexual jokes distracted me, and I found them unpleasant.

I found the positives to far outweigh the negatives. I am delighted to give this book a score of four out of four stars. I did not encounter a single error, proving it was an exceptionally well-edited book. Because of the presence of brutality and obscenity, this book is strictly for mature readers. Fans of fantasy, mystery, and adventure will particularly enjoy this read. I will gladly resume the journey into the vast world of Voulhire and enjoy the rest of this remarkable series.

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I'm a huge fan of fantasy, and my interest has been piqued by this review. Definitely adding to my must-read.
I am sure you will enjoy the world of Voulhire! Thanks for stopping by. :D
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Fantasy is my bread and butter amongst book genres. Plus the switching of PoVs that you've mentioned also fascinate me. I will certainly like to read this book!
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saumyar2 wrote: 02 Feb 2022, 04:42 Fantasy is my bread and butter amongst book genres. Plus the switching of PoVs that you've mentioned also fascinate me. I will certainly like to read this book!
I am glad my review interested you in this remarkable book! Thank you for passing by; I appreciate it. :tiphat:
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