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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.]
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is the first book of a series of novels based in an alternative multiverse. Although the book is presented as introductory, the beginning pulls you straight into the action. A single mage overtakes a castle. Later, the king's army arrests the very same man. Why does he go voluntarily? Has he truly committed hideous crimes? And is he dead? As the various links of the story of Voulhire residing in one Cosmos unravel, we meet people ranking high and low, all of them with the essential role to the kingdom. Yet we cannot always be sure of the motives and personalities of the inhabitants of this universe, let alone the ones residing in the alternative, mysterious Caromentis. One genuine soul is most likely Galen, whose tale is written in the first-person narrative compared to the rest of the story.
The book was unexpectedly entertaining for an introduction to the imaginative world. The most striking positive aspect for me is that the reader gets to know Voulhire and its society through the eyes of the people of the land and via an adventurous storyline. The politics at work accompany the troubles the king is facing. On the opposite, Galen sees Voulhire as an opportunity, a promised land, one might say. But these are not the only characters we encounter. I became fond of loyal Lord Eldus and all the effort he was making for Hillport. The author offers us a wide spectre of characters, all very well thought through. Their actions, decisions and motives build up the image of Voulhire.
I also enjoyed how the author structured the book according to the character's views, making it easier to navigate the plot without losing the dynamics to descriptive parts. The outlines of how the magic works are equally beautifully done and urge the reader to imagine the impossible. Moreover, I admire the intriguing way the author writes, revealing just enough of what the people think to allow you to wonder and want more of the story. The author did not forget a map of Voulhire for better orientation and a reference guide explaining all the terms unique to this world.
The book is professionally written, and I have no complaints. I can only imagine that the number of intertwining relationships and uncovered ties might be slightly confusing for someone who likes to read more uncomplicated novels. On the other hand, this is a splendid book for a curious reader that enjoys political machinations and hidden hints.
The We are Voulhire undoubtedly deserves a 4 out of 4 rating for its perfect mix of magic, politics and people's motivations, not lacking uncanny events. As a fantasy fan, I cannot wait to follow up. Plus, I find the book well-proofread and formatted with no striking errors.
I recommend this series to everyone enjoying the intrigue, magic and action. There are a few unsettling scenes, so I recommend the book to the adult audience.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is the first book of a series of novels based in an alternative multiverse. Although the book is presented as introductory, the beginning pulls you straight into the action. A single mage overtakes a castle. Later, the king's army arrests the very same man. Why does he go voluntarily? Has he truly committed hideous crimes? And is he dead? As the various links of the story of Voulhire residing in one Cosmos unravel, we meet people ranking high and low, all of them with the essential role to the kingdom. Yet we cannot always be sure of the motives and personalities of the inhabitants of this universe, let alone the ones residing in the alternative, mysterious Caromentis. One genuine soul is most likely Galen, whose tale is written in the first-person narrative compared to the rest of the story.
The book was unexpectedly entertaining for an introduction to the imaginative world. The most striking positive aspect for me is that the reader gets to know Voulhire and its society through the eyes of the people of the land and via an adventurous storyline. The politics at work accompany the troubles the king is facing. On the opposite, Galen sees Voulhire as an opportunity, a promised land, one might say. But these are not the only characters we encounter. I became fond of loyal Lord Eldus and all the effort he was making for Hillport. The author offers us a wide spectre of characters, all very well thought through. Their actions, decisions and motives build up the image of Voulhire.
I also enjoyed how the author structured the book according to the character's views, making it easier to navigate the plot without losing the dynamics to descriptive parts. The outlines of how the magic works are equally beautifully done and urge the reader to imagine the impossible. Moreover, I admire the intriguing way the author writes, revealing just enough of what the people think to allow you to wonder and want more of the story. The author did not forget a map of Voulhire for better orientation and a reference guide explaining all the terms unique to this world.
The book is professionally written, and I have no complaints. I can only imagine that the number of intertwining relationships and uncovered ties might be slightly confusing for someone who likes to read more uncomplicated novels. On the other hand, this is a splendid book for a curious reader that enjoys political machinations and hidden hints.
The We are Voulhire undoubtedly deserves a 4 out of 4 rating for its perfect mix of magic, politics and people's motivations, not lacking uncanny events. As a fantasy fan, I cannot wait to follow up. Plus, I find the book well-proofread and formatted with no striking errors.
I recommend this series to everyone enjoying the intrigue, magic and action. There are a few unsettling scenes, so I recommend the book to the adult audience.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
