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.]
Encounter the intrigue of magic, science, and fantasy as you follow the regal, amazing, frightening, and unconventional characters in We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies.
“Once, there lived a wise and wicked ruler..." Galen Bray, the main character, begins his tale, and I am hooked. He is fleeing The Lands of the Princes to escape war, poverty, and his imminent death. Galen is going to Magnum Caelum, a small town in Voulhire, to claim the property his great-uncle bequeathed to him. Along the way, he tells the history of his people and why he is on this journey.
In Magnum Caelum, Galen meets Rowan, the executor of his great-uncle’s estate. Galen is young and hopeful as he begins to press toward his dreams of peace and wealth in the prosperous kingdom of Voulhire. He soon learns that the mighty kingdom and its people are not so wonderful. The two friends set out to restore Voulhire’s former glory, but can it be done? I can’t say much more without giving away significant spoilers, but the thrills are worth the wait.
On page one of the book, Matthew Tysz provides a link to his website. He also provides additional information about Voulhire. Tysz also says that he plans to write a series of nine books. This first novel in the series introduces two of the three universes in the multiverse. Cosmos is a physical universe, and Caromentis is a magical universe.
I enjoyed discovering that Tysz used both first-person and third-person narratives. Galen and a few other characters talk about events from their own points of view. I especially like this technique, as it helps me consider the story lines in different contexts. When unveiling Voulhire’s world, Matthew Tysz switches to an omniscient point of view. He masterfully navigates these transitions throughout the book. I like this method of changing the pace and tone of the story.
My recommendation is to limit the ages of the reading audience to mature teens and adults. The sexual themes, curse words, and suggestive jokes included in the text are inappropriate for younger readers. This is my only complaint. The jokes are crude and immature, and they lack any semblance of humor. The coarse language doesn't add anything of substance to character development or plot. Thankfully, Mr. Tysz used this literary device rather sparingly.
The editing appears to be excellent. Setting aside my personal opinion about the crude language, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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Encounter the intrigue of magic, science, and fantasy as you follow the regal, amazing, frightening, and unconventional characters in We are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies.
“Once, there lived a wise and wicked ruler..." Galen Bray, the main character, begins his tale, and I am hooked. He is fleeing The Lands of the Princes to escape war, poverty, and his imminent death. Galen is going to Magnum Caelum, a small town in Voulhire, to claim the property his great-uncle bequeathed to him. Along the way, he tells the history of his people and why he is on this journey.
In Magnum Caelum, Galen meets Rowan, the executor of his great-uncle’s estate. Galen is young and hopeful as he begins to press toward his dreams of peace and wealth in the prosperous kingdom of Voulhire. He soon learns that the mighty kingdom and its people are not so wonderful. The two friends set out to restore Voulhire’s former glory, but can it be done? I can’t say much more without giving away significant spoilers, but the thrills are worth the wait.
On page one of the book, Matthew Tysz provides a link to his website. He also provides additional information about Voulhire. Tysz also says that he plans to write a series of nine books. This first novel in the series introduces two of the three universes in the multiverse. Cosmos is a physical universe, and Caromentis is a magical universe.
I enjoyed discovering that Tysz used both first-person and third-person narratives. Galen and a few other characters talk about events from their own points of view. I especially like this technique, as it helps me consider the story lines in different contexts. When unveiling Voulhire’s world, Matthew Tysz switches to an omniscient point of view. He masterfully navigates these transitions throughout the book. I like this method of changing the pace and tone of the story.
My recommendation is to limit the ages of the reading audience to mature teens and adults. The sexual themes, curse words, and suggestive jokes included in the text are inappropriate for younger readers. This is my only complaint. The jokes are crude and immature, and they lack any semblance of humor. The coarse language doesn't add anything of substance to character development or plot. Thankfully, Mr. Tysz used this literary device rather sparingly.
The editing appears to be excellent. Setting aside my personal opinion about the crude language, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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