Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies

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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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5 out of 5 stars

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The first book in Matthew Tysz's series of tales about Voulhire and its inhabitants is titled We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival Under Great Skies. Tysz provides a map of Voulhire so the reader may picture the landscape. His lexicon of fresh words and ideas is easily accessible. In the introduction, Tysz introduces Lord Meldorath, his major adversary. His writing style is really detailed and draws the reader in right away. He performed Galen Bray, the protagonist, with skill. Rowan, a trustee dispatched by Galen's uncle, set out to locate Galen. Galen's uncle wanted him to get his forge and become a blacksmith so he could inherit it. The character immediately appeals to the reader, who is interested in learning more about the young guy. Galen comes to the seaside village of Magnum Caelum after fleeing a war-torn island. As one reads, they find the author has the ingenuity to make the characters' realism appear natural by weaving in additional protagonists and villains throughout the narrative. He makes one think that magical and real worlds could exist by taking them on a journey through them. What will happen to Galen and his brand-new pals? Will Lord Meldorath be able to carry out his plans? Alabaster the old man is who? Does Lord Meldorath know anything about the mysterious Mestitrio? Will Lord Elder succeed in rebuilding Hill Crest with the help of his family, or will he let the King down? One big image is revealed after so many little ones, and the reader must follow the breadcrumbs to get there. 

The author's writing style, vivid characters, geographical descriptions, and capacity to engross readers in his world and characters were well received by this reader. He does an excellent job of elaborating on the many features of each town and its residents. As he introduces the characters, the author gives a brief history of Voulhire. He did a great job of evoking the reader's feelings regarding the residents of Hill Crest town and their suffering. 

I don't have any complaints about the book, however the author often requires the reader to consult the glossary to make sure they grasp the unfamiliar words and spelling. I can see the necessity, and the author did say that it would initially be the case until one became used to reading about Voulhire. For the subsequent book in the series, he left the book's finale unresolved. The reader will either decide they want to follow the heroes and villains to the very end because they enjoyed the narrative so much and want to read the next book in the series, or they won't.

Am giving this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars because of how well-written and edited it is. No spelling mistakes were discovered by me. The layout and introduction to this new planet were well done by the author.

I'd advise all science fiction readers to read this book. I want to warn readers that the author uses harsh language throughout the whole book, so be prepared. The usage is sparsely sprinkled throughout the novel and is required to increase the plausibility of the characters and settings. You'll appreciate Matthew Tysz's narrative if you like Tolkien and Harry Potter. 

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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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[Da_JumogM]

Matthew Tysz did wonders in this book. The way he conferred up this fantasy story still amazes me. Voulhire sounds both ordinary and extraordinary. I just liked this book's plot. Great review.