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[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
Before reading the book, We Are Voulhire - A New Arrival Under Great Skies I had heard a lot about the series. Many readers seemed to have very positive things to say. I inwardly wondered what the fuss was all about. I am happy to say that I have discovered what the fuss is all about. Matthew Tysz, the author, is a fantastic writer with a very creative mind.
Firstly, I will say this is not a simple book. It is not a lazy read. You need to have your wits about you to keep track of the story, as different plots connect to form this brilliant read. That being said, it is not difficult to make sense of the entire story, as everything ultimately gels quite well. We meet our protagonist, Galen. He is a humble and likable character who journeys from his war-torn home, The Land of Princes. He has to make his way to Voulhire at the behest of his uncle who has left him not only his estate but his wisdom and facilities as a blacksmith.
Voulhire is a vast kingdom with many different towns. Some are wealthy, others magical. Some are known for their strict spirituality. King Wilhelm is the ruler of this kingdom. He seems to have noble intentions for his people yet has many challenges to grapple with. These include devious adversaries and a scandalous son who is the sole heir to the throne. He is also plagued by powerful friends who have turned into terrifying foes.
The author is very descriptive and successful in bringing Voulhire to life. I could easily picture the sandy beaches and rugged mountains. It also helps that there is a map of the entire land at the beginning of the book. This makes the whole setting seem quite tangible. The characters are also quite believable. I particularly enjoyed, for example, how brilliantly Midius Maido, the king's political adversary was painted. With his effeminate voice, elegant outfits and lacquered nails, one can easily picture him sashaying throughout the halls of the palace with a snide remark at the ready. There is also a fair amount of humor throughout the book and I found myself bursting with laughter on more than one occasion. Although there are powerful mages and some scenes are sprinkled with magic, I did not find the entire thing too nonsensical as I sometimes do with other fantasy novels.
This book contains profanity and so I would not recommend it for young readers. I noted no overt sexual content. As someone who appreciates fantasy, I truly enjoyed reading this first in a 9-part series. It laid the perfect landscape for what I can only imagine is thrilling reading to come. The book is exceptionally edited. I found no spelling or grammatical errors. Matthew Tysz has left me no other option but to rate his book 4 out of 4 stars. I truly struggled to put the book down. In fact, I am quite excited to get my hands on the second book in the series as I am keen to find out what lies in store for my favorite characters in this wondrous land called Voulhire.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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Before reading the book, We Are Voulhire - A New Arrival Under Great Skies I had heard a lot about the series. Many readers seemed to have very positive things to say. I inwardly wondered what the fuss was all about. I am happy to say that I have discovered what the fuss is all about. Matthew Tysz, the author, is a fantastic writer with a very creative mind.
Firstly, I will say this is not a simple book. It is not a lazy read. You need to have your wits about you to keep track of the story, as different plots connect to form this brilliant read. That being said, it is not difficult to make sense of the entire story, as everything ultimately gels quite well. We meet our protagonist, Galen. He is a humble and likable character who journeys from his war-torn home, The Land of Princes. He has to make his way to Voulhire at the behest of his uncle who has left him not only his estate but his wisdom and facilities as a blacksmith.
Voulhire is a vast kingdom with many different towns. Some are wealthy, others magical. Some are known for their strict spirituality. King Wilhelm is the ruler of this kingdom. He seems to have noble intentions for his people yet has many challenges to grapple with. These include devious adversaries and a scandalous son who is the sole heir to the throne. He is also plagued by powerful friends who have turned into terrifying foes.
The author is very descriptive and successful in bringing Voulhire to life. I could easily picture the sandy beaches and rugged mountains. It also helps that there is a map of the entire land at the beginning of the book. This makes the whole setting seem quite tangible. The characters are also quite believable. I particularly enjoyed, for example, how brilliantly Midius Maido, the king's political adversary was painted. With his effeminate voice, elegant outfits and lacquered nails, one can easily picture him sashaying throughout the halls of the palace with a snide remark at the ready. There is also a fair amount of humor throughout the book and I found myself bursting with laughter on more than one occasion. Although there are powerful mages and some scenes are sprinkled with magic, I did not find the entire thing too nonsensical as I sometimes do with other fantasy novels.
This book contains profanity and so I would not recommend it for young readers. I noted no overt sexual content. As someone who appreciates fantasy, I truly enjoyed reading this first in a 9-part series. It laid the perfect landscape for what I can only imagine is thrilling reading to come. The book is exceptionally edited. I found no spelling or grammatical errors. Matthew Tysz has left me no other option but to rate his book 4 out of 4 stars. I truly struggled to put the book down. In fact, I am quite excited to get my hands on the second book in the series as I am keen to find out what lies in store for my favorite characters in this wondrous land called Voulhire.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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