Review by Ivvie Ivanova -- We are Voulhire: The Flesh of...

[Ivvie Ivanova]

[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind" by Matthew Tysz.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Throughout the We are Voulhire series, the characters and the kingdom go through many rattling events. There is always something going on and the foreboding feeling is rarely a good one. Several parts of Voulhire fall into devastation under sieges and mass deaths. Power plays are endless. A looming threat appears that feels grander than anything that could unfold in a conference room anywhere in the country.

We are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind by Matthew Tysz is the sixth book in the series and explores the aftermath of last book's events. The story continues to be uneasy and drastically different since the Emperor of Lullabies got involved in book five. The story is growing more intriguing with each turn of the page. A lot about the universe is revealed and explored. Caromentis and the physical world, as well as the movement between the two, was fascinating to read. The characters' experiences in Caromentis were some of my parts of the book. I had been thinking and wondering about that since the first book.

The book is well narrated, just like the previous books in the series. This one is more descriptive and full of imagery because the plot and setting require it. A lot is going on and the author does a great job helping the reader visualize. It felt like a movie playing in my mind; I love it when that happens.

I recommend this series to anyone who wants to read a good story with fascinating multidimensional characters, masterful narration, and thrill. Although the series follows different characters in every chapter, I find the story and timelines easy to follow. Whether that format is suitable is up to the particular reader.

This series handles several serious themes and is not a fairytale kind of plot. If you're easily triggered and cannot handle violence of different kinds and some gore then I recommend reading something else. I would say this is a mature fantasy. It can be tough for more sensitive readers and those who prefer a lot more positivity and brightness in their story.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. Matthew Tysz did an outstanding job with this book just like the previous five in the series. The plot, narration, descriptions, dialogue, new and old characters: there is nothing I would change. That, to me, is the highest praise a reader could give.

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We are Voulhire: The Flesh of the Mind
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[MsH2k]

there is nothing I would change. That, to me, is the highest praise a reader could give.

That is indeed the highest praise. Thank you for your thorough review!

[topdan30]

Nice review on this book. The series has been interesting so far so I had no doubt this one won't be an exception. Nice review