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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 is the first installment of a nine-book series by Matthew Tysz, a fantasy series about a country called Voulhire that lies in a multiverse, one that is made up of the physical, magical, and spiritual universes. It follows the adventures of Galen Bray, a young man from a war-torn country, whose life is about to change as he sets forth to Voulhire to claim his inheritance from an uncle he hasn't heard of since his childhood. The kind and humble young man was fortunately saved from imminent danger and starvation as he embarks on a new life in this seemingly beautiful and prosperous country, unaware of the mysteries and intricacies it holds.
The country of Voulhire was pictured in the story as a rich, beautiful and powerful country with walled cities and magnificent houses, an abundance of evergreen forests, quiet seas and relaxing evening skies. This first book is a fitting introduction to Voulhire as it takes the readers to the different towns and cities in the country, each one a wonder on its own. But as the realm of Voulhire slowly unveils, one can sense that behind its wonders, ominous danger looms.
The magnificent and terrifying kingdom of Voulhire – a land unique to all the nations of the world – is presently ruled by King Wilhelm, a position he holds for more than two decades. The king has perceptively propelled the country towards prosperity. But peace in the kingdom is often marred by forces borne of the parallel universe of Caromentis, the magical universe. Mages, as people who possess magical powers are called, abound in Voulhire. While not all of them may have the vilest intentions in using their magical powers, there are those who actually threaten the sovereignty of the kingdom, such as the powerful mage Meldorath, a former general and an old friend of the king.
In this first book, the author introduces many of the major characters in the story, the people, as well as the cities and towns of Voulhire and their distinctive characteristics which I am sure, would arouse great interest among the readers. Perhaps, the most disturbing part of the story is that of the poor and small town of Hillport whose riches are yet to be discovered. Eldus Aldermann, a former prosecutor from Soulhire, the capital city of Voulhire, was assigned by the king as the new lord of Hillport, following the tragic end of its former lord in the hands of Meldorath, who later disappeared, presumed by everyone to be dead. Aldermann's noble intentions of bringing the town to its fullest potential and improving the lives of the people would be cut short as the town was attacked by the dancing warriors of Riva Rohavi, a group of rebels determined to destroy the kingdom. The attack rendered many of the townspeople dead, including the lord and his family. Surprisingly, it was Meldorath who would once again take on the lordship of Hillport. Aldermann's son, Marshus, however, was believed to have escaped the attack, something to look forward to in the succeeding books, especially since the young man is secretly learning to become a mage.
Of course, worth contemplating would be the future adventures of Galen, and how his interesting character would evolve in the series. He has started to show much interest in the livelihood that his uncle has left for him. He is determined to learn everything he can about being a blacksmith, and thanks to his uncle's book, he is slowly learning the rudiments of the trade. As he is eager to begin his new life, will he find himself entangled in the impending perils of the kingdom? Can he trust the people who are supposed to help him? It will be worth anticipating the future events as they unfold in the series.
The author has successfully introduced an intriguing and appealing fantasy series in this first book. It definitely made me eager and excited to read all the remaining books. Mr. Tysz has created an absorbing masterpiece, weaving in all the diverse characters, places, and situations and their own complexities into one exciting novel. His manner of telling the story is also worth mentioning. Straight-forward and can be easily understood, his descriptions are effortlessly imaginable that you can almost feel being immersed in the story.
I barely noticed any grammatical errors or any forms of profanity in any part of the book. There are parts that describe violence in ghastly details but I believe that such are necessary to effectively tell the tale, and are just appropriate for adult readers whom this series is intended for. I am rating this book 5 out of 5. This is certainly a must-read not only for those who love this type of genre, but for everyone who finds excitement in discovering new worlds, intriguing adventures and engaging characters.
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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 is the first installment of a nine-book series by Matthew Tysz, a fantasy series about a country called Voulhire that lies in a multiverse, one that is made up of the physical, magical, and spiritual universes. It follows the adventures of Galen Bray, a young man from a war-torn country, whose life is about to change as he sets forth to Voulhire to claim his inheritance from an uncle he hasn't heard of since his childhood. The kind and humble young man was fortunately saved from imminent danger and starvation as he embarks on a new life in this seemingly beautiful and prosperous country, unaware of the mysteries and intricacies it holds.
The country of Voulhire was pictured in the story as a rich, beautiful and powerful country with walled cities and magnificent houses, an abundance of evergreen forests, quiet seas and relaxing evening skies. This first book is a fitting introduction to Voulhire as it takes the readers to the different towns and cities in the country, each one a wonder on its own. But as the realm of Voulhire slowly unveils, one can sense that behind its wonders, ominous danger looms.
The magnificent and terrifying kingdom of Voulhire – a land unique to all the nations of the world – is presently ruled by King Wilhelm, a position he holds for more than two decades. The king has perceptively propelled the country towards prosperity. But peace in the kingdom is often marred by forces borne of the parallel universe of Caromentis, the magical universe. Mages, as people who possess magical powers are called, abound in Voulhire. While not all of them may have the vilest intentions in using their magical powers, there are those who actually threaten the sovereignty of the kingdom, such as the powerful mage Meldorath, a former general and an old friend of the king.
In this first book, the author introduces many of the major characters in the story, the people, as well as the cities and towns of Voulhire and their distinctive characteristics which I am sure, would arouse great interest among the readers. Perhaps, the most disturbing part of the story is that of the poor and small town of Hillport whose riches are yet to be discovered. Eldus Aldermann, a former prosecutor from Soulhire, the capital city of Voulhire, was assigned by the king as the new lord of Hillport, following the tragic end of its former lord in the hands of Meldorath, who later disappeared, presumed by everyone to be dead. Aldermann's noble intentions of bringing the town to its fullest potential and improving the lives of the people would be cut short as the town was attacked by the dancing warriors of Riva Rohavi, a group of rebels determined to destroy the kingdom. The attack rendered many of the townspeople dead, including the lord and his family. Surprisingly, it was Meldorath who would once again take on the lordship of Hillport. Aldermann's son, Marshus, however, was believed to have escaped the attack, something to look forward to in the succeeding books, especially since the young man is secretly learning to become a mage.
Of course, worth contemplating would be the future adventures of Galen, and how his interesting character would evolve in the series. He has started to show much interest in the livelihood that his uncle has left for him. He is determined to learn everything he can about being a blacksmith, and thanks to his uncle's book, he is slowly learning the rudiments of the trade. As he is eager to begin his new life, will he find himself entangled in the impending perils of the kingdom? Can he trust the people who are supposed to help him? It will be worth anticipating the future events as they unfold in the series.
The author has successfully introduced an intriguing and appealing fantasy series in this first book. It definitely made me eager and excited to read all the remaining books. Mr. Tysz has created an absorbing masterpiece, weaving in all the diverse characters, places, and situations and their own complexities into one exciting novel. His manner of telling the story is also worth mentioning. Straight-forward and can be easily understood, his descriptions are effortlessly imaginable that you can almost feel being immersed in the story.
I barely noticed any grammatical errors or any forms of profanity in any part of the book. There are parts that describe violence in ghastly details but I believe that such are necessary to effectively tell the tale, and are just appropriate for adult readers whom this series is intended for. I am rating this book 5 out of 5. This is certainly a must-read not only for those who love this type of genre, but for everyone who finds excitement in discovering new worlds, intriguing adventures and engaging characters.
******
We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
