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We Are Voulhire #3
We are Voulhire: Someone Else's End
After a month spent in his new land, Galen is coming to realize that there is more to Voulhire than the perfection of its surface.
Recent events have inspired him to seek the nation's capitol, so as to better understand what's going on in Voulhire, and what this country is truly all about.
But while Galen continues to comprehend this complicated place, the kingdom's enemies are only growing stronger; perhaps too strong for the very heart of Voulhire.
Recent events have inspired him to seek the nation's capitol, so as to better understand what's going on in Voulhire, and what this country is truly all about.
But while Galen continues to comprehend this complicated place, the kingdom's enemies are only growing stronger; perhaps too strong for the very heart of Voulhire.
- GenresFantasy
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2019
13 people are currently reading
41 people want to read
About the author
Matthew Tysz
19 books32 followersI was born on May 24th, 1989, and raised on Long Island, where I attended a small town public education. My vocational path has taken me down many roads, from retail, to used car sales, to high school security, working in a network or group homes to working as a nighttime patient sitter at my local hospital.
I’m a homebody at heart, though I possess this strange fondness for city life and, like the great H.P. Lovecraft, I have an especially painful attraction to Manhattan (a place which I have lovingly destroyed in several of my stories).
I love people, though I often find I keep them at arm’s length. I love watching people, ruminating on their behavior and building little stories out of my predictions as to what each man or woman I see is going to do next. Most especially, I like to imagine them in different settings, extraordinary settings, and ponder the discoveries of such extreme displacement.
I’ve always believed that chaos is the muse of creation, and a good story is often driven by the choices made in the wake of madness.
I’m a homebody at heart, though I possess this strange fondness for city life and, like the great H.P. Lovecraft, I have an especially painful attraction to Manhattan (a place which I have lovingly destroyed in several of my stories).
I love people, though I often find I keep them at arm’s length. I love watching people, ruminating on their behavior and building little stories out of my predictions as to what each man or woman I see is going to do next. Most especially, I like to imagine them in different settings, extraordinary settings, and ponder the discoveries of such extreme displacement.
I’ve always believed that chaos is the muse of creation, and a good story is often driven by the choices made in the wake of madness.
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May 15, 2024
Intriguing and Exciting
Loved the third installment because everything is starting to get complicated and crazy. I can't wait to get to the next book and see what awaits the characters in Chalethire.
Loved the third installment because everything is starting to get complicated and crazy. I can't wait to get to the next book and see what awaits the characters in Chalethire.
August 21, 2020
We are Voulhire: Someone Else's End by Matthew Tysz gives answers, action, powerful beings and a lot of questions in its pages. After two great books following Galen's journey in the world of Voulhire, we finally arrived at the cherry of the cake: Voulhire, the capital, the center where power flows and the most devils plots have their target. We follow our hero, Rowan and Demetrius, inside the city and through its many secrets. The city of Voulhire is well-developed with a magnificent legislative council team. The city is prosperous and gives the impression of safety to the lands around it, which makes it a goal for those who desire a better life.
The narrative continues being told by Galen when he is part of the chapter and an anonymous narrator for most of the other characters and situations. One thing is new: Demetrius and Rowan also get the narrator’s seat. Expect great moments. Matthew is revealing his characters one step at a time. Every new book he shows more of someone already seem, but obscured by other pressing matters that required the priority in the pages. Nartik is one of those. You will know much more about him and will have more questions about his relevance and intensions. Cause and effect are absolutes in our world and inside Matthew’s head is not different. Decisions were made, circumstances were created, some characters will have to face their past and maybe reveal true intentions unknown to us thus far.
The author continues with his instructive moments that lead you into deep reflection: “You didn’t see homeless people on the streets of Virko because Virkens are taught to work. Rich and poor. They don’t give handouts to parasites, so the parasites come here.” The world-building is great and the descriptions of the action scenes are amazing. Meldorath is the star of the show with a great demonstration of power and expertise. The reader also has access to a map for better visualization and a website with common words, places and historical matters to help the understanding of everything that is happening.
What I loved about the book is the development of Meldorath. He is a master strategist. From prisoner, he ascended to Eiodi and has the power to place whom he wants as king. He has the power to destroy the whole kingdom if he wants, but he suspects that there are far more great powers in motion and he does not want to be someone else’s puppet. He wants to be the puppet master. His chapters are the best in this book because he is the kind of enemy that teaches you a lot. “It was a good test, to have his ego so inflated. And Meldorath considered himself to have passed that test, for if he were a less practical man, he would have given himself to arrogance, to the compulsion for the approval of others.”
The book is professionally edited and contains sexual language, although it doesn’t have any sex scene. Because of that, I would recommend this book to young readers and adults. If you are new to the Voulhire series, I strongly recommend that you start from the first book. From my point of view, it is clear that this book was not intended to be a stand-alone story. Many secrets were revealed and important characters are no more, so if you start from here you may get lost about many things that will happen.
For the above reasons and much more that you will find when you read it, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Meldorath keeps growing in power, influence and understanding. He once was the king’s best friend, and I’m very suspicious about this character. What will the end of all of this reveal to us? Is he the ultimate enemy or our best chance to salvation? An emperor is mentioned in this book. Who is he? How powerful is he? What is his relationship with Voulhire and Caromentis? The end will surely flood you with questions. Let’s be ready for the answers!
The narrative continues being told by Galen when he is part of the chapter and an anonymous narrator for most of the other characters and situations. One thing is new: Demetrius and Rowan also get the narrator’s seat. Expect great moments. Matthew is revealing his characters one step at a time. Every new book he shows more of someone already seem, but obscured by other pressing matters that required the priority in the pages. Nartik is one of those. You will know much more about him and will have more questions about his relevance and intensions. Cause and effect are absolutes in our world and inside Matthew’s head is not different. Decisions were made, circumstances were created, some characters will have to face their past and maybe reveal true intentions unknown to us thus far.
The author continues with his instructive moments that lead you into deep reflection: “You didn’t see homeless people on the streets of Virko because Virkens are taught to work. Rich and poor. They don’t give handouts to parasites, so the parasites come here.” The world-building is great and the descriptions of the action scenes are amazing. Meldorath is the star of the show with a great demonstration of power and expertise. The reader also has access to a map for better visualization and a website with common words, places and historical matters to help the understanding of everything that is happening.
What I loved about the book is the development of Meldorath. He is a master strategist. From prisoner, he ascended to Eiodi and has the power to place whom he wants as king. He has the power to destroy the whole kingdom if he wants, but he suspects that there are far more great powers in motion and he does not want to be someone else’s puppet. He wants to be the puppet master. His chapters are the best in this book because he is the kind of enemy that teaches you a lot. “It was a good test, to have his ego so inflated. And Meldorath considered himself to have passed that test, for if he were a less practical man, he would have given himself to arrogance, to the compulsion for the approval of others.”
The book is professionally edited and contains sexual language, although it doesn’t have any sex scene. Because of that, I would recommend this book to young readers and adults. If you are new to the Voulhire series, I strongly recommend that you start from the first book. From my point of view, it is clear that this book was not intended to be a stand-alone story. Many secrets were revealed and important characters are no more, so if you start from here you may get lost about many things that will happen.
For the above reasons and much more that you will find when you read it, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Meldorath keeps growing in power, influence and understanding. He once was the king’s best friend, and I’m very suspicious about this character. What will the end of all of this reveal to us? Is he the ultimate enemy or our best chance to salvation? An emperor is mentioned in this book. Who is he? How powerful is he? What is his relationship with Voulhire and Caromentis? The end will surely flood you with questions. Let’s be ready for the answers!
September 26, 2020
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: Someone Else's End" by Matthew Tysz. Published at onlinebookclub.org by PhoeNyxFrost]
We are Voulhire: Someone Else’s End by Matthew Tysz is the third installment to the dark fantasy series We are Voulhire where we find ourselves witness to the results of all the events from the first two books as they slowly intertwine, reveal and violently shake the whole Kingdom of Voulhire.
After the disaster in Virko, Galen, Rowan and Demetrius found themselves traveling to Soulhire-the capital city of Voulhire, to have an audience with the King himself. Successfully, they entered the palace with the opportunity of an ongoing trial regarding refugees from the Land of the Princess. As soon as the trial started, strange creatures from the Land of the Princes wreaked havoc in the palace to the whole of Soulhire. The three of them hurriedly went back to Magnum Caelum only to find themselves to be on a constant run from the attacking Riva Rohavi and the chaos of some hellish legion that haunted them from Virko with the only best destination at present, Chalethire.
Will this land turn out to be just like the Land of the Princes, with civil war plaguing every citizen? Or will other forces change its fate for the worst or the better? Whoever perspective we are looking through, against the infamous Emperor of Lullabies, Meldorath’s plans, the King, Riva Rohavi, Mianora, and the appearance of Kayden, could our protagonist Galen and his peers save Voulhire?
Personally, there is nothing in this book that upsets me. Every page was delightful and the artistically written style of the first two books, despite being slow on the main plot, was worth everything and I’m glad Matthew Tysz did not make us wait any longer. To make up for all the treat, the previous writing pattern was changed and instead we have a more engaging major character-focused book. The previous writing style may sound negative but it was very effective and heightened the suspense, therefore giving us this wonderful experience for the third book while the author consistently used 1st person for Galen and third person for the others which I found effective for his style.
We are Voulhire: Someone Else’s End by Matthew Tysz is the third installment to the dark fantasy series We are Voulhire where we find ourselves witness to the results of all the events from the first two books as they slowly intertwine, reveal and violently shake the whole Kingdom of Voulhire.
After the disaster in Virko, Galen, Rowan and Demetrius found themselves traveling to Soulhire-the capital city of Voulhire, to have an audience with the King himself. Successfully, they entered the palace with the opportunity of an ongoing trial regarding refugees from the Land of the Princess. As soon as the trial started, strange creatures from the Land of the Princes wreaked havoc in the palace to the whole of Soulhire. The three of them hurriedly went back to Magnum Caelum only to find themselves to be on a constant run from the attacking Riva Rohavi and the chaos of some hellish legion that haunted them from Virko with the only best destination at present, Chalethire.
Will this land turn out to be just like the Land of the Princes, with civil war plaguing every citizen? Or will other forces change its fate for the worst or the better? Whoever perspective we are looking through, against the infamous Emperor of Lullabies, Meldorath’s plans, the King, Riva Rohavi, Mianora, and the appearance of Kayden, could our protagonist Galen and his peers save Voulhire?
Personally, there is nothing in this book that upsets me. Every page was delightful and the artistically written style of the first two books, despite being slow on the main plot, was worth everything and I’m glad Matthew Tysz did not make us wait any longer. To make up for all the treat, the previous writing pattern was changed and instead we have a more engaging major character-focused book. The previous writing style may sound negative but it was very effective and heightened the suspense, therefore giving us this wonderful experience for the third book while the author consistently used 1st person for Galen and third person for the others which I found effective for his style.
February 10, 2022
Great writing; but there is no 'story'--just a long drawn out series of 'events'. There appears to be no underlying logic; none of the characters have discernable goals; there is little to no tension, no apparent stakes; there are far too many character POVs, including some perverse instances of first-person switcheroos mid-chapter.
All in all, the author is too enamoured of GoT. He obviously wants to write with a similarly epic scope, but he doesn't have the interesting plot lines to go with it.
He's very good on character and dialogue. Not so good with action. The fight scenes seem to come out of nowhere, and disappear again without trace. (although, I did like the Rhinos, lol)
I was induced to read this through OnlineScamClub. I notice that there are a lot of people here that are the same. I wouldn't recommend OnlineScamClub. Those who are on it know what I mean. I had never met a 'Comma-Fascist' before; now I have! Their modus operandi is simple: entice eager reviewers who hope to get free books and make some side money. But, you can only make money (peanuts btw) if you get a good 'score'; and... you can only get a good score if your review passes the 'grammar-Nazis'--which, believe me, it won't. They have a very interesting method of penalising discretionary commas (no, I'm not talking about objective comma misuse; I'm talking about 'Oxford' commas and other discretionary commas.) They will look through your 800 word review which you spent a nice long time compiling and editing, and they will find a place where you have put a comma, or a place where you haven't put a comma, and they will penalize you. There's no come back of course, and you will shortly be in negative figures on your 'score'. All this will mean that you will never, ever be paid.
Just FYI
All in all, the author is too enamoured of GoT. He obviously wants to write with a similarly epic scope, but he doesn't have the interesting plot lines to go with it.
He's very good on character and dialogue. Not so good with action. The fight scenes seem to come out of nowhere, and disappear again without trace. (although, I did like the Rhinos, lol)
I was induced to read this through OnlineScamClub. I notice that there are a lot of people here that are the same. I wouldn't recommend OnlineScamClub. Those who are on it know what I mean. I had never met a 'Comma-Fascist' before; now I have! Their modus operandi is simple: entice eager reviewers who hope to get free books and make some side money. But, you can only make money (peanuts btw) if you get a good 'score'; and... you can only get a good score if your review passes the 'grammar-Nazis'--which, believe me, it won't. They have a very interesting method of penalising discretionary commas (no, I'm not talking about objective comma misuse; I'm talking about 'Oxford' commas and other discretionary commas.) They will look through your 800 word review which you spent a nice long time compiling and editing, and they will find a place where you have put a comma, or a place where you haven't put a comma, and they will penalize you. There's no come back of course, and you will shortly be in negative figures on your 'score'. All this will mean that you will never, ever be paid.
Just FYI
April 3, 2023
We are Voulhire: Someone Else’s End by Matthew Tysz is the third novel of an ongoing series, taking place in a world filled with magic, kingdoms and powerful conspiracies. This book boasts excellent world-building, as the author has created a detailed and intricate universe with a rich history, culture, and political intrigue. The various kingdoms, magical creatures, and factions are well-developed and distinct, making the world feel immersive and alive. The diverse cast of characters also adds to the book’s appeal, as each one has a unique personality, backstory, and motivation that makes them feel like real people. The interactions between the characters are well-written, and the dialogue is memorable.
The book has a good pace, with a balance of action, mystery, and exposition, although some sections in the middle may feel slow or meandering. The numerous plot threads and conspiracies may also be difficult to keep track of as the story progresses. The book tackles LGBTQ+ themes and the challenges faced by marginalized communities, providing valuable insight into these experiences.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is cleverly structured with well-balanced pace and intriguing plot twists, effectively captivating readers and making it challenging to set aside. It also explores themes such as love, loss, friendship, sacrifice, power and morality, which resonates with readers, leaving a lasting impact. I did not find any errors or typos in the book, indicating that it is exceptionally well-edited.
Overall, this is a well-written and engaging fantasy novel that is sure to captivate fans of epic fantasy and intricate world-building. While not for everyone, it is a highly recommended read.
The book has a good pace, with a balance of action, mystery, and exposition, although some sections in the middle may feel slow or meandering. The numerous plot threads and conspiracies may also be difficult to keep track of as the story progresses. The book tackles LGBTQ+ themes and the challenges faced by marginalized communities, providing valuable insight into these experiences.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is cleverly structured with well-balanced pace and intriguing plot twists, effectively captivating readers and making it challenging to set aside. It also explores themes such as love, loss, friendship, sacrifice, power and morality, which resonates with readers, leaving a lasting impact. I did not find any errors or typos in the book, indicating that it is exceptionally well-edited.
Overall, this is a well-written and engaging fantasy novel that is sure to captivate fans of epic fantasy and intricate world-building. While not for everyone, it is a highly recommended read.
July 13, 2025
Discussions and then blam!
The first half of this novel involves much talking, travelling and negotiations, but then everything goes haywire in the 2nd half....
The crew are heading to Soulhire where there is a petition to King Wilhelm to take in refugees from the Isle of Princes, but some are concerned about potential consequences... There is much posturing and discussion until things start to happen...
The pace is relatively slow in the first half, though the 2nd certainly makes up for it, but there are also a couple of pages with poor editing that can detract from the enjoyment of reading , making this not quite as satisfying a read as the first two.
The first half of this novel involves much talking, travelling and negotiations, but then everything goes haywire in the 2nd half....
The crew are heading to Soulhire where there is a petition to King Wilhelm to take in refugees from the Isle of Princes, but some are concerned about potential consequences... There is much posturing and discussion until things start to happen...
The pace is relatively slow in the first half, though the 2nd certainly makes up for it, but there are also a couple of pages with poor editing that can detract from the enjoyment of reading , making this not quite as satisfying a read as the first two.
September 18, 2020
The part where Galen remembered his life, his living, in the Land of the Princes is what I enjoyed the most. While reading, it reminded me of what I read in the authors about. The passage draws a parallel with the experiences of the author. And with this, I regarded the main character of the story to be the representation of the author itself. The author is in the story.
This is a wonderful book. I enjoin you to read the series. The book is fictional but it's certainly a story of our modern world and the author’s life experiences.
This is a wonderful book. I enjoin you to read the series. The book is fictional but it's certainly a story of our modern world and the author’s life experiences.
August 22, 2021
Long winded
This is becoming a chore to read. It's feeling long winded and unnecessarily drawn out. I've really had to work to pick it up and force myself to read. The story is interesting, but also lacklustre in places that need to delved into. I'm not a massive fan of slow burn anything, and this feels like that. The thought of having to trawl through another 3 books doesn't fill with me excitement.
This is becoming a chore to read. It's feeling long winded and unnecessarily drawn out. I've really had to work to pick it up and force myself to read. The story is interesting, but also lacklustre in places that need to delved into. I'm not a massive fan of slow burn anything, and this feels like that. The thought of having to trawl through another 3 books doesn't fill with me excitement.
February 18, 2021
A bit slower than the previous book, but it was still enjoyable. I especially love the relationship between Galen and his friends. We even learn more about them in this book. I cannot wait for the next book.
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September 15, 2020
This is the third book in the series and equally enthralling to read. I loved the way characters are developed. The action scenes are very realistic. A highly recommended series.
September 16, 2020
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November 12, 2020
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January 7, 2021
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September 21, 2020
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June 10, 2019
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