Reviews

The Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee

pigking188's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

paxicara's review against another edition

3.0

The first Kyoshi novel felt like an entire season of a show while the second novel felt like one or two episodes. I enjoyed this book but the story and complexity of the plot took a dip compared to the first novel. It was good for wrapping up the cliff hangers we were left on but I don’t feel like it added much else especially in terms of character development.

paulinavl's review against another edition

3.0

Interestingly, instead of disliking the story or the character(s), I just don’t like the way it was narrated.
I don’t like that Kyoshi was failing over and over again.
For me, there’s much more than mistakes to learn from.
Anyway, I wish I could read more of Kyoshi and I’m looking forward to seeing the new adaptations from Avatar Studios.

hanahe's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

madjaz217's review against another edition

DNF at 10%

Having read the Yangchen duology and the first Kyoshi book, it looks like this series is following the same pattern as the other one, and the continuation was much weaker than the first book in that case. I've totally lost interest in this sequel and don't think it will deliver what was promised. The author centers the antihero's story in ways I don't like or think fits the narrative. And I wanted a much longer timeline covered in these novels -- instead it focuses on one struggle early on in each Avatar's journey, and drags it out for 2 books. They could have covered something much more interesting in this Avatar's journey because she lived for 300 years lol. I'm disappointed and not wasting any more of my time on these.

Started May 6th, 2024. DNF'd May 30th, 2024.

therealboofy's review against another edition

4.0

i liked the first one better but this one was still fun

chloers06's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

wish they’d explored the tragedy of yun more - especially his relationship with rangi as well

jacq_of_all_trades's review against another edition

5.0

I love this book so much. With it being my first read of the New Year, I’m unsure that anything will top it, but we’ll see.
Kyoshi is easily one of the most relatable protagonists. She doesn’t have the answers, but she keeps trying anyway. I love this expansion of the Avatar universe.

laerugo's review against another edition

5.0

“This is what you must forgo, Kyoshi, the easy answers. You must give up your desire for someone to tell you your choices were correct in the end.”

emerald_moon's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5