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mostlyvoidpartiallystars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't know why, but I didn't expect so much death in an ATLA book!
Overall, an exciting book that managed to surprise, delight, and horrify me by turns. Filled with interesting characters and worldbuilding that fills out the world ATLA paints for us, I loved this both on its own as a story, AND as an addition to the ATLA universe.
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Child death, Child abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Sexism, Kidnapping, Stalking, Xenophobia, Violence, and Body shaming
Minor: Homophobia, War, and Sexual harassment
maidinnah's review against another edition
- 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
Moreover, TRoK takes advantage of the freedom the written form offers, by going farther than the series ever did. TRoK does not shy away from explicit descriptions of physical violence and deepening political intrigue, while exploring themes of justice, corruption, and duty. Its story is also supported by a colorful cast of characters, the standout being the titular Avatar herself. Kyoshi's development from a shy, downtrodden, orphaned servant to a force of nature doling out justice is captivating. Kyoshi's bisexuality is also explored in ways the series never could, with TRoK offering a fulfilling, developed romance without the censorship of children's TV programming. I couldn't put the book down, nor did I want the adventure to end!
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
sophieissapphhic's review against another edition
3.5
- This book expanded on the Avatar Universe so well!! This was worth the read for the worldbuilding alone.
- I liked the character relationships! They were developed well.
- Be gay, do crime.
- I disliked the inconsistent pacing. In the beginning, it dragged, and the other two thirds of the book felt all over the place pace-wise.
Content Warnings: violence, death, child death, parental abandonment, body horror (teeth horror; brief), fire & fire-related injuries, blood, grief, alcohol consumption
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Death, Grief, Violence, and Child death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol and Body horror
melancholymegs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Abandonment, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Minor: Lesbophobia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Torture, and Vomit
tiredtori's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Abandonment, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Death, Hate crime, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Torture, Body shaming, and Bullying
lucystolethesky's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Grief, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse
talonsontypewriters's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Classism, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Kidnapping, Police brutality, Medical content, Bullying, Alcohol, Animal death, Body horror, Genocide, Abandonment, and Gaslighting
Minor: Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Vomit
Suffocation. Drugging/poisoning.moonchildshine's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I know Kyoshi is a great Avatar but upon finishing this book, I fell in love with her even more. Pls. Imagine you're abandoned by your own parents when you're just 7 years old, having to survive in a harsh world alone, and when you finally have people you can call your family, you were betrayed by one of them and you lost almost everything... imagine the rage, the desperation, the sadness. Furthermore, on top of that, you were forced to have this responsibility as the avatar. The supposed to be holy figure full of wisdom to help balancing the peace of the world. After everything you've been through, the world still demand a piece of yourself.
Damn, being Kyoshi sure is hard, making the fact that she turned out to be a remarkable and awe-inspiring person all the more amazing.
Graphic: Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Death of parent
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Gaslighting, Violence, Blood, Confinement, Grief, and War
Moderate: Death of parent and Torture
Anaphylaxisfartplatinum's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Grief
Minor: Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, and Kidnapping