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A review by stormywolf
Smoke and Shadow by Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
I'll admit, when I realized that this would be a continuation of Zuko's family's story following The Search, I was a bit more excited than I was for The Rift. I mean, I love Toph, and it's interesting seeing what the Fire Nation colonies are getting around to, but between Zuko and Azula and their mother, there's just so much drama and baggage to unpack. Add in some good political intrigue and a mystery to things, and I'm sold!
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, Smoke and Shadow felt like it had just too much to say in the space it was allowed. An ambitious story, filled with political intrigue, emotional drama, and a kidnapping mystery to boot, it had a lot of great aspects to it, but the limitations placed on it just failed to wow me. It did a good job with its characters, expanding on their stories and moving them forward, but, as is common with this series, I'm left wishing for more. I think fans of Avatar, and this comic series will find a lot to like here, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of what comes next.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, Smoke and Shadow felt like it had just too much to say in the space it was allowed. An ambitious story, filled with political intrigue, emotional drama, and a kidnapping mystery to boot, it had a lot of great aspects to it, but the limitations placed on it just failed to wow me. It did a good job with its characters, expanding on their stories and moving them forward, but, as is common with this series, I'm left wishing for more. I think fans of Avatar, and this comic series will find a lot to like here, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of what comes next.