A review by destdest
Waverider by Kazu Kibuishi

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

I really need to reread this series from the beginning for full enjoyment (end of an era y'all - the first book was 16 years ago 💀), but this was a pretty great conclusion with me trying to remember the major plot points. 

I love how it doesn't fall into "the chosen one" trope because ...

we need everyone to save the day. we can't pin our hope all on one human being. peace and conflict will always be with us. negative thoughts festering turns us into monsters.

the elves - conclusion

as a kid, I remember Trellis being one of my favorite characters for his Zuko arc as a kid, and the vague Zutara vibes he and emily had. Also, he gave up the throne to become leader of the stonekeepers. I really have to reread the series because I don't know if I should be feeling cheated or surprised at a great subversion

Riva's potential kind of fizzled out. What's her part to play in the future besides being a trellis' wife?she was like a mayour at one point. surely, she's overseeing something too