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soryuwrld 's review for:
The Shadow of Kyoshi
by F.C. Yee
i have a bunch of disjointed thoughts about this book but let me start by saying that i absolutely loved and enjoyed this duology what a shame to admit i've been putting off the second part for more than a year. although the novels had their share of flaws in writing where some points were convoluted at times, they were minor and tolerable and mildly affected the storytelling as a whole atleast for me.
kyoshi's background was fleshed out well and the conclusion of her story gave in-depth backing to her strong resolve for justice as previously introduced in the tv show. the redeeming revelation provided on kuruk's avatarhood (which was deemed failure by the public opinion) and tying his faults directly into yangchen's own shortcomings created this fluid ripple effect in putting a conclusive end to kyoshi's journey in finally connecting with her predecessors.
kyoshi's monologues were heart-stirring and i was moved to tears whenever the story reminded us how much of a fragile and abandoned little girl she was and how she still is!!! but strives to escape the looming shadows of her biological parents' background as ruthless criminals because of her constant need to prove to the world that she is not of the same feathers as they were and embraces the highs and lows of avatarhood in order to save and protect people from suffering the same trials she went through. her fear of rejection from the very people she wanted to save was devastating to witness due to the fact she was still carrying the scar she got when she was abandoned by her own parents, as evident in her rigid denialism about yun's descent into corruption.
the part i enjoyed mulling over the most was her warring dynamic with yun, not to mention that i was drawn into his character the instant he was introduced. yun turning into the man he despised most passionately (jianzhu) amid the process of his quest to exact revenge on everyone who lied to him was decadently tormenting it drives me insane to think about his tragedy. kyoshi, rangi, and yun were my totga trio and i will forever cherish them in my heart.
and rangi... my sweet, precious, beloved rangi who has this admirable penchant for honor and responsibility to protect her people. there's nothing really much to say about her character as it pales when put in relation to kyoshi and yun but i still adore her so much. rangshi is forever.
hei-ran is also a character worthy of special mention!!! her initiation of the sincere and undaunted submission of surrendering her life, legacy, and honor to take responsibility for the sins she committed out of duty to receive absolution and aid kyoshi in achieving the greater good even if it meant she'd be used as a sacrificial bait because she's hyper-aware of the severity of damage she's caused to the world was sooo moving. hei-ran volunteered to give her life to absolve her of the guilt and dishonor of the sinful acts she perpetrated in the past but doing so made her the most honorable man among the horde without her realizing. and huazo and hei-ran were toxic old woman yuri if you squint.
yangchen's little moment with kyoshi was also one of the bits i largely enjoyed. i was about to black out from crying when yangchen embraced and consoled kyoshi. these novels are sooo special to me and i'm forever grateful to f.c. yee for bringing kyoshi's delightfully epic and gripping tale into physicality. i'll definitely tap into the yangchen novels and look forward to reading more of f.c. yee's works set in the world of avatar.
kyoshi's background was fleshed out well and the conclusion of her story gave in-depth backing to her strong resolve for justice as previously introduced in the tv show. the redeeming revelation provided on kuruk's avatarhood (which was deemed failure by the public opinion) and tying his faults directly into yangchen's own shortcomings created this fluid ripple effect in putting a conclusive end to kyoshi's journey in finally connecting with her predecessors.
kyoshi's monologues were heart-stirring and i was moved to tears whenever the story reminded us how much of a fragile and abandoned little girl she was and how she still is!!! but strives to escape the looming shadows of her biological parents' background as ruthless criminals because of her constant need to prove to the world that she is not of the same feathers as they were and embraces the highs and lows of avatarhood in order to save and protect people from suffering the same trials she went through. her fear of rejection from the very people she wanted to save was devastating to witness due to the fact she was still carrying the scar she got when she was abandoned by her own parents, as evident in her rigid denialism about yun's descent into corruption.
the part i enjoyed mulling over the most was her warring dynamic with yun, not to mention that i was drawn into his character the instant he was introduced. yun turning into the man he despised most passionately (jianzhu) amid the process of his quest to exact revenge on everyone who lied to him was decadently tormenting it drives me insane to think about his tragedy. kyoshi, rangi, and yun were my totga trio and i will forever cherish them in my heart.
and rangi... my sweet, precious, beloved rangi who has this admirable penchant for honor and responsibility to protect her people. there's nothing really much to say about her character as it pales when put in relation to kyoshi and yun but i still adore her so much. rangshi is forever.
hei-ran is also a character worthy of special mention!!! her initiation of the sincere and undaunted submission of surrendering her life, legacy, and honor to take responsibility for the sins she committed out of duty to receive absolution and aid kyoshi in achieving the greater good even if it meant she'd be used as a sacrificial bait because she's hyper-aware of the severity of damage she's caused to the world was sooo moving. hei-ran volunteered to give her life to absolve her of the guilt and dishonor of the sinful acts she perpetrated in the past but doing so made her the most honorable man among the horde without her realizing. and huazo and hei-ran were toxic old woman yuri if you squint.
yangchen's little moment with kyoshi was also one of the bits i largely enjoyed. i was about to black out from crying when yangchen embraced and consoled kyoshi. these novels are sooo special to me and i'm forever grateful to f.c. yee for bringing kyoshi's delightfully epic and gripping tale into physicality. i'll definitely tap into the yangchen novels and look forward to reading more of f.c. yee's works set in the world of avatar.