A review by virgotheyounger
The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

This was a phenomenal read. Very fast paced where it mattered and gives you the rush we’re all familiar with as fans of the Avatar series. I love reading the start of Kyoshi’s journey from discovering she’s the Avatar, her difficulties in accepting that, loss, grief, acceptance, the whole deal. The author did a beautiful job painting the story of an Avatar that is so wholly popular but switches it on its head by showing us she wasn’t always the take-no-bullshit Avatar we’ve come to see her as. And given what we do know about her in the later series, we see the events that happen and the decisions she makes to eventually become the makings of that person. Genuinely such a fun read, couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read the sequel. 
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