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A review by samratbasani
Rebel Genius by Michael Dante DiMartino
4.0
Like many others, I checked out Rebel Genius as a fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender. While there are some potential similarities, they are clearly different stories in terms of tone, characterization, and imagery.
Unfortunately, that difference extends to the pace as well. At several points, the story drags, and it continues far too long after the climactic scene of the book. Further, while the imagery is potent, the idea of the Geniuses (Genii?) being primarily used for combat cheapens the story, a bit. In contrast, bending from Avatar is martial in nature to begin with.
Interesting plotting, solid characterization while leaving plenty of scope for future books in both areas. Would read again.
Unfortunately, that difference extends to the pace as well. At several points, the story drags, and it continues far too long after the climactic scene of the book. Further, while the imagery is potent, the idea of the Geniuses (Genii?) being primarily used for combat cheapens the story, a bit. In contrast, bending from Avatar is martial in nature to begin with.
Interesting plotting, solid characterization while leaving plenty of scope for future books in both areas. Would read again.