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

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.5

Start reading this book with high expectations and after I finished it, I am happy to say that all of my expectations were met!! Oh my God, the plot is utterly amazing, the sapphic romance between Kyoshi and Rangi is even better than I could ever hope, and the characterization is top notch!!!!

I know Kyoshi is a great Avatar but upon finishing this book, I fell in love with her even more. Pls. Imagine you're abandoned by your own parents when you're just 7 years old, having to survive in a harsh world alone, and when you finally have people you can call your family, you were betrayed by one of them and you lost almost everything... imagine the rage, the desperation, the sadness. Furthermore, on top of that, you were forced to have this responsibility as the avatar. The supposed to be holy figure full of wisdom to help balancing the peace of the world. After everything you've been through, the world still demand a piece of yourself.

Damn, being Kyoshi sure is hard, making the fact that she turned out to be a remarkable and awe-inspiring person all the more amazing.
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