While the pervasive magic and concept of the Fates as a religious system add interest, other fantasy elements are haphazardly incorporated without enough time devoted to building a cohesive world. The writing style fluctuates from clever and original to overly verbose and often confusing in its jumble of senses. The bargain they strike sends her on a dark and magical journey throughout the land. Evangeline desperately prays to the Prince of Hearts, a dangerous and fickle Fate famed for his heart that is waiting to be revived by his one true love-and his potentially lethal kisses. Despite inheriting a steady trust in magic, belief in her late mother’s homeland of the mystical North (where fantastical creatures live), and philosophy of hope for the future, her dreams are dashed when Luc, her love, pledges to marry Marisol instead. When her father passes away, Evangeline is left with her cold stepmother and kind but distant stepsister, Marisol. Knowledge of the original series is ideal for full enjoyment.Īn action-packed tale that answers some long-awaited questions fans will look forward to the promised sequel.Īfter praying to a Fate for help, Evangeline discovers the dangerous world of magic. Each page is efficient in its storytelling, furthering the plot without lessening the suspense. The pace strikes a careful balance between page-turning conflicts and revelations of Kyoshi's past. Yee ( The Epic Crush of Genie Lo, 2017) artfully weaves in political entanglements as well as complex cultural identities to fully immerse readers in Kyoshi’s world. As with the original, a mix of East Asian cultures provides the template for character profiles and worldbuilding. Kyoshi receives tutelage from a group of bandits, the self-proclaimed Flying Opera Company, in hopes of taking revenge on Jianzhu. With the help of Rangi, a Firebender warrior and friend, they now must evade Jianzhu and his extensive network. Yun and Kyoshi engage in a ritual to find out who the true Avatar is only to be betrayed by one of his mentors, Jianzhu, forcing Kyoshi to flee. When she accompanies Yun to a treaty negotiation, violence breaks out, unleashing Kyoshi’s hidden earthbending capabilities and throwing doubt on Yun’s legitimacy. To survive she works in the mansion of Avatar Yun as his servant and companion. Orphaned Kyoshi is treated as an outcast in the small coastal village of Yokoya.

The origins of Kyoshi, from the beloved television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, have been shrouded in mystery-until now.

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