The Rise of Kyoshi

by Michael Dante DiMartino, F. C. Yee

Hardcover, 442 pages

English language

Published July 16, 2019 by Amulet Books.

ISBN:: 978-1-4197-3504-2

F. C. Yee’s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. The first of two novels based on Kyoshi, The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar.

1 edition

xarvos reviewed The Rise of Kyoshi by Michael Dante DiMartino (Chronicles of the Avatar, #01)

Review: "Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rise of Kyoshi"

4 stars

I never expected a prequel novel to be so exciting to read. It leads you from one surprise to another. To quote DiMartino, the co-creator of the franchise,

Any prequel story presents a unique challenge, […] [s]ince the reader already knows how things eventually turn out, they are one step ahead of the hero.

Nonetheless, I was drawn in the story with all the new characters who shaped the fearsome Avatar we know. As the events unfold, I am constantly amazed at how they fit in the blank of the original story.

Though, as it is a prequel story, watching the original show is a must.

Noxus reviewed The Rise of Kyoshi by Michael Dante DiMartino (Chronicles of the Avatar, #01)

Review of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rise of Kyoshi' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This book gave me everything I needed about Kyoshi's story. Can't wait to read the second book.

Jack Phoenix reviewed The Rise of Kyoshi by Michael Dante DiMartino (Chronicles of the Avatar, #01)

Review of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rise of Kyoshi' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Fans will likely be pleased with this markedly dark and violent entry into the Avatar franchise, which fleshes out a fan-favorite character with plenty of fan-service while still telling an engaging story.