5/30/2023 0 Comments The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee![]() She also discovers that not everyone is who she thinks. There’s so much development as Kyoshi has to figure out who to trust. Plus watching Kyoshi’s growth throughout the book was truly a journey. I loved all the other side characters, who I am excited to see more of in the sequel, and I ADORED the queer romance storyline. Who can we trust in this myriad of politics, betrayals, and power moves? The Rise of Kyoshi is one of those brilliant ethical and political books grounded in great characters. Growing up on the street has left Kyoshi unseen and felt unloved, so when she suddenly becomes the Avatar, Kyoshi’s whole identity must change. Kyoshi, my precious Kyoshi, is a character who tugs at my heart strings. ![]() It’s a rich and complex story with a fabulous cast of characters at the center. The Rise of Kyoshi is a story about Kyoshi training as the Avatar, but it’s also about the nature of power to corrupt, how to be a good leader, and the ethical dilemmas in politics. ![]() ![]() The ways in which Kyoshi feels so alone and undeserving, but also is thrust into this mantle of power. There were so many moments which tore holes in my heart with how emotional they were. ![]() The Rise of Kyoshi has everything I love in a story: a bisexual MC, an underdog, a fierce heroine, and a story of found family. ![]()
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