Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi

The Kyoshi Novels, Book 1

By: F. C. Yee, Michael Dante DiMartino - contributor

Narrated by: Nancy Wu

From the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender comes a YA novel starring Avatar Kyoshi.

After years of searching for the next Avatar, the four nations have found peace with Avatar Yun - until Kyoshi, Yun’s friend and servant, demonstrates remarkable bending abilities herself. With the identity of the true Avatar at stake, Kyoshi and her fiery friend Rangi flee the Avatar mansion and find supporters in the daofei - outlaws living in the shadows of the Earth Kingdom. But while Kyoshi, Rangi, and their daofei friends face off against underworld rivals, those who seek to control the Avatar draw close.

This thrilling first installment maps Kyoshi’s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice destined to become a legend in the world of Avatar.

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A great Avatar story

Based on the preview I thought I wouldn't like it based solely on the narrator. I had swayed for a while before deciding "why not just give it a try to fall asleep to" and I ended up staying awake half the night because it was so good.

In general I don't like female narrators because I don't think they can voice men as well as a male narrator can voice women, and the preview gives the impression that the narration sounds robotic. At the start I did think her male voices were a little dopey, but later on they grew on me. Her narration of Lao Ge is excellent, as are Yun, Lek, and Jianzhu.

As the story progresses I can see exactly why they chose her, because her voice is less robotic and more grim I came to realize, and that fits the story’s tone perfectly.

As far as the story goes I think it's fantastic. Fans of the Avatar shows and comics will feel as home in this world, and will recognize names and places at once. However this is a much more adult take on Avatar's world. There is no profanity or sexual content, but there is violence and mature topics discussed in ways not suited for young children. So, parents of young Avatar fans, wait on this one.

I have always wondered what bending could be used for if it wasn't shown in a kid friendly way. This story has water benders impaling people, and earth benders decapitating their foes. In addition it shows the criminal underworld, corrupt politicians, and the darker side of daily life in the Avatar world. For fans of lore and exploration of fictional worlds this book will be a treat.

Perfect voice acting, great world building

This is the first fiction audiobook I've finished. I normally don't care for audiobooks because the voice acting always bothers me, but Nancy Wu is perfection. I don't know how she manages to sound like young women and old men from every walk of life, without being annoying. I hope she narrates every single Avatar audiobook, because I can't imagine anyone else doing it!

In addition to the amazing reader, the story and world building is incredible. It's clear that the author highly respects the original series and stayed true to the source material, which is very important. I will listen to every single Avatar book that's written if they stay at this quality!

Amazing book!

I read a few of the reviews and I strongly disagree with some of the 1 star ratings. The performance by Wu was unmatched, the story line flowed so well, and there never seemed to be a plot point missing. Would recommend this book to Avatar fans as well as those who have never heard of the Avatar universe.

Amazing

I literally have no words to how good this story is and how well it was told. It was just absolutely amazing

Another Avatar masterpiece

From a great story to a greater legacy, Yee and DiMartino create another fascinating story and History for lovers of the Last Airbender and Legend of Korra.