Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi (Chronicles of the Avatar Book 1)

F. C. Yee · Michael Dante DiMartino

Jul 2019 · Abrams

About this ebook

An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller, F.C. Yee’s Avatar, the Last Airbender:The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar.

Written in consultation with Michael Dante DiMartino, the visionary cocreator and executive producer of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra animated TV series.

The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world’s history, Avatar Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors, but she 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 Avatar Kyoshi in the Chronicles of the Avatar series, 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.

“Yee artfully weaves in political entanglements as well as complex cultural identities to fully immerse readers in Kyoshi's world. . . . An action-packed tale that answers some long-awaited questions; fans will look forward to the promised sequel.”—Kirkus Reviews

Ratings and reviews

I'm pretty disappointed with this book. I love Avatar and wanted more lore from the world. But I've read fanfic with better wording and less awkward story lines. Everything felt edgy and forced from beginning to end. Good read for a 12 year old that likes edge™, not so good for an Avatar fan that expected more of a beloved character and world.

Please have it available for Malaysia please. I beg of you to listen to me, I've been trying weeks to buy this book in physical form but its out of stock.

It was definitely one of those books you binge in a day or two for me. It's always great getting to see more of the avatar universe. The overall story was good. Can't wait for the sequel.

About the author

Outside of writing, F.C. Yee practices capoeira, a Brazilian form of martial arts, and has a day job mostly involving spreadsheets. In addition to the New York Times bestselling Chronicles of the Avatar series, he is the author of the critically acclaimed Genie Lo novels.