The Rise of Kyoshi

By F.C. Yee

Book #1 in the Chronicles of the Avatar series

A humble girl becomes a feared Avatar, shaping a legacy of justice and secrets.

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442 pages· 116,039 words· Est. 11 hour read

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Kyoshi, born in the Earth Kingdom, rises from obscurity to become the longest-living Avatar. As she establishes the Kyoshi Warriors, her creation of the secretive Dai Li sows seeds of corruption. Her journey from humble beginnings to a relentless seeker of justice leaves a legacy both feared and revered. Can Kyoshi balance her quest for justice with the unintended consequences of her actions? Dive into a world of political intrigue and cultural complexity as Kyoshi's story unfolds, revealing the challenges and triumphs of an Avatar whose impact echoes through the ages.

From the publisher

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

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