by F. C. Yee
First published 2022
Yangchen hears the voices of past Avatars constantly, making her doubt herself as she struggles to match the respect once given to Avatar Szeto. She travels to Bin-Er in the Earth Kingdom on political business, where corrupt shang merchants control the city. These merchants resent the unpredictable Earth King and want freedom from his rule. Yangchen meets Kavik, an informant who becomes her cautious ally. Together they discover the shangs plan to use a mysterious weapon of mass destruction to seize complete power. As Yangchen and Kavik work to stop this threat, their partnership grows into genuine friendship. But Yangchen faces a deeper challenge than any external enemy. She must learn to trust her own judgment over the constant chatter of previous Avatars in her mind. Only by finding confidence in her unique wisdom can she become the powerful leader she needs to be.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Bin-Er, Earth Kingdom
344 pages · Hardcover · Amulet Books