First published 2019
Kyoshi begins life as a girl from nothing in the Earth Kingdom. Born into poverty, she seems an unlikely candidate for greatness. But fate chooses her as the Avatar, gifting her with the power to master all four elements. Her journey to embrace this destiny proves brutal and transformative. She must learn to bend earth, water, fire, and air while navigating the corrupt politics of her world. Kyoshi faces enemies who would exploit her power and allies who question her methods. She creates the Kyoshi Warriors, an elite fighting force that will protect her people for generations. Yet she also establishes the Dai Li, a secret organization that will eventually poison the very nation she seeks to defend. Her pursuit of justice becomes relentless and merciless. Kyoshi lives longer than any Avatar before or after her, witnessing the consequences of her choices across centuries. This first novel in her story reveals how an ordinary girl becomes a legendary figure both feared and revered.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-allies, morally-gray-protagonist
Setting: Earth Kingdom
Period: Ancient
442 pages · Hardcover · Amulet Books
Content warnings: violence