jazzyjan94's review against another edition
It is a three-part comic book (graphic novel ?) story arc that starts almost immediately after the end of the tv series. Zuko, Aang and the Earth King are trying to figure a way to usher in peace into the Earth kingdom now that the Fire nation is no longer at war with the rest of the world. One of the ways to bring more peace is to get rid of the Fire Nation colonies that are scattered throughout the Earth Kingdom. They come up the Harmony Restoration Movement which will forcibly remove the colonies and return them to the Fire Nation. Everything seems to go well, until a year later when Zuko realizes that the situation is a lot more complicated than simply moving the colonists, and he puts an halt on the movement, which also pits him against Aang. I found this story arc interesting, and it was great to see what happened after the end of the tv show. I liked how the conflict was due to a situation that no one had considered when coming up with the plan, and how the Fire Nation colonies have been there for several generations and they've made roots, and have established families and relationships with the Earth Kingdom inhabitants in the area. I thought it was a good follow-up, however I did find that the main conflict was resolved to easily and quickly.
jaw417's review against another edition
3.0
Check out my review of "The Promise, Part 1" for background.
In the next installment of "The Promise," we continue to explore the claims people have on the places they live. Where do politics and treaties end while culture and connection pick up? Meanwhile, Zuko struggles with how he feels about his father. On the one hand, he's scared of becoming anything like the former lord Ozai. On the other, the realities and complexities of ruling and doing right by his people have Zuko starting to realize that leading is not black and white. Maybe Ozai, a clever and strategic ruler, might have some virtues after all--or at least some insights that Zuko can learn from.
I had a few complaints with this one, mostly in plot devices that felt a bit artificial and decisions that seemed convenient-but-out-of-character. Overall though, I continued enjoying this arc in the Avatar's world.
In the next installment of "The Promise," we continue to explore the claims people have on the places they live. Where do politics and treaties end while culture and connection pick up? Meanwhile, Zuko struggles with how he feels about his father. On the one hand, he's scared of becoming anything like the former lord Ozai. On the other, the realities and complexities of ruling and doing right by his people have Zuko starting to realize that leading is not black and white. Maybe Ozai, a clever and strategic ruler, might have some virtues after all--or at least some insights that Zuko can learn from.
I had a few complaints with this one, mostly in plot devices that felt a bit artificial and decisions that seemed convenient-but-out-of-character. Overall though, I continued enjoying this arc in the Avatar's world.
mahry's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
camilacadibe's review against another edition
5.0
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Oh, Zuko, you poor misguided soul... Get your shit together will you.
Oh, Zuko, you poor misguided soul... Get your shit together will you.
laritareads_2023's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I’m getting a little worried about the world’s harmony, and Aang is being really dumb. I know how everything will work out because of Legend of Korra, but I’m still worried.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deportation, Death, Racism, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, and War
krakow54's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
_jennilein_'s review against another edition
2.0
Die Grafiken sind wie gewohnt fantastisch! Inhaltlich finde ich es dahingegen wenig ansprechend…
alexa_gr's review against another edition
3.0
I read this comic in Spanish, whilst it took me a while to get through this.
But I also have to say I liked the first part better. I kind of had the same problem with these Avatar sequels as with the actual series. Most of the things happening just felt unnecessary and didn´t contribute anything to the story. And there was very little Zuko in this book too - very sad!
But I also have to say I liked the first part better. I kind of had the same problem with these Avatar sequels as with the actual series. Most of the things happening just felt unnecessary and didn´t contribute anything to the story. And there was very little Zuko in this book too - very sad!
naiu_cs's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War