A few
months ago I wrote a review of The Promise, the first of three
graphic novel sequels to the hit series, Avatar: The Last
Airbender. Today I'm going to review the second in the series of
sequels, The Search.
Hardback Cover of The Search |
Since
the Avatar TV series ended, fans have been left with the unanswered question of what happened to Zuko's mother. Though her fate has been
teased in both The Promise and the pilot episode of The
Legend of Korra, for years, the answer to this question has been
left a mystery. Finally, in The Search, the question is
answered.
As seen
in The Promise, Zuko got nowhere when he questioned his father
about the whereabouts of his mother. But after the events of The
Promise, Zuko decides that he needs the closure of finding out what happened to his mother, and he commits himself to finding her. Team Avatar is only too happy to help him with his quest.
But
there is a twist, as the one who holds the biggest clue as to where his
mother disappeared is none other than his sister, Azula. And Azula will
only reveal what she knows if she is allowed to come along. Azula is
still just as crazy as when we last saw her in Avatar. And
it's quickly revealed that she has her own motives for wanting to
find her mother, and they are not nearly as pure as those of
Zuko.
Cover for Part One of The Search |
While
Zuko, who really wants to improve his family relationships (if at all
possible), is willing to trust Azula to a point, the rest of the group
is much more resistant to having her in the party. And while having
Azula with them is necessary in their search for Zuko's mother, it
also complicates the mission.
The
Search has its share of twists and turns and revelations. It also
delves more into Aang's relationship with spirits and his role as the
bridge between spirits and humans. It also explores Zuko's mother's
past, and most importantly, answers the question of what happened to
her after she disappeared.
Cover for Part Two of The Search |
The
story was definitely not what I was expecting, and there was also a big red herring along the way. Overall though, it was an
enjoyable read, with enough action and mystery to keep me reading
from start to finish.
Although The Search did not do as much to bridge the gap between Avatar
and Korra as The Promise did, there is still one more
story to be told in The Rift. And since Part Three of The Rift is now out, once I finish reading it, I will post a review of the final chapter of this trilogy.
Cover for Part Three of The Search |
Just as The Promise and The Search have been, I believe that The
Rift will continue the same great story-telling that began in
Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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