The Last Airbender--North and South Part Two

Entertaining read but nothing really spectacular here. This part of the Promise story really just served as a setup for the conclusion in part 3. If you are a fan of the world of avatar then read all three parts but nothing too incredible here in part 2.

I just want to say that everyone whines about how much they say sweetie, but it *really* isn't too outrageous. It's a little cringy, but it's not unreasonable, and I don't think they say it more than like 3-5 times...

The books came all together as I ordered, a couple days late than what the store said, but they still made it nonetheless! The only issue I had with the book (as seen in all three of them) was some sort of ink smudge, where it looked like some ink transferred over to the other pages. There were a lot of pages in each of the looks that made it look like it had dirt on the paper, but I could still read and enjoy it just fine!

I have loved Avatar: The Last Airbender since I was a child. Now I get to own a little bit of Aang's story, which I can share with my future kids, fostering a love for books (yes, even graphic novels count) and great storytelling.

Having avoided kidnapping by Southern Water Tribe separatists in Part 1, Katara and Sokka try to strike a balanced response to the Northern Water Tribe's activities. The Northerners are developing the south's infrastructure and social order. Katara is very cautious while Sokka is very enthusiastic. Their father Hakoda is romantically interested in one of the Northerners, causing more complications, especially as he is the newly elected head of the Southerners. The situation only becomes more tense when they find out that the Northerners have discovered a huge oil deposit and plan to exploit it for their own benefit. Can the recently arrived Avatar Aang help smooth over some pretty horrible developments?

I was very worried when the oil issue came up that the story would turn into an "oil bad, bad, BAD!!!!" political screed. Yang takes a more balanced approach, showing both sides as having both valid points and extreme, unhelpful attitudes that lead to horrible actions. The storytelling continues to amaze me and I look forward to the final volume of this story line.

The Gaang is back in this second installment to a trilogy of graphic novels. The art and characters are as beautiful and captivating as ever! It's wonderful to see how Aang and his crew are doing after the conclusion of the television series. If you're a fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender, you should get your hands on this second installment of The Promise. If you've yet to see the TV show, you're missing out on so much fun, adventure, and excitement!

What I really liked about this book was getting to know how Aang will deal with conflicts in the future, as he really comes into his own as the Avatar. He's supposed to be the peacekeeper, yet that's kind of an impossible task when two sides of the conflict assure him that it would end if he'd do completely different things. While Aang is still young in this book, he's wiser and usually has Katara around to either guide him or help him find a safe space for him to think. Then he'll be able to make decisions that will be best for all involved.

I also really liked seeing Zuko interact with his father. It's only a small part of this book but I could sense so much emotion and tension boiling down to those moments when he speaks to Ozai in his cell. Zuko is a great character; I love that he's flawed and is still trying to find a way to the light, though he isn't entirely ready or equipped to abandon his family yet.

I'm excited for the last book in this trilogy and am looking forward to picking up more of these graphic novels. It's exciting to see the characters again and they're so well done. I love how they fit in so well with the show and capture the characters wonderfully!

The action picks up with Toph confronting her father, who is one of the heads of the mining business that's ruining the land sacred to the Air Nomads. Her father doesn't want to acknowledge her, which is devastating but she gives him another chance. Meanwhile, Sokka and Katara discover the mine under the city isn't as safe as it should be. Aang continues with Yangchen's Festival as best he can. He contacts Yangchen in the spirit world where she explains the history of the area and the importance of the festival. It honors ancient and powerful spirits who came into conflict with human settlers in the area. Her description of those first humans is eerily reminiscent of the current situation. Bad stuff is coming in the next issue for sure!

This part of the story weaves between many different story lines quite well, keeping the suspense and action at a high level. I'm looking forward to the final part of the story.

Premise: Sequel to The Promise, Part One, and Avatar: The Last Airbender
Tensions rise between The Fire Nation and The Earth Kingdom over the fate of the disputed colonies. Zuko seeks advice from an untrustworthy source, Katara struggles with being the girlfriend of the now-famous Avatar, and Sokka and Toph try to knock some sense into Toph's students.

This is a really strong second chapter. At this point, fans know what is eventually going to happen with the colonies. Legend of Korra has finished its first season, and since it takes place further into the future of that world, we know the founding of Republic City is going to be the eventual solution to the political problem. Seeing how they get there, though, is a story I'm still very excited to read.

More important than that larger story, of course, are the stories of the characters. They're dealing with more complicated problems, problems that don't have easy answers. The emotion is strong in every scene, and the dialogue continues to be wonderful. Sokka and Toph's adventures at her school are lighter in tone than the other plots, but humor has always been an important part of Avatar. Toph is particularly awesome here, she gets some nice character growth and most of the funniest lines. Aang and Katara meeting with Aang's fans takes a sharp turn towards poignant when I least expected it. Zuko's plot-line, of course, is full of rocky paths and misspoke words, and some very moving moments.

I absolutely loved this, and if I loved it slightly less than Part One, it is only because it continues the tone perfectly, but doesn't quite top the first one. However, I rather expect Part Three to bring all our characters back together, and be amazing.

The cliffhanger on this one certainly gave me chills.

Part 2 is more lighthearted and funnier than Part 1, which is great for kids but maybe a step back for adults. It lingered too much on Toph's zany metalbending school. Don't get me wrong, it was funny but for a 3-part series, I was hoping to tackle a lot more of the main story in this book. Still, it does end on a high note that sets up the conflict in the final book (I hope). I would rate this book more along 3.25 stars but I rounded up since The Promise as a whole tackles interesting subject matter and maintains the integrity of the characters.

As a stand-alone book it's not very strong but within the series, it's a good enough expansion of the Avatar universe for fans who can't let go of Aang and friends.

I just finished reading parts one and two of "Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise." They're fun, short little stories about what happens to Team Avatar directly after the TV series, "Avatar: The Last Airbender," but there is also some seriousness and depth to the plot. The illustration is nice, all of our favorite characters are there, and it's a nice, informative bridge between the original TV series, and the new "Legend of Korra." Highly recommended to anyone who is a fan of the original TV series.

Good instalment and builds on many of the good parts from part one. The banter and conversation is still a strong point and the characters develop pretty well.

This guy knows how to draw. He pulls you into the atmosphere of the story and I would say it was best book I've read since Sherlock Holmes and the Flying Zombie Death Monkeys which is becoming a minor classic Shaun of the Dead style.

A culture clash, even within the same culture. ATLA North and South sets up a compelling conflict. Both sides have good points. The North is helping in reconstructing the South and can make use of the oil found there. The south sees an outsider coming to appropriate their resources. How will this be resolved? Well my only problem is that in a world with few land vehicles and naval ships run on coal, why would oil be important? Wide spread use of oil/gasoline engines is decades away. This felt too much like imposing our world on the Avatar world. Otherwise, a terrific read!