Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 3

It just fell short of my expectations. May 27, Raha Shirley rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Avatar fans, Zuko lovers. Jan 25, Cath rated it it was amazing Shelves: Dec 29, blackmarketfungi rated it it was amazing Shelves: Here I'm going to be reviewing parts 1, 2 and 3: The Search was a highlight of the Avatarverse. It was emotional, funny, had plenty of action The art is amazing.

So much thought and energy went into the art for The Search. You could feel the emotions they wanted to convey with each character. With Azula you could easily tell which head space she was in. You could even tell when certain faceless characters where experiencing certain emotions. It was just beautiful. The characters were as complex as ever.

And the dialogue was realistic, funny and really added to the plot. Nothing seemed unnecessary or forced.

Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Search Part 3

Honestly I really don't have anything negative to say, everything was beautiful. The plot, the execution, the reveal, the tone Mar 18, Saarah rated it really liked it. My favourite one yet. We finally got to see what happened to zukos mother. I hate Ozai even more after this one and can't wait to find out what happened to Azula later on.

Jul 09, Eric rated it liked it Shelves: This is killing me. I am really upset at how lost this story got and frankly it feels way too convenient to have the kind of ending Also, I can't accept that you have a powerful being who has one talent, who then miraculously have this other super awesome talent. If I tried to explain this to someone who wasn't reading it they'd call foul.

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Looking at others reviews it does appear we were supposed to be so excited to finally find ou This is killing me. Looking at others reviews it does appear we were supposed to be so excited to finally find out what happened to Zuko's mother but sadly this isn't enough and I feel like you sucker punched us. You knew after all these years it was going to have to be good and you just threw a bunch of stuff in there and said "here you go, now you know" I love this series. I like the books but this one is messy and since they've already confirmed they're releasing more here's to hoping that Avatar: The Rift, Part 1 cleans things back up again.

Oct 31, Samantha A rated it liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. When I read Part 2, I was interested to see how the brother and sister in the forest were involved in the larger plot. And sadly, there were only there as a red herring of sorts: And, what, Ursa's no longer Noriko? Her daughter will just have to get used to a new face for her mother? I'm just unsatisfied with this whole series offshoot.

Jan 18, Nataly rated it it was amazing. Apr 20, Kathrin rated it liked it. The end was only a mild surprise, nothing very exciting. It had it's twists and turns, but other than that it didn't have much new. I wondered if it was really necessary that the whole Team Avatar went on the journey with Zuko. Sure, Aang was important, because he communicated with the spirit world and all that. She was just there as his girlfriend. Sokka wasn't much more than a comic relief. Would it have been that bad to split up the team for just one adventure?

I mean, T The end was only a mild surprise, nothing very exciting. I mean, Toph wasn't there either! Then the whole thing with Azula She wasn't a very convincing crazy person. Drawing her eyes like that didn't help much. There could have been a lot more character developement, given all her talking about being a monster and so on. That storyline wasn't solved up in the end, unfortunately.

And I still don't get why it was so important that Zuko took her with him. Ursa was quite a boring charakter. She's all about being a loving mother and wife.

Either the drawing style got better or I got accustomed to it. Zuko changed his hairstyle every other page though. All in all it was a mediocre story that I expected more of, but it was comfy read. Sep 24, A rated it it was amazing Shelves: I adored getting to know what happened with Zuko's mother, and the flashbacks throughout all the installments were amazing: Apr 27, Zohal rated it really liked it Shelves: I love the flashbacks and all the tie-ins to the original series.

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Also I knew Zuko was Ozai's son Apr 23, Jessica Mae rated it it was amazing. Annnnd some more questions This one was pretty sweet; it's a shame they never animated it. Mar 11, Bribookreviews rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have to say though that Azula's behavior is sort of justified. Review for all three parts under the cut. I was fully expecting this part t Review for all three parts under the cut. Your family is who you choose, and nothing less. Sep 07, Elevetha rated it really liked it Shelves: I expected a bit more from this one. I mean, sure, we got to see where Ursa and Ikem ended up, which I did not see coming, but I still had a few issues.

Azula didn't really get any closure. She gets an apology and that's about it. She's just as bat-guano crazy as ever and her character literally went nowhere. I was a bit surprised that Zuko has no lingering questions or qualms concerning Ursa completely forgetting him and Azula, as he didn't know that h 3. I was a bit surprised that Zuko has no lingering questions or qualms concerning Ursa completely forgetting him and Azula, as he didn't know that her memories of him and Azula were taken away till later. Though I did love how it showed that he valued her happiness more than his, as confirmed when he says that she needn't ask for her memories back.

When the Mother of Faces shows up, she uses the word "seperateness". I realize that this is Avatar: The Last Airbender and they use words like "oogies", but I'm pretty sure this Mother of Faces isn't so silly. Defintely worth checking out, but I'm disappointed that even with an extra comic set to answer questions, they still left you hanging in a few very important areas.

Feb 20, Chris Lemmerman rated it it was amazing Shelves: This review is for the entire story rather than the individual parts. The mystery that has haunted almost every Avatar fan, the true fate of Zuko's mother, is finally revealed in this second three-part tale from the excellent creative team of Gene Luen Yang and Guruhiru. This story is a lot more focused than The Promise was, although it again meanders a little in the middle, with Azula going mad and attacking everyone something like 6 times in 3 books, which is a little much.

I do like the continu This review is for the entire story rather than the individual parts. I do like the continued exploration of her and Zuko's relationship, and her mental deterioration. The answers about Zuko's mother tie nicely into the Avatar mythos, showing us where Zuko gets some of his more contradictory character traits from, and exploring Fire Lord Ozai some more too - something I wish the cartoon had done some more of.

Overall, another excellent entry into the Avatar canon, and one that no fan should miss since it answers one of the most burning questions that the series left hanging. It also continues the potential creation of Republic City, which Legend of Korra fans will recognize too.

Jul 04, Don rated it it was amazing Shelves: I am blown away I cried in this, I have only ever cried in two other books. If I Stay and Eragon. It takes a special kind of book to get me to ball my eyes out and this one hit the mark. This should be an episode man! Do it for the fans. I can't describe it, but I'll try. The story ties everything together nicely. There is just enough suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat- You know what, I an actually speechless, nothing I say will do this book justice.

My reaction I am blown away My reaction to reading this: Nov 08, Mary Grace Nakao rated it it was amazing. The story was beautifully written, the characters are how I remembered them to be and the art, ugh. Back in the present, the Mother of Faces announces herself to the humans below her, admitting that she has strayed from her usual actions in the mortal world because the Avatar has asked it of her. Zuko and Aang hope that she will be able to tell them where Ursa is, so she explains that she may grant one favor to one person each season.

Aang realizes a dilemma in this stipulation, being that Misu has a request for the sake of her brother as well. After attempting to persuade her to grant two favors to no avail, Zuko relinquishes the honor to Misu, deciding with Aang that they will think of another way to find his mother. The Mother of Faces shows the new identity she gave to Ursa , revealing it to be that of Noriko. Before Misu can complete her request to the spirit, however, Azula breaks free of the bond Katara made and demands to know where Ursa, Princess of the Fire Nation , is.

The Mother of Faces recounts how a woman of that name came to her years prior, asking for a new face despite her beauty. In order to confirm the woman's sincerity, she granted one of entirely plain features, demonstrating the change by projecting the old and new faces on her hand. At this, Zuko recognizes the new face as that of Noriko. When he turns to alert Azula of this news, she has already begun her trek back to Hira'a.

With directions from Misu, Zuko and Sokka chase after her while Aang follows the Mother of Faces into her sacred pool, hoping that he might convince her to grant one more favor for Rafa's face. In another flashback, Ursa becomes enthralled in the prop warehouse of her youth with Ikem by her side.

He recounts how he was never the same after she left, and no matter how much fellow villagers tried to cheer him up, he never recovered from the event. In his anguish, he retreated to Forgetful Valley , wishing to forget all that had happened. There, he met the Mother of Faces, who was gracious enough to give him his new face, which he accepted so that he could return to Hira'a without the endless sympathies of the people he had known all his life. However, he chose never to marry or have children, as he did not leave Ursa behind with his old identity.

Ursa mentions how Ozai claimed to have found and killed Ikem and how his new face saved him from any such turmoil. At this, Noren says that she can come with him to Forgetful Valley and receive for herself a new face. Although she would like to leave much of her life in the palace behind, her love for her children keeps her from agreeing.

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Instead, Ursa sees the prospect of returning to the capital with a new identity as preferable, as that would mean she could see her children without being noticed. Still conflicted about what she will do afterward, Ursa nonetheless takes Noren's arm and agrees to go find the Mother of Faces. Aang faces a group of crabs in an underwater battle. In his new search for the Mother of Faces, Aang calls out to her while encapsulating himself in a large air bubble, pleading that it will not be difficult for someone of her skill to grant Misu's favor.

Instead of finding her, a group of giant crabs with faces adorning their shells attacks him with huge claws. He manages to ward them off, but is forcefully thrown from the lake by a strong eruption of water for his insolence. The Mother of Faces resurfaces before Aang and Katara, berating the former's lack of respect and reverence toward her and her sacred pool and venting her rage at how little the humans whose faces she crafted appreciate her personal handiwork.

At the peak of her wrath, she tells him to leave and to take his friends with him, and the forest echoes her command. Another flashback reveals the lives of Ursa and Noren during their hike through Forgetful Valley. While they dine on the amateurish results of Noren's cooking, they notice the wolf spirit drinking from a nearby sacred pool and know the Mother of Faces must be close. Before the spirit surfaces from the water, Ursa admits that the last few months in the forest with Noren made her feel she had found her place in the world, making her unsure as to whether she wants to leave for her children or stay for him.

Noren offers that the two of them could go retrieve the children and return to Hira'a, but she knows that this will only endanger them and her loved ones. Their conversation ends when they come face-to-face with the Mother of Faces. Ursa receives her new face and has her past memories erased. The spirit asks Ursa what she desires, to which she responds with the request for a new face and identity, saying she will accept even the plainest face so long as it is new. The Mother of Faces understands that a new face alone will not relieve her of the memories she gained during her life in the palace and offers her a new mind as well.

Although she is told that she will not remember Zuko or Azula if she agrees, Ursa does affirm her wish with tears in her eyes, and the Mother of Faces obliges. As the spirit recedes into her sacred pool, Noriko calls for Noren in stumbling blindness, who tells her that he will always be there for her. After regaining her sight, the two eventually leave the forest and become husband and wife. Since the directions they had gotten from Misu had led down a shorter route than that which Azula took, Zuko and Sokka arrive at Noren's house before Azula.

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They see from a window that the family inside is eating dinner; Zuko knocks on the door while Sokka stays outside as a lookout for Azula. Noren says he thought Zuko might return, but before he can explain this, Kiyi hugs the Fire Lord and pulls him to the table.

Noriko explains that the family eats together every night and questions Zuko as to why he has come back, and before he tells her the truth of his search, he asks her if she is happy here; she simply responds, "Of course.

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This is where I belong. After turning back to Noriko once more, Zuko announces that he is actually her son. Katara gasps at Rafa 's blank face. Meanwhile, Aang and Katara are still in the forest, now defending themselves, Rafa, and Misu from a multitude of spirit animals. Aang says he and the others have to leave, but Misu is adamant that she and Rafa cannot leave now without achieving their goal. Before the two can come to some agreement, Aang sees a flock of spirit bats flying toward Rafa.

In an attempt to protect him from the incoming assault, he accidentally blows Rafa's mask away, revealing a completely blank face. Misu becomes hysterical and desperately tries to find the mask again, but Aang realizes that his condition is notably similar to the work of Koh the Face Stealer. The Mother of Faces suddenly halts the onslaught and tells Aang to repeat himself, telling him that Koh is her son and that they have been "estranged" since time began.

After hearing of Koh's recent history, the Mother of Faces takes hold of Rafa and restores his face. As Rafa and Misu embrace in their triumph, Aang apologizes to the elderly spirit for his behavior, informing her that he had acted only out of utmost urgency to restore the relationships between a brother and a sister and between a mother and her son. Back at Noren's house, Noren apologizes to Zuko for not telling the truth about Noriko's identity, admitting that he had hoped he could protect the life he shared with Ursa in his home. Noren explains to his wife that her previous name was Ursa and that she bore two children as Princess of the Fire Nation, with one of them having already ascended the throne, and revealing that she knows none of this due to her altered memories.

After this, Noren looks to Zuko and finally admits his own true name, Ikem. At this revelation, Zuko declares that this home may be where he belongs, with his mother, sister, and father; but Noren says that this cannot be possible.



Azula breaks through the ceiling with Sokka in tow. Before Noren can divulge further into the matter of Zuko's paternity, everyone notices sounds of a quarrel on the roof.