Avatar the Last Airbender: The Search by Gene Luen Yang is a fictional and graphic novel based on the fantastical universe created by Bryan Koneitzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. As mentioned within the world-renowned Nickelodeon cartoon, the war against the Fire Nation has now been resolved, thanks to the Gaang (Aang, Katara, Zuko, Sokka, Suki, and Toph). Expanding on those adventures, The Search dives deep into Zuko, his sister, and the Fire Nation politics that left them almost orphans in their own home.
The graphic novels of ATLA are best understandable after one has watched the cartoon since they all connect to each other, but it's definitely a very interesting and entertaining universe to get sucked into. Specifically, The Search gives the audience closure about Zuko, Azula, and their long-lost mother. In order for the siblings to resolve their hatred for each other and for them to gain information about Ursa, the Gaang and Azula have to travel to Hirai'i on a flying bison, with fire and water alike.
The Search is an incredibly entertaining novel to binge along with its preceding and following stories. The comedy of the storyline matches the heart-wrenching emotion that follows the characters and the plot, and the visuals of the art by Burihuru are a plus side too. The graphic novel brings up themes of forgiveness, love, and empathy for those going through a tough time (especially Azula). The story allows for the reader to sympathize with all characters, except maybe Ozai because he's Ozai. Overall, this book is something I would definitely read again, and I highly encourage other people to follow along with this novel and the rest of the creations from the Avatar universe.
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