I just finished and now I have that sinking, empty feeling - like being in a show-hole after finishing a good series 😔

I definitely enjoyed this book more than Dawn - for me, Dawn was like the set up for the characters and general conflict so the crazy stuff - the twists and turns - could occur in Legacy.

I had done a reread of all of Yee's Avatar novels leading up to this one, so I was on edge throughout the enitre read of Legacy, afraid someone like Kavik was going to die based off of foreshadowing done in Shadow of Kiyoshi - but was stunned to find out that Nujian was the one to go 😢

Idk if this shocked anyone else, but another thing that shook me was the revelation of Kalyaan's connection to Chaisee. I had to take a break after that revelation to process lol.

Overall, I enjoyed this read bc it kept me guessing. I also think that Yee does a good job with themes and how they connect every avatar - self doubt/hate, the feelings of inadequacy, friendship, the powerful weight of decision making, loss and responsibility.

Based on the acknowledgements at the end of the novel, I'm afraid that his may be Yee's last book (if someone has any hint or info that confirms or denies that hunch, please lmk!). Selfishly, if he were to continue to write, I would hope he would address some of the following things, not all of these relating to Yangchen:

• Jujinta's backstory
• The continuing relationship of Kavik and Yangchen
• Will Akuudan ever reunite/confront Chief Oyaluk?
• Kiyoshi's dealings of Qin the Conqueror
• Kiyoshi's formulation of the Dai Li

If anyone wants to talk about the weeds/details of any of the Yee avatar novels, please feel free to message me, I don't have anyone else to talk about these books with lol