While this idea is risky of being a cliche, the author manages to make the idea of a relationship between Zuko and Azula's mother, and Sokka and Katara's father, very plausible - at the same time, much of the action happens off-screen, as the author is careful for the story to fit with what actually happened. It works very well. Ursa and Hakoda are well-written and developed despite their limited screentime in canon, and their contribution to the war effort is also well-written. O Cs are prominent, but don't dominate proceedings; rather, they are used to flesh out the world of Atl A more than canon did, such as giving names to Hakoda's men and introducing other members of the Order of the White Lotus as allies - their interactions with the story's protagonists helps them both grow as people. Also expect to see them meet canon characters during the storyline. Overall, the storyline is very well-written, plausible, and deeply moving.
Caellach Tiger Eye's review
While this idea is risky of being a cliche, the author manages to make the idea of a relationship between Zuko and Azula's mother, and Sokka and Katara's father, very plausible - at the same time, much of the action happens off-screen, as the author is careful for the story to fit with what actually happened. It works very well. Ursa and Hakoda are well-written and developed despite their limited screentime in canon, and their contribution to the war effort is also well-written. O Cs are prominent, but don't dominate proceedings; rather, they are used to flesh out the world of Atl A more than canon did, such as giving names to Hakoda's men and introducing other members of the Order of the White Lotus as allies - their interactions with the story's protagonists helps them both grow as people. Also expect to see them meet canon characters during the storyline. Overall, the storyline is very well-written, plausible, and deeply moving.