As the other reviewer has noted, Broken Dragon has a few flaws when it comes to characterization, like Zuko being willing to torture Mai because he thought she might have betrayed him, but on the whole those flaws weren't game breaking. It's a solid Ty Zula fic that doesn't completely gloss over Azula's metal health issues. There's a solid character arc for Azula that's interesting and presents a sort of non-redemption redemption story. The relationship between the three Dangerous Ladies is also good.
The sequel, however, is pretty much bullshit. Mai and Zuko become designated villains. Azula and Ty Lee can do little wrong. Their domestic life in Ba Sing Se is an interesting story, with well-realized O Cs, that gets discarded once Azula is pulled back to the Fire Nation. And the ending... ugh. Zuko is killed and his friends are just pretty okay with it.
Broken Dragon is worth a read. Firelight should be avoided at all costs.
As the other reviewer has noted, Broken Dragon has a few flaws when it comes to characterization, like Zuko being willing to torture Mai because he thought she might have betrayed him, but on the whole those flaws weren't game breaking. It's a solid Ty Zula fic that doesn't completely gloss over Azula's metal health issues. There's a solid character arc for Azula that's interesting and presents a sort of non-redemption redemption story. The relationship between the three Dangerous Ladies is also good.
The sequel, however, is pretty much bullshit. Mai and Zuko become designated villains. Azula and Ty Lee can do little wrong. Their domestic life in Ba Sing Se is an interesting story, with well-realized O Cs, that gets discarded once Azula is pulled back to the Fire Nation. And the ending... ugh. Zuko is killed and his friends are just pretty okay with it.