nightwish's review against another edition
3.5
Duurde even voordat ik deze uithad, maar wel een van de betere edities die ik heb gelezen. Crookedstar krijgt veel te verduren in zijn leven, en het einde vond ik verdrietig. Wel mooi om te lezen hoe hij niet corrupt raakt en steeds verder op het goede pad komt
teo3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jamestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thes_stng's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
kebbymoxie's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. Crookedstar was always one of those cats I was curious to know more about. And I found it even more fascinating once they tied in the Dark Forest - I'll admit I've been curious whether they were "present" during the earlier series of the books. Was very interesting to see.
lilacwhisker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
haley_b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aotora's review against another edition
4.0
4.5. Stars
I loved this book but there were just a few nitpicky things I didn't like.
Crookedstar was great- I love Crookedstar so reading more about him and a book happening in river clan for once? Sign me up now!
The characters were mostly okay- As much as I hated Rainflower for rejecting Crookedstar when he was a kit after he broke his jaw and treating him like garbage, she was a unique character because of that and it was refreshingly infuriating to read. Mapleshade was also a great villain - not always loud, in your face and there, mostly just in the back, popping in here and there and that was amazing to read.
The only thing that really annoyed me was Shellheart and Oakheart- they start off as strong supporting characters but then just fade into the back - I would've preferred seeing Crookedstar breaking the code with Bluefur instead of Oakheart, it would've made for a better story I believe. I also wish that there was more of Bluefur and Crookedstar in general - them at least being friends or something because their chemistry was so great those few times they spoke. And Shellheart dying off screen really bothered me - I wish that instead Crookedstar would lay next to him, they'd talk about why he loved Rainflower despite how horrible she was to his son and he'd quietly slip away- anything but them talking then having a time skip where we see Crookedstar sitting on a spot that Shelleheart loved.
Other than those two nitpicks the story was great- I just wish that we saw more of Silverkit because Silverkit was freaking adorable and totally store the show on the last few pages.
I loved this book but there were just a few nitpicky things I didn't like.
Crookedstar was great- I love Crookedstar so reading more about him and a book happening in river clan for once? Sign me up now!
The characters were mostly okay- As much as I hated Rainflower for rejecting Crookedstar when he was a kit after he broke his jaw and treating him like garbage, she was a unique character because of that and it was refreshingly infuriating to read. Mapleshade was also a great villain - not always loud, in your face and there, mostly just in the back, popping in here and there and that was amazing to read.
The only thing that really annoyed me was Shellheart and Oakheart- they start off as strong supporting characters but then just fade into the back - I would've preferred seeing Crookedstar breaking the code with Bluefur instead of Oakheart, it would've made for a better story I believe. I also wish that there was more of Bluefur and Crookedstar in general - them at least being friends or something because their chemistry was so great those few times they spoke. And Shellheart dying off screen really bothered me - I wish that instead Crookedstar would lay next to him, they'd talk about why he loved Rainflower despite how horrible she was to his son and he'd quietly slip away- anything but them talking then having a time skip where we see Crookedstar sitting on a spot that Shelleheart loved.
Other than those two nitpicks the story was great- I just wish that we saw more of Silverkit because Silverkit was freaking adorable and totally store the show on the last few pages.
aotora's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
I liked this book a lot. I love Crookedstar so I loved this book.
The only thing that would have make this book better for me would be if his relationships were more explored- I liked Shellheart and Oakheart a lot - but we barely see Shellheart interact with Crookedstar and he dies off screen, I would love seeing him talk to Crookedstar as he is dying, telling him more about why Rainflower did what she did and why he realized that he still loved her despite how he treated Crookedstar-
Oakheart started like such a fun supporting character- I really enjoyed their relationship but then it just fades to the back and Oakheart just becomes a generic cardboard character- I honestly wish that instead of him Crookedstar was the one breaking the code and having kits with Bluefur - don't get me wrong, I loved his mate and their relationship but I just feel like Bluestar x Crookedstar would make the story better.
Other than that- the story is great, Mapleshade is a great villain - not always in your face and loud but sitting back and being a quiet threat- I loved that.
I liked this book a lot. I love Crookedstar so I loved this book.
The only thing that would have make this book better for me would be if his relationships were more explored- I liked Shellheart and Oakheart a lot - but we barely see Shellheart interact with Crookedstar and he dies off screen, I would love seeing him talk to Crookedstar as he is dying, telling him more about why Rainflower did what she did and why he realized that he still loved her despite how he treated Crookedstar-
Oakheart started like such a fun supporting character- I really enjoyed their relationship but then it just fades to the back and Oakheart just becomes a generic cardboard character- I honestly wish that instead of him Crookedstar was the one breaking the code and having kits with Bluefur - don't get me wrong, I loved his mate and their relationship but I just feel like Bluestar x Crookedstar would make the story better.
Other than that- the story is great, Mapleshade is a great villain - not always in your face and loud but sitting back and being a quiet threat- I loved that.
indigosparrow's review against another edition
5.0
When young Stormkit breaks his jaw, his entire world changes, for better or worse.
Crookedstar's promise is a side story in the Warriors seris revolving around the RiverClan leader and his journey up to actually taking over the clan. The young tom cat must learn to overcome both physical and emotional challenges in order to become the best warrior he can be, all under the guidance of the ghost of a harsh toned molly named Mapleshade.
One thing the book does well, is balance the downs with the ups. Unlike Bluestar's Prophecy, which the novel is heavily intertwined with, the depressing scenes don't drag on an excessive amount, and generally have heartwarming, cheerier parts to back it up. However, that doesn't make the novel boring, as most chapters have something going on in them, and each chapter feels as though it's important to the overall plot. I don't remember a time where I was groaning and wondering why something might have been relevant.
Another positive that helps keep the readers engaged is the characterization. Warriors has never been known for its profound, multi-dimensional characters, but the book does a good job presenting us with a likable cast that makes you feel how you were supposed to feel about them. The only cat I found myself rolling my eyes over whenever he came around was Beetlenose, as he simply felt like a cat you were meant to dislike and nothing more, which made him more obnoxious than anything, and not in a good way like Rainflower. Crookedstar himself is rounded, shown to be an overall good guy, if not a bit naive. Which, for a children's book protagonist, isn't bad.
However, as is typical for Warriors novels, you may not want to read this book if you're expecting several twists and turns around every bend. The plot is very straightforward, and most any twist can be seen a mile away unless you're going into the book completely and totally blind. And, as per usual, Mapleshade's characterization feels slightly inconsistent between all the books she's in, though at least this one isn't too wildly different from the one portrayed in Goosefeather's Curse. There are also some minor terminology errors, but I could overlook those.
Overall, Crookedstar's Promise was a good read that looks into Crookedstar's early life and how he rose to leadership. It ties itself into the events of Bluestar's Prophecy nicely, though if you can only afford one, this would be the one to get. It is not however, a required read unless you're going through the entire Warriors series, and should be saved for until at least after you have finished the first arc. However, if you are interested in RiverClan and/or Crookedstar, this would be the super edition for you.
Crookedstar's promise is a side story in the Warriors seris revolving around the RiverClan leader and his journey up to actually taking over the clan. The young tom cat must learn to overcome both physical and emotional challenges in order to become the best warrior he can be, all under the guidance of the ghost of a harsh toned molly named Mapleshade.
One thing the book does well, is balance the downs with the ups. Unlike Bluestar's Prophecy, which the novel is heavily intertwined with, the depressing scenes don't drag on an excessive amount, and generally have heartwarming, cheerier parts to back it up. However, that doesn't make the novel boring, as most chapters have something going on in them, and each chapter feels as though it's important to the overall plot. I don't remember a time where I was groaning and wondering why something might have been relevant.
Another positive that helps keep the readers engaged is the characterization. Warriors has never been known for its profound, multi-dimensional characters, but the book does a good job presenting us with a likable cast that makes you feel how you were supposed to feel about them. The only cat I found myself rolling my eyes over whenever he came around was Beetlenose, as he simply felt like a cat you were meant to dislike and nothing more, which made him more obnoxious than anything, and not in a good way like Rainflower. Crookedstar himself is rounded, shown to be an overall good guy, if not a bit naive. Which, for a children's book protagonist, isn't bad.
However, as is typical for Warriors novels, you may not want to read this book if you're expecting several twists and turns around every bend. The plot is very straightforward, and most any twist can be seen a mile away unless you're going into the book completely and totally blind. And, as per usual, Mapleshade's characterization feels slightly inconsistent between all the books she's in, though at least this one isn't too wildly different from the one portrayed in Goosefeather's Curse. There are also some minor terminology errors, but I could overlook those.
Overall, Crookedstar's Promise was a good read that looks into Crookedstar's early life and how he rose to leadership. It ties itself into the events of Bluestar's Prophecy nicely, though if you can only afford one, this would be the one to get. It is not however, a required read unless you're going through the entire Warriors series, and should be saved for until at least after you have finished the first arc. However, if you are interested in RiverClan and/or Crookedstar, this would be the super edition for you.