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ann_s's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
5.0
hnagarne's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
having another sense of deja vu reading this but i don't think i've read it before....? anyway, i love crowfeather but it feels like he should've had these conversations........ a while ago
haley_b's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
4.0
I have very mixed feelings about this super edition. On the one hand, it features characters finally sitting down and talking to one another, which I want to happen in virtually every Warrior cats book. Also, Crowfeather has a clear character arc over the course of the novel; the threat to WindClan is consistent and builds into a satisfying battle by the story's end; and the theme of loving in the face of loss made me very emotional. I came out of this super edition appreciating Crowfeather more than I ever had.
On the other hand, I mostly appreciate this story when I trick myself into thinking that it exists in isolation from the other books. Of course, plot points from earlier novels are essential to understand what it is exactly that Crowfeather's going through. But it baffles me to think that Crowfeather spent literal years not addressing these problems in the slightest, just stagnating because the focus of the story wasn't on him.
There's also the problem of Breezepelt, which I know many people have complained about before. In my mind, his character arc reminds me of something from the TV show "Once Upon a Time," which often made me feel as though villains were redeemed instantaneously. For example, it felt as though the show-runners wanted the Wicked Witch to be an ally at one point, so they immediately started making her more likeable, without much of a realistic timeline or intermediary stages. Similarly, I liked Breezepelt in this book. But whenever I remembered how he behaved in the previous two series, I was baffled. How was this the same cat? It was especially mind-boggling to hear Crowfeather think things like, "Lionblaze is still mad at Breezepelt for trying to kill him? But that was over two weeks ago."
Still, I suppose my problems with this super edition are with the Warrior cats series in general (problems that it would take more than one Crowfeather-centric novel to fix). Viewed as a stand-alone, this story is very solid and impactful, and I appreciate the shift toward character-driven storylines, honesty, and open communication. Seeing Crowfeather and Leafpool interact in this book made me appreciate and understand their dynamic more than in any other story, even during their initial romance during "The New Prophecy."
I also think that the humor was on-point. Usually, I dislike when enemies are hordes of mindless animals (such as the rats in SkyClan or the beavers in "Omen of the Stars"). But this super edition has characters constantly underestimate the stoats and poke fun at WindClan for not being able to deal with the problem. As a reader, this eased me into taking the threat seriously, and it made me relate more strongly to how the characters' dealt with the problem. This sense of humor extended beyond the stoats and, in my opinion, accentuated more serious scenes. When Nightcloud talked about her stay with the cat named Pickle, I was torn between laughing and crying. Pickle is such a cute and silly name, but Nightcloud's dilemma where she finally felt unconditionally loved and cared for hit deep.
Overall, my estimation of this book grows the more I think about, and although I was dubious for the first few chapters, by the end, I was absolutely hooked on the stories and characters.
On the other hand, I mostly appreciate this story when I trick myself into thinking that it exists in isolation from the other books. Of course, plot points from earlier novels are essential to understand what it is exactly that Crowfeather's going through. But it baffles me to think that Crowfeather spent literal years not addressing these problems in the slightest, just stagnating because the focus of the story wasn't on him.
There's also the problem of Breezepelt, which I know many people have complained about before. In my mind, his character arc reminds me of something from the TV show "Once Upon a Time," which often made me feel as though villains were redeemed instantaneously. For example, it felt as though the show-runners wanted the Wicked Witch to be an ally at one point, so they immediately started making her more likeable, without much of a realistic timeline or intermediary stages. Similarly, I liked Breezepelt in this book. But whenever I remembered how he behaved in the previous two series, I was baffled. How was this the same cat? It was especially mind-boggling to hear Crowfeather think things like, "Lionblaze is still mad at Breezepelt for trying to kill him? But that was over two weeks ago."
Still, I suppose my problems with this super edition are with the Warrior cats series in general (problems that it would take more than one Crowfeather-centric novel to fix). Viewed as a stand-alone, this story is very solid and impactful, and I appreciate the shift toward character-driven storylines, honesty, and open communication. Seeing Crowfeather and Leafpool interact in this book made me appreciate and understand their dynamic more than in any other story, even during their initial romance during "The New Prophecy."
I also think that the humor was on-point. Usually, I dislike when enemies are hordes of mindless animals (such as the rats in SkyClan or the beavers in "Omen of the Stars"). But this super edition has characters constantly underestimate the stoats and poke fun at WindClan for not being able to deal with the problem. As a reader, this eased me into taking the threat seriously, and it made me relate more strongly to how the characters' dealt with the problem. This sense of humor extended beyond the stoats and, in my opinion, accentuated more serious scenes. When Nightcloud talked about her stay with the cat named Pickle, I was torn between laughing and crying. Pickle is such a cute and silly name, but Nightcloud's dilemma where she finally felt unconditionally loved and cared for hit deep.
Overall, my estimation of this book grows the more I think about, and although I was dubious for the first few chapters, by the end, I was absolutely hooked on the stories and characters.
maloniponi's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed Crowfeather’s Trial. I enjoyed getting to see more about Crowfeather and his struggles with being vulnerable and a good father. The development of Lionblaze, Nightcloud, and Breezepelt are so wonderfully done. Really enjoyed!
smiecht's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
grandtheftautumn's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jewelian's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0