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chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
3.0
By the second book in this series, I'm finally settling down into the time period and the new characters. I like Twigkit much more than I expected, and Alderpaw, too. My biggest complaint centers around the conflict. Although I enjoy the drama going on with ShadowClan, I find it difficult to imagine how they got to such a point in the first place. For example, when the apprentices turn against the older warriors, I enjoyed the scene, because I felt anxiety for the older cats and sympathized with the younger cats' impatience and desire for a change in their Clan. However, repeated references to how ShadowClan casually breaks the warrior code and how the apprentices are unruly and often misbehave gave me pause. Is ShadowClan really that lax with its own cats? Is this an attempt to give ShadowClan a distinctive culture apart from ThunderClan, even if that culture is essentially rule-breaking and being subversive? (I feel similarly about Violetkit's story-line. I wish she weren't in such terrible and avoidable circumstances, but as things stand, I can understand how she is being tugged from one Clan to the next, desperate to find someone who won't abandon her. Her plot-line definitely tugs on my heart strings quite a bit.)
teddybee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
maloniponi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
this one is definitely better than the first one! I really enjoy Twigpaw and Violetpaw’s story. The question between kin and clan and what that means for kin who were separated so early. I really enjoyed that a lot of this book takes place in ShadowClan. the fact that the apprentices rebelled was interesting but seemed very stoppable, like you are a leader and a whole clan, can you not just idk make them obey? pay better attention to your younger cats ShadowClan. Needlepaw and Sleekpaw are just annoying. and the way the rogues operate just doesn’t seem like it would attract apprentices? the gaslighting of Violetpaw from Needletail pissed me off. very sad that alot of SkyClan plot was just…not there? I guess Bramblestar is like “welp what can we do?” but I feel like Alderpaw should ATLEAST be a bit more pushy abt it. OK AND ALSO ONESTAR IS BEING SUCH A BITCH? CATS EVEN KITS ARE DYING HELP THEM OMG. anyway, better than the first! higher and higher hopes for the next!
antonia_oana19's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
aotora's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
This felt more like a filler than the first book did- it dragged a little bit and a lot happens - but the same time it feels like nothing really happens aside from a lot of arguing and Onestar being a major jerk. So - nothin new, except that he goes further than ever before and is actually prepared to make one of the clan die out because he is a coward- and I read Onestar's confession ... and I still loathe him. Love Harespring though, too bad he is such a nothing character that he barely does anythin. I also love how great Ivypool is as a mentor. She is a perfect mentor for Twigpaw and she is a great character in general. Also love her love with Fernsong.
littlebugg's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leonajasmin's review against another edition
4.0
It felt like SkyClan was completely forgotten to the end of the book but otherwise, this book was pretty good in terms of the plot short-term, especially when it began picking up in the second half. I liked the storylines and personalities of the female protagonists, although Alderheart's chapters were a little dull in this one.