A review by vividaway
A Dangerous Path by Erin Hunter

challenging lighthearted tense fast-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

3.0

 The drama with Tigerclaw becoming Tigerstar is extremely cool and I like the way the narrative is going. The reveal that Snowykit is deaf was such a shock to me, and I just didn’t see it coming. I love the representation, and i think it was a really good idea to include this, despite the absolute heartbreak that happens to her. Being stolen by a hawk is SO INSANE and it’s made even worse by the color of her fur making her stand out, and the brambles and weeds around the camp being burnt away. It’s so sad! The dogs in the forest is also really smart and I like the tension that it brings throughout the story. I think Cloudpaw being “agnostic” so to speak is a really interesting thing to write about, and it’s pulled off very tactfully. This isn’t just religion to them, it’s their code they live by and who they honor and receive messages and visions from. Bluestar going mad at the gathering was extremely interesting and I’m shocked at how everyone received the news that she wants a war with Starclan. The drama between Bramblekit and Fireheart, with him being distrustful of him because Tigerstar is his father. On top of this, he’s also distrustful of Darkstripe because his loyalty, and I like how it’s played out. The coup against Bluestar was shocking but amazing. The conversation betwen Windclan and Bluestar was based in logic, but she’s just too far gone to see anything for the way that it is. She’s delusional. Outright delusional. The fight between Shadowclan and Thunderclan was very intense and fierce, and the reveal to Bluestar’s kits that she’s their mother was very shocking. Graystripe having to choose between the two, and choosing Fireheart was cute but sad. The naming ceremony was another great addition to Bluestar slowly losing her shit over the course of a couple of novels. She’s reaching the end of her tether. Swiftpaw being killed by the dogs was something I didn’t see coming. The dynamic changing of the “hunter” being the “hunted” is insane. Bluestar giving now-called-LostFace warrior status was honestly the nicest thing Erin Hunter could’ve written. The love between Fireheart and Sandstorm is cute after Spottedleafs death, as Fireheart was obviously heavily in love with her. The plan with the dogs to attack the base was a good twist, and Tigerstar catching Fireheart is very dramatic. And finally, as bluestar dies, she says THE THING!!!!!!!!!! FIREHEART IS THE FIRE!!!! and he is THE LEADER~!!! GENUINELY SO EXCITED.