Scan barcode
night0wl_23's reviews
133 reviews
Eklipse by Erin Hunter
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
Hollypaw and Lionpaw knows! Finally! It’s honestly so interesting seeing how much changed once they knew about the prophecy.
Lionpaw feeling like everything makes sense, while also being scared of his own powers and how they make him think during battle.
Meanwhile Hollypaw is trying to figure out what makes her special, it must be how strongly she feels for the warrior code, right? She’s part of this prophecy with her brothers, both of whom know exactly what’s special about them, so this must be what’s special about her. UGH, it’s so interesting seeing the start of her spiralling in a new light.
And don’t even get me started on Sol, I simply adore him. How did he know about the eclipse? Was it always his intention to make the clans doubt Starclan, or did he just jump at the opportunity once he saw how tired Blackstar was? Did he actually know the prophecy or did he just play along and said what he thought the three wanted to hear?
I have so many questions about him, such a mysterious, manipulative and interesting villain.
And of course Jaypaw, my favourite main character. He’s finally getting around to being a medicine cat, stepping into his role and challenging Leafpool on her decisions. He’s the cat that helped Cinderpaw recover from her leg injury, and he keeps proving himself and growing, it’s amazing.
At the very end, when Hollyleaf, Lionblaze and Cinderheart got their warrior names, he allowed himself to feel jealous that they got to be warriors like he’s always wanted, and just a moment later he was proud of them, and cheered them on. He’s grown so much since the first book, they all have. They feel so much older already. UGH, I love The Power of Three.
Hollypaw and Lionpaw knows! Finally! It’s honestly so interesting seeing how much changed once they knew about the prophecy.
Lionpaw feeling like everything makes sense, while also being scared of his own powers and how they make him think during battle.
Meanwhile Hollypaw is trying to figure out what makes her special, it must be how strongly she feels for the warrior code, right? She’s part of this prophecy with her brothers, both of whom know exactly what’s special about them, so this must be what’s special about her. UGH, it’s so interesting seeing the start of her spiralling in a new light.
And don’t even get me started on Sol, I simply adore him. How did he know about the eclipse? Was it always his intention to make the clans doubt Starclan, or did he just jump at the opportunity once he saw how tired Blackstar was? Did he actually know the prophecy or did he just play along and said what he thought the three wanted to hear?
I have so many questions about him, such a mysterious, manipulative and interesting villain.
And of course Jaypaw, my favourite main character. He’s finally getting around to being a medicine cat, stepping into his role and challenging Leafpool on her decisions. He’s the cat that helped Cinderpaw recover from her leg injury, and he keeps proving himself and growing, it’s amazing.
At the very end, when Hollyleaf, Lionblaze and Cinderheart got their warrior names, he allowed himself to feel jealous that they got to be warriors like he’s always wanted, and just a moment later he was proud of them, and cheered them on. He’s grown so much since the first book, they all have. They feel so much older already. UGH, I love The Power of Three.
Utstøtt by Erin Hunter
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
I honestly found this one a bit boring, I’ve never really liked the storylines outside of clan life.
I didn’t like how the solution to the tribes problems was becoming more clan like either. The tribe has always been friendly and welcoming, so it sucks that they have to become hostile and protective of their territory. They’re not clan cats, and I really wished that this could’ve been a learning experience for the clans on conflict solving without fighting, rather than having the tribe change their ways.
Also I feel so bad for Breezepaw, he’s literally just a teenager acting out because his dad is an asshole. He desperately needs some positive encouragement, and Crowfeather needs to grow the fuck up and stop taking out his anger and frustration on Breezepaw.
I honestly found this one a bit boring, I’ve never really liked the storylines outside of clan life.
I didn’t like how the solution to the tribes problems was becoming more clan like either. The tribe has always been friendly and welcoming, so it sucks that they have to become hostile and protective of their territory. They’re not clan cats, and I really wished that this could’ve been a learning experience for the clans on conflict solving without fighting, rather than having the tribe change their ways.
Also I feel so bad for Breezepaw, he’s literally just a teenager acting out because his dad is an asshole. He desperately needs some positive encouragement, and Crowfeather needs to grow the fuck up and stop taking out his anger and frustration on Breezepaw.
Mørkets elv by Erin Hunter, Erin Hunter
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
I simply adore Hollypaw, Lionpaw and Jaypaw as main characters. All three have their own things going on throughout the book, but they always end up in trouble together.
Just like the first book they feel young and inexperienced, but you can see them grow and test limits surrounding the warrior code, themselves and their relations to others.
It’s so sweet seeing them learn from mistakes and grow as characters, and seeing them stick together despite fights and disagreement's. They’re an amazing trio and definitely my favourite main characters.
Now onto the more rant-y bit of my review:
It’s unbelievable how Brambleclaw suspects that Lionpaw has learned fighting techniques from Tigerstar, and still manage to talk about his father positively. Brambleclaw knows what Tigerstar’s goal was by training him and Hawkfrost, he knows why and how Hawkfrost died, and yet he’s not worried seeing his son walk the same path? He knows, but instead of warning Lionpaw to stop and get away, he had a speech about how Tigerstar was a great warrior, just ‘a bit too ambitious’?? Insane.
It’s also so annoying how everyone ignored Hollypaw “cause she’s an apprentice and inexperienced”, especially after she came home from Riverclan. She knows more about the situation than the rest of you, even if she promised not to tell. They could’ve at least heard her out, but they wouldn’t purely because she’s an apprentice. They only listened once Mousefur backed her up.
Adding onto my previous point, while I really enjoyed seeing how Riverclan keeping their issues secret snowballed into a full on threat of war because of rumours and speculation - Windclan and Thunderclans fight over pray was so incredibly stupid.
“They’re hunting forest pray! Our pray!” Thunderclan hunt rabbit if it’s on their territory, they always have, why shouldn’t Windclan learn to hunt all types of pray found on their territory? Thunderclan was so incredibly dramatic over nothing, and made shit worse by being so aggressive towards Windclan cats who weren’t even doing anything wrong.
I simply adore Hollypaw, Lionpaw and Jaypaw as main characters. All three have their own things going on throughout the book, but they always end up in trouble together.
Just like the first book they feel young and inexperienced, but you can see them grow and test limits surrounding the warrior code, themselves and their relations to others.
It’s so sweet seeing them learn from mistakes and grow as characters, and seeing them stick together despite fights and disagreement's. They’re an amazing trio and definitely my favourite main characters.
Now onto the more rant-y bit of my review:
It’s unbelievable how Brambleclaw suspects that Lionpaw has learned fighting techniques from Tigerstar, and still manage to talk about his father positively. Brambleclaw knows what Tigerstar’s goal was by training him and Hawkfrost, he knows why and how Hawkfrost died, and yet he’s not worried seeing his son walk the same path? He knows, but instead of warning Lionpaw to stop and get away, he had a speech about how Tigerstar was a great warrior, just ‘a bit too ambitious’?? Insane.
It’s also so annoying how everyone ignored Hollypaw “cause she’s an apprentice and inexperienced”, especially after she came home from Riverclan. She knows more about the situation than the rest of you, even if she promised not to tell. They could’ve at least heard her out, but they wouldn’t purely because she’s an apprentice. They only listened once Mousefur backed her up.
Adding onto my previous point, while I really enjoyed seeing how Riverclan keeping their issues secret snowballed into a full on threat of war because of rumours and speculation - Windclan and Thunderclans fight over pray was so incredibly stupid.
“They’re hunting forest pray! Our pray!” Thunderclan hunt rabbit if it’s on their territory, they always have, why shouldn’t Windclan learn to hunt all types of pray found on their territory? Thunderclan was so incredibly dramatic over nothing, and made shit worse by being so aggressive towards Windclan cats who weren’t even doing anything wrong.
Tegnet by Erin Hunter
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
I might be blinded by nostalgia, but I genuinely LOVED this book.
Jaypaw, Lionpaw and Hollypaw are amazing as main characters, I love their different personalities, struggles and worries, and their dynamics with each other and their clan mates.
Jaypaw with his struggles to prove that he’s not as helpless as everyone thinks. Hollypaw with her strong wish to serve and protect her clan in the best way. UGH, I love them both.
The groundwork for Lionpaw and Heatherpaw in this book was also so lovely. Exactly what Leafpool and Crowfeather was missing in TNP.
I really wish they had kept the day gathering as a tradition every new leaf to mark the anniversary of the journey (and then after a few generations, it would just mark the end of leaf bare), a missed opportunity.
I might be blinded by nostalgia, but I genuinely LOVED this book.
Jaypaw, Lionpaw and Hollypaw are amazing as main characters, I love their different personalities, struggles and worries, and their dynamics with each other and their clan mates.
Jaypaw with his struggles to prove that he’s not as helpless as everyone thinks. Hollypaw with her strong wish to serve and protect her clan in the best way. UGH, I love them both.
The groundwork for Lionpaw and Heatherpaw in this book was also so lovely. Exactly what Leafpool and Crowfeather was missing in TNP.
I really wish they had kept the day gathering as a tradition every new leaf to mark the anniversary of the journey (and then after a few generations, it would just mark the end of leaf bare), a missed opportunity.
Solnedgang by Erin Hunter
dark
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
I’m rereading the series and I’m just, shocked at the amount of details I don’t remember.
The three stars sign Leafpool had, Spottedleaf literally telling Leafpool that Cinderpelt is reincarnated as Cinderkit?? Oh my god?
The detail of Birchpaw warning Firestar about Blackstar, yet Ashfur told Leafpool and Squirrelflight the ‘truth’ (part of it at least). And Hawkfrost having the scent of Shadowclan??? UGH I love it!
I still don’t like Brambleclaw though. I loved him through the journey, but the second the clans settled back down the sweet and kind cat just disappeared. He’s so gullible, and blinded by insecurities.
Him calling out and blaming Leafpool for Shadowclan thinking they can move the border after she told Littlecloud how Cinderpelt died, which she had the right to do, during a CLAN MEETING?! Just for it to turn out that he’s the reason Shadowclan knew, cause he told Hawkfrost and Hawkfrost told Shadowclan.
He kept projecting, kept being snappy and rude. Hell the book started with him thinking all the bad things he and Squirrelflight did to each other could just be forgotten, WHEN HES THE ONE WHO WAS MEAN TO HER!! SHE DIDN’T DO SHIT! The woman literally just called him out for being stupid, and he acted like an asshole to her in return.
Squirrelflight and Firestar are so much better than me, I would take way longer to forgive him for the bullshit he pulled.
I’m rereading the series and I’m just, shocked at the amount of details I don’t remember.
The three stars sign Leafpool had, Spottedleaf literally telling Leafpool that Cinderpelt is reincarnated as Cinderkit?? Oh my god?
The detail of Birchpaw warning Firestar about Blackstar, yet Ashfur told Leafpool and Squirrelflight the ‘truth’ (part of it at least). And Hawkfrost having the scent of Shadowclan??? UGH I love it!
I still don’t like Brambleclaw though. I loved him through the journey, but the second the clans settled back down the sweet and kind cat just disappeared. He’s so gullible, and blinded by insecurities.
Him calling out and blaming Leafpool for Shadowclan thinking they can move the border after she told Littlecloud how Cinderpelt died, which she had the right to do, during a CLAN MEETING?! Just for it to turn out that he’s the reason Shadowclan knew, cause he told Hawkfrost and Hawkfrost told Shadowclan.
He kept projecting, kept being snappy and rude. Hell the book started with him thinking all the bad things he and Squirrelflight did to each other could just be forgotten, WHEN HES THE ONE WHO WAS MEAN TO HER!! SHE DIDN’T DO SHIT! The woman literally just called him out for being stupid, and he acted like an asshole to her in return.
Squirrelflight and Firestar are so much better than me, I would take way longer to forgive him for the bullshit he pulled.
Skumring by Erin Hunter
dark
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
I adored having Squirrelflight and Leafpool POVs, I love them so much and god I’m gonna miss it.
I had honestly forgotten how public Leafpool and Crowfeathers silly little illegal relationship was oh my god?😭
Brambleclaw is just,, ugh where do I start? For a man so incredibly upset over Squirrelflight judging him and Hawkfrost based on their father (which is she didn’t even do!), he sure as hell has no problem judging Daisy and her kits based on their origin as kittypets.
And he had the audacity to say all that to Firestar and Cloudtail!
He’s so moody and annoying and incredibly punchable. Squirrelflight deserves so much better than him.
Also, in my personal opinion, Cloudtail would never act like he did towards Brightheart in this book. He LOVES his wife, and Brightheart would never be jealous cause she knows that. The two of them would’ve helped Daisy out together, not fight over it ):
I obviously understand these character better than the authors /j
I adored having Squirrelflight and Leafpool POVs, I love them so much and god I’m gonna miss it.
I had honestly forgotten how public Leafpool and Crowfeathers silly little illegal relationship was oh my god?😭
Brambleclaw is just,, ugh where do I start? For a man so incredibly upset over Squirrelflight judging him and Hawkfrost based on their father (which is she didn’t even do!), he sure as hell has no problem judging Daisy and her kits based on their origin as kittypets.
And he had the audacity to say all that to Firestar and Cloudtail!
He’s so moody and annoying and incredibly punchable. Squirrelflight deserves so much better than him.
Also, in my personal opinion, Cloudtail would never act like he did towards Brightheart in this book. He LOVES his wife, and Brightheart would never be jealous cause she knows that. The two of them would’ve helped Daisy out together, not fight over it ):
I obviously understand these character better than the authors /j
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish at 45 pages.
I really struggled to get into it because of the writing style, BUT I will listen to the audiobook :D
I really struggled to get into it because of the writing style, BUT I will listen to the audiobook :D
Stjerneskinn by Erin Hunter
They’re finally done travelling and they’ve settled down and we’re back to normal clan life with normal clan worries, WE’RE SO BACK!
Leafpool CARRIED this book, she found the moonpool, found out Mothwing doesn’t believe in Starclan, fell in love and all the worries around her role - I love her so much.
Brambleclaw is starting to get on my nerves though, how can one cat be so gullible and self absorbed. “When I become deputy-“ why is he so sure he’s the best candidate?? The experience he has from travelling to the sun-drown-place won’t help in day to day clan life, he’s snappy and doesn’t think before he reacts, there are many older warriors better suited as deputy.
And don’t get me started on the Hawkfrost drama, how on earth can he trust a cat he doesn’t even know over the cat he’s spent MONTHS risking his life with!? Squirrelflight is so based for calling him out, and he’s being such an asshole to her. Keeps bringing up his father as if that matters!
Mudclaw had nothing to gain from lying, Hawkfrost had everything to lose from Mudclaw spilling the truth. It’s unbelievable that everyone just blindly trusted Hawkfrost when he switched sides at the very end.
Squirrelflight just can’t do anything right in Brambleclaw’s eyes it seems, if she’s snarky she’s bad, if she’s sympathetic she’s bad, if she ignores it she’s bad. Good god, she deserves so much better than Brambleclaw.
Rereading these books is honestly such a fun experience, knowing what happens really changes the way you view characters and their actions.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
(This review includes spoilers, read at your own discretion)
They’re finally done travelling and they’ve settled down and we’re back to normal clan life with normal clan worries, WE’RE SO BACK!
Leafpool CARRIED this book, she found the moonpool, found out Mothwing doesn’t believe in Starclan, fell in love and all the worries around her role - I love her so much.
Brambleclaw is starting to get on my nerves though, how can one cat be so gullible and self absorbed. “When I become deputy-“ why is he so sure he’s the best candidate?? The experience he has from travelling to the sun-drown-place won’t help in day to day clan life, he’s snappy and doesn’t think before he reacts, there are many older warriors better suited as deputy.
And don’t get me started on the Hawkfrost drama, how on earth can he trust a cat he doesn’t even know over the cat he’s spent MONTHS risking his life with!? Squirrelflight is so based for calling him out, and he’s being such an asshole to her. Keeps bringing up his father as if that matters!
Mudclaw had nothing to gain from lying, Hawkfrost had everything to lose from Mudclaw spilling the truth. It’s unbelievable that everyone just blindly trusted Hawkfrost when he switched sides at the very end.
Squirrelflight just can’t do anything right in Brambleclaw’s eyes it seems, if she’s snarky she’s bad, if she’s sympathetic she’s bad, if she ignores it she’s bad. Good god, she deserves so much better than Brambleclaw.
Rereading these books is honestly such a fun experience, knowing what happens really changes the way you view characters and their actions.
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH OH MY GOD
Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
4.5
I really enjoy this series, and I’m so excited to get my hands on the finale!
The plot is so cool and unique, the characters are so much fun, the dynamics and character development and variety of personalities is just *chefs kiss*
Only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because of howAlosa’s mom was just there, trapped in the pirate king’s study this whole time? The whole scenario just felt underdeveloped, and the discovery and rescues happened so quickly it felt like a last minute addition. Though that’s just my personal opinion
The plot is so cool and unique, the characters are so much fun, the dynamics and character development and variety of personalities is just *chefs kiss*
Only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because of how