Sadly, I was rather disappointed in this one. It was even slower than the first book was. I was hopeful that this second series would turn out like the first one, as the last two books picked up quite a bit. I'm still holding out hope for the last two! It breaks my heart that it's lost the magic of the first series - I was obsessed and I want that back!

Basically nothing happened in this one. NOTHING. The entire 320 pages consisted of nothing but the Clans settling into their new home. Exploring. Determining boundaries. Discovering what risks the new territory holds. More exploring. Yawn.

There was only a tiny bit of conflict, and it ended up not even being a real threat.
SpoilerI honestly thought Mudclaw was going to kill Onewhisker since it was taking so long for him to get his nine lives. (Tallstar's death suuucked, btw! I knew it was coming but it still makes me sad.) There was a bit of a fight and he just...died. Just like that. It felt really anticlimactic. I do wonder about Hawkfrost, though - there's clearly something going on there. Why would Mudclaw lie about his involvement? He's a nasty kitty, but he was always open about it. Hmm.


I am hoping that Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight resolve their issues in the next book. I'm thinking it's going to take Hawkfrost betraying Brambleclaw for it to happen. It makes me so sad that she told him that they weren't meant to be!! I need them to have babies together, haha.

Finally back to form!! The clans are good again
adventurous relaxing 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: No
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

The same rating, mostly because of the focus on romantic drama. Sure, it is interesting to see Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight's relationship, as well as Crowfeather and Leafpool's, but I wanted to focus more on the Hawkfrost stuff. However, the Erins always captivate me with their writing style; so simple and easy to follow, as well as moving. I can feel what they are feeling.

Hope the next one is better.
adventurous emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional informative lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes