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cobycoyle's review against another edition
4.0
You know, at first I thought this evil spirit taking over Bramblestar’s body plot was a little cheesy, but it’s gotten stronger and better as the story goes on. This book is improved over the previous two Broken Code books.
I suspected something weird about Spiresight, and the fake Bramblestar confirmed this a little.
And now I’m super convinced fake Bramblestar is Ashfur. And I’m also convinced Mistystar is being influenced as well due to the ending of this book.
Time to see if I’m right!
I suspected something weird about Spiresight, and the fake Bramblestar confirmed this a little.
And now I’m super convinced fake Bramblestar is Ashfur. And I’m also convinced Mistystar is being influenced as well due to the ending of this book.
Time to see if I’m right!
ann_s's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
randomvlogs_withme's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mochako's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
frozensky_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
4.0
I am having a great time reading "The Broken Code"! So far, it's my favorite Warrior cats series (besides maybe "The Prophecies Begin," which holds a special place in my heart for nostalgia reasons). I love the three protagonists: unique yet insecure Rootpaw, competent yet kind Bristlefrost, and edgy yet awkward Shadowight. Whenever they think of one another favorably despite being from separate Clans, I can't help but smile. (The chemistry between Rootpaw and Shadowsight especially warms my heart! They believe in and trust one another so much... If I had written this book, I would have made these two the main love interests and kept the dynamic between Rootpaw and Bristlefrost strictly platonic. But alas... I must follow where the canon leads.)
Right now, my biggest complaint for this series is how certain cats have faded to the background and are no longer relevant, even though I think they could bring a lot to the story. Mainly, I'm thinking of Ivypool, whose Dark Forest plot line from "Omen of the Stars" gives her something in common with her daughter Bristlefrost. Both have acted as spies, and I wish that Ivypool had at least as many scenes with her child as Dovewing has with hers, so she could commiserate, share experiences, and connect one story arc to another. Something in Bristlefrost's favor, however, is that I have more understanding and patience for the Exiles telling her to lay low and wait things out than I did for Ivypool's attempts to gain clout in cat hell rather than try to deescalate dangerous situations.
Additionally, it feels as though many characters' personalities have been altered in this book for the sake of moving the plot along. Mistystar's behavior has felt the most out-of-place, which fits with the trend of Clan leaders doing whatever the current plot demands, regardless of their previously stated morals. (I know Tigerstar has undergone a similar change, but I actually love him in "The Broken Code," especially compared to his obnoxious behavior in "Squirrelflight's Hope," where he seemed to oppose Squirrelflight just for the sake of creating drama and a sense of urgency.)
Still, these complaints apply to most Warrior cats books, and they do not reduce my enjoyment of this series. They just give me something fun to complain about, while I continue to grow invested in the new plots and characters. I will be taking a break before I start the fourth book in "The Broken Code," but only because I don't want this story arc to end so soon and also because I am slightly afraid that the second half of the series will lose my interest like "A Vision of Shadows" did after "Shattered Sky." Still, this seems unlikely, considering that so much has yet to be resolved. I can easily imagine the imposter storyline playing out for three more books.
Right now, my biggest complaint for this series is how certain cats have faded to the background and are no longer relevant, even though I think they could bring a lot to the story. Mainly, I'm thinking of Ivypool, whose Dark Forest plot line from "Omen of the Stars" gives her something in common with her daughter Bristlefrost. Both have acted as spies, and I wish that Ivypool had at least as many scenes with her child as Dovewing has with hers, so she could commiserate, share experiences, and connect one story arc to another. Something in Bristlefrost's favor, however, is that I have more understanding and patience for the Exiles telling her to lay low and wait things out than I did for Ivypool's attempts to gain clout in cat hell rather than try to deescalate dangerous situations.
Additionally, it feels as though many characters' personalities have been altered in this book for the sake of moving the plot along. Mistystar's behavior has felt the most out-of-place, which fits with the trend of Clan leaders doing whatever the current plot demands, regardless of their previously stated morals. (I know Tigerstar has undergone a similar change, but I actually love him in "The Broken Code," especially compared to his obnoxious behavior in "Squirrelflight's Hope," where he seemed to oppose Squirrelflight just for the sake of creating drama and a sense of urgency.)
Still, these complaints apply to most Warrior cats books, and they do not reduce my enjoyment of this series. They just give me something fun to complain about, while I continue to grow invested in the new plots and characters. I will be taking a break before I start the fourth book in "The Broken Code," but only because I don't want this story arc to end so soon and also because I am slightly afraid that the second half of the series will lose my interest like "A Vision of Shadows" did after "Shattered Sky." Still, this seems unlikely, considering that so much has yet to be resolved. I can easily imagine the imposter storyline playing out for three more books.
littleflowerly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0