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cobycoyle's review against another edition
4.0
It was interesting to be able to read what happened to SkyClan before they made it to the other clans. It was cool to see Hawkwing’s character growth as well.
in_themoonlight's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ann_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
hnagarne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
3.75
gosh i love skyclan lore
firestar's quest is one of my favorite super editions, and although skyclan's destiny lagged a bit for me, i love seeing them again and i love that they're becoming part of the main series in AVOS.
hawkwing's journey fills in some background related to AVOS, and i believe it takes place prior to and concurrent with the apprentice's quest through shattered sky. we get to see how skyclan was driven from their home at the gorge and how they came to briefly settle in the place wheretwigpaw found them. we also get a sense of how twigpaw and violetpaw were born and lost/found by alderpaw .
however it was very sad???? i mean, that is on brand for super editions, but like. leafstar lost her mate and two kits (stormheart and firefern) and the only one who is still alive is the one named aftersol ?????? and the clan lost so many cats on their journey from the gorge... sad!
firestar's quest is one of my favorite super editions, and although skyclan's destiny lagged a bit for me, i love seeing them again and i love that they're becoming part of the main series in AVOS.
hawkwing's journey fills in some background related to AVOS, and i believe it takes place prior to and concurrent with the apprentice's quest through shattered sky. we get to see how skyclan was driven from their home at the gorge and how they came to briefly settle in the place where
however it was very sad???? i mean, that is on brand for super editions, but like. leafstar lost her mate and two kits (stormheart and firefern) and the only one who is still alive is the one named after
myrmaidx's review against another edition
3.0
HE DOESNT EVEN FIND HIS KITS IN THIS BOOK WHAT DID I READ THIS FOR
shrimbo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
haley_b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
geo_curler's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! Reading this book a second time just reminded me how well the author’s utilized Hawkwing’s perspective. Throughout the entire Warriors Universe, he is still one of the most realistic characters out there, and the authors did a great job of developing his character, especially after the loss of Pebbleshine.
chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
3.0
I think that Hawkwing is a good character choice for a special edition, because he plays an important role in the main series, but we don't get to see too much of him. He wasn't a POV character, but he was closely connected to two (Twigpaw and Violetpaw), and learning about his childhood fills in some interesting gaps in the timeline.
However, anyone familiar with the main series will know the basic plot points, which can make this super edition a somewhat frustrating and tedious read. We know that Darktail is a bad person, so it can be hard to read the first half of this novel, where the cats of SkyClan have yet to make up their mind how they feel about it. It often leads to contrived scenarios, where the authors must explain why anyone trusted him in the first place. The question is not, "What would these characters do in this situation?" but "How can we get the characters to behave in the way our story demands?" This is a valid approach to story-writing, but from personal experience, I know that it can be difficult on writers and maybe not the best choice for crafting a believable narrative or relatable characters.
The pacing and overall narrative arc of this super edition leaves me feeling conflicted. On the one hand, I didn't feel like any scenes or time periods dragged on for too long, and I liked how Pebbleshine and Hawkwing started off as rivals (although I didn't fully understand their progression to mates). However, the ending was anti-climactic, since we know that SkyClan doesn't find a home until Twigpaw recovers them. I was curious to see if this book would end with her appearance, but as it did not, there was just an awkward, "Oh, well. Echosong is back, and we still have hope. SkyClan will never give up," which I didn't find very satisfying as a reader.
Still, as far as super editions go, this one wasn't half-bad. I read it in between the fourth and fifth books of the sixth series, which I thought worked very well, because it gave me additional context for a storyline I had already finished and helped me appreciate the new SkyClan characters. I would recommend other fans to read this super edition anytime after the third book of the sixth series, maybe even a little earlier than I did, because it would add a personal investment to Violetpaw's journey to the gorge with her father.
However, anyone familiar with the main series will know the basic plot points, which can make this super edition a somewhat frustrating and tedious read. We know that Darktail is a bad person, so it can be hard to read the first half of this novel, where the cats of SkyClan have yet to make up their mind how they feel about it. It often leads to contrived scenarios, where the authors must explain why anyone trusted him in the first place. The question is not, "What would these characters do in this situation?" but "How can we get the characters to behave in the way our story demands?" This is a valid approach to story-writing, but from personal experience, I know that it can be difficult on writers and maybe not the best choice for crafting a believable narrative or relatable characters.
The pacing and overall narrative arc of this super edition leaves me feeling conflicted. On the one hand, I didn't feel like any scenes or time periods dragged on for too long, and I liked how Pebbleshine and Hawkwing started off as rivals (although I didn't fully understand their progression to mates). However, the ending was anti-climactic, since we know that SkyClan doesn't find a home until Twigpaw recovers them. I was curious to see if this book would end with her appearance, but as it did not, there was just an awkward, "Oh, well. Echosong is back, and we still have hope. SkyClan will never give up," which I didn't find very satisfying as a reader.
Still, as far as super editions go, this one wasn't half-bad. I read it in between the fourth and fifth books of the sixth series, which I thought worked very well, because it gave me additional context for a storyline I had already finished and helped me appreciate the new SkyClan characters. I would recommend other fans to read this super edition anytime after the third book of the sixth series, maybe even a little earlier than I did, because it would add a personal investment to Violetpaw's journey to the gorge with her father.