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wolfshine's review against another edition
4.0
Although this book felt a bit rushed, I love Ravenpaw. He's been one of my favorite characters since the beginning so I felt it was nice to go back and get closure for him. As an elderly cat, he misses his time in the Clans and is sought out by StarClan to guide Barely's sister (Violet's) kits to SkyClan. He is welcomed for his efforts and manages to join StarClan in peace.
enter_the_phantom's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
scarlettblaze's review against another edition
4.0
This book broke my heart. I very nearly rated it five stars, but went with four since the pacing is a little weird, though that's my issue with most of the Warriors novellas.
Ravenpaw is shown to still have a love for ThunderClan deep in his heart, and he struggles briefly with his past desire to be a warrior, versus his love for Barley and the life they share together. One of my favorite things about Ravenpaw's Farewell is that the author did not shy away from the implication that Barley and Ravenpaw are in a relationship. In the past, it's been said that they could not outwardly say that there were LGBT relationships in Warriors, due to the books being targeted at children, but the two cats' love for each other is clearly shown in this book and I loved it.
Early in the book, we are told that some mysterious ailment is afflicting Ravenpaw, though it is very minor at the time.
When the opportunity arises for Ravenpaw to help Barley's niece and nephew find SkyClan and become warrior apprentices, he takes it, staying true to his natural-born warrior nature, even though Barley doesn't agree at first. I was so glad to see Ravenpaw get to experience a piece of his former life.
Ravenpaw is shown to still have a love for ThunderClan deep in his heart, and he struggles briefly with his past desire to be a warrior, versus his love for Barley and the life they share together. One of my favorite things about Ravenpaw's Farewell is that the author did not shy away from the implication that Barley and Ravenpaw are in a relationship. In the past, it's been said that they could not outwardly say that there were LGBT relationships in Warriors, due to the books being targeted at children, but the two cats' love for each other is clearly shown in this book and I loved it.
Early in the book, we are told that some mysterious ailment is afflicting Ravenpaw, though it is very minor at the time.
When the opportunity arises for Ravenpaw to help Barley's niece and nephew find SkyClan and become warrior apprentices, he takes it, staying true to his natural-born warrior nature, even though Barley doesn't agree at first. I was so glad to see Ravenpaw get to experience a piece of his former life
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as the last thing he does before his deathSpoiler
The end of the book is heartbreaking, but I think Ravenpaw passes away in the way he'd best like to, with his mate by his side, and just after he'd helped some fellow Clan cats. One of the Erins revealed, outside of this book, that Ravenpaw dies of liver cancer, but he dies lying by Barley's side, after he promises him that they will be together in the afterlife. It was the sappiest, yet most heart-wrenching scene I've read in a long time.miri23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tabby99's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mila_'s review against another edition
5.0
One of the best Warriors novellas that I’ve read so far. Very heart-wrenching- I cried once or twice. Amazing.