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ann_s's review
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
randomvlogs_withme's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mochako's review
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
4.75
chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
4.0
I am glad to know for certain that "The Broken Code" keeps going strong even after the halfway point, unlike "A Vision of Shadows," which switches gears rather dramatically after the third book. Unlike the sixth series, "The Broken Code" is holding my attention rather consistently, and I enjoy the cliffhanger endings (although probably just because I don't have to wait for the next book to come out to learn what happens next).
My biggest complaint is probably the BristleRoot subplot, because as much as I love Rootspring and understand his crush on Bristlefrost, I do not see why it is requited. Bristlefrost strikes me like any number of female protagonists I've come across over the years (Jane Austen's Emma, especially), who don't show any romantic inclinations until AFTER somebody has confessed to them. As someone as the a-spectrum myself, Bristlefrost resonates as someone who only acts in the way that she is expected to act. "This guy is nice and has a crush on me, so it only makes sense for me to have a crush on him back." I truly think that, without outside pressure, Bristlefrost wouldn't even consider Rootspring as a love interest.
I also feel like shoving Bristlefrost into a romance is counter-productive to her character arc. I liked seeing her reevaluate her perspective of the future when she learned that Stemleaf had a crush on someone else back in the first book, and I think that there's a lot of room for her and Spotfur to now bond over their shared loss and learn to live as independent female characters. So adding Rootspring into the mix just seems like an unnecessary way to complicate things, muddling Bristlefrost's character arc by prioritizing Rootspring's feelings over Bristlefrost's needs.
I understand the role their romance plays in the grand scheme of things, since this arc is about punishing code-breakers, after all. And I've seen it pointed out that Bristlefrost has something in common with Mapleshade (a very interesting connection!), in that they both hold out unrealistic hopes that their forbidden romance will somehow be accepted by the other Clans. Yet even though I accept that this is where the story is going, I am less than enthusiastic about it. In fact, I am actively dreading how Bristlefrost's character arc will be consumed by Rootspring's as this series concludes.
It would've been refreshing to see two protagonists from different Clans and of different genders maintain a strictly platonic relationship, especially because it would prevent the trio of point of view characters in "The Broken Code" from growing lopsided, with the drama and intrigue leaning in favor of the two who are romantically involved. If only they were all friends who communicated more often with each other...
In spite of my BristleRoot reservations, I am thoroughly enjoying the seventh series. I haven't had this much fun with Warrior cats since I was rereading "The Prophecies Begin" for nostalgia purposes a few years back. It's nice to know that there is new Warriors content that can capture my interest as effectively as the older series did back when I was in middle school. I hope that my enthusiasm remains strong through the final two books!
My biggest complaint is probably the BristleRoot subplot, because as much as I love Rootspring and understand his crush on Bristlefrost, I do not see why it is requited. Bristlefrost strikes me like any number of female protagonists I've come across over the years (Jane Austen's Emma, especially), who don't show any romantic inclinations until AFTER somebody has confessed to them. As someone as the a-spectrum myself, Bristlefrost resonates as someone who only acts in the way that she is expected to act. "This guy is nice and has a crush on me, so it only makes sense for me to have a crush on him back." I truly think that, without outside pressure, Bristlefrost wouldn't even consider Rootspring as a love interest.
I also feel like shoving Bristlefrost into a romance is counter-productive to her character arc. I liked seeing her reevaluate her perspective of the future when she learned that Stemleaf had a crush on someone else back in the first book, and I think that there's a lot of room for her and Spotfur to now bond over their shared loss and learn to live as independent female characters. So adding Rootspring into the mix just seems like an unnecessary way to complicate things, muddling Bristlefrost's character arc by prioritizing Rootspring's feelings over Bristlefrost's needs.
I understand the role their romance plays in the grand scheme of things, since this arc is about punishing code-breakers, after all. And I've seen it pointed out that Bristlefrost has something in common with Mapleshade (a very interesting connection!), in that they both hold out unrealistic hopes that their forbidden romance will somehow be accepted by the other Clans. Yet even though I accept that this is where the story is going, I am less than enthusiastic about it. In fact, I am actively dreading how Bristlefrost's character arc will be consumed by Rootspring's as this series concludes.
It would've been refreshing to see two protagonists from different Clans and of different genders maintain a strictly platonic relationship, especially because it would prevent the trio of point of view characters in "The Broken Code" from growing lopsided, with the drama and intrigue leaning in favor of the two who are romantically involved. If only they were all friends who communicated more often with each other...
In spite of my BristleRoot reservations, I am thoroughly enjoying the seventh series. I haven't had this much fun with Warrior cats since I was rereading "The Prophecies Begin" for nostalgia purposes a few years back. It's nice to know that there is new Warriors content that can capture my interest as effectively as the older series did back when I was in middle school. I hope that my enthusiasm remains strong through the final two books!
littleflowerly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
2.25
oficeandink's review against another edition
5.0
SPOILERS FOR OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES
This was absolutely brilliant. I loved seeing how ThunderClan fell apart and how reckless emotions can make you. Ashfur was irritating and flat when he was alive, but he's honestly the best villain in the entire series. He poisoned the Clans from within and made them question their unwavering faith in StarClan, something no villain ever did. Honestly, he's a better villain than Tigerstar (the first) ever was and Ashfur has only been a villain for one arc.
I've never really cared for Mothwing, and the way she treated Shadowsight in this book just made me care even less than I did before. She had no right to treat Shadowsight the way she did and if the roles were different where Willowshine had received those visions, she would be acting very differently. Shadowsight earned his medicine cat name rightfully, she has absolutely no right to strip him of his duties or to tell him what to do. She's a RiverClan cat, not a ShadowClan. They wouldn't barge into RiverClan territory and demand Mothwing and Willowshine change the way they run the medicine den, so why should Mothwing have that right?
Something I've really appreciated from this arc is the glimpse into how other Clans operate. We've always been told and shown that ShadowClan is dark and mysterious and not to be trusted while they've been the only Clan with any sort of sense for the entire arc. They rightfully argued that Squirrelflight is being driven by her emotions (every other cat agreed/said something similar later in the book) and that they should just kill Bramblestar. Squirrelflight sneaking out of the emergency Gathering to go and save "Bramblestar" is proof that she has a lot to learn. I would still like for her to become ThunderClan's leader, but she needs to learn that she can't let her emotions dictate how ThunderClan operates. Firestar proved that in the second arc when he had to appoint Bramblestar (then Brambleclaw) as ThunderClan deputy and accept that Graystripe was dead. However, I have a feeling that Squirrelflight and Bramblestar going to die at the end of this arc. That would be the best ending and the most fitting ending for the arc. And if the Erins decide to make more arcs in the series, they should do one where ThunderClan tries to rebuild itself. Or maybe an arc focused entirely on RiverClan/WindClan. ThunderClan has had the spotlight for a while; it's time to show the other Clans some love.
This was absolutely brilliant. I loved seeing how ThunderClan fell apart and how reckless emotions can make you. Ashfur was irritating and flat when he was alive, but he's honestly the best villain in the entire series. He poisoned the Clans from within and made them question their unwavering faith in StarClan, something no villain ever did. Honestly, he's a better villain than Tigerstar (the first) ever was and Ashfur has only been a villain for one arc.
I've never really cared for Mothwing, and the way she treated Shadowsight in this book just made me care even less than I did before. She had no right to treat Shadowsight the way she did and if the roles were different where Willowshine had received those visions, she would be acting very differently. Shadowsight earned his medicine cat name rightfully, she has absolutely no right to strip him of his duties or to tell him what to do. She's a RiverClan cat, not a ShadowClan. They wouldn't barge into RiverClan territory and demand Mothwing and Willowshine change the way they run the medicine den, so why should Mothwing have that right?
Something I've really appreciated from this arc is the glimpse into how other Clans operate. We've always been told and shown that ShadowClan is dark and mysterious and not to be trusted while they've been the only Clan with any sort of sense for the entire arc. They rightfully argued that Squirrelflight is being driven by her emotions (every other cat agreed/said something similar later in the book) and that they should just kill Bramblestar. Squirrelflight sneaking out of the emergency Gathering to go and save "Bramblestar" is proof that she has a lot to learn. I would still like for her to become ThunderClan's leader, but she needs to learn that she can't let her emotions dictate how ThunderClan operates. Firestar proved that in the second arc when he had to appoint Bramblestar (then Brambleclaw) as ThunderClan deputy and accept that Graystripe was dead. However, I have a feeling that Squirrelflight and Bramblestar going to die at the end of this arc. That would be the best ending and the most fitting ending for the arc. And if the Erins decide to make more arcs in the series, they should do one where ThunderClan tries to rebuild itself. Or maybe an arc focused entirely on RiverClan/WindClan. ThunderClan has had the spotlight for a while; it's time to show the other Clans some love.
rosemary_nagy's review against another edition
5.0
Did I stay up reading til 11 pm to finish this just so it could be my last book of the year? Absolutely. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
storylinesandstars's review against another edition
4.0
I'm just waiting for Graystripe to come back and kick some serious butt. This one was good but it felt like just a lot of bickering over the same thing, and a lot of ignoring one another. I love Warriors so much but I can't help but wonder when they'll actually learn their lesson and start listening to the younger cats! I do like where this one is going with the Sisters and the serious questioning of Clan life and the warrior code. It'll be interesting to see how that all plays out.