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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
Most of the characters don’t really need to stand out on their own, though I feel Bluefur/star and several others (Crookedjaw, for instance) do a good job of being fleshed out enough to feel like big enough characters in their own right. (Granted, you would hope so since this is Bluestar’s Prophecy, it wouldn’t make much sense if Bluestar was some flat, basic character with no real thought put behind her.) But I have noticed that sometimes the Erins get a bit confused on which characters are which. For instance, Sunfall goes to get Sparrowpelt and White-eye and instead comes back with Swiftbreeze and White-eye. I mean, same first letter, but come on, you could have checked to make sure you got the right cat. (Edit to add: This book is apparently written by a ghost writer and not the Erins, which makes me feel that this is the Erin’s fault that the poor ghost writer got the names confused.)
I was able to picture the setting of the book fairly easily, from the windswept moors of WindClan to the thick, forested land of ThunderClan. I felt immersed in the story, though since this is a re-read, I did find it a bit hard to get back into it at first.
I enjoyed the writing style, and it’s very similar to the usual Erin’s writing, which is probably why I didn’t immediately pick up on the fact that this was a ghost writer. She did really well for what I think was her first Warrior Cats book, and honestly I think she made less mistakes than the Erins usually do in their books.
At first I felt like the pacing was slow, but I’m not sure if that was because I’ve read this book before or not. But overall I liked the plot, though I wish there had been more time spent on Oakheart. The romance felt a little fast-paced, only happening after over halfway through the book.
When first starting this book again, it was a drag. I had to force myself to read it. I knew eventually, I would get to a part where I’d get super hooked into it again. But my depression kept that from me for many months (I started this book December 2023 and didn’t finish until July 31, 2024). Once my depression lifted a bit and started letting me read again, though, I devoured this book. It felt nice reading it again.
The world building may or may not make sense; these are cats, believing in what’s basically a religion and living in what is practically a society. But I feel it’s explained enough through the text that it all makes sense.
Overall, I truly enjoyed this book.
I was able to picture the setting of the book fairly easily, from the windswept moors of WindClan to the thick, forested land of ThunderClan. I felt immersed in the story, though since this is a re-read, I did find it a bit hard to get back into it at first.
I enjoyed the writing style, and it’s very similar to the usual Erin’s writing, which is probably why I didn’t immediately pick up on the fact that this was a ghost writer. She did really well for what I think was her first Warrior Cats book, and honestly I think she made less mistakes than the Erins usually do in their books.
At first I felt like the pacing was slow, but I’m not sure if that was because I’ve read this book before or not. But overall I liked the plot, though I wish there had been more time spent on Oakheart. The romance felt a little fast-paced, only happening after over halfway through the book.
When first starting this book again, it was a drag. I had to force myself to read it. I knew eventually, I would get to a part where I’d get super hooked into it again. But my depression kept that from me for many months (I started this book December 2023 and didn’t finish until July 31, 2024). Once my depression lifted a bit and started letting me read again, though, I devoured this book. It felt nice reading it again.
The world building may or may not make sense; these are cats, believing in what’s basically a religion and living in what is practically a society. But I feel it’s explained enough through the text that it all makes sense.
Overall, I truly enjoyed this book.
A sometimes moving, often times bleak middle-grade read centered as a moody prequel of sorts to the major Warriors franchise. Bluestar is a compelling character who is frought with tragedy after tragedy, while constantly wondering if she is following the right path. Sadly, "Bluestar's Prophecy" is stunted by some poor pacing and focus, where author(s) Erin Hunter crammed too much into too little.
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
my first and arguably the greatest warrior cats book ever (not biased at all!!!). i love my emo lesbian mom bluestar and her baby eater of a wife yellowfang (slight mischaracterizations here)
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A solid addition to the super edition collection with the story of Bluestar and the many trials that she faced becoming the fierce leader we know her as in the first series. Like many, I too question, why they chose Oakheart to be her mate. If they had just tweaked it a bit and had Oakheart be the apprentice Bluestar speaks with at her first gathering it probably would have been fine. Still, they develop this fun friendship with Crookedpaw (who, like her, faces an intense internal struggle with loyalty to his clan throughout his life) and then just throw that aside for her to be with his brother. It was an odd choice and perhaps the weakest part of the book. I wish we had more time with Snowfur and Bluefur as warriors and even more of Thistleclaw being who he is. Other than all that I enjoyed (for the second time) reading about Bluefur and the sacrifices she made to be the great leader she ended up being.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent
Minor: Chronic illness
adventurous
fast-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love ThunderClan, particularly “classic” ThunderClan. The only thing that bothered me was Bluefur and Oakheart loved each other after seeing each other once and not even talking? Like...really? Their relationship just had no depth or life to it I guess is all I’m saying. But great super edition.
I'll never forget sobbing over this book in my empty fourth grade classroom. Everyone else was at recess, but I was so engrossed in this story that I had asked to stay inside so I could read. No matter how old I get, Bluestar will always have a special place in my heart! (alongside Brightheart, Spottedleaf, and Silverstream <3)