Blausterns Prophezeiung

Warriors Super Edition #2

by Erin Hunter, Klaus Weimann (Translator)

»Du bist Feuer und du wirst durch den Wald lodern!«

In einer Zeit der schweren Unruhen wird im DonnerClan ein Junges geboren, dem eine große Zukunft vorbestimmt ist. Zunächst warten harte Prüfungen auf die junge Blaupfote. Auf ihrem Weg zur Kriegerin und schließlich zur Anführerin des DonnerClans muss die Kätzin Opfer bringen, die ihr Leben für immer verändern werden. Als Anführerin brennt Blaustern für ihren Clan wie keine andere. Doch es gibt etwas, das ihr Feuer auslöschen und schreckliches Unheil über den Clan bringen könnte …

Genres: Fantasy, Animals, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Cats, Young Adult

561 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2009

About the author

Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Philip, and Inbali Iserles, as well as editor Victoria Holmes. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers and Survivors series. Erin Hunter is working on a new series now called Bravelands.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book when I was twelve. Now, as I am rapidly approaching sixteen, you'd think I would've at least FORCED myself to grow out of the Warriors series, to prove that "IMMA GROWNUP MOMMY!!!"

But no.

They're amazing, I reread them constantly, and if you don't like it then bite me.

Anyway.

This book starts the day Bluekit opens her eyes for the first time, and follows her as she grows into Bluefur, a fierce Thunderclan warrior haunted by the death of her loved ones and the hostility of her bloodthirsty Clanmate, Thistleclaw.

I... I... Oh God I just can't. I can't revisit it, not again. I still haven't recovered. You'd think that after the sixth read, I would be better prepared for the horrible tragedy and emotions of the stupid book. But no. I still bawl my eyes out. EVERY FU.... FREAKING TIME.

This is the only book that has ever EVER made me cry. EVER. And I read a ton. The last fifth or so of the book is like the ending of Marley & Me. It will scar you for life, but the pain is so sweet that you constantly crawl back, ripping deeper scars into your soul with every visit.

I have discovered that crying over a book is one of the best, most humiliating feelings in the world. Especially if you're weeping over the angst of a moody cat. Jesus. I need a social life.

Anywho, just to make myself clear: This is the best Warriors book ever written. It has the magic of the original (aka BEST) six books, the writing finesse of the later books, and the strength of character that can only be reached by digging into the innermost workings of a beloved character's soul. To have experienced Bluestar's ENTIRE LIFE is amazing. I've never had that deep of an experience with a character. You can see the threads connecting every moment of her life and how they affected her in the post-Fireheart novels. I loved it with every fiber of my lonely emo being, and will probably reread it countless times more.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book!!!! I don't know how many times I have read it, it's so sad in some parts, but then exciting in the rest! I will ALWAYS read an Erin Hunter book, they are amazing!!

[Katlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably my second favorite super edition, second to Crookedstar's Promise. I really enjoyed Bluestar's prophecy. You enter the story moments before Bluestar jumps off the edge of the gorge to lead the dogs to their deaths, but this time from her perspective. The prophecy, (which she refer's to as Goosefeather's) rings in her mind. Water will destroy you... It ends with Mistyfoot and Stonefur forgiving her for what she's done.

I really enjoyed the elements and setup of this book. It flashes into Bluestar's life from kit to leader, and all the tragedy and heartbreak she went through. Seeing as I got my copy at a used book sale, it's pretty beat up, but every time I pick it up I just get this wonderful nostalgic feeling. If you feel nostalgic when looking at Into the Wild after reading the newest book, it's multiplied with this one.
The feels are real. Would recommend!

[Bill Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s amazing how much heroism, tragedy, and adventure can be contained in a story about feral cats.

[Liam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, I have to admit. I like the idea. I like going back to see what happened with Bluestar before Firepaw came in. I also have to admit something else. I didn't like this book.

Bluestar was just annoying. Her decisions made no sense. I didn't get her at all. Oakheart was, eh, dumb. I totally think Crookedpaw was nicer. Side note: I loved Crookedpaw's character. I absolutely love his loyalty. He is overly friendly at gatherings, but in battle, he's fiercely loyal to his clan, which I appreciate.

Okay, back on track. Yes, Sunfall/star was actually pretty good. Pinestar was, uh, okay. Kinda stupid, but okay. Thistleclaw was actually pretty cool, even if he was evil. Thrushpelt.... oh, Thrushpelt, I pity you :) He reminds me of Peeta, a little bit. Big softie. Very down to earth. Unfortunately for him, his Katniss (Kat-niss?) didn't like him back. Oh well, I think he probably got over her. Actually, wait, no, I don't think he did -_- wow. Never mind. Anyway.... who am I forgetting? Oh, yeah, Snowfur. Poor her. I don't know. She was kind of annoying, and I don't get what she saw in Thistleclaw (hey, me and Bluefur agree on something!).

Apart from the characters, this book was absolute crap (some of the characters were crap too, or else it might have gotten 3 stars). The plot was pointless. It's because of these books that I've come to hate prophesies in books with a vengeance. Goosebutt, or whatever his name was (Gooseflower? No. Goosepelt? No. Goosejerk? Yes, that's more like it), was perhaps the most annoying character ever. Worst pick for medicine cat, I admit. Wait, I'm going on about the characters. Never mind. Alright, the plot. Too many prophesies in the Warriors books. I know they're supposed to be important, but I just hate them. The story in this book felt like it was just being dragged out. Some scenes felt important to the plot, but (as is typical with these books) there were just SO many pointless scenes that drove me insane. I really have no sympathy for Bluefur, despite all she went through. I don't know. Maybe it was because she actually wasn't that nice at times, and way too ambitious. I like an unambitious lead, but she was the opposite.

Okay, I'll conclude this. Basically, I hated this book. It was the worst, probably, of the Special Editions, at least the ones I've read, and I don't have any particular sympathy for Bluestar after reading it. I thought maybe we'd get to see why she had doubts about the loyalty of her own clan, but no, we didn't. I thought we'd get a better story. But it was pretty bad.

The only part I liked was the little epilogue, with Spottedleaf and Bluestar, and Rusty, and the whole 'get Graypaw to track him' thing. By the way, why in later books are apprentices not even really allowed out alone, but in this one they're being sent on missions next to Twoleg-place, or whatever they called it?

All in all, just awful -_-

(Also, Bluefur and Oakheart had a damn one night stand. Really!)

[Kay Causer · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, this is my first Goodreads review. Hope it goes well *fingers crossed*

I read the original Warriors series over a number of years (the books were very hard to find in the UK) and then always meant to go back and read the New Prophecy series (I have the whole box set on order right now). But then I heard about the Super Editions. Having only read the original series they sounded great. New books that I didn't need to read all of New Prophecy to understand. Of course I went for Bluestar's first.

Now, I must say I am way over the age meant for these books. I started reading them in my late teens because they seemed like something I would have adored as a kid. I couldn't help myself. A series about cats that's full og mysticism but also the brutal reality of nature. Even as an adult I can't help myself and I've never much cared for only reading things because of the age put on it.

Enough background. I got Bluestar's Prophecy and raced through it. There was good and bad, it must be said but as a companion to the original series I don't think fans will be disappointed.

First the bad. Let's get it out the way.
I had assumed that there'd be a lot more about Bluestar and Oakheart's relationship. It was really based on nothing more than attraction and one careless night spent together. I supose that made more sense in a way. Bluestar was too loyal to do what Greystripe/Silverstream did, seeing each other repeatedly. It made more sense that she snuck out one night because she was young, curious and caught up in the moment.

Another problem I had was with how Bluestar was chosen to be deputy. She seemed too young and like she hadn't done anything special to earn the title. I get that Sunstar wanted a young deputy who he could mold into the future leader he wanted but that should have been made clearer by him talking to her and Thistleclaw about it imo.

Her decision to give up her kits seemed a bit out of the blue too. There should have been more build up, more or her worrying over her decision, more of Thistleclaw being bloodthirsty to push her to do it. Given the fact she had no interest in kits before hers were born it didn't paint her in a very good light that she gave them up so easily.

However, there were a lot of good (and great) things about the book which is why I gave it 4 stars.

I loved seeing all the Warriors characters when they were younger. Some of the new characters were great too. I loved Sunfall/star, Pinestar, young Crookedstar when he was still friendly and playful, Snowfur, little Whitestorm, Featherwhisker and poor Thrushpelt. Bluestar could have been nicer to him. I really wanted someone to appreciate how sweet and loving he was.

Tigerstar made a lot more sense too after reading the book. Thistleclaw instilled a lot of bloodlust in him - the way he made him attack the little black kit was one of the most powerful scenes in the book, especially when you know who that kit grew up to be. The fact that he was so spoilt as the only kit in the clan also shows some of his arrogance. It was probably always in his personality to be as power hungry and ruthless as he became but other events in Bluestar's Prophecy show how this personality was encouraged. He even hates kittypets so much because his father abandoned the clan to live a kittypet life.

The most revealing thing in the book to me, however, was Bluestar's depression everytime she lost someone. It made her severe depression after Tigerstar's betrayal make much more sense. When her mother died she barely functioned for months until Sunfall talked her out of it. The same thing happened again when Snowfur died and she later gave up her kits. Everytime she withdrew from clan life as much as she could and had few close bonds with the other cats. The only cat who could talk her around was Sunstar but by the time Tigerclaw betrayed her he wasn't around. As clan leader she was even more disconnected from the clan when she went into depression.

In short, I liked this book and all it revealed. Of course, I do think it helps to have read the Warriors series to get the most out of it. In fact, until I read Crookedstar's Promise I still probably won't have the full picture.

[Diana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bluestar was never one of my favorite characters, but the book was boring. I found it was dragging and it didn't offered any kind of nee information or delivered it with any grace.

[Caitlin Wedge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was PHENOMENALLY written. I really enjoyed it.

[₊˚ ⁀➴ kenzie ⠀❦ jacks’ version · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my absolute favorite Warriors book yet! I loved all of the backstory in this, and Bluestar is now one of my favorite characters. My favorite part was when she met with Oakheart because she chooses to have kits but still wants to be, and becomes, leader of Thunderclan.
I only finished this in two days because of how good it was.

[Noella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dit is het verhaal van Blauwster, vanaf haar geboorte totdat ze leider van de Donderclan geworden is.
We volgen haar als kitten, leerling en krijger. Ook wordt het verhaal verteld van haar (korte) relatie met Eikenhart van de Rivierclan, en de beslissing die ze daarna voor haar kittens neemt.
Als je zo leest wat deze kat allemaal meemaakte in haar leven, kan ik me bijna verzoenen met het feit dat ze in de laatste twee boeken waarin ze voorkomt in het warrior cats verhaal, zo als een ouwe zeur en verwarde kat overkwam, dat het me erg op de zenuwen werkte.
Het uitgebreide verhaal van Blauwster eindigt in dit boek dus met het gebeuren dat ze commandant wordt. Over haar tijd als commandant wordt eigenlijk niet veel gezegd, en dan komt er nog een hoofdstukte waarin we de ceremonie kunnen meemaken als ze leider wordt. Weer een sprong in de tijd, Blauwster heeft al vele levens verloren, er zijn weinig krijgers in de clan, en Blauwster ziet de toekomst niet echt rooskleurig in. Maar dan ziet ze een rode poesiepoes kater op een hek zitten, die uithaalt naar een merel en er bijna in slaagt hem te vangen. Ze besluit om de leerling Grijspoot te vragen om deze kater een tijdje in de gaten te houden, en, als hij er veelbelovend blijft uitzien, hem misschien te vragen om zich aan te sluiten bij de Donderclan....
In dit boek vinden we veel achtergrondinformatie over katten die in de latere boeken nog een belangrijke rol spelen, zoals, behalve Blauwster, ook Spikkelstaart en Tijgerster. Ik vind dat dit een boek is dat je niet mag missen als je een fan bent van de Warrior Cats.

[Atlas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read this at least five times and each time it still tugs at my heartstrings

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I LOVED this book! IT WAS AMAZING! My favourite ever book! I've read it again a few times and enjoyed it loads. Everything about it is great and I love how it goes through how everything was before Rusty/Firepaw/heart/star. It's a lot different without him and it's great to see and hear about past cats. I loved the characters in this book, the writing, the plot and everything, really. This book is set before the original series and then the original series follows on straight after. Therefore, if you're thinking about reading Warriors, read BP and then the first series as they follow on perfectly. A sequel to this book, "Crookedstar's Promise" is being released this summer, so keep a look out for it - I can't wait!

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[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book! I liked it even better that Firestar's Quest.

This book starts out when the famous Bluestar was just a kit. This book travels through her life from kit to leader. Bluestar is given a prophecy, and with it death, lies and heartache await. Bluestar has endured them all. So when she is told by Starclan to give up her kits to save Thunderclan, Bluestar makes a heart throbbing decision. What will it be? Well... read the book and find out.

(Revised 6-8-11)

[Sage Bean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fear that Bluestar has suffered more than jesus himself

[Gerda Fiske · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was utter garbage. Bluefur was annoying, her romance was forced, and the characters were either just as bad as Bluefur or completely forgettable. This is one warriors book I would erase from history if I had the chance. If you want to read a good book, you want yo avoid this book at all costs!

Here's my Breakdown of why it sucks:
1: Bluefur was annoying.
Sympathy in books is more important than many people realize, and it's hard to sympathize with someone who's already doing most of the pitying for you! She would never shut up or stop moping.
2: Her romance was forced.
Oakheart's better than Bluefur, but his sudden fascination with her, and her's with him, is forced and out of no where. I mean, they only met for one night! Can you really call that a relationship? Besides, Oakheart's too good for Bluefur.
3: The characters were forgettable or as bad as Bluefur:
Here's a quick run down of the main characters:
Bluefur: Annoying crybaby
Snowfur: Forgettable cookie-cutter sister
Oakheart: Too good for Bluestar but still not great
Thistleclaw: The most forgettable 'villain' I've ever seen
Featherwhisker: Generic
Moonflower: One of my least favorite cats in the series
Thrushpelt: The only good character in this book

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I admit it, I’ve been in a little bit of a reading slump. I haven’t read good books for ages. And this book, it was one of the easiest 5 stars I could give. I don’t know how the Erin’s do it, but I found myself reading 116 pages from 7:23 in the morning until 9:19 in the morning. Wow. I loved this book. I almost cried at the end when Mosskit died.
Okay, summary time. So Bluestar’s Prophecy is all about Bluestar starting as a kit until she becomes the leader of ThunderClan. There isn’t really a specific plot, but it was sort of about how she lived with the prophecy, “You Are Fire, And You Will Blaze Through The Forest.” She sacrificed a lot so she could become leader. She gave up her kits, she gave up her mate, and she lost Snowfur to a car/monster and lost Moonflower during a WindClan raid. Then she lost Mosskit, and continued suffering. Although this was a 516 paged book, at the end, it didn’t seem like Erin Hunter was rushing to finish the book. So in conclusion, I almost cried like twice, I was caught in the pages, and the book was a real page turner.

[Leafbreeze · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was one of the best!!! i cryed when her sister died!!! but it also gave me some more insight on tigerstars charecter! he wasnt always so evil. he use to play with whitestorm when they were kits but the day he was given his mentor... thats the day it changed. i dont nor will ever blame tigerstar for his evil ambitions! he only learned from thistleclaw! bluestar always knew he was trouble! im not saying its all thistleclaws fault its both of them! still not blaming tigerstar! but one thing i do blame him for is havng people join his evilness! darkstripe..hes good inside! and longtail...just came out changed (cough cough fave cat!) but hawkfrost started stuff on his own! sasha should have never gave mothwing and hawkfrost to the clans!!!!

[Wildheart · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this special edition warriors book, you read about the life of Bluestar and that also helps you figure out why she was SO tramatised by Tigerclaw's treachery. Her life is filled with sadness and betrayal. Her life secrets are revealed well and in a timely maner. Bluestar's sister's mate is a nice man but well death comes he turns into an evil man that ended up training Tigerpaw/claw! This book truely explains her life in full view. You feel horrible for all the characters in the clan except for Pinestar (What a traitor!) I suggest you read this before the first series. It will help you understand the story and grasp her feelings when she goes through that really hard time.

[✩▹Lily◃✩ {Newt's Version} · Rating 4 out of 5]

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𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈
★★★★☆

𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴:
"(Seventeen - MARINA)"
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ㅤ ㅤ◁ㅤ ❚❚ ㅤ▷

𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒚
Bluestar, the leader of ThunderClan, has faced tremendous darkness due to her prophecy. Her past casts a shadow over every step she takes. Can she protect her clan, or will she crumble under the weight of her burdens?

𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔
This book was amazing; it was just heartwrenching. Bluestar has always been one of my favorite characters, ever since I read the first arc in elementary school. But this book just broke my heart. Being in the Warriors fandom as long as I have, I've had spoilers about this book, but it didn't stop from hurting anymore. Everything she had to go through was just so terrible. I wish I could save her from her backstory.


𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫
Oh my sweet girl. She lost so much her mother, her sister, her kits, her mate . I felt so bad for her. I wish I could just hug her. I’ve seen a lot of people say that her actions were unjustifiable, but I dont believe that for a second. I do think that if Bluestar had kept her kit, SunSar would have gone with Thistleclaw as a deputy, and ThunderClan would have fallen into madness. Though it was hard and full of grief, I believe she made the right choice.

𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭
He had never stood out to me in the main arcs, considering he was only in like 10 pages. This guy was amazing in the Super Edition, though “The only thing that can hurt me is being apart from you.” I’M SORRY, WHAT? kids book. Like this is so emotionally well written. Though I do wish they spent a little more time with them, it did feel VERY fast-moving.

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐭
How all men should be. He loved Bluefur so much that he decided to take them as if they were his own with no questions asked. He is easily one of my favorite characters. In the end, I do wish Bluefur had chosen him, though I understand why she didn’t. I also think it's really funny that Bluefur was pretty much the only one who had no idea he had a crush on her

𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐫
I started to cry when she died. I loved her so much, even if she loved Thistleclaw. I wish she didn’t have to take Mosskit, I wish she could have grown up with her siblings in Riverclan. I hope she got to know WhiteStorm better now that they are both in Starclan

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥(𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫)
I have no idea if this is canon or not, but I feel like he had a crush on Moonflower. I love the fact that he stepped up to be a father figure to Snowpaw and Bluepaw when Stormtail just kind of ignored them

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
Poor goosefeather I wish his clanmates could have known what he was going through, they all just thought he was crazy


𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫
Moonflower shouldn’t have gone out like that. I'll never forgive Hawkheart for that

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥
I know he believed being a warrior was important and all, but did he really have to completely ignore his kits like that? I feel like he barely felt any grief over Moonflower.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐰
Why did Snowfur have to love him? So glad Bluefur was picked over him for deputy, though I wish Sunstar had told her that, then maybe she would have been able to keep her kits. Glad Thistleclaw got sent to the dark forest instead of being forgiven

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐤𝐢𝐭, 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐭, 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐭
Normally, I dont clump characters together, but they were pretty important for only being in a few chapters. I wish Mosskit could have lived to be with her siblings, but I understand for the plot. I hope MistyStar, Stonefur, and Mosskit got to know each other better i Starclan since Mosskit didn’t have long with them, and MistyStar just kind of lived forever

[Nicoledp67 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book since I was eleven. I'm now seventeen and in the process of re-reading it for the millionth time. Do I care if I'm too old to still be reading this series? Oh look, there goes the mouse tails I give.

Bluestar's mother's death was the most heartbreaking scene in this book. Or, I should say, one of the most heartbreaking scenes in this book. I can't believe Hawkheart went on to join StarClan in the end, it's just as... well, unjustified as Ashfur's fate in the afterlife. His excuse was that he "loved too much," which is complete fox dung in my opinion. What was Hawkheart's excuse? That Moonflower was just following her leader's orders in destroying their medicine supply? Ugh, I will never get over that piece of fox dung.

Although some hardcore Warrior fans [such as myself] don't particularly agree with the choice of her mother's name, Moonflower, ("Moon" is hardly a name one would give to their kit, considering it belongs to the sacred Moonstone and Moonpool) it's pretty and convenient, so I'll let that slide.

...Sunstar, however...just no.

The second most heartbreaking scene on the list is Snowfur's death. The way Bluefur had to break it to her son, Whitekit, was just... I can't even describe the pain I felt for Whitekit and Bluefur, the bearer of bad news. Everyone gives Bluefur a hard time for how she dealt with Moonflower's death as well as that of her sister's, but honestly, I wouldn't be coping much better in her shoes... I mean her paws.

Five years after I first read this book, I didn't have a clue why Snowfur's first catch had its fur parted in an ominous way. But now I realize it was a sign from StarClan foretelling her death, and the path that would lead away from her sister's - she would be a mother whose life ended too soon, and Bluepaw, who was the first of the two to catch this really large squirrel, would be ThunderClan's future leader.

I see what you did there, Erins.

I loved all the names in this book. They were simple and yet telling, not too fancy or flashy like some of the Omen of the Stars cats.

For example: Larksong the elder, the two Queens Swiftbreeze and Poppydawn, Pinestar's mother- the deceased Sweetbriar, Dawnstripe, Reedfeather and Fallowtail from WindClan, Littlebird (my personal favorite out of all the names in this book), and Hollyflower from ShadowClan, and I think there are some more but these are all the names I could recall off the top of my head w/o using the book.

If you're hesitating in buying the book just because it's labeled for children, just go for it and buy the book -- it won't hurt. (Much.) In my opinion, this book doesn't have the soft barrier other children novels do, and therefore its incorrect in the categorization of a children's book.

It was a great book the first time I read it in 2009, when it first released, and it's still a great book five years later.

Seriously, take my word for it. You won't regret it.

[Morgan Colón · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so good. Such much nostalgia for me. I have the softest spot in my heart for Bluestar. Bluestar defender forever.

[Warriorcat101 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Warriorcat book I have read!(I have read almost all of them apart from Manga)

It follows Bluestars life from a squealing kit,to leader of Thunderclan.
You learn how she became leader,why she gave up Mistyfoot and Stonefur,who her kin where and basically every little detail of the old she-cats life....BRAVO Erin Hunter! I give this amazing book,5/5.

[Ola Wicher · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Littlebookterror · Rating 5 out of 5]

This explains so many things. And it makes me love Bluestar even more than I already did.
It's an intense character study on Bluestar and her life before we meet her in Into the Wild.
It's especially funny when you recognize all the old characters and see them grow up (Lionpaw, I mean you especially).
We see so much of Bluestar's character growth and the choices that shaped her life. And it shows her struggles with StarClan and her own choices. Her love story is only a small part of her arc and I enjoyed that very much.



I have so many thoughts and feelings about this.
- Snowfur and Bluestar share such a special relationship. I loved to see them grow apart and not knowing exactly how to find back.
- her distant das made me so mad
- The friendship between Crookedpaw and Bluepaw was adorable and I would have loved to see more of those two
- Moonflowers death killed me. I knew she was gonna die early in the book but I didn't realize Bluepaw saw it happen ;___;
- Sunfall is such a good mentor and strong character. He held the Clan together when they felt devastated after Pinestar left
- That whole thing was so well fore-shadowed btw, well done.
- And Jake! Firestar's dad! I cannot believe!
- small Tigerclaw was interesting to see. I was not fond of him in the first series but I do feel I understand him better now
- Oh, Bluestar's hate for Yellowfang makes so much more sense now! It's so obvious when you know the facts
- Goosefeather confused me a bit, I felt bad for all the flak he got from his Clanmates
- Featherwhisker was such a sweetheart; no wonder Spottedleaf turned out so great. Loved his humour
- Whitefur named after his mom? My poor heart
- Thrushpelt, my poor boy! Most loyal of all, I am so sad he never got to raise (his own) kits. He reminds me of Grey Wing in a way that hurts
- now to the hardest part: Oakheart. Geez. First of all, why did we not see him in his full pining glory? I feel robbed. His every interaction with Bluepelt was soft and sweet and broke me.
- Bluepelt deciding between her Clan or her kits? StarClan is truly cruel.

[Lina Giglio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK. It reveals so many secrets from the normal series that I've been dying to know about since the very first book of, like, a twenty book series. I love the way Erin Hunter describes the way the cats think. It's so descriptive, and it seems to describe the exact opposite of the way that people think cats think. Bluestar is an amazing she-cat, and she is beautiful and brilliant as leader to ThunderClan, for many moons. At least that's what everyone thinks. She has so many secrets yet for her clan to discover, and some which they will never discover. That she had kits, Mistyfoot and her brother, Stonefur. That she loved Oakheart. That she never believed that Tigerstar was really an enemy to fear until he tried to kill her. She hated herself and was disgusted at herself for it, so that she risked her life for Fireheart, knowing she wouldn't survive. It's an amazing book, and it starts from when she was born. I recommend it to anyone who loves cats, or even hates cats. It's an amazing, suspenseful book.

[AquaMoon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anyone even remotely familiar with Erin Hunter's "Warriors" series knows of Bluestar, the great cat who preceeded Firestar in leading ThunderClan. But most probably don't know of the struggles she went through, the losses she endured, and the decisions she had to make on while on her rise to power. Also hints at why Tigerclaw became so vicious and how ThunderClan cats earned the reputation as kitty pet sympathizers even before Firetar became a 'paw'.

"Bluestar's Prophecy" reads almost like a biography of this great feline leader, detailing her life from birth to taking over leadership of her Clan. Has everything: Drama, suspense, romance, secrets, lies, intrigue, a few shock moments...and, of course, the legendary battle scenes Warriors fans have come to expect. Can stand alone or act as a prequel to the "Into the Wild."

A great book, as I have come to expect from the writers of this series.

[Alyssa Angel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had me in tears so many times! Like all of Bluestars life is her suffering just to save her clan. This book really shows how Bluestar suffered and also why she went crazy. There was so much she had to endure!

* Her mom Dying in battle

* Her sister dying from a twoleg monster

* Giving her kits to Oakheart

*Getting a new mentor because her other retired

* Having a burden of lying to her clan

* Having to watch her kits grow up from another clan

* Having to never see Oakheart again except in battle or at gatherings

* Going crazy

* Her dying by drowning and remembering Goosefeathers prophecy

* Not getting to say goodbye to Mosskit

*Mosskit dying



So you must be wondering why give it a 4 then? Well I loved This book but compared to the original series it’s not as well written and I also sometimes kind of forgot it was her talking and narrating and not Firestar. It was also really slow pased.

[Mike M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is truely one of the best warriors books. Before I read this, I never really liked bluestar all that much, because mostly i remembered her as the crazy leader she became at the end of the first series. This shows her journey and i LOVED her. I loved how it showed her human(haha) side and i was honestly crying for her multiple times in this book. Some great emotional writing in here, especially Moonflower and snowfurs deaths, mosskits death, the relationship with oakheart, and her struggle within herself which occured many times. Erin made me feel Bluestars sense of dispair and lonliness so well. Just read warriors books. They are ao much more that kids books.

[Michelle Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bluestar had such a rough life, from her upbringing to her sacrifices for her Clan; in some ways, her breakdown in the original series is totally justifiable.

[Squirrelflight Flight · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book. Im reading it for the 3RD time! XD
BTW the cat Tigerpaw attacked is... DUN DUN DUN... SCOURGE! xO (He was Tiny back then)