Warriors Super Edition: Squirrelflight's Hope

Warriors Super Edition #12

by Erin Hunter

An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure. In this Super Edition, set just after the events of A Vision of Shadows, ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight is caught between her conscience and her Clan.   Though all five Clans have settled into equally divided territories around the lake, tensions are rising over the new borders. And when a group of rogue cats move in just beyond Clan boundaries, drawing the Clans’ frustration, Squirrelflight must choose between her duty as ThunderClan’s deputy and her desire to do what’s right. Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike.

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

464 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2019

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

[Abbigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow... Erin Hunter is getting good at making me physically emotional when reading her books. This book was so amazing! Once again, I was satisfied to see that my favorite character, Hollyleaf, had a good bit of “screen time” so to speak, in this book. This book actually made me cry, very sad but wonderfully written. When reading it there were parts that I just wanted to claw Bramblestar! What a mouse-brain! The introduction of a new group since the one we had seen in Tigerheart’s Shadow was a nice addition I think, their family dynamic was fun to delve into and I enjoyed every bit. I like that we got some insight into what exactly the new novella ‘Tree’s Roots’ might be about. I was a bit disappointed that they did not elaborate on a few characters deaths even if just for a sentence, but I’m sure we’ll find out the reasons in later books. I can’t wait for the next book, I’m sure it will be fantastic. It is rare for me to ever show physical emotion when reading a book, no matter the situation. The fact that I actually cried when reading the last few chapters of Squirrelflight’s Hope really speaks volumes to me about how Erin Hunter has continued to improve the dialogue and interactions between characters. This is going on my list of favorite special editions, it was action packed, emotionally driven at times and it really made you want to root for everything to turn out okay (I’d still like to give a couple of the leaders a cuff around the ear) this book really caught me off guard with how involved I would be with this story. I felt as though I was fighting every step alongside Squirrelflight, and if that kind of connection with a character does not speak to how well a book is written, I’m not sure what does. Bravo to Erin Hunter! My favorite author since I was a kid, I’ve loved every book so far and I can’t wait for a new adventure!

[Jennifer Kristoffersson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was horrible from beginning to end.

- Do not read further if you don't want spoilers or can't stand someone being salty AF -

I know that Erin Hunter has a problem with changing the characters the way they need to make a story, but this change of character from Squirrelflight was ridiculous. I get it that she might have a midlife crisis, but the only thing on her brain is children. Furthermore, I don't think there was a single chapter in this book where she did not mention children or her wanting children... Squirrel honey, your relationship issues with Bramblestar won't fix themselves just because you have another litter.

Bramblestar on another note, freck what an a****le he was during the whole book until the end. Now I can see why no one suspects believes he is being replaced by a ghost in TBC was never questioned - he is doing the same thing himself.
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The story is basically Squirrel wanting children, Bramble does not because being leader is hard enough - fair you don't need to want children. Then the clans starts to argue because the new borderlines aren't satisfying enough, there are claims that land is not being used to the point it should be. Squirrel then asks about a territory behind shadowclan and thunderclan. The other listens to that and ponder, Leafstar is mad - she doesn't want to move anymore. Bramble is mad - because Squirrel gave the others a great solution to their problem and is in a way disagreeing with bramble and undermining him because she OMG HAS A BRAIN OF HER OWN - HOW F***CING DARE SHE?!

Squirrel ends up finding Leafstar on her own, asking the leader if she is ok with just visiting the place to see if it's good, if it is, there might be a possibility of moving, if not - then ok they drop the subject. I enjoyed Squirrel going behind Brambles back in this scene, she was respectful enough towards Leafstar in it, and just wanted them to understand what she meant.
So Leafstar and Squirrel goes to visit this new strange territory, and they find if perfect for skyclan. Then they get surprised by rogues living there, they call themselves the sisters, they have a conversation where Leaf and Squirrel get captured, because the sisters do not want them to go back to the clans and reveal where this perfect living place is. The sisters are thinking mostly of themselves and the fact that one of their own is pregnant, which both Leaf and Squirrel after a time understands and accept. After staying a while there, Squirrel gets really curious about the sisters way of living and learns a lot, and then their clan mates comes and rescues them.

This is where the story falls so bad IMO. The clans learn that the place where the sisters live is just perfect, AND NOW THEY WANT BLOOD. Tigestar starts to blame the sisters for everything just to force them to move. WHEN ALL THEY HAVE TO WAIT IS 1 MaYBE 2 MOONS. For heaven’s sake! This is not during a winter season from what I recall this book is around the spring/summer season. There is noooo feeecking reason for them to have that territory NOW...... EXCEPT FOR YOU GUESSED IT PLOT.

During all this, Sparkpelt and her mate Larksong gets sick, due to prey eating a flower that hurts cats. The sisters help the thunderclan cats identify this problem, but they are not in time to cure Larksong, and he dies, while Sparkpelt gives birth to her kits. The scene is heartbreaking, but what makes this worse IS SQUIRREL, almost in a panic, demanding that Sparkpelt should feed her kits, play with her kits etc. WHAT IF THEY DON'T BOND WITH EACH OTHER?! GUUUUUUUUUUUUURL give your effing DAUGHTER a rest, she just lost her mate let a girl mourn for a while!!!

But it doesn't stop there, oh no.

The clans end up starting a war with the sister because they NEED the land NOOOOW. Squirrel and Leafpool, visited the sisters earlier because both of them had a vision/dream about kits being in danger. Instead of stopping the war by screaming something on the lines "Stop, don't do this, she just gave birth to her kits. You don't want to fight a queen with kittens you f***ing cowards", they all keep silence because of PLOT. Skyclan is the only clan not participating in this fight because Leafstar is the bae WITH A BRAIN.

Leafpool and Squirrel have to save the kits from a collapsing cave, they manage to get the kittens out, but both get injured to the point of death. Which means that they're in between worlds.

This is where another great problem comes. The starclan trials.

So because Leafpool and Squirrelflight both have broken the code - leafpool by having children and Squirrel for lying and pretending to be their mother. They need to have a trial to determine if they're allowed into starclan or not. EXCUSE ME WHERE THE FRECK DID THIS BULLSHIT COME FROM. I understand the trial against Leafpool, since she had children as a medicine cat, and it was with another clan's cat. BUT putting Squirrel on a trial for lying?!!! YELLOWFANG WAS THE ONE WHO TOLD SQUIRRELFLIGHT TO DO IT, AND MIND YOU THAT C*NT IS THERE DURING THE TRIALS AS A JUDGE!!! Reading that part made me scream out loud due to anger. Then they continue on to blame Squirrel for stopping the fight between the sisters because she has a BRAIN and some COMPASSION compared to every other cat, why is a narcissistic A-hole and can't wait 2 months.

By now I am honestly impressed that Squirrel still have the spirit to speak her own opinions because everything she says or does get questioned and trashed on.
Bramble is a horrible mate to her and when she stated her own opinions he trash talk her down, to the point where to threaten her deputy roll just because she tries to stop unnecessary fighting. After that he even bring it to a point where everything she does have to go through him, excuse me WTF this is toxic a huuuge red flag. AND her clan mates blame her for all the trouble and awkwardness going on.

Here is a good video explaining and talking about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNCME...


I am so done with this book, but I needed to get this out of my system.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it all first day!

[Carissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a complete mess

Let's start with Bramblestar and Squirrelflight arguing for 75% of the book (I'm not even exaggerating, btw) over the stupidest things - from Squirrelflight 'challenging Bramblestar's authorioty,' from Squirrelfight being obessed with having more kids, from looking weak in front of the other Clans, and can't forget about how they argue whether the Sisters are just a bunch of rogues and whether they should chase him out or not! Seriously, can they just get a divorce already? We already went through enough bullshit with these two in Omen of the Stars.

I'm not going to say that Bramblestar is abusive to Squirrelflight, but he is undeniably extremely rude to Squirrelflight and acts extremely immaturely by consistently asserting his authority as a Clan leader over her, and him questioning her judgement by implying that she's not as 'sharp' as she used to be is called gaslighting, I believe. What's even more stupid is that they just already had a big falling out in Omen of the Stars and they were all supposed to get over it and make up after The Last Hope, but nooooooo. The Erins just had to add more conflict between them because they can't ever settle down in a healthy relationship, apparently

Anyways, the Sisters are a pretty cool group and a pretty cool concept, and Moonlight is an absolute bitch in my opinion, but moving on.

The stupidest part of this book is easily the trial. For some ridiculous reason, they decide Squirrelflight and Leafpool needs to be put on a trial to be accepted into StarClan because she lied about her sister's kits, which mind you, StarClan LITERALLY ENCOURAGED THEM TO HIDE FROM THE REST OF THEIR CLAN. Oh, and can't miss the opportunity to ruin characters as well! Moth Flight makes a return from Moth Flight's Vision to whine about how Leafpool broke her code, like, fr? "You broke my code" shut up bitch, you're the first one who broke it. If anything, Ashfur's the one who needs a trial lol

Even more ridiculous is that Yellowfang is ONE OF THE JUDGES of this trial. Yes. THE VERY ONE who GUILT-TRIPPED SQUIRRELFLIGHT INTO ADOPTING LEAFPOOL'S KITS. But hell, at least Yellowfang had the decency to be the only one of the judges who had common sense and pointed out that they were all hypocrites since most of them had broken the code themselves one point or another.

Anyways, in the end, Squirrelflight and Bramblestar make up, and Leafpool dies (my theory is that she chose to stay in StarClan because she couldn't bear to be part of the main cast anymore in the next arc), and if they don't get a divorce in the next arc or one of them dies, then I give them five books until they get into some dumb argument again and start this whole shit all over again.

Fuck this book, fuck this SE. and fuckkkkkk Bramblestar.

[Jayla Leonzal]

I thought most of the book was sad mostly the amount of deaths thats happend but came out for an okay/good cause. "
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[Aindra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I almost cried at Leafpool's funeral/death ;-;

[Fire heart]

Warrior cat lemons!
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[Loang · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: 4 out of 10

When I first read this, no questions asked, I loved it. I'd just bought my first Kindle and this was the first novel I read in it. I devoured all the 450 pages in less than two days. Then I gave it 8 points on my first review* and went on with my day.

Even then, I'm pretty sure I'd realized there was something wrong about it. I wrote about it on the review but didn't really put much thought over it. Now I think I've developed a bit more critical thinking (and also thanks to social media, not gonna lie), so I could point out all the things that I thought were off and now I know are unacceptable.

Before getting to the heavy parts, let's start with what I did enjoy: Squirrelflight. She was an amazing protagonist for this book. She certainly is a lot different from when she was younger, which I didn't like so much at the start but later on I found out her maturity didn't make her a worse character but instead gave her more layers and personality. I liked how her impulsiveness and love for adventure (which never really left her) collided with her more adult feel of responsibility and serious personality overall. She's one of my favorite characters and I mean it when I say she deserves better.

In addition to that, I loved that some background characters got more page time. I absolutely fell in love with Larksong, and Sparkpelt got more development here than in the entire sixth series. Leafstar and Squirrelflight's friendship was an unexpected surprise and I adored that we were told more about Tree's backstory.

The Sisters are a tricky thing to talk about. While they have serious and deep flaws morally speaking (their hate and abandonment of toms within their community being the most important), their system and traditions were fascinating to me and added a lot of lore to the fantasy aspect of Warriors.

Now, onto the bad (and most important) side of this book. The biggest problem was Bramblestar's character, obviously. I've never exactly liked him (I've always thought he was kind of bland and boring), but in this book, he was absolutely insufferable. Though plot-wise was a reason behind most of his decisions, his behavior (especially towards Squirrelflight) was disgusting and abusive. He "apologized" at the end of the book and while I did fall for it the first time honestly, I don't buy it now: nothing justifies abuse, and it's not something you can solve with a pretty-sounding promise (especially if the abuser has done the same things over and over again after claiming they wouldn't, like in Bramblestar's case). The writers should learn to listen to the readers and stop trying to force them together in a relationship that teaches children that things like this are okay, because they're not.

Besides that, I also had a huge issue with how StarClan was portrayed. Some of the cats shown are between my personal favorites (Bluestar and Moth Flight, for example), and seeing them so out of character and senseless made me seriously mad. The trial scene was not a bad concept, but the way it was written ruined the consistency of many good characters just for the sake of cheap drama and "stakes".

Squirrelflight's Hope managed to capture my interest and keep me reading until late, but I feel morally obligated to not recommend it to anyone, because of the terrible messages it sends, sometimes even to young children. If you still want to read it (it definitely has its good bits) you need to keep a critical eye and be aware of what you're consuming.




* Note: This review was almost completely rewritten to match my current opinions on this book, and the first one deleted. The rating was also changed.

[nana · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm going to be honest here: I always disliked Squirrelflight. I have no problems admiting it. I hate when female characters are disrespectful and disobedient to look strong and powerful. That just make them look childish instead of empowering. When it comes to Warriors books, this is common in an irritating and unbelievable way. See Needletail (my least favorite character after Hollyleaf), who takes this trope to another level. I also hate Squirrelflight and Bramblestar as a couple. The way he treated her in The New Prophecy arch was pretty toxic and girls/women shouldn't forgive this kind of behavior, specially in a book still considered for children. Considering these, I didn't really expect to enjoy this book much, but... damn.

Bramblestar's characterization has been terrible for a while now, but I kinda enjoyed him here. He certainly exhibited more emotion and personality than in A Vision of Shadows. He definitely isn't the most brilliant cat around, but almost everyone in this book looked stupid. I like Leafstar, tho. She has a brain. The same cannot be said about any other cat from another clan. Shocking absolutely no one, we still have the J.K. Rowling thing of making Shadowclan (Slytherin) the most evil and unreasonable ones, as always. Boring, boring, boring.

Squirrelflight is absolutely terrible here. I know Bramblestar still isn't the nicest mate and stuff, but disrespecting your leader isn't... feminist or whatever, it's just... disrespectful. At least in my opinion Bramblestar wasn't being so bad, since he was dealing with the most inconvenient deputy ever. And the kit thing...? Where the hell did that come from? Squirrelflight wasn't toxic with it as was Finleap, but seriously...?

About the Sisters, well, I have to admit that was a good surprise find a portrayal of foreign cultures in the Warriors books that isn't absolutely problematic. There's no conversion attempt! Thank God for small mercies. They live a matriarchy and that's cool, but the ending was a bit anticlimatic.

Despite all this, the book became bearable in the second half, and I was seriously thinking about giving it 3 stars, but then it came. The big horror. The Starclan thing. WHAT. THE. HELL. The portrayal of Starclan keeps getting worse each book, but here it reaches its peak. Now I need to accept that characters that I like (or at least used to like) deliberately allowed someone as despicable as Ashfur to walk among them. No no no no no no. I cringed so freaking much during the Starclan "trial". This is all wrong. Why ruin characters after they're dead. Please, no. And anyway, all the Squirrelflight/Leafpool thing only served to question and address things from fifteen books ago. Since the portrayal of adoption in these books bothers me a lot (like any mention of Hollyleaf), it just made my mood worse and I got even more pissed. In conclusion, all this book gave me was stress.

[Luna Lupa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Summary: everyone is an idiot, except for squirrelflight and leafpool
Warning: there is a high chance that some aspects will make you very frustrated and angry
And did they just gloss over the fact how tyrannic Tigerstar was 😀 (why did he become unreasonable and aggressive the second he became leader…?)
I have so many questions and want to punch all those mousebrains. Maybe the Clans really shouldn’t exist… why should we root for them I don’t get them wth stop starting unnecessary war? Please?
This just made me so angry the whole book I dreaded to read it. Nothing left but frustration

[Kaylee · Rating 2 out of 5]

High two stars. This book sucks. And that fact also sucks, because in my opinion, it’s one of the better written Warriors books out there.

It has all the usual flaws of the Erins’ stories: about a million cardboard side characters, any major characters who aren’t the lead acting stupid for plot convenience, and no real unique stories. That being said, this one has a lot of raw emotion in it that makes it just a bit more interesting. A character’s death (Leafpool’s) also feels like it has weight for once. (Even though she got no focus in the actual book. . . Oh well.)

But I can’t rate it higher than this because the entire book centers on a toxic relationship (BramblestarxSquirrelflight) that is portrayed as being completely normal. This is a kids’ book series. It is NOT ok to show these manipulative behaviors and then not call them out (that should go for any book or series, but especially a children’s series, since children are far less likely to recognize said behaviors as being toxic).
If you don’t think Bramblestar is a manipulative jerk to Squilf, read my in-progress activity notes on this book. I kept a running total of notable times he was toxic, and I believe the final number was 18. Or, if you’re curious, Bright Guardian Akira and Moonkitti have made great videos on this. I’ll link them after this:
BGA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNCME...
MK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAv-C...

EDIT: Two things I forgot to add! Bramblestar has been through this ‘character arc’ of learning to trust his mate two. . . Three? Times now? And the first was in THE NEW PROPHECY. Not only is their relationship the epitome of toxicity, but this plot has been recycled multiple times before!
And the second: I laughed out loud at the StarClan trial. This has no relevance to my review but it was SO FUNNY to me. The whole scene is the embodiment of conflict for conflict’s sake.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was way better than I expected, and I had high hopes for it to begin with. It gave a better look on the sisters and how superior the clans think of themselves. Honestly I think this was the perfect opportunity for a main character to die, instead of focusing on it during the main series, when there should be new main characters to focus on. Leaf pool has been my favorite for a long time and it’s good that she had a a quick, memorable death. Personally I would love to see Squirrelflught become leader, Bramblestar isn’t a bad leader but he definitely isn’t good either. I really liked this book, it is one of the best super editions and had multiple different themes.

[Allison · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can we just one time have all the characters behave in a believable manner, consistent with both their previous characterisation and the circumstances in which they find themselves? Just once.

I'm so tired.

[Roselyn Blonger · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book could’ve easily been titled Squirrelflight’s Obsession, because the entire plot revolves around her desperate desire to have kits. No matter the risk, the situation, or the timing—Squirrelflight only thinks about starting a family with Bramblestar. The worst part isn’t just her obsession, but the fact that she insists Bramblestar must want it just as badly. Otherwise, she’d rather not have kits at all. What kind of logic is that? Is Squirrelflight just an immature teenager stuck in a melodrama?

I know most people complain about Bramblestar, but honestly, I was on his side for most of the beginning. Squirrelflight challenges him in public, constantly contradicts him, and when he tells her privately that he needs to be able to trust her in moments of crisis, what does she do? She disobeys him, acts behind his back, and then cries about how he doesn’t trust her. How could he, when all she does is lie, hide things, and make impulsive decisions?

She also becomes obsessed with helping random cats just because she gets emotionally fixated. Squirrelflight has always been the character I hated most in Warriors, and I thought this book might help me understand her better. But it did the opposite—I nearly lost my mind reading her. Honestly, I wished she had died instead of Leafpool. She deserved it more, for being a spoiled, self-centered brat.

[Emily W · Rating 5 out of 5]

There were multiple occasions on which I had to stop reading due to tears in my eyes. This book truly shows the ups and downs of the warrior code and really defines every part of the cat's relationships with one another. I especially loved the view we were given I to StarClan. It shows the impact being around your old enemy's can have on you. It also showed us that the living don't notice everything, and that even after a cat dies, they are still there for their clanmates. That is something cats struggle with in Warriors,and this book really hilighted that and brought it to the light.
I think it is amazing that Moonlight's kits were named Moon, Leaf and Squirrel. Moon after their mother, Squirrel after Squirrelflight, and Leaf after both Leafstar and Leafpool. It proves more than was already shown that the Sisters were great cats. I love the Sister's, and hope they will return in future books. They taught the Clans a well-deserved lesson.
The story was a little fast-paced, but not souch that it was overwhelming. The entire storyline was new and pieced together perfectly.

[Nate Lutterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPOILER!!!!!





I loved this. It had great things to think about and I really was on Squirrrelflight's saide the whole time. Some cats had a change in the way they behaved, ESPECIALLY BRAMBLESTAR. He was super cranky and disrespectful. Besides that, I cried super hard in this book, for Larkwing, Flickerkit, Leafpool, and more. I cried when Squirrelflight got to meet her lost kits and saw all her old friends. Any book that makes you cry (and has a happy ending) is very good. I cried so much and I was super interested and didn't want to put it down!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. The Erins did right by Leafpool's death and the Sisters. I have to say this was one of the best super editions so far! I loved that Squirrelflight and Leafpool got to say goodbye to each other the right way and Leafpool was happy in Starclan. It was so wonderful how well written everything was. Thank you Erin Hunter for such a great book! <3

[oliw · Rating 4 out of 5]

bramblestar better die soon cuz i cant put up with his shit

[lion ♡]

okokok so leafpool death and the starclan scene is kinda unfair but wtv heartbroken from her death ofc 😭💔

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vid review is gonna be available on 29, April, 2020 here https://youtu.be/gXUnpXGzDGQ

[Books for an Animal Princess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ehhh... Erin Hunter is so good at making me emotional! Read it all in one day!

[Tay Tay (taylor´s version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book because it was from the perspective of one of my favorite characters. I liked that Squirrelflight was a bit more mature than in the New Prophecy arc. Her character was developed well throughout the story. I also liked the Sisters because they were a different group of cats from the ones in the Clans and their culture was interesting to learn about. I also enjoyed getting a small bit of Tree's backstory.

I thought that the story was well-written and it was well-paced. Erin Hunter's writing was enjoyable and made the story fun to read. However, I did not like that Bramblestar was abusive to Squirrelflight and at the end of the book, when he apologised, Squirrelflight accepted it and believed that he would change. This is not right and we should not tolerate Bramblestar treating her like this.

This is a video explaining more on the topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNCME...

I also did not like that Leafpool died but it was quite nice to be able to experience Starclan. However, I did think that the judging was a bit uncalled for.

Overall, I think it was a really good book and my favourite of the Super Editions.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did I ugly sob at the end of this book? Yes. I’m not ashamed to admit that.

This book has many heavy messages—it’s filled with grief, loss, postpartum depression, arguing for one’s values, adversity within a marriage when trust has been broken… the thing is, you don’t realize it because these messages are hidden in a realm where it’s cats facing these issues. It’s hard not to see it as a kids book when every sentence ends with “she mewed.”

But overall, what a brilliant way to address these issues for middle-grade kids in a way that they will remember and understand.

I know I’ve been reading these for my daughter, however, I think now I’m really reading them for me.

[Mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very amazing book! I love this book and it has a great ending! 5 STARS FOR SURE!

[Brinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm already ready for Tigerstar to die

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start with this: did you ever liked Squirrelflight? I absolutely ALWAYS did. I heard and read many reviews that give a powerful HATE to Squirrelflight. I never saw what those people see bad in her. She is, at some point, a really annoying character, a liar and heartless. This is what some people say about her. But, actually, she is Firestar's daughter too! She has the right to get in trouble. It's in her blood! It's not like Firestar respected every rule. Why should Squirrelflight be different? Or why should she respect the rules when her father didn't? It doesn't seem fair and it isn't that her father could break the rules and she couldn't! Yet, she could, and I don't hate her for that.
If you hate Squirrelflight, I won't comment really. But, BUT I will still like to change your opinion about her...
Well, the truth is, this book doesn't show what a great character she was or what miraculous things she did. Not even close. All this book shows us her mistakes, as well as Leafpool's. I won't force you to forgive her for hurting Bramblestar or because she lied. You probably think she's not good enough, that she's not worth it.
Well I never forgave her. And I never will. Because there's nothing to forgive. As long as she did what she thought was best to keep everyone happy or safe, she did the right thing. I wouldn't change anything. Because, making these mistakes, will probably make any cat collapse. But not Squirrelflight. She fought for her and for her sister and I'm glad she did. In this book, she is convincing you that making something that you think is right is the right choice over her Clans' loyalty. She says sorry, but still she tells us and StarClan that she wouldn't change a thing. And that because as long she thought she was doing the right thing, in fact, she was doing the best she could. Would you ever show your back to your sister/brother? No, of course not. Squirrelflight shown us courage and love. And, belive me, if you read this book and give a chance to Squirrelflight, to yourself to like her, you would absolutely adore her. She is special. She is strong. She is perfect.
And if you still won't like her... That means you really don't understand courage, sacrifice or love. Or perhaps, you still didn't give yourself a proper chance to like her...?
Anyways...
BELIVE ME
IT'S WORTH IT.

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book felt really long, even for a Super Edition. And it was kinda annoying, as I am reading these in publication order, and this was published AFTER Lost Stars but takes place BEFORE it. So I did end up knowing a few spoilers before going into it.

I've always liked Squirrelflight, and reading her now as an older cat is really nice. She has grown a lot as a character over the last too-many-to-count books. This Super Edition further expands on the never-ending Warriors' universe, and I am glad she was the character to take us through this story.

Now, Tigerstar is the worst. Such a shame since I liked him in Tigerheart's Shadow. I also wasn't very fond of Bramblestar either.

[Cienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book crushed my soul, just like it crushed Leafpool and Squirrelflight. I was not ready to care about Leafpool this much. Although I don't appreciate the authors changing StarClan every other book, I do appreciate the caring and concern that they give to Squirrelflight. She was a realistic character, and reacted like a real person would. Breaking my heart. I cried and I haven't cried since the end of the main arch/old school books. GUH. Thanks for a wild ride Hunters.

[Kaitlynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this earlier in the year, but I didn't rate it or anything. I guess I forgot. I don't remember when I read it, so I will just say yesterday. It was a pretty cool book but I will probably never read it again.

[Sting Key · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. It was sad, happy, and one of the best warrior books so far! I couldn't stop reading it! I would recommend it to any one who likes warriors!