Péril nocturne

Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4

by Erin Hunter, Aude Carlier (Translator)

La tempête approche... Comment restaurer la paix ?
Après la mort de Plume Sombre et la fuite des chats errants, un nouveau défi attend les guerriers : ils doivent accorder au Clan du Ciel la place qu'il mérite. Mais quel clan acceptera de partager ses terres ? Autour du lac, certains chats restent méfiants, voire hostiles, et d'anciennes tensions se réveillent. La paix toute récente demeure fragile. Comment rétablir l'équilibre ? Le destin des clans est plus incertain que jamais...

Genres: Fantasy, Animals, Fiction, Middle Grade, Childrens, Cats, Adventure

Kindle Edition

First published November 7, 2017

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

[Aurora Dimitre]

this shit never woulda happened with blackstar

[Elle (ellexamines on TT & Substack)]

oh my god are these still going

what's happening now

[Yub Yub Commander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truthfully, I’m confused why this book got so many bad reviews on Amazon! I personally loved it, though I will agree that it read more as a filler than anything else, but considering how book three of Vision of Shadow ended, it makes sense why there would be a slight lull before the explosion that we all know will occur in books five and six.

**WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-3**

Before I continue, there is a spoiler warning, so stop now if you have not read books 1-3 of Vision of Shadows.

Okay, guys, so this wasn’t the most exciting edition of Warriors, but it was way better than the Dawn of the Clans books, and had more action, too. Firstly, my complaints against this: SkyClan gets their new territory (not surprising), but I feel like Twigpaw’s arc in this entire book was useless. She flip flopped all over the place. I get why her feelings are so mixed about being either SkyClan or ThunderClan, but most of her POV felt like it was simply a way for us to see into SkyClan while everything else was happening. I didn’t like it, and half of her conversations felt stupid, I’m sorry. Twigpaw, I love you, but no.

I’m still not a fan of Violetpaw. She is still acting like a brat (yes, I think she’s a brat in the other books–after how she behaves in ShadowClan and her “superior” attitude over the situation with Darktail nearly got her killed).

Now on to the good stuff. I was not expecting ShadowClan to be as destroyed as it was. until the first Gathering meeting, I thought they still had a fairly good number of warriors left, but no. They’re down to less than half of their clan, and Rowanstar is losing his courage. ShadowClan warriors are still acting disrespectful to him (gee, isn’t that why Darktail was able to come in so easily?), and I honestly cannot understand why they acted that way in the beginning.

SkyClan now has their own territory. I have been waiting for this moment since Firestar’s Quest. Finally–FINALLY–SkyClan is back with the clans! You guys have no idea how excited I am that this has happened in the books. I genuinely wondered if it ever would.

RiverClan: What the bloody heck are you doing in this book. (I will say this is becoming a nightmare with all of the clans being butthurt over stuff).

When Onestar died in the end of book three, I’m not going to lie, I was happy, and that made me super sad. Onewhisker used to be one of my favorite characters of all time, and I absolutely hate his leader story arc. It made zero sense to me that he turned against Firestar and ThunderClan, and even the rest of the clans. He was a coward and had a fling? The whole “oooh, Darktail is his son” was stupid and made me super pissed. Onewhisker at that point in time did not act like Onestar. They’re basically two different characters. He would not have gotten a cat pregnant or even had a thing for a cat outside the clans. He was fiercely loyal to WindClan, so what the actual heck, Erin Hunter crew. I don’t get why you did that.

I was super worried that Harestar would continue Onestar’s idiocy, but I’m happy he isn’t. Harestar seems to have a level head on his shoulders and is open to actually communicating and helping the other clans (finally).

And then we come to Thunderclan. I don’t think I’m ever going to get past the fact that it is super weird to see Brambleclaw as the leader. Firestar was THE cat, and he’s gone, and I cried, but Bramblestar carries on as Firestar did, but he’s starting to feel like a Firestar copycat. I’ll wait to pass judgement until this series has ended.

In a nutshell, I really appreciated this book for bringing certain things full circle and also for introducing new and old characters alike. We got to meet old SkyClan cats from Firestar’s Quest and even SkyClan’s Destiny and they’re back in the stories now. It introduced new characters, a new prophecy, and some impending doom. I’m assuming Darktail is dead, so I’m super curious to see what horror is coming that has StarClan in such a fuss. Also, Tree has amazing powers. why didn’t any of the Three have a power like his?

A bridge book, but a good book.

[Aindra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone in Darkest Night:
Alderheart: Getting mad at everyone but not expressing it because he's nice.
Jayfeather: Getting mad at everyone and clearly expressing it because he's Jayfeather.
Tree: Amazing.
Twigpaw: *repeated clan switching*
Violetshine: Confused.

[Cassidy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I honestly had to look up which of the Erin’s wrote this book because reading it was such a different experience than any of the other Warriors stories that I’ve read recently. That is a good thing, too. Recently I’ve found myself enjoying the Warriors books less. The characters were annoying, their logic rarely made sense, and the plotlines were dragged out until they weren’t even worth the reveal anymore. Then I read this book and wow it is the best entry in the new series by far, including the Hawkwing’s Journey super edition. Unfortunately I still gave it four stars instead of five simply because of a few things that bothered me the fact that there were quite a few grammar mistakes, my sneaking suspicion that the next few books might drag the same plotline until I get bored of it like the first three books did, and the weird bit where Alderheart was acting like a brat towards Sparkpelt but overall I enjoyed reading this book greatly. There’s a vague sense of doom throughout the book which keeps me wanting to turn the page and find out what happens next, and even now I’m anxious to find out what is left for the Clans to face. There are a few other particular things I enjoyed about this book, so if you don’t want to be spoiled for what happens just know that I have high expectations now and I’m hoping the rest of the series will deliver. One of my favorite parts of this story was the adorable couples. Finpaw and Twigpaw were so cute and I love how their feelings are taken seriously by the writers even though they’re still so young. I’m rooting for them to become mates and stay together, and seeing how Finpaw abandoned the Clan of his birth to be with Twigpaw they better be endgame or I’ll be upset. I also hope Finpaw meets Berryheart earl soon so he can get over his brooding about having half a tail. Also, yay, Ivypool finally found a mate! I’m sure we’ve all been waiting since the Erin’s first promised she’d be paired off like five books age. I also think it’s super cool that Fernsong offered to raise the kits so that Ivypool could spend time outside of the nursery. We haven’t had a reversal of gender roles in this book yet and I am all here for it, you be the best momma you can be Fernsong while Ivypool slays in her own way. The whole situation with Tigerheart and Dovewing was a bit frustrating because I want to know what happens, but I also know that it will likely be resolved in the next super edition. I’m also wondering if the super edition will revolve around Tigerheart finding his missing Clanmates and saving ShadowClan, but then I wonder why this book left on a cliffhanger about some cat doing just that. I think this is the biggest way a super edition has played into the main series, if I’m right about what will happen in it. I am a bit peeved at Mistystar and Rowanstar’s actions, but for once I can understand their motivations instead of them being petty like Onestar’s actions while he tried to hide from Darktail. Twigpaw’s struggle to accept her place in SkyClan was also very intriguing to me, and while Sandynose ticked me off for a while I’m happy that he ended up accepting and sticking up for Twigpaw. I’m also a little upset that Jayfeather’s whining about his herbs led to Snowbush being in camp longer than he should have been, causing his death. Didn’t anyone learn from what happened with Longtail and Briarlight? I guess everyone except for Jayfeather who is just stubborn and annoying. Even though I’m ranting about how annoying some of the cats have been it’s still an improvement from the last few books and I’m okay with it because their annoying habits are explained and rationalized. I can deal with a bit of stupidity from characters if there is viable motivation behind their actions. And the cuteness of the couples and the individual journeys and struggles that the characters have gone through makes a bit of annoyance worth it. This book seeemed to be one focusing on the growth of individual cats, and I am all for character development and change.

[Jamie Austin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tree saved this book for me.
That and his special power revealed at the end.
Wow. Finally something creative and interesting, Erin Hunter. Being able to talk to the dead? I’m not kidding. That last scene salvaged this story from being a total disaster.
Overall, this book was a total filler for me. Though I knew that from the start and seriously wanted to skip it and read Sparknotes or something. Gosh.
Also, Erin Hunter, you couldn’t think of anything to do but send them on ANOTHER FREAKIN’ JOURNEY TO THE GORGE? Traveling is SO boring. I can’t stand it. It’s always the same generic stuff: hunting, setting up makeshift camps, crossing thunderpaths, running from twolegs, eating at the barn with Barley… UGH. Such a waste of my time.
Needletail visiting Violetpaw in the dead of night was pretty good, but other than that, total waste.
Oh, I also like Finpaw. Such a wholesome chap.
Tree is the best though. A breath of fresh air. Love his blithe personality regarding the clan cats.
According to my Warriors franchise rating system:
{** ~ 2.9 ⭐️⭐️.✨~**}
According to my overall rating system:
{** ~ 2.6 ⭐️⭐️.✨ ~**}

[Lilli Gilliam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a feeling this will be my least favorite book in the series. I was debating whether I should give this a 4 or 5. I finally settled on 5, considering how I was dying to get my hands on this book and how it tied well with the previous books in the series. Darkest Night in is a turn point in the series. There are more troubles and tensions between the Clans, and new prophecies. I feel like this book didn't really have a main point. Like in The Apprentice's Quest the main point of the book was the quest. In the next two books, Thunder and Shadow and Shattered Sky, it was about Darktail and the rogues and trying to get them out of the Clans. Personally, I felt like Darkest Night was a little everywhere. I love the budding relationship between Twigpaw and Finpaw. Twigpaw and Violetshine are growing up so fast!!

[Michelle Kobus · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book, man.


The older characters seem unrecognizable compared to previous iterations of them, and most of the newer characters don't have much substance.

The storyline itself has surfaced in other Warriors books. You know what would help these tired storylines? Writing about Clans and Tribes that don't tie in to the cats on the lakeside. The waterfall Tribe shows that cats exist in varying communities beyond being a Warrior, can't we see how cats live in Egypt or the Swiss Alps or something? Something????

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

SKYCLAN! LEAFSTAR! The first book I ever read in the series was Firestar's Quest. Leafdapple (Leafstar) has a special place in my heart. Particularly liked how she was described to take on the roles just like a regular Clanmate despite being a leader, and how she manages being an outsider amongst the other four clan leaders. There are lessons still to be gleaned from the series ;)

[Gerda Fiske · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was amazing! I loved that sweet moment between Hollyleaf and Leafpool and the most amazing part of the book: the conversation between Ivypool and Fernsong. That's all I'm gonna say. You need to read this book to fully understand how great it is.

[Hailey Vieira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t even know where to begin…. But this book made me feel a lot of things (and not all of them were good). I’m not even sure what to write without spoiling anything but all I can say are things are getting dark…. But thankfully there are some happy things too. Maybe one day the Clans will get a break and have some happiness…

[Simon Eisenstein · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of big, wild moments right at the end, but not much to say otherwise. A mediocre warriors book with a lot of filler, but it was okay. As the three stars indicates, I liked it just fine.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another wonderful book in this outstanding Warrior series. It is a parallel universe from which you hope never to return. Very sad in parts as they often are, in fact I did stop reading at one time due to the number of deaths. I decided to continue and I am so glad I did.

[Kaylee · Rating 3 out of 5]

High three stars. (I changed my rating from four stars to three because I really think I’m being too nice to Warriors. I’m very biased towards them because I grew up reading them, but I’m trying to be more realistic with these ratings.)

This book is just a big ok. I have almost no strong feelings on it. It gets a lot of hate, but personally I think that is due to the fact that it starts the trilogy of books where nothing happens, and not because it’s a bad book by itself.

The only huge complaint I have is that the rules of spirit cats make no sense. Normal cats shouldn’t be able to see spirits, according to Tree, the authors, and all the following books. Yet in this one Violetshine just. . . Randomly sees Needletail several times? It doesn’t make sense.

Also it is mentioned once that ThunderClan should add extra scent-marks to the RiverClan border, but they don’t share a border. I just thought that was a funny mistake; better than the usual incorrect eye color and dead cats mysteriously reviving.

And, of course, the obligatory “no cat except the main cast gets any lines, and not even the main characters get a real personality” still stands. Except with Violetshine, and now Finpaw. I sure hope that doesn’t go away in The Lost Thaw and River of Fire/Raging Storm respectively.

Yeah. This book was fine, pretty much your average Warriors book. I definitely didn’t enjoy rereading it as much as Shattered Sky, but I actually think it had less problems, which says something about the way the books are written, I think. Alright, Tigerheart’s Shadow is next in my chronological reread. Hopefully that one is also better than I remember.

[Blaze · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warriors is getting much darker these days. This book is not as outwardly violent and gory as some parts of the first series, but it is psychologically dark.

The threat that loomed in the first three books -- Darktail the rogue -- is gone, and this book revolves around the drama of a very broken ShadowClan and SkyClan struggling to set up in their new home around the lake. The Clans are not super supportive of this, and there's some interesting dialogue from a variety of characters. We see some cats that want SkyClan to stay and are trying to help them, but many cats completely disregard the fifth Clan and want them to go.

Now grown, we see Violetpaw and Twigpaw struggling to decide who they are and where they belong. I have to say, these are two of the best characters the series has had in quite a while. They both remind me a bit of Hollyleaf and I'm excited to see where they go from here.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of the Greece holiday complete!!
I actually can’t believe how good this series is and how much it stands apart from the other 8000+. As always, there’s a good few typos from shoddy editing, but the story is interesting and the characters are engaging. I like that I genuinely didn’t know what was going to happen in the last 10 pages!
I think maybe this series is one of the best because it really is darker and more dangerous than the others. The drama is endless!

[Chantal Kloth · Rating 5 out of 5]

shadowclan man.. they need to get their sh!t together already.

on another note, the briarlight scene had me uncontrollably sobbing; it was so beautifully written wow

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

tree my best friend tree

[Mattison Strom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blackstar would've never let this happen

[Mat_smnt · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,75 ✨
C’était bien, la team LGDC on garde le rythme ! La reconstruction du Clan du Ciel est trop satisfaisante. J’ai bien aimé la quête pour retrouver d’autres membres du Ciel, on en a appris plus sur eux, c’était cool. Nuage de Brindille qui prend un nouveau départ dans le Clan du Tonnerre, j’étais trop content pour elle ! Et Nuage de Nageoire qui vient avec elle oooooh !!! J’ai fondu ❤️🥹Néanmoins, il y a des petites choses avec lesquelles je suis resté septique :
1/ La dissolution du Clan de l’Ombre. Ok ça peut être intéressant vu que c’est la première fois dans LGDC que ça arrive. Mais la façon dont c’est amené je n’est pas trouvé ça hyper naturel. Et puis les guerriers de l’Ombre sont un peu trop fiers pour ça non ? Et Étoile Fauve qui renonce d’être le chef, je ne sais pas trop quoi en penser…
2/ La fermeture des frontières du Clan de la Rivière. Ça, ça m’a vraiment soûlé. Les frontières du Clan du Vent ont déjà été fermées en début de cycle avec Étoile Solitaire qui se conduisait comme un gros plouc qui ne voulais voir personne. Et là rebelote avec le Clan de la Rivière et ma chère Étoile de Brume ?? Nan pas toi 😭 Du coup c’était un peu répétitif, un peu redondant.
3/ Le fait qu’Arbre ait des pouvoirs magique. La spiritualité et le côté mystique dans LGDC ne me dérange pas, bien au contraire ! Mais la magie en tant que telle, j’ai un peu plus de mal…

[Joaquin Fulkerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin Hunter (Victoria Holmes), book Warriors - Vision of shadows: Darkest Night Is a fiction book that is written by a collective number of authors that call themselves Erin Hunter.
The story follows the lives of 3 main cats named Alderheart, Violetpaw, and Twigpaw, and there adventures in the forest, around a lake. with now 5 different clans Thunderclan, Windclan, RIverclan, Skyclan, and Shadowclan around the lake, all suiting the clans, Windclan is on the moor, Shadowclan, Skyclan, and thunderclan are in different forests, Riverclan on an island with rivers around it. But some clans don't think that skylcan should be here and everything is testing all the clan's fate.
Erin Hunter expertly weaves in character, setting, and conflict to catch the readers attention. The setting of the lake adds the element of freedom and adventure for the story. The setting brings out many, many interesting characters including a cat with 6 toes on his hind leg. The character brings in conflict because of what special powers some cats have. All these elements bring in a great story together.
Positives:
1. It was an awesome story because it wasn't too descriptive that it would bore you, had a great raising, climax, and falling actions.
2. Had great suspense, always making you want more
I give this book a 10/10. I recommend this to people who like action and adventures.

[Silver · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book, but I do have to nit pick certain continuity errors (like molewhisker and blossomfall somehow being on the journey back with skyclan AND at the thunderclan camp when it flooded at the same time). Setting that aside, I've been on the fence about continuing the arcs after this one, but this book might be the one that makes me keep reading the newer books

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandy nose is making me so mad. I can’t tell if he is supposed to be a know it all, overprotective, or just really rude, but he can’t seem to make up his mind and contradicts himself with so much confidence. Other than sandy nose getting on my nerves this was a great book, and I’m glad it didn’t turn into a “traveling” book, I can’t wait to read the next one!

[Hannah Reeves · Rating 4 out of 5]

7.0 on CAWPILE

This was a good time, I really enjoyed the character growth that these characters had, they really felt as though they were growing and changing with the times and not just getting stuck in the past.

[GuineaPigFalconer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good enough Warriors book, with a good amount of action that I’ve come to expect from this particular series. I have been enjoying it more than past Warriors arcs.

[Kaitlynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this dragged on for a little while. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the greatest. It was fun and I will read more Warriors later.

[Sergio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tree <3

[Deedeebear3! · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly vision of Shadows is kinda letting me down. It just doesn't seem like it has a definite plot. It just feels like the author didn't even know where it was going, but I still love Erin Hunter. :(

[Ellie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Is it just me or did NOTHING happen in this compared to the previous 3 books

[Cassandra Hamm · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up.