Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15621 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 544 pages

Customer Reviews

One their finest moments
Forest of Secrets.
The Darkest Hour.
Moonrise.
The Sight.
Long Shadows.
As toweringly awesome the Warriors series is, you will always have your favourites. These are mine. Well, were mine, because the list has changed: enter Bluestar's Prophecy.
This super edition takes us back to when Bluestar was merely a kit, opening her eyes for the first time, and it is very much her story of how she came to be the mighty leader of her Clan, but that's not all: we see ThunderClan change and evolve, and see how all the Clanmates came to be how they were before Rusty first arrived on the scene, most notably Whitestorm, Redtail and, of course, Tigerclaw.

The sad thing about this book is, if you've followed the main series and are now about to embark on this, you will know who will survive and who will die. Believe me, it doesn't take away from the drama: it actually adds to it. You just know there's heartache in store, but just how much...well, let's just say you will discover exactly why Bluestar suffers her breakdown. Even by Warriors standards, the death toll in this book is simply staggering. If you find you get easily attached to characters, however minor, then prepare to have your heart torn again and again. Make no mistake, this is a vastly enjoyable read, and it is full of humour, but it is brimming with sadness.

So why is this sad book one of my favourite Warriors books? Well, not only does it take a trip down memory lane and take us back to the days of the forest, but it just FEELS like classic Warriors. Don't get me wrong, I've loved Warriors through all of it's changing seasons, and will continue to do so, but this reminded me of my first magical moment I joined Rusty taking his first steps into the wild - that atmosphere, that feline charm, the twisting and turning plot, the constant threats on all sides...it's all there, and I loved it for it.

I wouldn't recommend this as a good place to start the series, as much of this books power is held in knowing what's going to happen and the ironic 'oh, if only you knew!' moments to be savoured. But this perhaps best showcases what Warriors does best, and that really is saying something.

Well done, Erin. You've done it AGAIN.

An excellent addition to the Warriors library
Bluestar is a well-loved character in the Warriors universe. She is the first leader most readers follow and is a good one until her descent into what seems to be madness in the later books.

So it is of course interesting to read her back story, but this book goes one step further by showing us how the orignial characters including Tigerstar and Whitestorm and others were born and raised. There are lots of subtle ties to other characters such as Tiny (later Scourge) and possibly even Firestar himself (excluding the obvious) and books, such as the manga 'Rise of Scourge' and obviously 'Secrets of the Clans'. These ties are excellently written, and I couldn't pick any faults (though I may on reading a second time). As with all Warriors books there are a fair few plot twists and revelations and they are more than worth reading. Obviously, if you have read the first series you know who will not survive and who is going to be born etc. but it doesn't make it any less of an exciting read.

When I first ordered this book, I honestly thought it would just be an interesting insight into Bluestar herself, but how wrong I was! This book fleshes out the first series so much and is well worth reading if you interested in any of the characters in the first series. A much better Super Edition than Firestar's Quest.

Highly, highly recommended.