Midnight

I really wanted to like this book since I loved the original series, but sadly, it was mostly boring. Maybe the author for this series is different?

So, this book is told from the perspective of Brambleclaw and Leafpaw. Brambleclaw is chosen by Starclan to go on a journey with Tawnypelt, Crowpaw, Feathertail, Stormfur, and Squirrelpaw.

My biggest gripe is that Brambleclaw's character wasn't really explored. He's the son of Tigerstar and there is so much there to unravel and explore, yet the author doesn't utilize this enough to give him more dimension. I like his character, but they manage to make him uninteresting and instead use Squirrelpaw to give him Some character. The author also underutilized his relationship with Tawnypelt. They could have had a sibling moment, but she seems unfazed about leaving her brother behind for Shadowclan.

And Squirrelpaw is..... annoying at first. Everything offends her, and she's so touchy about her father (Firestar). She gets better at the end of the story, but I don't understand what her issue is because her sis Leafpaw is sweet. Crowpaw seems to take her role as the whiny complainer for the rest of the novel thankfully.

All of my favorite scenes are with Firestar, Graystripe, and Sandstorm. Even then though, Firestar is so intense with trying to keep Squirrelpaw and Brambleclaw apart that those scenes aren't too enjoyable. Honestly, the only reason I kept reading is because Leafpaw's perspective includes Firestar.

I would have preferred to have seen Firestar taking a fatherly role with Brambleclaw and seeing their bond. Instead.... We get this book. Mostly boring and underwhelming. I may not continue because the story isn't the same without Firestar as the lead.