Warriors: A Starless Clan #3: Shadow

I wasn't sure what the Erin's had intended to do with this arc in the first book but I was intrigued. The second book didn't answer any questions and, in my opinion, didn't go anywhere but the situation in Riverclan was still unexplored and something sort of new for the series so I was still interested. This book....this book....was not good. I wouldn't say the writing was bad...I even like the idea of the conflict staying within the clans and not bringing in outside cats or having some random enemy who wants to break everything up. However, its the third book in the arc and it still, didn't really go anywhere. In fact, I think it took 1 paw step forward and 3 paw steps back. I think the Erin's where trying to portray the doubts we all have about our place in the world, second guessing our decisions and making mistakes, life can be messy and confusing so I understand the idea behind having the main trio switch roles. I just think it could have been done better. I honestly don't feel like anyone learned anything and the constant second guessing and switching sides was just confusing and made me dizzy. I didn't even have time to understand the characters new roles before they switched back to what they were doing before. These books aren't long enough for this sort of plot design and not enough is being done to the overall plot to keep me invested. I liked the previous arc better...bring back the zombies. MacLeod Andrews is amazing as always and I will keep listening just for him.

For once it actually came the day it was supposed to (The Day It’s Released) and I appreciate that for my daughter because it’s not right when it comes a day after.

I have been reading these books since they started coming out, and one thing I have noticed is a lack of continuity and quality. There are numerous editing mistakes, and often cats are named incorrectly. I still remember when Smokepaw supposedly fell to his death, but then was alive as a warrior in the next book. Complaints aside, I continue to read these books, because they are wonderful. Deep tragedies befall these cats constantly, but they strengthen and resolve to thrive. I love these books. I know the team involved must be working very hard to produce them so quickly, and with so many interesting plot twists. If you have never read these books, I think you should. Even with the mistakes and errors, they remain incredibly well-written and exciting. I cannot wait for the next novel, and I look forward to learning what happened to Frostpaw after the cliffhanger this novel ended on! 4/5 simply because of editing errors, but the content is easily 11/5.