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Post by Leonard on Oct 3, 2023 10:00:05 GMT -5
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Oct 3, 2023 10:17:47 GMT -5
No major changes to the allegiances besides Nightheart and Frostpaw, so no surprise there.
Ooh, Riverstar prologue! And we get confirmation Frostpaw wasn't meant to be a medicine cat, which means her chances at leadership are looking even more likely now. And speaking of Frostpaw, again, this poor baby! Love that Whistlepaw is here, though!
Okay, so Sunbeam's already settling in! Good for her! And now I can breath a sigh of relief, thank God they didn't backtrack on Sparkpelt and Finchlight's character development! I just wish they'd leaned into Nightheart taking accountability a little more too, but at this point I'll take it! And ngl, I actually got excited seeing Ivypool announced as deputy; still don't like her, but I won't deny her reign could at least be interesting. And other than Lionblaze, she's the only one who makes the most sense.
Hi, Berryheart! Bye, Berryheart! So great that Sparkpelt and Finchlight defended Sunbeam! I'm really looking forward to more of their interactions later on in the book. Still don't really care much for her relationship with Nightheart, though!
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Post by Snowfire on Oct 3, 2023 10:26:29 GMT -5
I’M SO GLAD MY THEORY IS DEBUNKED
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Post by 𓆩♡𓆪Moonshine𓆩♡𓆪 on Oct 3, 2023 10:29:20 GMT -5
I have no idea how to post spoilers on mobile so I’ll get to my thoughts later… But Squirrelflight reallllyyy making me mad right now. Little miss-I-planned-ahead… Bramblestar is breaking my heart right now he’s gone through so much
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Post by finland on Oct 3, 2023 10:33:12 GMT -5
I’M SO GLAD MY THEORY IS DEBUNKED What was your theory
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Post by Poppysong on Oct 3, 2023 10:41:41 GMT -5
Ivypool is going to be deputy!! I'm so excited. I can't wait for November! At least I hope she will be. I hope they don't force Bramblestar to stay leader.
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Post by brightheartt on Oct 3, 2023 10:43:08 GMT -5
I have no idea how to post spoilers on mobile so I’ll get to my thoughts later… But Squirrelflight reallllyyy making me mad right now. Little miss-I-planned-ahead… Bramblestar is breaking my heart right now he’s gone through so much You don’t know how long Bramblestar and her have been discussing this, and declaring who they want deputy before getting their lives isn’t unusual, Blackfoot told Russetfur she would be his deputy just before he went to the moonstone.
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Post by stupidflower on Oct 3, 2023 11:01:48 GMT -5
Skimmed through as I don't have time to read it fully yet, but I love how Nightheart and Sunbeam have a little friend group going on with Bayshine, Finchlight and Myrtlebloom. I love all three honestly. Also, Ivypool as deputy! Worried about Squirrelflight possibly not becoming leader like I want her to, but I guess if she doesn't there's a higher chance for either Ivystar or a more juicy plotline. I'm fine with all 3 options but still hoping for Squirrelstar.
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Post by BҽɾɾყႦʅσσɱ on Oct 3, 2023 11:09:25 GMT -5
So excited to read it, thanks for posting that on here, Leonard ! Allegiances - not surprised that the Thunder allegiances did not reveal much although I do think the Wind ones will have some more major changes considering the blurb spoilers - interesting that Sunbeam is still listed as a ShadowClan cat but I suppose that will change next book
Prologue - love the Riverstar PoV and seeing all of the founders again (which makes sense/goes along with the release of RH last month) - Frostpaw never being supposed to be a medicine cat gives me hope for FrostSTAR to actually be her canon destiny
Chapter One (Frostpaw) - my poor baby Frostpaw, so glad Whistlepaw is helping her <3 - Frostpaw being paranoid of everyone, even WindClan, makes a lot of sense after the attack on her
Chapter Two (Nightheart) - I'm glad that Nightheart and Sparkpelt are shown to still repair their relationship (was a tad worried that it would regress or be shown to get worse again and hope that will not happen even though it could due to Kate having written this book) - so Nightheart is coming with Bramblestar and Squirrelflight to the Moonpool (and Alderheart too, instead of Jayfeather) - Squirrelflight wants to name IVYPOOL as her deputy (I'm so HAPPY!!!) - excited to see the outcome of this chapter on the Thunder spoiler thread (since it ended on a cliffhanger with Bramblestar, Squirrelflight and Alderheart all touching their noses to the water and Nightheart keeping watch/being on guard) Chapter Three (Sunbeam) - glad to see Sunbeam get along with Finchlight and Sparkpelt so far (as well as Bayshine and Myrtlebloom) - Berryheart gives me mad Karen vibes (love to see it lol) - Fernstripe gets another mention as the mate of Shellfur but still no actual dialogue or even appearance - love that Sparkpelt and Finchlight stand up to Berryheart for Sunbeam (call her ass out) Just got done reading and writing down my thoughts. Needless to say, I'm so excited for the spoiler thread and to read this book myself in November <3
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Post by Snowfire on Oct 3, 2023 11:34:18 GMT -5
I’M SO GLAD MY THEORY IS DEBUNKED What was your theory My theory was that the excerpt releases 28 days before the release of the book, but it came earlier than I thought which I’m glad about.
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Post by Hollyfall on Oct 3, 2023 11:38:16 GMT -5
I knew it would be today! Prologue and Chapter 1: I'm surprised to see the founders in the prologue. And Frostpaw wasn't meant to be a medicine cat? Interesting! I really hope her being apparently able to predict death isn't StarClan's twisted way of getting her out of the position.
Also love the irony in that Skystar of all cats is trying to prevent a cat from dying.
I'm actually liking Whistlepaw a bit. Still no idea who her attacker is though, but I'm guessing Splashtail. I understand where Frostpaw is coming from, but I think Whistlepaw has a point in that she should go get Kestrelflight. He's their senior medicine cat and he seems trustworthy, seeing how he went behind Onestar's back in AVoS to do the right thing, but we'll see. If nothing else, I'd love to see him and Whistlepaw fleshed out more. Chapter 2: NightSun is actually growing on me. I really like that Bayshine, Myrtlebloom, and Finchlight are getting along with Sunbeam.
Didn't he just consider Bayshine his only friend like two books ago? I'm glad to see Myrtlebloom included. Also Sparkpelt is treating him better and approves of Sunbeam.
Thank you! Nightheart's maturity his making me like him more. Both sides of this issue are working towards mutual understanding. I really hope this continues.
I like the little detail that Lionblaze is "on edge" and fretting since the leadership switch concerns his parents. Also, Lionblaze didn't want to be deputy, which is interesting. I wonder if his brief leadership in TPoNS made him step back a bit from authority positions. Either way, Ivypool is going to be deputy! Honestly, she's the most logical and practical choice. I don't want Squirrelstar, but I'm also going to feel bad if StarClan rejects Bramblestar's attempt to resign and he's forced to stay leader. Also lol to Bramblestar's "StarClan accepted Tigerstar without question", look how that turned out! But I'm enjoying Nightheart bonding with his grandparents. Chapter 3: So Finchlight and Sunbeam are being friends! And that she's getting along with Sparkpelt I guess they're in-laws now. And kudos to Sparkpelt for learning to accept her son for who he is.
Annnnd Berryheart came to yell at her daughter. God, she irritates me so much! Doesn't even bother understanding why she did it, just comes into foreign territory just to berate her. I get she does't want to lose more kits, but this is far from the most ideal way to do it. I do like that ThunderClan sticks up for Sunbeam though. I also love that Sparkpelt and Finchlight tell Berryheart off for driving her daughter away. But then Berryheart goes right back to her previous attitude.
I do feel bad for Sunbeam, tbh. I'm lowkey rooting for NightSun now and I don't want the monster-in-law that is Berryheart to ruin it. Let alone prove herself right if Sunbeam comes back to ShadowClan. I've mentioned it before but I really wish that Sparrowtail would play a role in this. I was hoping for some more development into the RiverClan plotline, but oh well. This book is looking to be quite good!
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Post by Mistybreeze on Oct 3, 2023 11:54:34 GMT -5
Well, I think we know how Berryheart gets exiled.
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Post by yuki on Oct 3, 2023 12:10:05 GMT -5
im just gonna be annoyed if they choose to make sunbeam run back... and nightheart has to go run after her. And then its just a cycle.
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Post by Katanaheart on Oct 3, 2023 12:42:57 GMT -5
I have no idea how to post spoilers on mobile so I’ll get to my thoughts later… But Squirrelflight reallllyyy making me mad right now. Little miss-I-planned-ahead… Bramblestar is breaking my heart right now he’s gone through so much For mobile spoilers you type [ spoiler] and [ /spoiler. ] Obviously, without the larger spaces.
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Post by Jaysnow on Oct 3, 2023 12:52:35 GMT -5
Cannot believe we're finally getting deputy Ivypool after all these years! SE17 must be about her becoming leader during ASC6.
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Post by {Azure} on Oct 3, 2023 12:56:52 GMT -5
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Post by NightFrostSun on Oct 3, 2023 13:02:42 GMT -5
We are closer to Ivystar. The excerpt is great so far. I love NightSun. Berryheart is so going to be the next border guardian after dying at the end of this arc.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 3, 2023 13:27:39 GMT -5
FINALLY SOMETHING I WANTED ACTUALLY HAPPENING WOOHOO!!!
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Post by The One and Only Moongaze on Oct 3, 2023 14:16:22 GMT -5
I'm really hoping we get Ivystar, and they don't kill her off for some reason.
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Post by کیوان on Oct 3, 2023 14:42:17 GMT -5
This stuff is wild.Prologue: Come on, guys. Let Riverstar cook. Chapter 1: Aaaaand the trust issues are beginning to settle in. I had a feeling this would happen. Poor Frostpaw. Curious to see how her master plan of taking a presumed dead status plays out. Also, I like how well Whistlepaw is taking all of this. Chapter 2: Not only do things start smoothly, but we get Ivypool content! Wonderful! Glad to see Bramblestar get the retirement he's needed for a while now. Not sure how I feel about Squirrelflight being so eager to get things on with; here's to hoping that she's entertaining at least. I think having Nightheart go with them is a good idea, so we don't have anyone dying offscreen. Chapter 3: Berryheart Agent of Chaos Mode ACTIVATED! I can definitely see this arc having a lot of traveling with time for heart-to-heart conversations with the whole "where is Nightheart" quote. Nice how Sunbeam has a whole Clan on her side. About time ThunderClan remembered its name.
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Post by 𓆩♡𓆪Moonshine𓆩♡𓆪 on Oct 3, 2023 15:25:11 GMT -5
So now that I finally have a proper computer to type on... Can't believe that Nightheart gets to go to the Moonpool only to stand guard. It would have interesting if he also got to share dreams with Starclan if only to see what will happen. Instead not only do we have a missed opportunity for Nightheart to meet Firestar and have Nightheart come to an understanding, we'll also just a time-skip to morning and hooray... Squirrelstar... Yeah, I'm never going to call her that.
Also caught onto the fact that about half of Thunderclan doesn't seem to be for Squirrelflight's leadership either. Best case scenario, Thunderclan is the first to use the vote-of-no-confidence once Squirrel proves that she's not really fit to lead, but hey, that's just me.
What really grinds my gears that she's all too ready and raring to be leader. She's become a bit more irritable since TBC, and she probably handles trauma differently, but it pains me to see Bramblestar struggling while Squirrelflight seems to be fine for the most part.
As for Ivypool... can we please leave her alone? She's already lost Bristlefrost, now they want to throw her into leadership roles? Come on Erins, Lilyheart was right there.
Well, that was another episode of me ranting about Squirrelflight. Continue on with your regularly scheduled duties.
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Post by Rainfire on Oct 3, 2023 15:46:04 GMT -5
DEPUTY IVYPOOL AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pls pls PLS let it happen!!!
And I am SO glad that Sparkpelt and Finchlight are genuinely trying to be supportive. I was DREADING the chance that they were going to be written to be awful to Sunbeam and such, but it looks like that's not a thing and I hope it stays that way.
I'm liking mostly everything else too. Haven't been the biggest ASC fan so far, but I'm excited to read the rest of this. The Squirrelstar suspense is KILLING me
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Post by ombredecorbeau2003 on Oct 3, 2023 16:16:54 GMT -5
I hope Squirrelflight gets her 9 lives. Or rather her 8 lives like Bramblestar is still alive. This is how I imagine the ceremony. To begin with, Bluestar, Lionheart, Cinderpelt, Ferncloud, Mousefur, Feathertail and Ravenpaw take back the lives they gave to Bramblestar, who becomes Brambleclaw again and who only has one life left. Then, Firestar, Graystripe, Sandstorm, Dustpelt, Hollyleaf, Leafpool, Dandelionkit and Juniperkit give their 8 lives to Squirrelflight, who becomes Squirrelstar.
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Oct 3, 2023 16:33:02 GMT -5
So now that I finally have a proper computer to type on... Can't believe that Nightheart gets to go to the Moonpool only to stand guard. It would have interesting if he also got to share dreams with Starclan if only to see what will happen. I agree, it does suck, but what reason would Nightheart have to join them? He may be a main protagonist, but him only being allowed to stand guard was... honestly, to be expected. They're expecting a nine-lives ceremony, after all, something that only leaders and medicine cats have always been privy too. Him being present wouldn't have made sense. I know this series isn't the best with consistency, but if there's one thing they've made clear for years now, it's that.
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Post by *Faith* on Oct 3, 2023 16:42:36 GMT -5
Poor, poor Frostpaw. :c So it sounds like she really was never meant to be a medicine cat. I really like what we've seen of Whistlepaw. She seems so kind. And I'm not surprised about Frostpaw being paranoid. Someone did try to kill her after all. Though I also feel bad for Whistlepaw for having to keep this a secret. No wonder she's on the cover of Wind.
I really love how excepting of Sunbeam TC is, which is a stark contrast to ShC. I absolutely love Bayshine and Myrtlebloom here. They are so kind and sweet. Also, Nightheart put a live vole on the fresh-kill pile? Lol! I also really adore how Sparkpelt and Finchlight are treating Sunbeam and Nightheart. As for Ivypool being deputy, I am just super glad it wasn't Lionblaze. Anyone but him.
Yeah, I really don't like Berryheart. How in the world did she think she could make Sunbeam come back to ShC like that? I am not surprised she gets exiled. Now we just need to see what this treachery that caused her exile was.
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Post by 「Wιитεяичgнт」 on Oct 3, 2023 17:34:22 GMT -5
I skimmed the preview for the good plot points and so far... Not too excited for this. I just wanna know if we get Squirrelstar
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Post by Ṣanɗypaw™ on Oct 3, 2023 19:01:55 GMT -5
Please let this mean that Froststar will happen!! It'll be so cool is she becomes leader. That whole scene with Whistlepaw was so saddening- she's going to take a while to recover from this. I hope this'll start a Whistlepaw and Frostpaw dynamic because I want to see more of Whistlepaw!! IVYPOOL DEPUTY!! I'm pretty indifferent on whether she should be leader or not, but I do think she's a good fit for the role. I wonder if something's going to happen at the Moonpool during the nine lives ceremony, I feel like sending Nightheart to guard is foreshadowing something. Poor Sunbeam, she deserves a better mom than Berryheart. I have no idea why Berryheart thought that humiliating Sunbeam was gonna work, she's so awful. There was a moment in this chapter I thought was really funny, when Sunbeam thinks that no ThunderClan warrior is gonna want to see their argument but to the contrary, everyone is staring at her 😭 Overall this is a good start! I'm already excited to see what's gonna happen to our trio.
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Post by dahliadove - #1 nightpelt fan on Oct 4, 2023 5:34:22 GMT -5
Squirrelflight possibly being rejected by StarClan is being talked about way too much. I think I've read this one before 😭😭
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Post by valleylight on Oct 4, 2023 13:12:41 GMT -5
I was really impressed with the writing in this excerpt, especially Frostpaw’s chapter. Great descriptions that build the tone and tension so well. I’m just not sure Squirrelstar is happening. There’s this prickling doubt and latent cynicism to all her descriptions in Chapter 2… Incoming Berryheart rant What the heck, Berryheart!? How are you going to tell Sunbeam that Nightheart is running away from her? That she’s fooled herself into thinking he could possibly love her? How unfeeling and thoughtless can you be? I know you’re hurt and shocked, but to say that to your own daughter? To tell her she’s deserving of that kind of rejection? Like, ma’am— Sunbeam bends over backwards to defend you all the time! How are you going to treat her like this? I know Berryheart was probably just trying to say “Nightheart isn’t worth it,” but that sure isn’t how Sunbeam was likely to take it. Especially given that, not that long ago, Sunbeam was turned down and passed over by her literal lifelong crush. Stop preying on all your daughter’s most painful insecurities! Show a modicum of empathy! I’ve honestly felt sympathetic to Berryheart in the past few books, but she’s in desperate need of a wake-up call. Condescension and humiliation are not the way to tell your adult children you have their best interests at heart! Anyways, new herb alert in goosegrass, that was cool!
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