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Post by Jaysnow on Oct 30, 2019 19:41:31 GMT -5
Now that both are out, which one did you enjoy more?
I'm not even fully done with it yet but I'm going with TST for the pure shock factor in a lot of scenes. LS was still amazing, though.
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Post by Mayflower on Oct 30, 2019 20:05:26 GMT -5
Definitely TST! I just got done rereading it, because so much happened that I had a hard time absorbing it the first time. LS was good, of course, but the action and wtf-is-going-on factor is through the roof in TST. I love it. Plus, that cliffhanger...I'm so stressed about what they're gonna do next lol
I've also officially decided that Bristlefrost is my favorite of the three POVs :'P I have a soft spot for her and Rootpaw, and their friendship. The constant callbacks to Rootpaw's crush gave me so much secondhand embarrassment for both of them that it's almost funny. I really enjoyed their interactions.
Speaking of interactions, Rootpaw and Tree? Holy shit! Those two really made the book for me, with Tree always there for his son, who I think has grown to really appreciate him. I love this family unit so much, and how Violetshine comforted Rootpaw often, then defended them later at the Gathering. Great family interactions were through the roof in general in this book! I'm kinda bummed that Shadowsight was constantly talking to his family, and so was Rootpaw, but Bristlefrost was kinda alone-ish in ThunderClan. I get that it was because she was a spy and everyone was wary of her, but I wish we could've seen her hanging out with Ivypool, Fernsong, and her littermates. In fact, I think Fernsong and Ivypool were only mentioned a few times during the entire book, and that was with them chiming in to say a couple things, then that's it. They've done so well with families so far that I want Bristlefrost to get some support, too! I think that's the only thing I would've liked to have seen more of.
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Post by Jaysnow on Oct 30, 2019 20:10:51 GMT -5
Definitely TST! I just got done rereading it, because so much happened that I had a hard time absorbing it the first time. LS was good, of course, but the action and wtf-is-going-on factor is through the roof in TST. I love it. Plus, that cliffhanger...I'm so stressed about what they're gonna do next lol I've also officially decided that Bristlefrost is my favorite of the three POVs :'P I have a soft spot for her and Rootpaw, and their friendship. The constant callbacks to Rootpaw's crush gave me so much secondhand embarrassment for both of them that it's almost funny. I really enjoyed their interactions. Speaking of interactions, Rootpaw and Tree? Holy shit! Those two really made the book for me, with Tree always there for his son, who I think has grown to really appreciate him. I love this family unit so much, and how Violetshine comforted Rootpaw often, then defended them later at the Gathering. Great family interactions were through the roof in general in this book! I'm kinda bummed that Shadowsight was constantly talking to his family, and so was Rootpaw, but Bristlefrost was kinda alone-ish in ThunderClan. I get that it was because she was a spy and everyone was wary of her, but I wish we could've seen her hanging out with Ivypool, Fernsong, and her littermates. In fact, I think Fernsong and Ivypool were only mentioned a few times during the entire book, and that was with them chiming in to say a couple things, then that's it. They've done so well with families so far that I want Bristlefrost to get some support, too! I think that's the only thing I would've liked to have seen more of. Rereading, already? Wow. I'm not even done with my first read. I have to agree, the shock factor was great and made it even better than LS. The cliffhanger for LS was one thing, but this was something else. I have my theories, but still, we won't know for sure until Veil of Shaows is out, which can't release fast enough, by the way. I still don't have a favorite POV, I love them all. They're all great in their own way, although I loved Rootpaw's chapters the most this book and Shadowsight's the least. I loved the stuff with her and Rootpaw, and I feel for Rootpaw on a personal level. Yeah, talk about it. Reminds me of my high school days. I really thought Tree was...not a good father in LS, but this book changed my mind. I loved their interactions in this and I'm not even quite done with it yet. Yeah, the character moments were spectacular. This book actually made me stan Lionblaze, and not hate Thornclaw as much. Can't believe it, still. I agree with you, but it made sense in the context of the story that they'd stay away for a little while. Overall, this book (so far) was amazing, and I can't wait to see where it goes.
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Oct 30, 2019 21:02:08 GMT -5
TST by far! LS was great too, but I loved how much more intense TST was, among other things, like Tree and Rootpaw having a better relationship.
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Post by Mayflower on Oct 30, 2019 21:31:19 GMT -5
Definitely TST! I just got done rereading it, because so much happened that I had a hard time absorbing it the first time. LS was good, of course, but the action and wtf-is-going-on factor is through the roof in TST. I love it. Plus, that cliffhanger...I'm so stressed about what they're gonna do next lol I've also officially decided that Bristlefrost is my favorite of the three POVs :'P I have a soft spot for her and Rootpaw, and their friendship. The constant callbacks to Rootpaw's crush gave me so much secondhand embarrassment for both of them that it's almost funny. I really enjoyed their interactions. Speaking of interactions, Rootpaw and Tree? Holy shit! Those two really made the book for me, with Tree always there for his son, who I think has grown to really appreciate him. I love this family unit so much, and how Violetshine comforted Rootpaw often, then defended them later at the Gathering. Great family interactions were through the roof in general in this book! I'm kinda bummed that Shadowsight was constantly talking to his family, and so was Rootpaw, but Bristlefrost was kinda alone-ish in ThunderClan. I get that it was because she was a spy and everyone was wary of her, but I wish we could've seen her hanging out with Ivypool, Fernsong, and her littermates. In fact, I think Fernsong and Ivypool were only mentioned a few times during the entire book, and that was with them chiming in to say a couple things, then that's it. They've done so well with families so far that I want Bristlefrost to get some support, too! I think that's the only thing I would've liked to have seen more of. Rereading, already? Wow. I'm not even done with my first read. I have to agree, the shock factor was great and made it even better than LS. The cliffhanger for LS was one thing, but this was something else. I have my theories, but still, we won't know for sure until Veil of Shaows is out, which can't release fast enough, by the way. I still don't have a favorite POV, I love them all. They're all great in their own way, although I loved Rootpaw's chapters the most this book and Shadowsight's the least. I loved the stuff with her and Rootpaw, and I feel for Rootpaw on a personal level. Yeah, talk about it. Reminds me of my high school days. I really thought Tree was...not a good father in LS, but this book changed my mind. I loved their interactions in this and I'm not even quite done with it yet. Yeah, the character moments were spectacular. This book actually made me stan Lionblaze, and not hate Thornclaw as much. Can't believe it, still. I agree with you, but it made sense in the context of the story that they'd stay away for a little while. Overall, this book (so far) was amazing, and I can't wait to see where it goes. I'm a fast reader, and Warriors has always been a weakness...heh. Plus, my doctor appointment got canceled yesterday, so I read it in a few hours yesterday. Today, I read it in chunks to absorb it better. Yeah, I have the same feelings about liking Shadowsight's chapters least. It's not that he's a bad character...but he became a bit like Alderheart in AVOS, and I didn't enjoy his POV as much as I did in LS. I also think it might be because I'm biased in general against ShC (which I fully and readily admit). The Erins spent so long writing them as asshats throughout the series that even though they're now the "good guys," all that's happening is I'm irritated to the highest degree when I have to read scenes with Tigerheart, Dovewing, Scorchfur, etc. lol That Clan in general irks me, but Shadowsight makes it a little easier to bear. Tree definitely had his shortcomings in LS, but he's really made up for it in TST. It's lovely that Rootpaw is realizing he genuinely can count on his father. Everyone was saying how they dislike Rootpaw for calling Tree weird and how his whole narrative is about not wanting to be like his father, but I found it relatable, too. I cringe thinking back on my younger years and how I was embarrassed of my parents for dumb reasons -- especially considering how amazing and supportive they are, and how they've always been there for me. So Rootpaw's narrative reminds me of myself and I find it impossible to hate him for it! I hope he'll grow up and be proud of them, like I am with my parents. It just took me a few (awful) years to get there lol I have faith that he'll get there eventually. Ditto on wanting to see where it goes. I'm already so impatient for the third book. Hnnngggg--
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Post by scint on Oct 30, 2019 22:54:19 GMT -5
I preferred TST by far. Rootpaw's chapters didn't frustrate me as much as I thought they would, and it's nice to see that he's actually trying to have a better relationship with Tree? Idk, his thoughts about his father were relatable in a sense back in LS, but in the end, all they did was irk me and it seemed that in the last book, if Tree were to do anything Rootpaw didn't find normal to him, it was weird; I mean, him thinking Violetshine was weird after seeing her reaction to Needletail being mentioned proves that. So yes, it was nice to see Rootpaw being more open-minded in this book, and I look forwards to seeing him grow in later books. I dislike him in Lost Stars, but I do like him in The Silent Thaw.
Shadowsight's chapters were less plot oriented, so it wasn't surprising to see that his chapters were a bit more lacking, at least until the end. I'd really like it if he were given more character, as for some reason I can't exactly pinpoint his personality. I'm hoping that he doesn't turn into another Alderheart-esque med cat POV, but considering how Shadowsight did help bring most of the plot forwards in the last book, him having more conflicting emotions in the next book would be nice.
Bristlefrost's chapters were mainly exciting for me to read because of Fake Bramble, but that was it. Some moments she frustrated me, but most of the time I felt really indifferent on her. Also kind of read her chapters just because I really liked Spotfur and Stemleaf in this book, it's nice to see that at least some of the background characters were given personality. Even though it doesn't seem to be acknowledged by the books, in the scene with Lionblaze, Spotfur, and Bristlefrost patrolling the WindClan border, it was nice to see that at least Lionblaze and Spotfur interact and talk to one another because as far as these books are concerned, Hollytuft is mute and Sorrelstripe's just there (idk remember if any of them got any lines but I doubt it).
Would've liked to see more family interactions in Bristlefrost's chapters, as Shadowsight and Rootpaw are still getting that treatment but not her. All they really showed was her interacting with Thriftear on occasion, I would've liked to see more sibling interactions as well as interactions with Fernsong as he has appeared in less books than Ivypool and I'd like to know more about him. Also I find it interesting that Wrenpaw and Needlepaw actually are mentioned to interact with one another in the books, because I was honestly expecting them to forget about Wrenpaw, if I'm being honest...ngl I'd like to see the both of them interacting in the books with a healthy friendship because background characters having friendships outside of the main character(s) gives me life (jk but it's a nice touch).
Still baffled by the time jump between this book and LS, though. Just when did all of those cats become apprentices/warriors in between that short time gap?
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Post by *Ravenpaw* on Oct 31, 2019 19:38:40 GMT -5
I'm only 100 pages into TST at the moment, and it's amazing so far.
It's hard to choose since I enjoy both. I do like that TST has more of a plot. Things are getting even more serious~
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Post by Jaysnow on Nov 4, 2019 21:13:30 GMT -5
I finished TST several nights ago and despite how good LS was, I'm gonna have to go with The Silent Thaw. I think it might take the prize for best Warriors book ever.
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Post by sylveon on Nov 5, 2019 2:28:23 GMT -5
TST has the chaotic, wtf-ness I feel that OOTS should have had, especially in the last book. Despite the error with Squirrel calling Tigerstar too young to remember the great battle, it was really well written. The scene at the Gathering where the clans were yelling for atonement really made me on edge. It gave me cult vibes and was super creepy. I genuinely enjoyed every POV, especially seeing Bristlefrost fight with her instinct on something not being right and the horror of realizing the truth. Seeing ThunderClan cats act like villains is refreshing since they've somehow managed to escape all the bad leaders.
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