Ivypool's Heart blurb is out!

First off, the mention of Ivypool having to let go of her past and grief implies to be that Bristlefrost is staying dead, and I am so relived that's the case. I always hated the idea of cats that "permadied" coming back becasue that would make the concept of spirit death pointless. Also it just makes Briss's sacrifice feel pointless in general.

Very curious about Whistlepaw's vision, and I'm happy to see her be relevant in general. I'd like to see either her or Harestar go on the mission. Or maybe both of them? I'd love Harestar to get some more relevance too, or some other cats we haven't seen much to go on the quest, like any background cats, Sneezecloud (I don't have a reason for this, I just want him to), or Frostpaw's siblings.

The mentions of "painful hunger" and "bloodthirsty dogs" (especially the latter) make me feel like someone is going to die. I feel like if they would kill of anyone, it one be one of the less relevant characters. (I would cry if they killed off one of Frostpaw's siblings. Please no, she's already been through enough!)

I actually think the twoleg den is a "Tiger King" situation, or a bunch of exotic animals are being hoarded in a home. It reminds me of Graystripe's vow where the elderly lady was hoarding cats. I also think the "strange animals" are big cats like lions or tigers, and are the descents of the ancient clans. (I know they were stated to be purely mythological at some point, but I wouldn't be surprised if the new team retconned them into actually being real the whole time considering Redtail's debt exists.)

Also, I LOVE the concept of the cats meeting and communicating with other big cats. The only other big cat we've been before was Sharptooth, who wasn't sentient at all. Most other animal's we've seen that can talk are violent and antagonistic.