I've finally read Thunder and Shadow *spoilers*
Sept 9, 2016 16:27:44 GMT -5
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 9, 2016 16:27:44 GMT -5
I liked it, especially Violetpaw's PoV. Alderheart and Puddleshine were great, and Twigpaw is such a precious cinnamon roll!
I still hope ShadowClan suffers greatly for their decision, but I do like the twist story-wise. And after reading the bonus scene, Needletail's resentment towards her Clanmates make sense. They underestimated both her and Tree, just as they underestimated Violetpaw even back when she was a kit!
Speaking of Needletail and Violetpaw, their relationship is certainly an interesting one. It seems like Needletail genuinely does care for Violetpaw at least at first, but then there are times where it just seems like she's manipulating her.
Another thing that I found interesting is how it seemed like the apprentices felt disillusioned by both Clan life and the warrior code. It seems like they wanted to forget their own paths instead of letting someone else do it for them and make ShadowClan into the strongest Clan at the lake. And while I'm all for the whole "choose your own destiny" thing, they're of course going about things the wrong way. However, it seems like they're not entirely to blame. If anything, the older cats might've unintentionally encouraged their behavior as well.
As for the rest of the Clan, like Tawnypelt said, the sickness scared them and they were desperate for a cure just like they were back in Night Whispers. But, again, this doesn't make their actions right since they still betrayed Rowanstar for Darktail.
Speaking of Darktail, he seems to be an interesting villain so far. He's cruel and manipulative, but also won't tolerate insubordination.
I'm neutral on Rain and Needletail as individuals, but as a couple it seems sweet. They clearly care for one another. FernxIvy seems sweet too. It was cute how they flirted with each other. As for the possibility of TigerxDove happening again, I don't really care by this point.
The new names were okay, but I think some of them could be better.
I don't really have much of a problem with either Jayfeather and Rowanstar, and I thought Leafpool was great in this book, especially when she called out Onestar for his own actions.
Speaking of Onestar, it's implied that he's on his last lives and he might only have one left when he fought Darktail and his rogues. I wouldn't be surprised if he died in the next book, and hopefully he will. Normally I would feel sympathy for cats like him if he wasn't such a jerk during the rest of his leadership. I do see why he was so angry though, but still... Also, go Harespring! #Harestar2k16
I also found Twigpaw and Violetpaw's relationship to be interesting. They have their differences, especially at the end, but they clearly still care for each other.
Overall, I really liked the story and I hope the next book will be just as good.
I still hope ShadowClan suffers greatly for their decision, but I do like the twist story-wise. And after reading the bonus scene, Needletail's resentment towards her Clanmates make sense. They underestimated both her and Tree, just as they underestimated Violetpaw even back when she was a kit!
Speaking of Needletail and Violetpaw, their relationship is certainly an interesting one. It seems like Needletail genuinely does care for Violetpaw at least at first, but then there are times where it just seems like she's manipulating her.
Another thing that I found interesting is how it seemed like the apprentices felt disillusioned by both Clan life and the warrior code. It seems like they wanted to forget their own paths instead of letting someone else do it for them and make ShadowClan into the strongest Clan at the lake. And while I'm all for the whole "choose your own destiny" thing, they're of course going about things the wrong way. However, it seems like they're not entirely to blame. If anything, the older cats might've unintentionally encouraged their behavior as well.
As for the rest of the Clan, like Tawnypelt said, the sickness scared them and they were desperate for a cure just like they were back in Night Whispers. But, again, this doesn't make their actions right since they still betrayed Rowanstar for Darktail.
Speaking of Darktail, he seems to be an interesting villain so far. He's cruel and manipulative, but also won't tolerate insubordination.
I'm neutral on Rain and Needletail as individuals, but as a couple it seems sweet. They clearly care for one another. FernxIvy seems sweet too. It was cute how they flirted with each other. As for the possibility of TigerxDove happening again, I don't really care by this point.
The new names were okay, but I think some of them could be better.
I don't really have much of a problem with either Jayfeather and Rowanstar, and I thought Leafpool was great in this book, especially when she called out Onestar for his own actions.
Speaking of Onestar, it's implied that he's on his last lives and he might only have one left when he fought Darktail and his rogues. I wouldn't be surprised if he died in the next book, and hopefully he will. Normally I would feel sympathy for cats like him if he wasn't such a jerk during the rest of his leadership. I do see why he was so angry though, but still... Also, go Harespring! #Harestar2k16
I also found Twigpaw and Violetpaw's relationship to be interesting. They have their differences, especially at the end, but they clearly still care for each other.
Overall, I really liked the story and I hope the next book will be just as good.
