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Warriors Super Edition #18
StormClan's Folly
Stripestar has always imagined a life beyond the forest, but, as leader of ThunderClan, he knows that his duty to his clanmates comes first. When tragedy strikes and WindClan’s leader, Galestar, approaches with an offer of allyship, he swiftly accepts. But he and Galestar have history, a connection that only deepens as they continue to work together.
Galestar loves being a WindClan cat, but her relationship with Stripestar makes her question the strict Warrior code that forbids them from being together. Determined to build a family, she and Stripestar decide to combine their clans into one: StormClan. However, StarClan refuses to approve, and vows to punish them for breaking with Clan tradition.
Stripestar and Galestar decide to leave the forest and seek new land for their Clan. But they are soon faced with the reality of life without StarClan’s guidance, sending them down a path of peril, loss, and despair. Can these cats find the way forward without StarClan, or are they doomed to a grim fate that will echo for generations to come?
Galestar loves being a WindClan cat, but her relationship with Stripestar makes her question the strict Warrior code that forbids them from being together. Determined to build a family, she and Stripestar decide to combine their clans into one: StormClan. However, StarClan refuses to approve, and vows to punish them for breaking with Clan tradition.
Stripestar and Galestar decide to leave the forest and seek new land for their Clan. But they are soon faced with the reality of life without StarClan’s guidance, sending them down a path of peril, loss, and despair. Can these cats find the way forward without StarClan, or are they doomed to a grim fate that will echo for generations to come?
464 pages, Hardcover
First published August 12, 2025
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Erin Hunter
282 books10.6k followersErin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Philip, and Inbali Iserles, as well as editor Victoria Holmes. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers and Survivors series. Erin Hunter is working on a new series now called Bravelands.
Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.
Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.
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August 29, 2025
is this the darkest Warriors book ever published?
It reads like a fanfiction, I will not lie. As I'm rereading a lot of the older books in my chronological order reread, the difference in the writing is kind of astounding. I don't... hate it? it's not going to make me stop reading, but it's definitely noticable and grates on me sometimes. I feel like HarperCollins needs some better editors. There's a lot of mistakes and discrepancies and words the Clans simply wouldn't use. Note: this is, in fact, the first Warriors book to contain the word... "breast" in context of a cat instead of winged prey. I'm surprised they got away with that in a book shelved under the juvenile fiction genre.
anyways. The themes and despair? oh my god? Warriors is known for dark themes but MY GOD. This is a real *read with caution, not for kids* type beat. StarClan was brutal here. It appears the notion that StarClan can't control the destiny of the Clans has been officially thrown out. they can and WILL strike you down.
This book is also the first MAIN (not graphic novel) mention of actual gay cats. Pebblenose and Thrushfall are awesome. Galestar is for the girls, she just doesn't realize it yet (in my head).
chronologically, I think it's awesome to finally have something between Cloudstar's Journey and Mapleshade's Vengeance. While these new books don't make up for the MASSIVE amount of retcon going around in the earlier books... they fill in some gaps and they do have their place.
I speak this as team "let Warriors have infinite publications", because there are so many ideas and themes they haven't even touched yet. I'd love a Birchstar novella, what's her deal? Tinyclaw x Stripestar? Doors are being unlocked here.
Is it my favorite? no. Is it my least favorite? Also no. It's fine. Dark as hell, but fine. I feel like the Warriors team is starting to realize their fanbase is growing up... and they aren't sure what to do with that information. neither am I, actually, this is my third reread of these things, isn't that concerning.
It reads like a fanfiction, I will not lie. As I'm rereading a lot of the older books in my chronological order reread, the difference in the writing is kind of astounding. I don't... hate it? it's not going to make me stop reading, but it's definitely noticable and grates on me sometimes. I feel like HarperCollins needs some better editors. There's a lot of mistakes and discrepancies and words the Clans simply wouldn't use. Note: this is, in fact, the first Warriors book to contain the word... "breast" in context of a cat instead of winged prey. I'm surprised they got away with that in a book shelved under the juvenile fiction genre.
anyways. The themes and despair? oh my god? Warriors is known for dark themes but MY GOD. This is a real *read with caution, not for kids* type beat. StarClan was brutal here. It appears the notion that StarClan can't control the destiny of the Clans has been officially thrown out. they can and WILL strike you down.
This book is also the first MAIN (not graphic novel) mention of actual gay cats. Pebblenose and Thrushfall are awesome. Galestar is for the girls, she just doesn't realize it yet (in my head).
chronologically, I think it's awesome to finally have something between Cloudstar's Journey and Mapleshade's Vengeance. While these new books don't make up for the MASSIVE amount of retcon going around in the earlier books... they fill in some gaps and they do have their place.
I speak this as team "let Warriors have infinite publications", because there are so many ideas and themes they haven't even touched yet. I'd love a Birchstar novella, what's her deal? Tinyclaw x Stripestar? Doors are being unlocked here.
Is it my favorite? no. Is it my least favorite? Also no. It's fine. Dark as hell, but fine. I feel like the Warriors team is starting to realize their fanbase is growing up... and they aren't sure what to do with that information. neither am I, actually, this is my third reread of these things, isn't that concerning.
August 27, 2025
that was actually pretty good??
Gale arc was really great, I'm so happy for her honestly, I wish Warriors had more arcs like that! Bound Hunt has my whole heart lol
Stripe arc was just depressing lol
Gale arc was really great, I'm so happy for her honestly, I wish Warriors had more arcs like that! Bound Hunt has my whole heart lol
Stripe arc was just depressing lol
September 2, 2025
the first half was boring I'm ngl, BUT THE END? WILDCAT CULTURE LOOKS SO FREAKING COOL. I WANT A WHOLE BOOK ABOUT THAT INSTEAD OF TRAVELING.
August 31, 2025
Definitely read the book and make your own opinions on it; I thought it was a very good read, for being Warriors. The writing was new and refreshing, and Galestar and Stripestar's relationship was well-written from beginning to end. A natural progression of falling out of love and yet still holding one another so dear in their memories is a difficult thing to write, and I don't think the Erins did half bad.
The inclusion of a new species / classification of feline is interesting to say the least. Again, Warriors suffers from making a mockery of native beliefs for the purpose of making their cats seem mystical and wonderous. What's new.
The inclusion of a new species / classification of feline is interesting to say the least. Again, Warriors suffers from making a mockery of native beliefs for the purpose of making their cats seem mystical and wonderous. What's new.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2025
This is one of the Warriors books I feel very ambivalent towards.
Not because the storytelling is particularly bad or uninteresting. Not at all. But, because we know most of the StormClan story from the other books in the saga? I don’t feel like we got too much new information here. Some gory details, yes. But, new stuff? Questionable.
The most interesting part of this book was probably the prologue where Galestar and Stripestar meet again in StarClan—and it was so brief. The questions they pose to each other are more for us to consider than them.
Anyway.
Beyond that, I do find this book and the whole StormClan cautionary tale to be perplexing?
Like, what’s the message?
That society is structured the way it is for a reason and that tradition should be upheld to maintain order—culturally and spiritually? That those who go against tradition should be punished accordingly?
It’s not a super compelling message to me—especially considering that the transgression in question is just two cats from different clans falling in love and wanting to share a life together.
Granted, they may not have been the best match personality-wise.
But, because they were not just thrown out and ostracized from the four clans but cast out of StarClan and stripped of their connection and protection, it’s impossible to know what their future could have been. Maybe they worked. Maybe they didn’t. Too much interference to really tell.
Personally, the key takeaway from this story for me is that StarClan’s rules and the pact they have with the Warrior cat clans NEEDS to be adjusted so that tragedies like what befell StormClan do not have to happen again.
The problem here is not that two cats from different clans fell in love; the problem is how it was handled.
Such an inflexible law and world order is only going to break people and communities.
Anyway.
Per usual, these cats all deserve better. Hopefully they get it.
If you’re an avid reader of the series like me, I’d love to hear your thoughts~
Not because the storytelling is particularly bad or uninteresting. Not at all. But, because we know most of the StormClan story from the other books in the saga? I don’t feel like we got too much new information here. Some gory details, yes. But, new stuff? Questionable.
The most interesting part of this book was probably the prologue where Galestar and Stripestar meet again in StarClan—and it was so brief. The questions they pose to each other are more for us to consider than them.
Anyway.
Beyond that, I do find this book and the whole StormClan cautionary tale to be perplexing?
Like, what’s the message?
That society is structured the way it is for a reason and that tradition should be upheld to maintain order—culturally and spiritually? That those who go against tradition should be punished accordingly?
It’s not a super compelling message to me—especially considering that the transgression in question is just two cats from different clans falling in love and wanting to share a life together.
Granted, they may not have been the best match personality-wise.
But, because they were not just thrown out and ostracized from the four clans but cast out of StarClan and stripped of their connection and protection, it’s impossible to know what their future could have been. Maybe they worked. Maybe they didn’t. Too much interference to really tell.
Personally, the key takeaway from this story for me is that StarClan’s rules and the pact they have with the Warrior cat clans NEEDS to be adjusted so that tragedies like what befell StormClan do not have to happen again.
The problem here is not that two cats from different clans fell in love; the problem is how it was handled.
Such an inflexible law and world order is only going to break people and communities.
Anyway.
Per usual, these cats all deserve better. Hopefully they get it.
If you’re an avid reader of the series like me, I’d love to hear your thoughts~
September 4, 2025
I have read and kept up with every book of Erin Hunter's Warriors series since 2008. I have always been impressed with the plots, character developments, the antagonists, and how every book seems to add another beautiful branch to the Warrior Cats universe.
But not this book.
This book consisted of two lying narrators who acted more like star-crossed fools than respected, appointed leaders of clans. Who had underdeveloped back stories and, together, led the longest murky middle of a journey that no clan cat with a brain would have stayed on had they thought it through. Who knew nothing of clan loyalty and tradition and thought of no one but themselves. All they had was a dream (with clans who somehow didn't consistently rebel against them??), and their continual foolishness caused me to find them unlikable despite their small redemption arcs towards the end.
Overall, this was the hardest book in the Warriors series for me to ever finish. I hope to Starclan that first time readers to the Warriors series do not read this book first. This is not Erin Hunter's finest work, and I hope this isn't the start of the end to this wonderful world.
Note: If I had read this book rather than listened to it, perhaps I would have enjoyed it better. The audio performance is one of the worst I have ever heard for such a well-acclaimed book series, and I hope to Starclan MacLead Andrews makes a return.
But not this book.
This book consisted of two lying narrators who acted more like star-crossed fools than respected, appointed leaders of clans. Who had underdeveloped back stories and, together, led the longest murky middle of a journey that no clan cat with a brain would have stayed on had they thought it through. Who knew nothing of clan loyalty and tradition and thought of no one but themselves. All they had was a dream (with clans who somehow didn't consistently rebel against them??), and their continual foolishness caused me to find them unlikable despite their small redemption arcs towards the end.
Overall, this was the hardest book in the Warriors series for me to ever finish. I hope to Starclan that first time readers to the Warriors series do not read this book first. This is not Erin Hunter's finest work, and I hope this isn't the start of the end to this wonderful world.
Note: If I had read this book rather than listened to it, perhaps I would have enjoyed it better. The audio performance is one of the worst I have ever heard for such a well-acclaimed book series, and I hope to Starclan MacLead Andrews makes a return.
September 9, 2025
A warriors cat with a consistent plot and genuinely flawed main characters that the narrative doesn’t try to justify? It’s more likely than you think!
In all seriousness though, I found myself actually really enjoying this one! Is the plot absolutely absurd and makes no sense in the context of the broader timeline? For sure. But do I prefer this over the same tropes they’ve been using for 20 years? ABSOLUTELY.
I loved how they were NOT scared of killing off some of these guys. The whole: “StarClan will strike you down unless you play by their rules” and the resulting doomed narrative felt different and wayyy more interesting than the usual: “oh no! StarClan is all vague! What do we do??” Which by now…is pretty dull. Here it’s basically turning that trope on its head and making everyone suffer, and lo and behold, there’s actual TENSION.
Like Rainkit? It’s giving Snowkit flashbacks…holy guacamole- and that’s not even getting into Kestrelwing (MY POOR BOY)
The book of course fell into the pitfalls of a lot of Warriors books. Rushed romances, pacing issues, etc. But that’s par for the course, and I don’t really go into these things expecting a whole lot anyways. So seeing some drama + a plot that hasn’t really been done in Warriors before had me having way more fun with it than I thought I would
In all seriousness though, I found myself actually really enjoying this one! Is the plot absolutely absurd and makes no sense in the context of the broader timeline? For sure. But do I prefer this over the same tropes they’ve been using for 20 years? ABSOLUTELY.
I loved how they were NOT scared of killing off some of these guys. The whole: “StarClan will strike you down unless you play by their rules” and the resulting doomed narrative felt different and wayyy more interesting than the usual: “oh no! StarClan is all vague! What do we do??” Which by now…is pretty dull. Here it’s basically turning that trope on its head and making everyone suffer, and lo and behold, there’s actual TENSION.
Like Rainkit? It’s giving Snowkit flashbacks…holy guacamole- and that’s not even getting into Kestrelwing (MY POOR BOY)
The book of course fell into the pitfalls of a lot of Warriors books. Rushed romances, pacing issues, etc. But that’s par for the course, and I don’t really go into these things expecting a whole lot anyways. So seeing some drama + a plot that hasn’t really been done in Warriors before had me having way more fun with it than I thought I would
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2025
I have been reading the Warriors books for twenty years, since the beginning of the franchise pretty much. This book, and StormClan as a whole, felt like fan service to me. It wasn't a necessary part of the Warriors universe. Perhaps I would feel differently if it had been executed better. The whole book was a traveling book (which I have come to not enjoy as much in this series). What's worse is that it is filled with massive time skips and the two main characters constantly pining after each other. It feels utterly depthless.
That said, I gave the book two stars instead of the one the horrible story deserves because it features the first confirmed gay couple in the entire franchise (speaking strictly for the Warriors novels/novellas as I haven't read any of the graphic novels). I couldn't believe what I was reading that I instantly started up a Google search when I read the first line implying it. This pairing was validated many times throughout the book by referring to the two male characters as "his mate" to each other. I would love to see more focus devoted to diverse characters like these two in the future. If nothing else, read this book for the validation of reading about those two.
That said, I gave the book two stars instead of the one the horrible story deserves because it features the first confirmed gay couple in the entire franchise (speaking strictly for the Warriors novels/novellas as I haven't read any of the graphic novels). I couldn't believe what I was reading that I instantly started up a Google search when I read the first line implying it. This pairing was validated many times throughout the book by referring to the two male characters as "his mate" to each other. I would love to see more focus devoted to diverse characters like these two in the future. If nothing else, read this book for the validation of reading about those two.
September 3, 2025
sometimes warriors is SO GOOD and sometimes it’s just. Ehhhhhhhh
This one was pretty ehh. The story was really interesting, and so were the characters. I liked Galestar a lot, I found her really compelling, and while it sucks that most of the complex female characters in Warriors deal with being wives/mothers, I found her struggles with infertility and motherhood really well written.
Unfortunately, the pacing was Not Good. Things were breezed past - and I get it, because this book was already long and I’m assuming they didn’t want to make it any longer, but there was so much telling instead of showing. Big moments were simply told to us instead of shown and that was pretty upsetting and disappointing.
Also Stripestar was the most miserable character I have ever read about. I despised him. Like, Galestar was also annoying at some points, but at least she had redeeming traits. Stripestar just. Eugh. I didn’t like him.
Also erm this is perhaps the most gruesome warriors book. Maybe don’t let your fifth graders read this one unless you want them reading about cats graphically getting ran over and being miserable for 400 pages
This one was pretty ehh. The story was really interesting, and so were the characters. I liked Galestar a lot, I found her really compelling, and while it sucks that most of the complex female characters in Warriors deal with being wives/mothers, I found her struggles with infertility and motherhood really well written.
Unfortunately, the pacing was Not Good. Things were breezed past - and I get it, because this book was already long and I’m assuming they didn’t want to make it any longer, but there was so much telling instead of showing. Big moments were simply told to us instead of shown and that was pretty upsetting and disappointing.
Also Stripestar was the most miserable character I have ever read about. I despised him. Like, Galestar was also annoying at some points, but at least she had redeeming traits. Stripestar just. Eugh. I didn’t like him.
Also erm this is perhaps the most gruesome warriors book. Maybe don’t let your fifth graders read this one unless you want them reading about cats graphically getting ran over and being miserable for 400 pages
September 4, 2025
Wonderfully whackadoodle. Easily the most melodramatic this franchise has ever gotten through a perfect combo of two comically selfish protagonists and StarClan being so evil that I want the spirit of Phillip Pullman to ghost write the next arc.
I mean: yay gay background characters!
It is so interesting to get a ‘forbidden romance’ story where the focus is less ‘romance’ and more ‘look at how our impulsive actions keep directly endangering and killing the people around us’
Stripestar being in StarClan is so bogus omg. Also shoutout to this new ghost writer for putting in some of the funniest bits of dialogue this series has had in a minute (if you know you know). The narrative prose seems a lot less stale as well with some pretty decently paced action sequences.
I mean: yay gay background characters!
It is so interesting to get a ‘forbidden romance’ story where the focus is less ‘romance’ and more ‘look at how our impulsive actions keep directly endangering and killing the people around us’
Stripestar being in StarClan is so bogus omg. Also shoutout to this new ghost writer for putting in some of the funniest bits of dialogue this series has had in a minute (if you know you know). The narrative prose seems a lot less stale as well with some pretty decently paced action sequences.
August 30, 2025
Better than Ivypool’s Heart at least. Not by much though. I’m wondering how many times can a book say “mate?” “His mate, her mate, my mate,” it became so old. Yes, Galestar is your mate, yes Stripestar is your mate. The whole forbidden love thing has been done to death, can we move on now? Again, not as horrible as Ivypool’s Heart but that isn’t saying much. My question is, if their nine lives were taken away by Starclan, why were they still Stripestar and Galestar through the whole rest of the book? They even admit it at a gathering.
September 2, 2025
3.5 stars rounded down.
I didn't like StormClan's Folly for a few reasons:
- main couple not developed AT ALL
- skipped major scenes and chances for character development
- Stripestar is unlikable (and Galestar to an extent)
- deaths were darker than usual
Why I did like it:
- explained how ThunderClan and WindClan got back to the territories and what they did
- Pebblenose and Thrushcall <333 gay
For a full in-depth review, follow my link: https://www.fandomspotlite.com/stormc...
I didn't like StormClan's Folly for a few reasons:
- main couple not developed AT ALL
- skipped major scenes and chances for character development
- Stripestar is unlikable (and Galestar to an extent)
- deaths were darker than usual
Why I did like it:
- explained how ThunderClan and WindClan got back to the territories and what they did
- Pebblenose and Thrushcall <333 gay
For a full in-depth review, follow my link: https://www.fandomspotlite.com/stormc...
September 3, 2025
So good but a real tear-jerker... yeah, probably the saddest Super Edition I have ever read... and I've read them all. I loved the characters from the start but I grew to genuinely hate StripeStar. I think I still do. But, in spite of him, WARRIOR CATS RULE!!!!
September 1, 2025
5 stars for the first canon gay cat couple in warriors
September 6, 2025
too many thoughts but I'm glad Gale Rise got to be happy by the end
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 6, 2025
Very mid.
Bullet review:
+A well-written and realistic-feeling central relationship.
+Galestar and Tinyclaw are the best characters.
+Explicitly canon gay cats in a main-arc book for the first time.
+Bound Hunt was okay, I guess.
-This is yet another boring traveling book in a long line of boring traveling books in this series.
-I really disliked Stripestar.
-Most of the background characters feel barely defined and one-note, not rounded at all. Because of this, none of their deaths leave an impact.
-StarClan sucks in this book and doesn't feel like it quite lines up with how they were portrayed in other installments. I think the Hunters should actually pick a lane and stick to it, instead of having "StarClan good" and "StarClan bad" apply whenever they need it.
Full review at:
https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
Bullet review:
+A well-written and realistic-feeling central relationship.
+Galestar and Tinyclaw are the best characters.
+Explicitly canon gay cats in a main-arc book for the first time.
+Bound Hunt was okay, I guess.
-This is yet another boring traveling book in a long line of boring traveling books in this series.
-I really disliked Stripestar.
-Most of the background characters feel barely defined and one-note, not rounded at all. Because of this, none of their deaths leave an impact.
-StarClan sucks in this book and doesn't feel like it quite lines up with how they were portrayed in other installments. I think the Hunters should actually pick a lane and stick to it, instead of having "StarClan good" and "StarClan bad" apply whenever they need it.
Full review at:
https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
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