What do You think about Forest Of Secrets (2004)?
I really enjoyed the first 6 books in the warrior series. While the characters were not exceptionally deep they were still engaging and the main protagonist Fireheart is likable. The first 6 books also met my most important criteria for animal fiction: the animals have semi realistic behavior and instincts. I can enjoy a good redwall book with mice and squirrels parading around with swords fighting the evil stoats and weasels, but there is a certain subset of animal fiction that will always be my favorite. I will always love the books that create a culture and semi realistic setting for animals. While I can't say that the setting and cat culture in these books is completely believable it is likable. This book would fall into my category of books that I really loved but don't think are excellent quality. I recognize that they are young adult fiction but they still don't rise to the place of true quality for me. If you love cats and are looking for an enjoyable young adult book that doesn't require deep literary analysis I would highly recommend these books. Sadly I feel that Erin Hunter has fallen into the trap so many authors do of making too much of a good thing. I have read several of her later warriors books and I think they are rapidly diminishing in quality. I decided after a while to preserve my happiest memories of the original warriors books by not continuing past the first 6 books. But to all who love animal fiction I would encourage you too read for yourselves and if the world Erin Hunter creates continues to draw you and catch your interest by all means continue.One final point I want to make. The culture for these cats includes a certain amount of ancestor worship. If you don't like characters having dreams that tell them the future or interacting with cats who died in the past then use your discretion. This aspect of the story also increases after the first 6 books.
—Serena
My 10 year old daughter loves this series so far; so I've been reading them along with her. While I don't sense the magic inherent in series such as the Chronicles of Narnia or The Wind in the Door, there is a certain charm to these tribal felines. The use of so many names and characters (as well as the fact that their names change when they go from apprentice to warrior....) can be a bit irritating at times. And as an adult, I can see where the storylines are headed. There are very few surprises if you are paying attention. However, the themes running throughout of justice, loyalty, friendship and courage are well written. Fireheart is a noble cat as is Graystripe. The divided loyalties and clan secrets in this book were a good way of tying various story lines together and providing depth to some of the warriors. Overall I enjoyed this sequel more than the 1st or 2nd book.
—Alisha Bennett
Ok, so I have already read all the Warriors books up to date. I'm waiting for the next in the Omen of the Stars series to come out. However, in such a long series, I easily forget what happened at the beginning. That is why I'm reading reading the series again. Young Fireheart continues to have his suspicions about Tigerclaw, the Thunderclan deputy. His friend Ravenpaw, who now lives with the loner Barely, told Fireheart and Graystripe that Tigerclaw killed Redtail, the previous Thunderclan depu
—Maya Volpacchio
