Warriors Super Edition: Tallstar's Revenge (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
It's a little painful for me to give this book such a low rating - Windclan is my favourite clan and I've always liked Tallstar and respected the tough choices he had to make as clan leader. But really, this book is a bit of a let-down, especially after the wonderful standards set by Crookedstar's Promise and Bluestar's Prophecy. The problem isn't Tallstar's character - he's much as you'd expect from the first and second Warriors series. It's establishing Windclan almost as two mini-clans with the Tunnellers, and trying to force conflict between them and hunters, that makes the first mistake. I loved the inclusion of Jake as a friend of Talltail, but on the other end of the spectrum the revenge-based hatred he has towards Sparrow doesn't flow as naturally. The pacing of the book also feels clunky and awkward - I couldn't believe how far through the book I was when I realized Talltail wasn't even close to becoming deputy. Not that his kithood and apprenticeship isn't interesting, because it is, it just creates a huge unbalance with the length of his quest, and the last section of the book as leader. I would have been far more interested to read an extended section from this period in his life. Aside from his friendship with Jake, Tallstar lacks the in-depth relationships that so define other Warrior stories. He has an in-clan rival in Shrewclaw but it never feels as natural as it's basis, Fireheart and Dustpelt. He never has a real romantic interest, and he never really interacts with other clans. It's not a bad read - I have never found a Warriors yet that I would consider unworthy of reading altogether - but I had much higher hopes for this super edition. Not as good as Erin Hunter's other super editions, but I guess this was pretty enjoyable. I feel like they don't need to put every single leader in a tough situation.. I mean I felt like Tallstar could've had a more..easier life. His thoughts and emotions were pretty ridiculous and immature; you really don't expect that from Tallstar since we first met him in the first arc of warriors. His reasoning and logic was too...terrible that I had to cringe. I don't want to spoil it to you, but please, read this book! I just wanted to say it's not the best but it's not the worst either. 6.5/10
What do You think about Warriors Super Edition: Tallstar's Revenge (2013)?
I have read all of he warriors
—Someone
Why do they all have to have the saddest of lives before becoming leaders?!
—Lalita
I AM A BIG FAN OF ALL WARRIORS!! YEAH!!
—nickjonas
