Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #6: The Raging Storm

Sunsetsplash flexed her claws anxiously. The sun had set, and the full moon had begun its climb up the starry sky. Three days after her fight with both Specklebranch and Splashtail, and neither of them wanted to talk with her. At least she still had Smokecloud, who was standing with her, his blue eyes bright in the gloom.
" Don't worry about it, Sunsetsplash. It'll be okay." The smoky black tom meowed, rubbing his nose against her cheek. Sunsetsplash flicked her tail. " What do you mean?"
" Your sister, and my brother."
" Oh." Sunsetsplash hadn't realised that the thought of them was noticeable.
" Don't worry, they're both a bunch of furballs." Smokecloud purred. Sunsetsplash let out a mrrow of laughter. " Well, Specklebranch is a furball. But my sister..."
" I know." Smokecloud whispered. He gave her a reassuring lick. " But she'll get over it. And so will Specklebranch."
" I really hope so, Smokecloud. But at least a still have you." She pressed her flank against her mate's, grateful for his warmth and company. They waited for what felt like moons, and then Sharpstar padded out of his den, rounded up the cats attending the Gathering, and they all padded out of camp. To her delight ( although she felt a little guilty about it ), Specklebranch and Splashtail both were staying in camp.
They were halfway to Fourtrees when Flowerhaze padded to her side. " Excuse me," she said softly, tapping Smokecloud's shoulder with her nose. " Can I speak with Sunsetsplash. Privately." Smokecloud nodded and padded ahead. The pretty brown tabby took the black tom's place. " What is it, Flowerhaze?" Sunsetsplash asked.
The tabby hesitated for a moment, and when she spoke, she sounded uncertain. " When me and Thistlepelt went hunting, we came across a scent."
" Okay...?"
" We followed it, and we came across a rogue in our territory. He was...he was asking for...you."
Sunsetsplash jerked backward like she was struck. " What?" Was it Dark Shadow?
Flowerhaze's eyes glimmered with worry. " I'm sure it's nothing, we chased him off."
Her words sounded reassuring, but Sunsetsplash just couldn't shake the feeling of fear the gripped her heart...

Part two will be in...Omen of the Stars book one.
- Sunsetsplash

This book sucked. I have stayed on top of all the Warriors books ever written, and for the most part, they left me feeling moderately satisfied! But this one? No, this book was awful. A Vision of Shadows blew it early, having Darktail die early on in the arc, therefore ending up with several books lacking any stakes. When SkyClan threatened to leave the forest, I didn't care. I don't care about any of these cats. They're all rehashes of old, better characters, and their problems seem trite and boring. This book has no climax. No stakes. Everything is wrapped up nice and neat, and it's BORING. I skimmed the majority of it because I was bored. The Erins have given me no reason to care about anyone other than Alderheart, because Violetshine and Twigbranch are wishy-washy and impossible to get invested in. And the way they excused Finleap's abusive behavior was disgusting. The whole subplot with him wanting kits made my eyes roll, and I rolled them even harder when he did a complete 180° at the end and apologized for every mean thing he'd ever done, blah blah blah.
This book had no interesting plots, no compelling characters, not even rising and falling action! Having Tree as a mediator that can't mediate is stupid. Having all the leaders unanimously agree to bring back SkyClan after it starts raining is stupid. Having deathberries be the cure to some previously-unmentioned "infection" is stupid.
These books used to keep me on the edge of my seat, but clearly, diplomacy and talking about your problems with other clans are all the rage now. Honestly, I actually prefer the wild and senseless bloodshed, because that at least was interesting.
Step it UP, Erins. You are better than this. As writers, you should hold yourselves responsible for what you put out, and refuse to have A Vision of Shadows end with this tripe.
Not worth the $10. Do not buy this book.

Hi Ivywhisker- this is my OC, Nightsong. If there is still space, could she join as a warrior?

Name: Nightsong
Mate: Stormshade
Role: Warrior
Kits: Silverkit and Duskkit.

-:/Moonsplash of DarkClan/:-