I see some good reviews about this book, but the top reviews aren't happy. I get it; many of you aren't happy following this series with the newer cats. I enjoy the new characters just as much as the original. It can be a difficult thing to introduce new characters (I'm looking at you, season six of Glee), but the Erins have pulled it off incredibly well.

It took me a little while to get through this series, not because it didn't grab my attention but because I haven't had the time to read. I wanted to pick this book up; I just never had the option to outside of my daily commute. Hawkwing's Journey has to be one of my favourites now from the Warriors series. It has a great storyline and has built the foundation for characters who hopefully will soon play a central role in the Warriors universe. It doesn't elude to if SkyClan will or will not survive and make it to the lake territories, but it does set up for A Vision of Shadows in showing

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what happened for them to have been driven out of the gourge

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I wasn't sure of Hawkwing at the start, but I found him to be a very engaging character.

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He experiences so much loss and tragedy, but he comes out the other end still hopeful for the future

. He is much like Jayfeather is a way (who I know is a fan favourite).

Heavy themes were very prominent in this book, which is fine for me (in my 20s). This being a children's book, I think this would be best for older kids rather than younger kids.