Hawkwing ended up being a really enjoyable character for me. While I wasn't particularly invested in SkyClan in its previous renditions, his strong character made me far more invested in them. He dynamic with other characters, especially Sharpclaw, Pebbleshine, and Leafstar, made him one of the most developed characters in a Warriors book for some time.
While I found the ending rushed and ending at a point where I didn't expect, the plot was progressing at a good speed. The rise and fall of hope was written really well, and this book felt very emulative of the Original Arc in terms of emotion and being willing to dispose of characters not needed.