by Erin Hunter
First published 2011
Two kits arrive in RiverClan territory. Oakkit and Stormkit bring joy to their mother and the entire clan. Their mother sees natural talent and courage in both newborns. Then disaster strikes Stormkit. His injuries leave him permanently scarred. His mother gives him a new name that reflects his changed appearance. She calls him Crookedkit and turns away from him. The young cat refuses to accept this rejection. He grows stronger and sets his sights on clan leadership. A strange cat visits his dreams with talk of prophecies and hidden futures. She offers Crookedkit everything he wants. The price is simple loyalty to RiverClan. He agrees without understanding the true cost. This single promise will bring consequences no cat could predict. Terror and devastation follow from what seemed like an innocent pledge.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: RiverClan
491 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins
Content warnings: physical-abuse