by Erin Hunter
First published 2017
SkyClan has come back to join the four warrior Clans after generations of separation. The cats hope to establish fresh hunting grounds and make their place permanent among ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan. But tension runs high as some warriors doubt whether SkyClan truly belongs with them. Questions swirl about territory boundaries and ancient claims. The five Clans face an uncertain future as they struggle to coexist. Old loyalties clash with new realities. Some cats welcome SkyClan's return while others resist the changes it brings. The warrior code itself comes under strain as leaders must decide how to move forward. This adventure returns readers to Bramblestar's era in ThunderClan, continuing the saga after previous conflicts. The story works for newcomers discovering the warrior cats world and longtime fans eager to see familiar characters again.
Genres: fiction, animals, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, world-building
Setting: RiverClan, ShadowClan, SkyClan, ThunderClan, WindClan
Period: Bramblestar's Era
303 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins