by Jean Little
First published 2011
StarClan splits apart, creating dangerous divisions among the four warrior Clans. The Dark Forest spirits grow stronger as chaos spreads through the territories. Ivypool continues her perilous work as a spy, each mission bringing greater risk of discovery. Her sister Dovewing suffers from disturbing dreams about distant mountains that offer no peace. A stranger arrives at ThunderClan camp, sowing mistrust and driving the Clans further into conflict. Warriors who once fought side by side now question each other's loyalty. Friendships crumble under suspicion. The bonds that held the Clans together for generations begin to snap. Ivypool and Dovewing must navigate this world where allies become enemies overnight. Every cat faces an impossible choice about who deserves their trust. The fate of all four Clans hangs in the balance as the Dark Forest prepares to strike.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: ThunderClan, Dark Forest
Period: StarClan
368 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins Publishers
Content warnings: violence