by Erin Hunter
First published 2016
Alderpaw has returned from his unsuccessful quest, but he brought back two kits who now live separated between rival Clans. Twigkit stays with ThunderClan while Violetkit goes to ShadowClan. The young cat watches helplessly as the kits he rescued face an uncertain future apart from each other. Meanwhile, the same brutal rogues who forced SkyClan from their home have followed Alderpaw's trail back to the lake territories. These dangerous cats now threaten all the Clans, with ShadowClan appearing most vulnerable to attack. Alderpaw must navigate rising tensions between the Clans while confronting the consequences of his journey. The rogues grow bolder each day, and the fragile peace around the lake begins to crumble. Alderpaw struggles with guilt over bringing this threat home and worry for the separated kits whose lives hang in the balance.
Genres: animals, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Lake Territories, ShadowClan, SkyClan, ThunderClan
Period: Vision of Shadows
376 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins