Warriors: Omen of the Stars #2: Fading Echoes

I see fans are calling this book a return to greatness, a return to the Erins' former passion and convincing narrative. Is this the case with Fading Echoes? Perhaps, but I think the novel is more a tipping point in a long grueling uphill climb to this point. Experiencing the revelations that seem to pop up at every turn, we the reader are left to catch our breath at how these events shape our protagonist's choices. In a good way of course. This I believe are what some readers are experiencing.I've been a fan of the series for nearly a year now. Fascinated by cats and passively taking notice of the detailed cat covers I thought I'd give Warriors a shot. I picked up Fire and Ice because my library didn't have Into the Wild, but even starting at the second book, I didn't let that stop me. Even starting in the middle of the arc, I wasn't lost, in fact I had been given a reason to go back for more. I was hooked. From then on I voraciously craved the next book in the series, renting 2-3 books a week until I caught up in the action. I feel I've benefited from reading so late in the series life being able to absorb such a long history simultaneously. All the plots driven by 'The New Prophecy' and 'The Power of Three' hit numerous cliffhangers that left story ends unfulfilled and readers hopelessly unsatisfied. I enjoyed the series for what they were at the time I read them, but I can see why some readers may have been disappointed by those books. Mysteries of hidden prophecies, the mysterious origins of the Tribe of Rushing Water, the nature of Star Clan and the Dark Forest, the broken promises and broken hearts, and the dredging of old rivalries and scars, they were brought about but were disjointed mechanisms that were otherwise pervasive through clan life. The Fourth Apprentice carries the burden of setting up the series with the ornery history, but Fading Echoes throttles the Omen of the Stars Arc by handling all these loose ends without forcing the reader that it's doing so.What truly makes the book great is that the events happen in sequence, have reason and work with the natural flow of the story. That element was sorely missed since the first arc where every action led directly into another tale. Ever since The New Prophecy, the multiple perspectives were clumsy. I think by now the Erins have found their proper pacing and execute the narratives of Jayfeather, Lionblaze and Dovepaw +1 much more brilliantly. This is the 'return to greatness' fans have come to expect yet were sorely disappointed by the broken paths and dead ends before. Fading Echoes doesn't disappoint. It breathes life into the series once more and is an excellent addition for any Warriors fan old or new to start their enthusiasm for the series once again.Without spoiling too many details, I would say characters whom we grew with are given adequate exposure. Better still, we see Firestar acting his role as the leader, for better or worse instilling himself in clan life and taking note of everyone's needs around him. The Firestar we all grew to love. And unfortunately we see old lines draw to a close, but that's to be expected with Warriors. In a way, this book reminded me of 'Forest of Secrets.' A lot was revealed, and once again we see the blurred meanings of black and white, what it means to be good and what it means to be loyal. In all the ways this book could be considered similar to early books there are certainly revisits to old themes of 'the friend in need' but instead we receive the opposite of their intended outcomes, but maintain realistic consequences. It isn't just another rehash. That's why this was a good book.

If you love cats you will love this book series. There is no age limit, I am 70 years old.

I had originally booth books 3-6 back when the y initially came out many years ago. Since my son had already read 1 & 2 of this series, I never bothered to buy them. I felt the need to finish the collection of Omen of the Stars in hardcover and the book arrived in perfect brand new condition. Now just waiting on book 1 to arrive later this week.

Fantastic book, the first one in this set really set the tone for what was the pan out but this book just hit the ground running, from start to finish. It made me feel just about every emotion this one. Definitely a great read.

The action and over all plot was amazing! Dove paw's anger about feeling like she was just a pair of walking ears…… ivy paw's secret training…… just everything! It's nice not having the three's POV! The narration really shows how the cats feel, it's not so bland that it's just `ivypaw is jealous` , and its not as dramatic as ashfur in long shadows. Highly recommend this book too someone who likes a good story with drama and, in my opinion, pretty epic fight scenes!

why did Ivypaw think that she was taught by a starclan warrior, she would have already noticed that he did not have a starry pelt and she would the dark forest is not starclan.

it holds me on so much i never want too stop reading themm sure the bickering of ivypaw and dovepaw was a little annoying but their still so entertaining it causes a little movie in my head on whats happening and what the cat is seeing!- tom's granddaughter

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Perfeito como todos da saga de Warriors!

i dont know about you but this book is a must read if you have read the fourth apprentice. the author's description to what is happening is amazingly well done and the story was very well written and had great ideas. i hope you will enjoy this book just as much as a did!

J'avais du mal à trouver des livres en anglais qui intéressent ma fille et la motive à lire en anglais. Cette série y est arrivée. Dommage que je n'ai pas commencé dès le départ avec la version anglaise.

I am a massive fan of warriors and I want to write a whole essay on Fading echoes, but I would have give loads of spoilers if I did so I'm just going to say, I love Warriors!Warriors forever!!!

Warriors is the best series I’ve ever read and I finished this book, it’s has a real twist in I recommend it to any cat lovers.