


Even when his name is changed to reflect hardship, Stormkit-now Crookedkit with a disfigured jaw, indifferent mother, and behind in training-has a secret. So here's a quick summary: Stormkit is destined to be a great warrior, and he has to prove that an accident won't change that fact. I really didn't consider Crookedstar's life very interesting, aside from the fact that something was up with his mouth. This definitely was not what I thought it was going to be. Overall, an excellent, brilliant, wonderful, AMAZING book. Now re-reading it, tears welled in my eyes when Willowbreeze, his wife (or "mate" as the cats would say, and two of their three children died Overall, Crookedstar is a very complex character, one that is easy to empathize with and relate to. When I first read it, I cried when Crookedstar's mother rejected him because of his deformed face. If you know me, you know there are very few books that can make me cry. But he survived it and went from being the smallest kitten in Riverclan to the leader. Throughout his life, he went through so much struggle. He is definitely one of the best characters in the entire series. I always liked Crookedstar, but this book made me respect him so much more. There wasn't a single thing I didn't love, so now I'm giving Crookedstar's Promise the five stars it deserves. This book is possibly one of the best in the Warriors saga. No cat could ever have imagined the terror and destruction that would lie in one hastily made, seemingly harmless, promise.When I first read Crookedstar's Promise, about a year or two ago, I only gave it four stars.

She proclaims that Crookedkit will have all that he desires-but he must pledge his undying loyalty to RiverClan. Then a mysterious cat appears in his dreams, whispering of prophecies untold and destinies undiscovered. The whole Clan rejoices, and no cat is more pleased than their mother, who immediately recognizes her kits' innate skill and bravery.īut when tragedy befalls Stormkit and he is permanently disfigured, his mother renames him Crookedkit and casts him aside.Īs the young cat grows in strength, he dreams of becoming Clan leader. Two healthy kits have just been born in RiverClan-Oakkit and Stormkit.
