Warriors is a juvenile fantasy novel series by Erin Hunter, a pseudonym used by multiple authors and illustrators.[1]Warriors has been published since 21 January 2003, starting with Into the Wild.[1] The series encompasses multiple main sub-series, longer "Super Editions",[1] shorter novellas, original English-language manga, and graphic novel adaptations of the main sub-series. The books have received mixed reviews from various critics.
A reviewer for The Mary Sue described Bluestar's Prophecy as "incredibly tragic", and called Bluestar one of her favorite characters.[2] She ranked SkyClan's Destiny, Bluestar's Prophecy, and Firestar's Quest as the tenth, ninth and eighth best Warriors books, respectively.[2]
Kirkus Reviews has both praised and criticised the manga. A review of Winds of Change wrote that while the illustrations "give a visual boost for tracking the large cast of characters", the sheer number of characters and series-specific vocabulary could make unfamiliar readers feel "lost".[3] A review of Exile from ShadowClan called it "amazing" and praised the "satisfying ending".[4] However, A Thief in ThunderClan was described as "lackluster", with a "sagging resolution" and a mystery resolved too hastily.[5]School Library Journal wrote that illustrator James L. Barry "has a real knack for drawing cats",[6] but also called the illustrations "a bit basic".[7] Lisa Goldstein, writing for School Library Journal, described that illustrations in The Rise of Sourge are "more detailed than typical manga drawings and effectively bring out the cats' personalities and characters"; she concluded that due to the violence, it is "not a cuddly animal tale".[8]A Clan in Need and SkyClan and the Stranger have both been New York Times Manga Best Sellers in 2009, 2010, and 2011.[9][10][11]
The graphic novel adaptations of The Prophecies Begin have received both praise and criticism from Kirkus Reviews. A review of Volume 1 wrote that the "vivid colors, dramatic action sequences, and appealingly expressive feline faces will grab readers' attention".[12] A review of Volume 2 criticised the difficulty of visually recognising characters, "particularly since the illustrators admit to adding a few extras".[13] A review of Volume3 described that "the visual format suits the violent, dramatic storyline".[14]School Library Journal stated that the "unique and vibrant colors" would surely "help bring these stories to a new audience".[15]
1234The novellas from The Untold Stories to Legends of the Clans were originally published as e-books before being published in physical bind-ups.[‡ 1][‡ 2]
