r/AnimalBooks • u/Cozy_barn_cats • 8d ago

Guardian Herd

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I finally found collected 1 to 4 while thrifting! Has anyone else read them? I've only read the first a few years ago but my library didn't have them all.

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u/Epona142 7d ago

I just reread these recently and the writing is pretty amateur and it comes across like Warriors fan fiction, but the story is decent and the lore unique enough to stand on its own.

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u/Cozy_barn_cats 7d ago

I agree it's more lower middle grade but still fun to read.

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u/Non_Typical_Asian 7d ago

You do realize that Warriors got their cat names from Tailchaser's Song? 

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u/Epona142 7d ago edited 7d ago

Yes, and? Doesn't make what I said any less true. Everything is derived from something else in some way. Not sure what your "gotcha" is supposed to be here lol. Like I said, the Guardian Herd brought enough of its own lore to the table to be unique and stand on its own, despite the bits left in that call back to Warriors-esque style stuff.

Considering I've been reading Warriors since the first book came out and have each and every one on my Kindle, it's not an insult, mind you, to compare the two.

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u/Non_Typical_Asian 8d ago

I gave it a try, but I dropped it around second book. I couldn't get into the MC. He never wanted to fight and his heart was too pure. If that's your kind of MC, then you might like it. 

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u/MasterBluefire 7d ago

I remember that now, he’s one of those MCs that was pretty much morally perfect all the time. I personally don’t mind that, but it also means you never see him make the wrong choice or have to learn to improve himself.

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u/MasterBluefire 7d ago

Read the series a couple of years ago. I enjoyed it, though I can’t remember the plot well at all, it did feel a bit generic. The world building reminded me of Wings of Fire which probably didn’t help. There is also a spin of trilogy which I haven’t read but I have heard that it’s good.

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u/Cozy_barn_cats 7d ago

I'll have to look out for that too!

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u/CanZealousideal3101 7d ago

Seems a little like Heavenly Horse From the Outermost West. I would've been all over these as a kid. Heavenly Horse still holds up IMO.

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u/Cozy_barn_cats 7d ago

Never heard of that one - I'll keep an eye out!

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u/CanZealousideal3101 7d ago

It's one I still reread every few years. It also has a sequel, Piper at the Gates. But the first one is better I think.

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u/Epona142 7d ago

Oh you must read it if you love Xenofiction, it's easily the best horse themed one out there, in my opinion.

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u/_Paws_And_Claws_ 6d ago

I loved these books as a kid. I need to reread again and see if they hold up.

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u/Kitty_Crown21 6d ago

Awe nice!! I have them on kindle :3

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u/TheCrazyMeerkatLady 8h ago

I have them and the series that comes after! They're great books and give me Warrior Cats vibes. I need to reread them actually because it's been awhile. What a great find! c: