While Frostpaw takes refuge in ShadowClan as Splashtail seizes control of her home, Nightheart returns to ThunderClan and to a complicated reunion with his mate Sunbeam whose efforts to fit in as ThunderClan's newest member are hampered by her treacherous mother.

"When kittypet Tiny crosses paths with some wild forest cats defending their territory, he's left with scars--and a deep-seated grudge. As his reputation grows among the strays and loners who live in the dirty brick alleyways of Twolegplace, he changes his name to Scourge and puts everything about his old life behind him -- except his bloodthirsty craving for vengeance." --

"The Rite of Reverence is nearly over, and each Maiden has one last shot at becoming the first-place future consort. It's been a whirlwind of chaos, from Kou Reirin and Shu Keigetsu's explosive fight to the consorts' dastardly schemes... not to mention the foiled assassination attempt! When Reirin discovers the common thread behind all these mishaps, she decides it's time to launch a counterattack--but can she get all five Maidens to set their spats...