I Read Bravelands So You Don't Have To

[@mothwingthemedicinecat]

7 years ago...... YOU'RE KIDDING. it can't be that long ago I remember waiting for bravelands to come in at the libary

[@LunieCreations]

This is too real… I remember it coming to the library brand new-

[@5rcane]

@@mothwingthemedicinecat sorry to be the bearer of bad news but we’re old now : /

[@gilramanujan8826]

Tbh I was one of the few people that read this series before warriors. And I’ll admit the first book wasn’t anything special but it didn’t feel too much like a ripoff of The Lion King, but I’m always willing to give something a second chance if it feels worthwhile. Bravelands eventually proved itself as I found the series surprisingly really good. Tbh the first book wasn’t anything special but the second book was a massive step up in comparison and the series managed to become something of worth eventually. And I really wish more people gave it a chance. Tbh props to this series having more balls than warriors when it comes to killing off its characters and the brutality. Ps: Fearless x Keen was arguably the best and most healthiest relationship in the series. Sadly I’m not joking about that.

[@geministrial950]

Most people have a knack for saying anything involving lions is a ripoff of The Lion King. Most people are not very smart.

[@LeoTheDowl]

I would love to see a video about Survivors, it is legitimately amazing and it deserves more fans. Storm, one of the main characters, is legit one of the best characters ever! And Seekers was good, but I haven’t been able to get past the second book 😢 I want to read Bravelands, but I’m not sure if it’s more Warrior Cats or Survivors in feel, or like Seekers

[@5rcane]

@@LeoTheDowl Bravelands is like Seekers vibes but with the political drama of Warriors.

[@theevilbeastmostfoul]

seekers > survivors imo

[@razorrushh]

i liked survivors better than warriors tobehonest

[@LeoTheDowl]

@@theevilbeastmostfoul fair, I just prefer the vibes of Survivors more

[@LeoTheDowl]

@@razorrushh that’s a fair point, warriors is just my favorite, but Survivors is honestly so solid

[@ApricityGlow]

3:27 I don't think that's fair to Simba. He didn't have enough motivation to drive him unlike Fearless. Fearless knew who killed his father while Simba believed it was himself and had to go into exile, unknowing of how much his pride would suffer under Scar's rule who he still believed to be good.

[@mey_8458]

I didn't know Fearless was gay, I just though keen and Fearless were close friends

[@Thedragonprincess9000]

Same

[@problemchild465]

yeah in the next arc (I forgot who) recalls the first arc’s events and it goes “so and so relayed the tragic romances of thorn and berry, fearless and keen, and sky and rock” so it’s canon

[@mey_8458]

@@problemchild465 oh thanks I haven't read the next arc yet

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

He's now officially my fav character

[@Pipinghotitea]

@@problemchild465yeah they just never make him explicitly gay.

[@wygolvillage2637]

Interesting timing, since I just started checking out Seekers after not having touched it since it was first coming out. The other Erin Hunter series are so mysterious and have a sort of allure if only because no one has really bothered to read them. (FWIW I am enjoying Seekers quite a bit, 1 and a half books in)

[@FurryBlossoms]

I finished the first arc and haven't gotten to finish the 2nd one, but it is a GREAT SERIES OMGOSH. I read it before warriors, and I'm ngl, I like it a little more than warriors :p

[@wygolvillage2637]

@@FurryBlossoms I vaguely remember checking out various books in the first arc when it was coming out as well as the graphic novels from my local library and finding it a little better than Warriors. I think my childhood-self was on the money there, it feels more "focused" and the worldbuilding feels a lot more tightly-constructed overall. I just like those bears 🐻 I don't remember why I stopped reading as a kid, I might have just never been able to find all of the books at the library after a certain point

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

​@@FurryBlossoms same!! I like warriors alot, but it got kinda boring in the 3rd arc.

[@wreniikinz]

I found seekers way more enjoyable than warriors, mostly because it's much shorter and has fewer characters, so the authors can focus on them more and write them way better. The ending really got me; I won't spoil it, but it made me cry

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

@@wreniikinz yep! I'm starting the 2nd arc:) started crying when (blank) died:(

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

A POPULAR PERSON TALKING ABOUT BRAVELANDS!? MY DREAM HAS COME TRUEE!!! Btw Seekers, Surviors, and horses of the dawn are also wonderful books! Especially the horse one:)

[@J_N_N_N]

I really like Bravelands, even more than WoF or Warriors. I thought the second half of the first arc was a drop in quality, but then the second arc really picked it up and the third one is phenomenal. Can't wait to see how it's going to end, with the last book being released in three weeks. I'd love to hear your thoughts, too!

[@bush_kit]

Ive been thinking about reading Bravelands at some point, but I couldn't find any information on it so I kindof forgot about it. I'll definitely check it out now!

[@coastaIwoIf]

READ IT! I've read it twice and it's so good, also read ALL 3 ARCS. EEE.

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

It's really good! Horse of the Dawn is also wonderful:)

[@Skylacine]

Thank you! Would love to see you cover the future arcs as well. Things only get crazier and more intense from here.

[@pineforest1442]

Hey, if you like Hunter and Sutherland, you might actually like Tui’s smaller book, The Menagerie. It’s a group of three books where this kid named Logan finds a griffin cub in his house and learns that mythical animals actually exist. He and his classmate, Zoe, the caretaker of the Menagerie, a place holding the mythical creatures, learn that someone is sabotaging the place. Together, they search for the saboteur, and find a danger hidden nearby. It’s a really good book series.

[@totallypeacefulthing1626]

just finished watching the video and i never really comment on videos but i beyond happy seeing this series talked about!! i really wanna make so much content about Bravelands but i can never keep my motivation but so far i made some drawings i didn’t post but i also have a MAP part for it! Whenever I’d seen people ranting about how this series is a Lion King ripoff i would get so upset about it bc they were only focusing on the similarities rather than the differences and there are more ways Bravelands strays away from the Lion King story than it is alike with it but yeah i love this video and i am very ecstatic about Bravelands getting some more attention :D!!

[@CuteFlare]

This was a really engaging review!^^ As a dyslexic, I don't particularly appreciate reading in general but Warriors in my heart have seemingly made an exception in that adkjdlasj THAT BEING SAID I was curious to see how Erin Hunter began to branch out with different animals and this review was nice to have a small "catch up" regarding their other work! The plot summary sounded really well crafted, I was honestly nearly blown away by how much depth and different cultures they got going on in Bravelands 👀 Thank you for a clear review of the books♥This was a wonderful watch ^^ Maybe I will dwell deeper into your other content...

[@EmperorChaos468]

I try to get into Bravelands and wings of fire but then i look at my warriors collection and go "Mm one day I'll try them."

[@FunDipOneDip]

Fr warrior cats needs to end before I can truly move on

[@DarkInvader1800]

I love bravelands im glad its getting some attention! Its really underrated.

[@coastaIwoIf]

*Fearless is gay but Simba isnt* Such powerful words.

[@FurryBlossoms]

Erin came out with another new book (which no one has been talking about) called bamboo kingdom! I read it and its pretty good! I don't know if there's a second one out yet, but if there is i definitely will read it :D (i also recommend it x)

[@J_N_N_N]

There are already five books out, the sixth one coming out soon and the second arc has been confirmed.

[@FurryBlossoms]

Can't properly respond cause KZbin's being goofy, but ok! Thanks for lmk!!

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

I really like it!! Although the plot is super predictable, I think it's entertaining:)

[@5rcane]

@@FurryBlossoms I love the covers for Bamboo Kingdom so much, especially The Lightning Path. It would honestly be a shame not to cover them.

[@JÆuroriz]

The First chapter or so of the first book reminds me of My pride

[@Aimeedinosaurz]

Cool fact, but it's based off real lion behaviour. Lone males often kill or chase off the current male to join a pride

[@AtIasGl0w]

I LOVED bravelands as a kid. Idk why it stood out to me so much but I genuinely enjoyed the story and characters so much and look back on the first arc of the series very fondly (I refused to read the second arc because I loved the first one’s ending so much)

[@teletubbyfan8209]

i love bravelands sm, especially since there is so many animal perspectives. its neat to see how they all live differently. i love stinger, hes such an interesting character!

[@bristleflight303]

Its no warriors but I actually quite enjoyed it when I was younger. The only reason I still read warriors is the nostalgia.

[@ChickenScratch-Feathers]

I enioyed reading bravelands when i was younger, and found the books interesting. I was so surprised about how book 6 ended with fearless... I bought book 1 of the 2nd arc... I haven't read it yet. Enjoyed the video!

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

Same!! Planning to read the brave lands 2nd arc soon:)

[@OceanGlow-jv8kj]

I completely forgot this series exisred, but I used to love it so much

[@trashman11]

I love how everything with lions is a lion king rip

[@Taige.animations.com123]

I love Bravelands, the final book is coming out in October. +arc two is amazing, you should check it out

[@An0malousEnt1tys]

This reminds me… I need to finish the last 1-2 books in the third arc. I love this series and it definitely isn’t a ripoff of lion king, feels completely different in a lot of aspects.

[@mothwingthemedicinecat]

I read all the books in bravelands thanks to my libary, and I did like all of them. I like most of the characters, and I did enjoy the second and 3rd arc so far, I think you should review them

[@Jeyfeather-iv4ol]

Have you read the Bamboo Kingdom series by the Erins? I'm liking the first three books so far

[@5rcane]

I haven't read it yet, but it's certainly on my list.

[@TAWNYDOGS]

Please do Survivors next!! It’s really underrated :]

[@LilSketchArt]

*Applause* 👏

[@Jxmper]

Curse of the sandtounge review?

[@Welcome-to-Ivan]

I never knew this book series existed ever and now I’m sad because of this- 😢 gonna put this series on my Christmas and birthday lists now.

[@FoxgloveCaspian]

Bravelands is AMAZING, you should absolutely read it!

[@bandamkaliz]

I higly reccomend Bamboo Kingdom. What an amazing series!

[@amazingdragonboy1202]

Do think you At some point in the future you could do a video on the rumors that amazon is gonna make a wings of fire tv show

[@5rcane]

@@amazingdragonboy1202 I already made two videos on it but I might make one speculating on the current production timeline : )

[@pallasrat247]

I had always dismissed bravelands, I stopped reading warriors after omen of the stars as I started to really not enjoy their writing but your review makes me want to see if my local library has it. The animals having different cultures really appeals to me as that's something I wish warriors did more to make the clans more distinct. I skipped the plot summary and I'm looking forward to trying the series out. I also really like your art it was nice to watch in the background of your video!

[@sweets_Cat88]

A rouge male taking over the pride is not an exculsive plot device for the lion king. If you know your lions and research that just the nature of life for lions of only the strong will survive and. 14:39 Sorry I didn’t want to be spoiled for I’m actually interested in reading the book and see how I feel about it so I skipped the spoilers

[@Basel_fox1]

I had no idea that this was even a book

[@5rcane]

The Erins don't advertise it much

[@Mc_Gaming_Genshin]

Idk what to say yet, I’ll edit this when I when smth to say about the video

[@5rcane]

Mood

[@A_Rainworld_Fan.]

Remember

[@SufferingPain-qc8kh]

I LOVE BRAVELANDS OMG!!

[@duckiidex]

I liked the first few books wjem they came out, kinda tempted to re-read and catch up on them

[@CluelessBubbleEater]

Simba was raised by a meerkat and a *warthog* 😭/lh

[@Victoria-_]

Omg I remember reading this series along with the Spirit Animals series!

[@ApricityGlow]

I love Spirit Animals! Did you read the whole series?

[@VixensHeart]

I actually love bravelands, I’ve read most of it but I am currently reading the rest :D

[@Snowjewel972]

Okay I'm gonna admit it now. I've read all the series that Erin hunter made lol, Seekers and Warriors gotta be my favorite tho.

[@bandamkaliz]

Have you read rest of Bravelands series? There is a hyena and a buffalo in it!

[@YourLocalSquirrel]

A brave move, thank you for your sacrifice 🫡

[@KaijuKinnie]

I would have ate this shit up as a kid, same for my sister. 7 years ago was when she was in her lion phase actually, haha. I honestly might check these out. Any idea if there are any audiobooks? My job tends to keep me driving, and I do love background noise.

[@mickey9527]

You should watch the Lion Guard. At least for lore

[@razorrushh]

I REMEMBER READING THIS WHEN IT CAME OUT…. the other series deserve so much more attention… i prefer survivors to warriors to be honest

[@cac_deadlyrang]

I once saw one of these books while working at a Goodwill.

[@aspen9476]

I had no idea theres a second and third arc I used to be obsessed with these books

[@solarleaf2029]

I would absolutely read these books if I could. It always kinda bothered me in the Warriors books that cats were the ONLY ones with all the cool shit, so seeing different species interact with each other and have different cultures that are mentioned and used to push the plot is so interesting to me

[@parkfever]

Omg i never knew people even read bravelands, i thought i was like the only one lmao. I still have my old fanart of it from 5 years ago

[@flaamingeaux]

I read Warriors from the first arc "Intro the Wild" in the Early 2000s, all the way until they made that huge continuity error when Bramblestar got his own Super Edition. (I believe modern prints now have it fixed, but I have the original version since I snatched up a copy upon initial release week) I remember occasionally the Erins would try to branch out, like the bear series, and the dog series (I have the first arc of Survivors), but somehow, I completely missed Bravelands? But upon looking back, it's release also seems to be around the time I was finally dropping warriors so maybe that's why I never heard of it. I'm a little surprised that fans thought it would have been a ripoff since the Lion King was not only a retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet, but was also criticized for ripping off the Japanese Kimba movie. I would have imagined this series to be related to the Warriorcats, if anyone remembers the dropped mythology the cats had that they spoke about being descended from bigcats and Firestar leading the temporary, 'Lion Clan,' in the last battle against Tigerstar. I always found the mythology of the cats in the early books to be very interesting, and I'm sad they just kinda wrote it out. Anyways, like I said, I'd have thought the Lion series to go into depth about the mythologies of the Cats, like a collection book of greek myths but for the warrior cats or something.

[@octaviablackthorn9]

I think I read the first two Bravelands books but it’s pretty hazy (or was until this video). I must’ve read the first arc of Seekers but I couldn’t tell you what happened if you had a gun to my head. Warriors I keep up to date with, of course, but surprisingly I’ve never touched the dog series. And a quick google was told me there’s a series about Pandas?! Why wasn’t I informed about this.

[@FoxgloveCaspian]

Bravelands is SO GOOD it kept me hooked and I genuinely actually couldn’t stop reading it! Book 1 had so much conflict and plot and the 3 main characters are amazing! P.S. Bravelands is not a lion king ripoff, people need to stop calling everything that takes place in a savannah a “lion king ripoff.”

[@stoatwhisker384]

BRAVELANDS WAS SEVEN YEARS AGO??? I’d like to see a video on survivors or the errmmm the bear one because the bear one was actually pretty good

[@stoatwhisker384]

SEEKERS!

[@Shattered_shards]

Bravelands doesn’t deserve the hate. It’s really good

[@JohnCosgriff-m1x]

I stopped reading bravelands after Moon died, but I still love the series overall

[@josephcharles3204]

Did anyone else want to see fearless and gracious get close?

[@Danmeilover69]

Try not to give such a big spoiler for wings of fire. Fans watching this video might not have read the 3rd wof arc yet.

[@AyanoAishisdaughter]

I tried this book but i couldn't get into it

[@nevadaarnold562]

Is this ALL in teh first book?! i have only red a first chapters! this is so Action packed! 10/10 100%!

[@cricketflightstar]

I wanted to comment before watching that I had already read Bravelands but that I looked forwards to seeing this video, but I forgot so… Also, I really don’t like the second half. I don’t like Titan and the whole golden wolves thing. I think in general the way this series handles its antagonists was incredibly inconsistent

[@amixtwonder]

whats the app u use to draw???? ive been looking for a while :_)

[@5rcane]

Clip Studio Paint!

[@daniellevandyne1623]

The fact that I finished this series around the start of this year lol *Spoilers!!* I was HEARTBROKEN when Fearless died, he was my favorite character *totally not biased bcuz he was a lion, the Lion King conditioned me, okay?* I WAS ROOTING FOR HIM BRO *correction* Not to be rude, but it is Deeproot, not Lowroot. *more spoilers!!* Menace does make a pretty important part in the second arc, having killed one of our main characters best friend.

[@rhythmsmith4576]

JUST FOUND YOU VIA MY FYP!! this is a series i didnt read but wanted to!! i love the vibes of your sona and channel so im subbing!

[@bilalbb6358]

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[@coyotemoonc3258]

Lions taking over prides and killing cubs to induce females into heat to have their cubs instead is real world biology. Every story with lions will have that. Scar killing Mufasa and telling Simba to run away is sugar coating it. Hardly a trademark of Disney. This drama unfolds day in and day out in Africa.

[@Danmeilover69]

So the Erin's can write LGBTQ relationships and characters, they just refuse to do that for warriors.

[@ApricityGlow]

Fearless and Keen were more openly portrayed as "good friends" the same way as outside confirmed relationships in Warriors though. There's really not much difference other than a tiny confirmation was able to slip by in the second arc of Bravelands after the two no longer make appearances.

[@Danmeilover69]

@@ApricityGlow Ohhhhhhhh okay, that makes more sense.b

[@xdevildeadlyx7650]

I like these books, but how they handle their gay characters feels pretty bad…

[@Snollygoster-k2f]

Didn't The Lion King semi-copy Kimba the White Lion movie?

[@herlocksholmes-uv5qw]

Not really. I recommend watching the YMS analysis of Kimba as a franchise

[@EagleTimberWolf]

@@herlocksholmes-uv5qw While the Kimba vs. Simba controversy is definitely more complicated than people made it out to be, I admittedly lost any and all respect for YMS after finding out about his worryingly nonchalant opinion on zoos.

[@geministrial950]

​@@EagleTimberWolf A broken clock is right twice a day. His opinion on zoos doesn't change that he's right about the Kimba vs Simba controversy.

[@geministrial950]

But to answer your question, actually no. Though their premises seem similar at first glance, the stories have completely opposite morals and take different paths. The characters that are often compared to eachother are really not that similar at all, they just happen to be the same species (which is understandable given the two stories take place in Africa). The "main antagonist" that Scar gets compared to is literally irrelevant for most of the many shows and movies of the franchise. It's really just a case of people jumping to conclusions without watching the source material for themselves. Also Kimba as a franchise resorts to racist caricatures concerningly often, which I'm not sure is something you can say about The Lion King.

[@EagleTimberWolf]

@@geministrial950 I never once said he was wrong about it, just that I wouldn't go around using him of all people as a source of knowledge lmao His logic boils down to "eating meat is worse than literally r**ing animals" and if there's any part of you that's okay with that simply because he made a valid point about the copyright controversy then that's on you

[@mey_8458]

hoi

[@bristleflight303]

I wish the gays were canon

[@5rcane]

They are canon! In arc 2, they are listed as famous lovers alongside Berry and Thorn and Sky and Rock.

[@bristleflight303]

@@5rcane wait what seriously! W for us gays ig.

[@bristleflight303]

​@@5rcanealso I really like your art

[@Serasugee]

I used to think that too until I realised I'm not a good role model for kids and this is a bad thing that no one should encourage

[@Eyrinthefae04]

@@Serasugee what?

[@bristleflight303]

I saw on your bio your Jewish. Me to.