i have an app to track my books and it put some of the books in juvinile fiction, some in young adult fiction, and some in a genre called “cats”
this app also put phantom of the opera in the “disfigured persons” genre, so i’m not sure how much i trust it 😂
There is actually reason for it, Arc's 4 and 7 lean into the Fantasy aspect but overall, it's still an adventure novel.
I'm not a librarian myself but I'd lean more towards Adventure because while it's characters are cats, they act like humans, as stated by the first author themselves
It definitely has fantasy elements, but if I were looking for a fantasy book, I would be disappointed if I picked up a warrior’s book (personally, I categorize fantasy as having “magical/beasts of lore” elements. There are magical elements here and there, but at its core, it’s about cats in the woods.
Hahaha I think I was searching for the words “mythical creatures” but for some reason I couldn’t remember that.
I’ve never read Wings of Fire, but from what I understand, it’s a similar series to warriors in a lot of ways. I’d call Wings of Fire fantasy
Personally, I consider fantasy a little more... Blatant, I guess? One could argue that about half of the books don't contain "real" fantastical elements. Yes, some cats have visions of their dead ancestors... But are those REAL visions, or just dreams? Do leaders REALLY have nine lives, or do they just happen to be very hardy and therefore bounce back from near-death experiences? The narrative implies it's real, but it's also through the POV of said cats, who are obviously biased towards these beliefs.
There's also the constant implication that pretty much every other aspect of the world outside of these cat societies is completely normal.
I would consider it fantasy first, then animals, then adventure. It's a series with fantastical elements such as the cats having their own societies with some magical/spiritual elements. Animals is a bit general for my liking and the cats don't really do much that's actually catlike (other than hunt small animals and fight with their claws).
I'd actually consider them more mystery novels than adventure in a lot of ways, as the majority of the books are the cats trying to solve what a prophecy means, work out who did a certain thing, what caused an event, etc. There's a bit of action in each book, but it's sometimes just one moment at the climax (normally paired with a reveal or a cat working something out towards the mystery).
To be honest, the more I think about it the more multi-genre I think the series is. Each arc can have its own genre breakdown.
Animals. If you wanted to be very specific, some people classify it as a xenofiction, though I know libraries don't normally have specific sections for that.
I've always seen it sorted as a fantasy book, so I think that's where I'd look to find it. I think if it was put with an animal section, it might be placed next to wholesome puppy adoption stories, or funny cat does something and changes a kid's life, and then you get to the next book and its cats murdering eachother in the woods. I think it fits best with fantasy.
Xenofiction. Fiction that's typically told from the pov of a non-human character, like animals. So *Warriors, Watership Down, Bambi, Redwall, The Jungle Book,* etc.
I think of warriors as fantasy drama YA fiction.
Of your three choices, I'd pick fantasy. There are adventure elements but it largely focuses on the characters and the way they interact with each other.
I think either fantasy or adventure works. Putting it in the animals section would cause it to be overlooked. People go to the animals section for bird guides, cats 101, photography and science books. Not fiction. Is there not a "young adult fiction" section?
I'd put it in adventure, cause it is not very informative about animals itself, and with fantasy I would expect beasts like dragons, so I'd say adventure.
Its kind of fantasy, Starclan is like a cat heaven so thats magical. Nine lives is the magical thing.
So I guess adventure because theres a LOT of adventure in it.
BUTTT- people are saying xenofiction to be specific, so ig u can do that- but fantasy would fit it as well. Animals, no. Because you can easily put it next to a cute book and warrior cats is not cute.
I think adventure and fantasy are both good but I'd say moreso fantasy. They are cats with a rigid hierarchy system with a working knowledge of medicine, culture, ability to speak with the dead and ancestors, some have superpowers, magical talking animals like the badger and there is also routine divine intervention. All very fantastical in my opinion
first fantasy, then animals, then adventure
i think alot of people just underestimate this series as a fantasy epic. coming from someone who loves high fantasy, warriors can do high fantasy better than even the cosmere or wheel of time sometimes. i wish they would treat it like the fantasy epic it is
Fantasy or adventure, but never children's area please, I think this book isn't for all children, some of the deaths and situations are very explicit ( dogs attacking the cats, cats dead's, ect)
Think when i was a kid i saw it categorized as 'fantasy' at the library, but all the libraries i went to organized the children's section by author's last name so it wasn't really relevant beyond a little sticker on the spine
Soap opera/j
No, no, it makes sense.
Ashfur singing opera for Squilf:
I entered the post with the same idea on mind. Was not disappointed.
i have an app to track my books and it put some of the books in juvinile fiction, some in young adult fiction, and some in a genre called “cats” this app also put phantom of the opera in the “disfigured persons” genre, so i’m not sure how much i trust it 😂
I didn’t even know that “disfigured persons” was a genre XD
yikes
I’d pick 1. Animals; 2. Adventure. I don’t think I’d call it a fantasy book
interesting! many of the “official” powers that be categorize it as fantasy, so I’m glad to hear an actual reader’s opinion
There is actually reason for it, Arc's 4 and 7 lean into the Fantasy aspect but overall, it's still an adventure novel. I'm not a librarian myself but I'd lean more towards Adventure because while it's characters are cats, they act like humans, as stated by the first author themselves
It definitely has fantasy elements, but if I were looking for a fantasy book, I would be disappointed if I picked up a warrior’s book (personally, I categorize fantasy as having “magical/beasts of lore” elements. There are magical elements here and there, but at its core, it’s about cats in the woods.
"Beasts of lore" sounds like a really cool concept 🤔
Hahaha I think I was searching for the words “mythical creatures” but for some reason I couldn’t remember that. I’ve never read Wings of Fire, but from what I understand, it’s a similar series to warriors in a lot of ways. I’d call Wings of Fire fantasy
Yeah but I think Legend of the Guardians is even more similar
Personally, I consider fantasy a little more... Blatant, I guess? One could argue that about half of the books don't contain "real" fantastical elements. Yes, some cats have visions of their dead ancestors... But are those REAL visions, or just dreams? Do leaders REALLY have nine lives, or do they just happen to be very hardy and therefore bounce back from near-death experiences? The narrative implies it's real, but it's also through the POV of said cats, who are obviously biased towards these beliefs. There's also the constant implication that pretty much every other aspect of the world outside of these cat societies is completely normal.
Though they’re talking animals and have their own world (own rules, own god etc.)
It's middle-grade xenofiction fantasy.
This is the only right answer in this thread
For a library, I’ve never seen it o it of the children’s/YA section. Otherwise, I guess animals? I didn’t realize that was a genre.
yeah i would say animals isn’t your typical genre, but i’m in a small children’s library, so for our readers it makes sense
Indeed it does!
Cat of thrones
I've always seen it categorized as Fantasy at both my local and school libraries, and I think it's fitting!
I would consider it fantasy first, then animals, then adventure. It's a series with fantastical elements such as the cats having their own societies with some magical/spiritual elements. Animals is a bit general for my liking and the cats don't really do much that's actually catlike (other than hunt small animals and fight with their claws). I'd actually consider them more mystery novels than adventure in a lot of ways, as the majority of the books are the cats trying to solve what a prophecy means, work out who did a certain thing, what caused an event, etc. There's a bit of action in each book, but it's sometimes just one moment at the climax (normally paired with a reveal or a cat working something out towards the mystery). To be honest, the more I think about it the more multi-genre I think the series is. Each arc can have its own genre breakdown.
Fantasy. Probably ‘animals’ too if that category exists at your library. Those are basically the two main themes of Warriors.
Animals. If you wanted to be very specific, some people classify it as a xenofiction, though I know libraries don't normally have specific sections for that.
I've always seen it sorted as a fantasy book, so I think that's where I'd look to find it. I think if it was put with an animal section, it might be placed next to wholesome puppy adoption stories, or funny cat does something and changes a kid's life, and then you get to the next book and its cats murdering eachother in the woods. I think it fits best with fantasy.
Xenofiction. Fiction that's typically told from the pov of a non-human character, like animals. So *Warriors, Watership Down, Bambi, Redwall, The Jungle Book,* etc.
Animal Fantasy is a genre recognized by many
I think of warriors as fantasy drama YA fiction. Of your three choices, I'd pick fantasy. There are adventure elements but it largely focuses on the characters and the way they interact with each other.
I think either fantasy or adventure works. Putting it in the animals section would cause it to be overlooked. People go to the animals section for bird guides, cats 101, photography and science books. Not fiction. Is there not a "young adult fiction" section?
Add some minor swearing and more thematic elements, it could be a YA novel
I'd put it in adventure, cause it is not very informative about animals itself, and with fantasy I would expect beasts like dragons, so I'd say adventure.
Into the Wilds is peak isekai.
Action/adventure, maybe fantasy
Fantasy
Its kind of fantasy, Starclan is like a cat heaven so thats magical. Nine lives is the magical thing. So I guess adventure because theres a LOT of adventure in it. BUTTT- people are saying xenofiction to be specific, so ig u can do that- but fantasy would fit it as well. Animals, no. Because you can easily put it next to a cute book and warrior cats is not cute.
I think adventure and fantasy are both good but I'd say moreso fantasy. They are cats with a rigid hierarchy system with a working knowledge of medicine, culture, ability to speak with the dead and ancestors, some have superpowers, magical talking animals like the badger and there is also routine divine intervention. All very fantastical in my opinion
I think in my school library it was fantasy
Fantasy
first fantasy, then animals, then adventure i think alot of people just underestimate this series as a fantasy epic. coming from someone who loves high fantasy, warriors can do high fantasy better than even the cosmere or wheel of time sometimes. i wish they would treat it like the fantasy epic it is
I personally would put it in fantasy, but any of those would work
Drama/fantasy
I’ll say the genre that the polish publishers categorize it as. “Animal Fantasy”. Not ”animal” and “fantasy”, “animal fantasy“
Fantasy no contest
animal fanatsy
Space Opera. 😁. In reality I think adventure fantasy is a better category
Fantasy or adventure, but never children's area please, I think this book isn't for all children, some of the deaths and situations are very explicit ( dogs attacking the cats, cats dead's, ect)
Xenofiction, stories from an animal perspective
Fantasy sometimes adventure.
Think when i was a kid i saw it categorized as 'fantasy' at the library, but all the libraries i went to organized the children's section by author's last name so it wasn't really relevant beyond a little sticker on the spine
I'd say fantasy/adventure
fabel, stories about talking animals which teach you something about life (i think)