Bravelands


Bravelands is a children's novel series written by Rosie Best and formerly Gillian Philip under the pseudonym Erin Hunter. The series has overall been well received, with critics praising the realistic behavior of the characters, the excitement in the novels, and the description of the Bravelands, though also criticizing it for its similarities to The Lion King.

Summary

The story of Bravelands takes place in Africa. The animals of Africa live through coexistence by one rule: only kill to survive. The protagonist varies from chapter to chapter, and the set of protagonists varies from arc to arc.

Books

''Bravelands''

The series follows the adventures of Fearless, a lion who was cast out of his pride, Thorn, a baboon who tries to rebel against his destiny, and Sky, an elephant gifted with the ability to see the future in bones.
Broken Pride - 6 June 2017
Code of Honor - 6 February 2018
Blood and Bone2 October 2018
Shifting Shadows – 7 May 2019
The Spirit-Eaters - 4 February 2020
Oathkeeper - 22 September 2020

'' Bravelands: Curse of the Sandtongue ''

This series follows a gorilla with a deadly secret, a leopard struck by tragedy, and a gazelle cast out of her herd.
Shadows on the Mountain18 May 2021
The Venom Spreads – 1 February 2022
Blood on the Plains4 October 2022

''Bravelands: Thunder on the Plains''

This series follows a water buffalo who leads his herd, a cheetah harboring deadly secrets, and a hyena trying to find peace between her clan and a pride of lions.
The Shattered Horn – 2 May 2023
Breakers of the Code – 6 February 2024
Realm of Lost Spirits8 October 2024

Critical reception

The first book in the Bravelands series, Broken Pride appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. School Library Journal criticizes the series for its similarities to The Lion King but writes, "Fans of Hunter's previous series will not be disappointed, and they will be anxious for the next installment in this new series." Kirkus Reviews gave it a starred review and writes, "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythology, and a stunning setting all come together to prove once again that the Hunter collective are master storytellers. Fans of Warriors will thrill at the opportunity to travel from the forest to the savanna in this brand new series."