Sasha has everything she wants; housefolk who take care of her during the day and the freedom to explore the woods beyond Twolegplace at night. Sasha is forced to leave her home and forge a solitary new life in the forest. Life on her own is exciting but she quickly gets lonely. When she meets Tigerstar, Leader of the ShadowClan, she wonders if she would be better off joining the ranks of his forest clan. Tigerstar has many secrets, and Sasha must decide whether or not she can trust him.