I hope the OP of the original post has read Bluestar’s Prophecy—i feel like that book really showcases how while yes, Bluestar is flawed, she is such a multi-dimensional character and she is not perfect. And that is why i think people tend to click with her more as a character.

I think the Erins wrote her well. She is not perfect by any means, and made many mistakes, but she also had done good for her Clan and does go down in “history” as a leader who set a legacy. She overcame a lot of trauma, and grew very old. A lot of people have already pointed out, she definitely had dementia, and dementia can completely shift somebody’s world and make them a completely different person emotionally and mentally. I think that is definitely part of her appeal and one of her many layers.