In this final book of the series, it was very good. Entertaining at times, frightening at others. I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with the ending.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
One of my favorite things about quarantining this year was Andrew Peterson's nightly read-alouds of the first two books in this series. I am beyond excited that he is picking that back up in October. My daughter is waiting until then to read these with him. I highly recommend purchasing books 3 &4 to follow along as he reads. This was just as excellent and I can't wait to hear it read by him. You don't want to miss this excellent series.

The final book in this series was just as amazing as all the others! I'm so sad to see it end! I loved this fantasy fairy tale with all the elements that make a wonderful story. The fight against evil, detailed drawings the help to enhance the story. Siblings uniting together to fight for what they believe in and not being afraid to face the hard things that they know are right.

I loved being led through the story from multiple viewpoints providing me with a closer connection to the characters and believing I was getting the "whole story." I also loved all the fantastic creatures that just kept getting better and better in every book. I also loved the lessons that could be learned from the characters in the book.....how to be a better sibling, parent, teacher, leader and hero.

Again, I HIGHLY recommend this series to anyone! Especially to those who love Harry Potter, a good fantasy story, or just a WONDERFUL series!

The Warden and the Wolf King is a wonderful culmination of The Wingfeather Saga, with beautiful writing, edge-of-your-seat excitement and heart-changing depth of message. By the time you reach the end of this fourth book of the saga, you will know each character as friends, loathe the ones who seek to destroy for evil's sake, and realize that you, yourself, want to be as brave, humble, forgiving and selfless as Janner, Kalmar(Tink) and Leeli. Andrew Peterson has penned a series that deserves to be included in discussions with the likes of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings...fantasy, adventure, and inspiring message.

What a ride this book takes you on. I loved the conclusion to this series and couldn’t put it down. The story itself is entertaining and the deeper meanings the author weaves in is truly beautiful. This is a new favorite of mine and I will be purchasing this series for my personal bookshelf. It gave me Narnian vibes and I was enraptured with the characters. 5 stars for sure!

I had not read the previous 2 books in the Wingfeather series and I am not part of it's juvenile target audience. I am, however, a teacher and have read many books directed at this audience. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed this 3rd book in the series. So enthralled did I become in the plot, that I stayed up to finish the book. I was drawn in by the well developed characters who displayed courage and care for themselves and others throughout their struggle to survive in the face of an evil onslaught.
This story addresses themes such as bullying, mental illness, war, loneliness, the human need for acceptance and belong with a light touch. For 3rd to 6th graders, the word plays employed in naming foods lend a humorous twist. there was also some gross smells and creatures thrown in to add interest.

This is a well written book that you don't want to miss. If you've read the other three books in the Wingfeather series this book is a "Must Read"! This entire series was outstanding and the author makes all the books come to life. They are all full of excitement, adventure and twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this book and the entire series. Thank you WaterBrook & Multnomah via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

WHAT!?? THAT CAN’T BE THE END!!!

After traveling across the Dark Sea of Darkness, being chased and battered by Fangs, the Wingfeathers thought they had finally found peace in the Green Hollows. But that was not meant to be, for once again, they were attacked. But this time, the Wingfeathers have formed an alliance with the Hollish peoples.

And the Hollows are preparing for war. Thus, begins The Warden and the Wolf King, the amazingly epic last installment of the Wingfeather Saga.

I have absolutely no words. The book begins with peace, lulling the reader into a false sense of security, before sending the Wingfeathers into one outlandish adventure after another. It was both amazing and satisfying to see ancient enemies become fast allies and the whole world’s rules turned upside down.

Mr. Peterson is an amazing author, and this last book left me in tears. Again. (He needs to stop doing this!!) There are so many things I want to say, but I can’t without spoiling the entire plot, but this is a book Wingfeather fans, both new and old, will NOT want to miss!

NOTE: I received an advanced reader’s copy from the publisher through NetGalley for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

What a delightful book series!!
This fourth book in the series continues the adventures of Leeli, Kalmar and Janner. The family continues to face adversity but individually, and together , they work to solve the problems. The children are really growing into their royal roles. They are finally finding some sense of normalcy in their mother’s hometown. Unfortunately, troubles continue with the Fangs and Gnag the nameless. I was surprised by the ending but found the last few pages filled with hope. A big thank you to Andrew Peterson and NetGalley for the copy. I will be recommending this book series to friends with young children so they can also enjoy the adventure. . I will definitely be buying the series in hardcover and rereading this wonderful series! Pick up book one and let the adventure begin!

Wow. I'm still recovering from this truly epic end to a wonderfully written series.

So much I didn't see coming and so much I wish I hadn't because Dragons help me? There was sorrow when I didn't want there to be.

The Wingfeather series is a wonderful set of books and this final (Noooooo!) book had everything you could wish for and some you wish wasnt there, to complete a series which the author has given so much to.

If you love magic and fantasy, The Wingfeather series is for you - I would also recommend it highly as a series to be read to your children (or grandchildren). I can guarantee that they will be asking for one chapter more well after bedtime should have happened and will be on the edge of their seats in anticipation.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Go get your copy of book four - or books one to four and lose yourself in the adventures of the Wingfeather children.

I am conflicted about this.

So this was an excellent series overall. In fact, the only reason I picked up the series was that I read the blurb on NetGalley, thought the set-up and the cover were fascinating and requested a copy without realizing it was the 4th book in the series. Well three Kindle downloads and two weeks later, I finally tackled the fourth book and I am quite happy with my decision.

Even though the Wingfeather Saga is aimed for a younger audience, there is a good balance of life, darkness, and death. Andrew Peterson is a talented writer and I especially loved the third book. I also loved the illustrations at the beginning of the chapters. There are surprised sprinkled throughout, characters are well crafted - neither overly mature nor too childish. I guess it helps that he has 3 kids of his own to model the Igibies' behavior on. There is some interesting world-building, different races, and unique creatures (toothy cows were my favorites) and even dragons!

So with all the same things to like continuing into the 4th book, I still found it slightly disappointing. Specifically the wrap-up.

While the explanation behind the origin of the Cloven and the origin of Gnag, the Nameless, had enough foreshadowing that it perfectly fits into our expectations, and even Janner's role with the stones seemed oddly appropriate, I was particularly annoyed by the meaningless involvement of Will the Ouster, and the Maker and the Fire of Fanes in Anniera. I know the mythology is not fully explored here, but it did seem like a letdown.


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Okay first of all everybody liked the ending I didn’t. And I will talk about it after sometime.

The way the book started - with that very funny line about war, it kind of spoiled my mood.
Reason - the third book ended with a very serious note. So I expected the fourth book to start with atleast a normal note. But it started mid conversation. And it seems correct for children to talk like that, it is absolutely fine to find happiness in dark times, which they do many times in this book. But not a single time did it feel wrong, but I was not happy with how the story began.

After this part though, things fall in a very natural way. This book saw the improvement of all the characters, the children were growing up in every sense, Podo was also getting old and hence weak. I have loved Nia in all the other parts, and I would have liked to see more of her. Her part during the war was too less to keep me happy. But we see how difficult it is for her to be the mother of those children who are being hunted. I liked all the character developments. I really appreciate how we see Rudric in this one. Leeli can also pass as one of the strongest characters in this book.

Best part of this book - clovens !! Again we deal with “broken but beautiful” concept in this story many times till the ending and it is beautifully executed most of the times.

Now I have loved this series so far, so I had expectations which kind of affect how I see the villain’s ending. It was not too easy, but it was too spontaneous. It felt like by the time we reach this part, the author was trying to hurry us for more important things, which is not something I appreciate.

I like the fact that we deal with the leftover fangs. It ties all the loose ending the story could have had and ofcourse makes the ending satisfactory. But I wish the one who dies in the end could have been saved. When I am reading about characters I want them to be with me not just till the ending but even after that. And I did not get that satisfaction. Yes it was a great sacrifice, it adds to the quality of the story, it gives us great lessons and you have an epilogue for people like me but you can’t pick up “The Walk To Remember” style for a fantasy, especially when we have absolutely no idea on how that miracle works. I wanted a normal epilogue of a few years leap, when everybody would have found their own new routine of living life -- you know that normal boring fairytale ending and I did’t get that, so I am going to throw a fit.

I won’t reread this book like ever, but yeah it was a fine ending for a fantastic series.

This book was really wonderfully written. It kept me guessing the entire time and I can't believe the way that the whole thing ended. I actually hope that another book or two will be written to say what's not being said. It was nice that the story was pretty well finished and there was only one thing left as an opening for another book. The story was a page turner for sure and I really had a hard time stopping when I needed to do something else.
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I received this book for free from Waterbrook and Multnomah.

This series will be one we revisit again and again. I’m not one to reread, but they’re just that good.

Thank you to the publisher through Netgalley for an advanced copy.

Fantasy friends be prepared because this book takes you on an adventure not easy to forget.

Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli might be young, but they are more the ready to take up their roles and fight to save Fang of Dang. Not only is it difficult to keep the various groups united, but they face untold danger themselves. Especially when they get separated and need to fight as well as they can. But the monsters are fierce and the battle seemingly impossible.

I did not read the first books in this series, which was a mistake. While it wasn't too much of a problem to get into this book, the background information definitely would have helped. Plus, this book was so amazing that I'm not sad I didn't start with book one.

This is a pure fantasy world, chucked full of imagination. In other words, the world building is very well done and packs tons of surprises along with unique characters and settings. The author lets his fantasy take flight and takes the reader with him. It was a delight to experience all the monsters, magic, warriors, and even the smaller things like food and landscape. And with all this, the story never slows down.

Adventure ranks high as does the danger. This tale twists and turns and squirms, making sure it's a read that's hard to put down. When I saw the word count on this one, I did swallow, since it's quite a chunk for many young readers. But this tale doesn't squander the page space. To break things up, there are illustrations scattered through-out. But even then, this tale is grabbing and holds tons of surprises along the way.

My favorite aspect of this book is how it's written. While the world building is rich and then plotting sits tight and well-woven, it's the characters that make this shine. These are kids, and the author doesn't forget that. Even if they are thrown into adventures, which most adults would edge away from, they still act like kids. And speak like kids. And think like kids. They also have a wonderful bond of friendship and sibling loyalty.

This is not only a fun read and one that keeps the reader at the edge of their seat, but it also has heart. And the ending...well, it really hits home. I'm planning on gifting this series to a fantasy lover because I'm sure they'll enjoy it quite a bit. I received an ARC through Netgalley.

It just keeps getting better! From the first book to the last book, I grew deeper in love with this series!

This was an epic finale with even more action. Imagine the scariest roller coaster ride. This is it! OMG! I was thrown into a whirlwind of emotions! And there was so much to unpack from this final book.

I loved everything about this book; from the characters to the story line to the writing style to the world building. It was all just perfect!

And to top it off with a juicy cheery was the message! It spoke loud and clear about sacrifice, selflessness, love, kindness, identity, family, and so much more!

The ending brought me to tears and I was overwhelmed with emotion. But I’m so glad the the author ended it with full of hope even though I’ll never get to know what happens.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from WaterBrook & Multnomah through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Wonderful book for the whole family. I have two boys 12 and 10 and they both really enjoyed this book, I enjoyed it as well. I will be buying this set of books on audio as well because we will want to hear it again. My boys and I would definitely recommend this book

"Wow." I sat there when I finished the book, processing the unexpected twist at the end. While it caught me by surprise, I also felt it was exactly right. The whole series is like a middle-grade Lord of the Rings, with quests, encounters with feared beasts, and redemptive sacrifices. The intense drama is at times interrupted with humor that will have adult readers rolling their eyes. While I was caught by surprise at the ending, I also thought, "This is good and right." Highly recommended.

Review based on an E-galley received through Netgalley.

In this last book, Andrew continues to write an adventurous tale for both audiences of all ages. This series has been rereleased with new cover artwork and I hope more readers will discover it!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was disappointed with this one. It was probably just my expectations that were too high, but still. After the escalation throughout the rest of the series, I wanted something deep and relatable and satisfying, but instead I felt like everything happened too smoothly to be believable. On the bright side, Peterson did a very good job tying up all the loose ends, so it really does feel like the story is finished, which is satisfying.

This is the last book of the series. The Wingfeathers need to end Gnag the Nameless, defeat the Fang army, get back to Anniera, and figure out how to fix Kalmar. Of course, I can’t tell you how much of this happens, but for most of the book it all looks hopeless. But then it’s as if Peterson thought “Oh no! Nothing’s happening!” and then Poof! whatever problem they are trying to solve magically disappears. It wasn’t convincing enough. The standard formula: something is wrong -- they fight it for a while with no success -- they realize they were looking at it wrong/misunderstanding something -- this misunderstanding is corrected in about five sentences -- ta-da! Everything is fixed. This quickly became boring. Really? It’s that simple? It’s that easy to fix the problem? Yeah, right. Not in real life. It almost felt like Peterson had too many deadlines and just didn’t have the time to make this book really shine. The problem with the last book in a series is that it always affects how you remember the entire series, which is too bad for me in this case.

But enough negativity. There were several strong themes in this one that were built up to in previous books but were much better developed in this one: the importance of names; what it means to protect someone; anger with the Maker and selfishness, to name a few. I think Andrew Peterson was really trying to finish the story strong, and he did a good job of finishing up all of the different strands he had going at the same time. There were no loose ends at the end of the story, except for a… well, no spoilers. If your kids are reading it or you are reading it to them it will be a satisfying end to the Wingfeather Saga. It may not be better than The Monster in the Hollows, but it is probably not worse. It’s really just a continuation of the story, feeling pretty seamless from the last book.

All in all, everything was wrapped up well, but I was disappointed in the telling of the story.