'The Warden and the Wolf King' — Wow,... how shall I describe this epic tome!? To begin with, the story and plot are artfully constructed and portrayed. Vived details, intense scenes, well developed, dynamic characterization, and several plot twists make this books pulse with the life of a story that will steal your heart from beginning to end. Instilling another dimension to the story, the interior illustrations are so realistic (some are happy, others are scary, other dramatic, and still others will touch your heart). Since the plurality of characters in this series is so well rounded and realistically described and portrayed (both in word and illustration), the reader will feel a relatable connection to most if not all of the protagonists as if he or she has been a lifelong friend. Dynamic changes in the main characters brings readers heartwarming and, yes, heart wretching scenes. Peterson's vivid, crisp, descriptive, and smooth writing style is so amazing! Biblical alegory is masterfully woven into the fabric of the series, just one of the aspects that makes the 'The Warden and the Wolf King' and the Wingfeather Saga as a whole a rare and shining jewel in the genre of fantasy, especially in this age. The theme of brotherly love is clearly defined and powerfully portrayed; this theme will prompt the siblings in this series to make sacrifices for each other that will provide for even further dynamic character development. Packing a powerful punch of emotions the ending of will leave you shaken with a heart and eyes brimming with tears! 'The Warden and the Wolf King' takes the number one place as the book with the most shaking, emotional, yet satisfying ending in my 10+ years of devouring good books. Blending sacrifice, courage, wonder, and redemption, the Wingfeather Saga is a must read (believe me!). So, nuff said. Get reading. And prepare yourself for an epic adventure you will never forget.