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Eclipse & the Wolf
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In this blockbuster epic pulsing with powerful magic and political tension, follow Eclipse and Wolf as they race to save a world on the verge of collapse.
Welcome to St Paradise: where clans' elites trade in secrets, sex and goods - a glittering world dripping with wealth and blood, old and new.
Eclipse Orinabe has not forgotten the blood. One of the few survivors of the Orinabe clan massacre, she has been raised to be a bigger terror than the one she lived through, a weapon of destruction disguised as a beautiful princess.
Yearning to escape, Eclipse sneaks out to a club on neutral territory, dangerous as running on a knife's edge. When she crosses paths with Wolf - Heir to the Goldshot clan - ancient blood magic humming in their veins forms a bond that will transform the future of St. Paradise forever.
In this blockbuster epic pulsing with powerful magic and political tension, follow Eclipse and Wolf as they race to save a world on the verge of collapse.
Welcome to St Paradise: where clans' elites trade in secrets, sex and goods - a glittering world dripping with wealth and blood, old and new.
Eclipse Orinabe has not forgotten the blood. One of the few survivors of the Orinabe clan massacre, she has been raised to be a bigger terror than the one she lived through, a weapon of destruction disguised as a beautiful princess.
Yearning to escape, Eclipse sneaks out to a club on neutral territory, dangerous as running on a knife's edge. When she crosses paths with Wolf - Heir to the Goldshot clan - ancient blood magic humming in their veins forms a bond that will transform the future of St. Paradise forever.
480 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication February 2, 2027
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July 17, 2026I GOT IT! Thank you HarperVoyager for the arc, I can't wait to get into it
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Secrets, blood, lies, power, violence, and magic make up the foundation of St. Paradise. Akwaeke is one of my favourite authors of all time and they have done it again! I love this book so much. OMG??!!!!
Many thanks to Faber and Faber Ltd and Netgalley for my early access ebook.
This was so ambitious and expansive and it hit the mark on every front. There is so much I can say in praise of this book and it still will not be enough to encompass how amazing this was. To start with, I went into this book blind. All I knew was that my fave was releasing a new book, and I wanted to read it! To my surprise, it had a lot of elements that I love in a book/fantasy - clan system, prophecy, intergenerational dynamics, an ensemble cast, and so on.
Lots of triggers here, please, so if you as a reader need to check the triggers before reading please do.
This book had a number of POVs and we follow different main characters as the story unfolds. It is such a testament to Akwaeke's prowess that I never mixed the main characters up. Each character was so distinct and well fleshed out. Their personalities, flaws, strengths, fears, and motivations were so unique to them.
St. Paradise is where this book is set, a city powered by magic and power, and it is based on a clan system. The layout of the land is split into clan land, which are separated by neutral zones where civilians aka the clanless live. The clans rule and they are at each other's necks even if they try to play at some semblance of cooperation through the council. Each clan is also run differently, they have a different type of magic, and their stronghold.
In this book, the stakes are high as can be. Bodies are dropping left and right and the story itself starts with a massacre. One of the main and eponymous characters is Eclipse Orinabe, who has been traumatised by the massacre of her people. Along with her aunt, they rebuild in secret and find their way back into power.
There are so many questions this book raises and aims to dissect - at what point does revenge become too much? what amount of power is too much power? There are also a number of themes explored here that I appreciate so much. The writing was stunning, the world building was exquisite and the various magic systems were done so so well.
There is so much power brimming in the pages of this book - the characters are so powerful and again, the stakes are so high, the boundaries are so blurred. This book was so thrilling. It's high fantasy with aspects of thriller and mystery, I was SO HOOKED reading this. It is also really steamy and I enjoyed the complicated emotional and sexual relationships between the various main characters.
I would love to read so many sequels set in this world, it's that good!
Many thanks to Faber and Faber Ltd and Netgalley for my early access ebook.
This was so ambitious and expansive and it hit the mark on every front. There is so much I can say in praise of this book and it still will not be enough to encompass how amazing this was. To start with, I went into this book blind. All I knew was that my fave was releasing a new book, and I wanted to read it! To my surprise, it had a lot of elements that I love in a book/fantasy - clan system, prophecy, intergenerational dynamics, an ensemble cast, and so on.
Lots of triggers here, please, so if you as a reader need to check the triggers before reading please do.
This book had a number of POVs and we follow different main characters as the story unfolds. It is such a testament to Akwaeke's prowess that I never mixed the main characters up. Each character was so distinct and well fleshed out. Their personalities, flaws, strengths, fears, and motivations were so unique to them.
St. Paradise is where this book is set, a city powered by magic and power, and it is based on a clan system. The layout of the land is split into clan land, which are separated by neutral zones where civilians aka the clanless live. The clans rule and they are at each other's necks even if they try to play at some semblance of cooperation through the council. Each clan is also run differently, they have a different type of magic, and their stronghold.
In this book, the stakes are high as can be. Bodies are dropping left and right and the story itself starts with a massacre. One of the main and eponymous characters is Eclipse Orinabe, who has been traumatised by the massacre of her people. Along with her aunt, they rebuild in secret and find their way back into power.
There are so many questions this book raises and aims to dissect - at what point does revenge become too much? what amount of power is too much power? There are also a number of themes explored here that I appreciate so much. The writing was stunning, the world building was exquisite and the various magic systems were done so so well.
There is so much power brimming in the pages of this book - the characters are so powerful and again, the stakes are so high, the boundaries are so blurred. This book was so thrilling. It's high fantasy with aspects of thriller and mystery, I was SO HOOKED reading this. It is also really steamy and I enjoyed the complicated emotional and sexual relationships between the various main characters.
I would love to read so many sequels set in this world, it's that good!
August 1, 2026
Thank you, NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the e-ARC!
Some triggers and warnings: There are a lot of mentions of shameless death and blood in this book, including, but not limited to, gore, graphic depictions of death and torture, death of children, and drug usage.
Typically, those elements would turn me away, but HOLY COW, I don’t even know where to begin with this book. This is my first time reading through one of Emezi’s novels, and it’s safe to say I was extremely impressed.
Eclipse & The Wolf is probably one of the best vengeance-and-redemption stories I have read in a VERY long time, and all the characters are wonderfully diverse, with their own flaws and motivations. As I’ve pointed out above, there is a decent chunk of content that would be disturbing to some readers, as there’s very little sugarcoating on how far someone will go based on their own perception of justice/fairness and what they are owed from the world; as is the case with most intense vengeance/revenge stories.
Set in the city of St. Paradise, the main storyline follows Eclipse’s POV after the slaughter of her family and her subsequent vengeance, as well as a wide cast of side-character POVs that really help convey the scale of destruction that the path of vengeance/revenge exacts on an individual. Emezi did a great job of not loading in a ton of different characters but giving us just enough to flesh out the story and world. The writing style and voice struck a nice balance between seriousness and humor, allowing the characters’ personalities to come through. As for the world, I would say it is an interesting and fresher interpretation of magic, and I would’ve loved to get more info on that; however, the novel does its best to present more world-building in its intrigue and pillow talk.
Speaking of which, I will say I’m a bittttt peeved about the relationship chart the characters had with each other, but that all made it messier and fun (in a way).
Some minor drawbacks are that I did think the novel started a bit slowly, as there was a substantial amount of info-dumping; however, eventually it paid off as all the pieces of the “who-dunnit” came together.
However, I love the main theme circled back to how pain begets pain, and only when one grasps what is “enough” can the healing process begin.
Overall, I give it 5/5 stars as I could not put down this book because I HAD TO KNOW what was next.
Some triggers and warnings: There are a lot of mentions of shameless death and blood in this book, including, but not limited to, gore, graphic depictions of death and torture, death of children, and drug usage.
Typically, those elements would turn me away, but HOLY COW, I don’t even know where to begin with this book. This is my first time reading through one of Emezi’s novels, and it’s safe to say I was extremely impressed.
Eclipse & The Wolf is probably one of the best vengeance-and-redemption stories I have read in a VERY long time, and all the characters are wonderfully diverse, with their own flaws and motivations. As I’ve pointed out above, there is a decent chunk of content that would be disturbing to some readers, as there’s very little sugarcoating on how far someone will go based on their own perception of justice/fairness and what they are owed from the world; as is the case with most intense vengeance/revenge stories.
Set in the city of St. Paradise, the main storyline follows Eclipse’s POV after the slaughter of her family and her subsequent vengeance, as well as a wide cast of side-character POVs that really help convey the scale of destruction that the path of vengeance/revenge exacts on an individual. Emezi did a great job of not loading in a ton of different characters but giving us just enough to flesh out the story and world. The writing style and voice struck a nice balance between seriousness and humor, allowing the characters’ personalities to come through. As for the world, I would say it is an interesting and fresher interpretation of magic, and I would’ve loved to get more info on that; however, the novel does its best to present more world-building in its intrigue and pillow talk.
Speaking of which, I will say I’m a bittttt peeved about the relationship chart the characters had with each other, but that all made it messier and fun (in a way).
Some minor drawbacks are that I did think the novel started a bit slowly, as there was a substantial amount of info-dumping; however, eventually it paid off as all the pieces of the “who-dunnit” came together.
However, I love the main theme circled back to how pain begets pain, and only when one grasps what is “enough” can the healing process begin.
Overall, I give it 5/5 stars as I could not put down this book because I HAD TO KNOW what was next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Emezi’s first adult fantasy novel is an intricately plotted whirlwind of a fantasy drama that gives vibes of The Godfather and Succession as Eclipse, Wolf, Kilo, and Noah struggle to not just survive but thrive in the violent and predatory city of St. Paradise. In a city ruled by large magical families constantly a hair's breadth from declaring war on each other, there’s always palpable tension, and more high society parties and bloodbaths to attend. While I don’t know how the average citizen in St. Paradise is faring, the ruling families’ drama is as addictive as Real Housewives in a world ruled in the opposite manner of “There is no war in Ba Sing Se.”
A couple thoughts crossed my mind as I was reading: the first is Emezi’s ability to manage many different characters and four distinct POV is excellent; the second is the POVs are different enough that they furnish the reader with important information with only minimal repetition. Despite how much is constantly happening, I didn’t feel overwhelmed either by the numerous characters or by the overlapping twists and turns. Each POV character has their own journey that happens to intersect with the others, and this is very much a novel about finding one’s own agency and place in the world for better and for worse.
I did find the pacing to be uneven with a very long beginning and a somewhat rushed ending. It takes about half of the book for the main plot to really get underway as we spend time with each POV character getting to know their clans, background, and powers. Wolf’s chapters reliably progress the story, and I found myself looking forward to them over the others because of this. I found Eclipse to be delightfully messy, which makes her more relatable as some of her actions are certainly not. This is a book for folks who love morally gray to bankrupt characters, traumatised villain protagonists, and hyperviolent worlds where you could choose to be a better person, but it comes with a cost.
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC.
A couple thoughts crossed my mind as I was reading: the first is Emezi’s ability to manage many different characters and four distinct POV is excellent; the second is the POVs are different enough that they furnish the reader with important information with only minimal repetition. Despite how much is constantly happening, I didn’t feel overwhelmed either by the numerous characters or by the overlapping twists and turns. Each POV character has their own journey that happens to intersect with the others, and this is very much a novel about finding one’s own agency and place in the world for better and for worse.
I did find the pacing to be uneven with a very long beginning and a somewhat rushed ending. It takes about half of the book for the main plot to really get underway as we spend time with each POV character getting to know their clans, background, and powers. Wolf’s chapters reliably progress the story, and I found myself looking forward to them over the others because of this. I found Eclipse to be delightfully messy, which makes her more relatable as some of her actions are certainly not. This is a book for folks who love morally gray to bankrupt characters, traumatised villain protagonists, and hyperviolent worlds where you could choose to be a better person, but it comes with a cost.
Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC Review: Eclipse & the Wolf by Akwaeke Emezi
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Welcome to St. Paradise, where knowledge is power, secrets are currency, and the strongest are wielded like weapons. Clans rule, violence is inescapable, and even the most innocent aren't spared. This is the brutal world Emezi builds—and it's one you won't easily forget.
Eclipse, the lone surviving heir of Clan Orinabe, has one mission alongside Titi Silver: avenge their fallen clan members by any means necessary. The more violent, the sweeter the satisfaction. Their weapon of choice? A highly addictive drug that places them in a seat of power over St. Paradise—one that many want to replicate, rival, or destroy. The clans each wield gifts from the old gods, powers kept fiercely secret, shrouding every alliance and betrayal in layers of mistrust.
This story is cutthroat—seeped in blood and violence, with no one spared and everyone punished for their trespasses. Yet amid the carnage, there's a surprising thread of seduction, a reminder that romance can feel like the only escape when horror surrounds you.
Emezi's writing is sharp and evocative. I came to this after reading “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty”, and it's a thrill to see their voice translate so powerfully into adult fantasy. The imagery is vivid—the goldshot weapons, in particular, stood out, reminding me of the stylized guns from Romeo + Juliet (1996), which the author herself cites as inspiration. That cinematic flair runs throughout.
I rated this four stars, mainly because the first half leans heavily into necessary world-building and the pacing takes a while to find its stride. But once you cross that midpoint, the plot hits the ground running and doesn't let up.
What I appreciated most is how fresh this feels within the fantasy genre—free of castles, trials, and the usual Eurocentric trappings that dominate the shelves. This is a distinct, original world with its own rules, and I'm eager to see what Emezi does next in adult fantasy.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Welcome to St. Paradise, where knowledge is power, secrets are currency, and the strongest are wielded like weapons. Clans rule, violence is inescapable, and even the most innocent aren't spared. This is the brutal world Emezi builds—and it's one you won't easily forget.
Eclipse, the lone surviving heir of Clan Orinabe, has one mission alongside Titi Silver: avenge their fallen clan members by any means necessary. The more violent, the sweeter the satisfaction. Their weapon of choice? A highly addictive drug that places them in a seat of power over St. Paradise—one that many want to replicate, rival, or destroy. The clans each wield gifts from the old gods, powers kept fiercely secret, shrouding every alliance and betrayal in layers of mistrust.
This story is cutthroat—seeped in blood and violence, with no one spared and everyone punished for their trespasses. Yet amid the carnage, there's a surprising thread of seduction, a reminder that romance can feel like the only escape when horror surrounds you.
Emezi's writing is sharp and evocative. I came to this after reading “You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty”, and it's a thrill to see their voice translate so powerfully into adult fantasy. The imagery is vivid—the goldshot weapons, in particular, stood out, reminding me of the stylized guns from Romeo + Juliet (1996), which the author herself cites as inspiration. That cinematic flair runs throughout.
I rated this four stars, mainly because the first half leans heavily into necessary world-building and the pacing takes a while to find its stride. But once you cross that midpoint, the plot hits the ground running and doesn't let up.
What I appreciated most is how fresh this feels within the fantasy genre—free of castles, trials, and the usual Eurocentric trappings that dominate the shelves. This is a distinct, original world with its own rules, and I'm eager to see what Emezi does next in adult fantasy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Akwaeke Emezi remains an auto-buy author for me and Eclipse and the Wolf only reaffirmed why. Their first foray into epic fantasy is ambitious, immersive, and unmistakably Emezi. The world of St. Paradise feels fully lived in, with distinct clans whose histories, values, rivalries, and belief systems shape every decision they make. The world-building is rich without ever sacrificing the emotional core of the story.
After reading I’m still thinking about Emezi’s relentless questioning of justice. Every major character is forced to reckon with the consequences of their choices. Some are bound by sacred oaths, while others, like Silver Orinabe (aka The Butcher) embody violence without any moral code at all. Beneath the blood magic, political intrigue, and breathtaking battles is a story about power, accountability, and what people become after unimaginable loss.
I also couldn’t stop thinking about how Emezi centers the vulnerability of children. Throughout the novel, they expose the devastating ways children are exploited, weaponized, and made to bear the greatest costs of war and genocide. Those moments gave the novel its emotional weight and elevated it beyond a thrilling fantasy.
And because this is Emezi, the prose is gorgeous. Even in the midst of sprawling political conflict and epic fantasy world-building, there is tenderness, sensuality, and plenty of spice woven into the story. Eclipse and the Wolf delivers everything I hoped for: unforgettable characters, morally complex conflicts, lush writing, and a fantasy world that asks difficult questions about violence, inheritance, and what justice truly requires.
After reading I’m still thinking about Emezi’s relentless questioning of justice. Every major character is forced to reckon with the consequences of their choices. Some are bound by sacred oaths, while others, like Silver Orinabe (aka The Butcher) embody violence without any moral code at all. Beneath the blood magic, political intrigue, and breathtaking battles is a story about power, accountability, and what people become after unimaginable loss.
I also couldn’t stop thinking about how Emezi centers the vulnerability of children. Throughout the novel, they expose the devastating ways children are exploited, weaponized, and made to bear the greatest costs of war and genocide. Those moments gave the novel its emotional weight and elevated it beyond a thrilling fantasy.
And because this is Emezi, the prose is gorgeous. Even in the midst of sprawling political conflict and epic fantasy world-building, there is tenderness, sensuality, and plenty of spice woven into the story. Eclipse and the Wolf delivers everything I hoped for: unforgettable characters, morally complex conflicts, lush writing, and a fantasy world that asks difficult questions about violence, inheritance, and what justice truly requires.
July 20, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I think Akwaeke might be a genius. I haven't read any of their other work, but I am definitely going to remedy that oversight asap! Even when reading about the most brutal and bloody things, it was described with such lyrical and stunning prose.
And the story earns it. Eclipse Orinabe is a ferocious, wounded, unforgettable protagonist: a survivor raised to be a weapon wrapped in the trappings of a princess.
I loved the variety of POVs. And I completely didn't expect who Eclipse wound up with in the end. That completely blindsided me in a good way. I like being surprised. Plus it worked soooooo well. Every dynamic in this book was on fire.
An absolutely gripping fantasy piece full to the brim with politics, intrigue, magic, plus lots of sex and violence. Mwuah *chefs kiss.* The political tension never lets up, the betrayals land hard, and the ending left me desperate for whatever comes next. I would call it urban fantasy, because it has guns, cars, and nightclubs. You really feel like you are in modern times, but it's brilliantly woven together with land and blood magic that makes it feel ancient at the same time. Worldbuilding that feels lived in rather than explained.
The worst part of this book was knowing it was a standalone and reaching the ending. It left me sated yet feral for more from this world at the same time. If you like your fantasy morally messy, politically sharp, and steamy with romance that feels like a threat, this is your book.
5/5 Stars
I think Akwaeke might be a genius. I haven't read any of their other work, but I am definitely going to remedy that oversight asap! Even when reading about the most brutal and bloody things, it was described with such lyrical and stunning prose.
And the story earns it. Eclipse Orinabe is a ferocious, wounded, unforgettable protagonist: a survivor raised to be a weapon wrapped in the trappings of a princess.
I loved the variety of POVs. And I completely didn't expect who Eclipse wound up with in the end. That completely blindsided me in a good way. I like being surprised. Plus it worked soooooo well. Every dynamic in this book was on fire.
An absolutely gripping fantasy piece full to the brim with politics, intrigue, magic, plus lots of sex and violence. Mwuah *chefs kiss.* The political tension never lets up, the betrayals land hard, and the ending left me desperate for whatever comes next. I would call it urban fantasy, because it has guns, cars, and nightclubs. You really feel like you are in modern times, but it's brilliantly woven together with land and blood magic that makes it feel ancient at the same time. Worldbuilding that feels lived in rather than explained.
The worst part of this book was knowing it was a standalone and reaching the ending. It left me sated yet feral for more from this world at the same time. If you like your fantasy morally messy, politically sharp, and steamy with romance that feels like a threat, this is your book.
5/5 Stars
July 31, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for providing this ARC.
Now, this was a time. I once heard a book influencer say that this was a whole lot of fantastical gang shit, and after having read it, I couldn't agree more!
I'd take that fantastical gang shit statement and add that Eclipse and the Wolf is a fantastical exploration of the themes we see in crime/family sagas like The Godfather and Scarface. After reading the acknowledgments, I can also absolutely see the nods to Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet. Just a beautiful combination of the dark side of greed, love, and power.
Akwaeke Emezi's quite masterful at making fantasy feel so human and real. Sure, the characters have magic, but deep down, even with magical powers, they all just want to be accepted and loved, which just goes to show that no matter the levels of power or money a person possesses, they can still be missing carnal human necessities like care and love from those around them.
I loved getting lost in the inner workings of St. Paradise and cannot wait to see what's next for Akwaeke Emezi. Definitely a must-read.
Now, this was a time. I once heard a book influencer say that this was a whole lot of fantastical gang shit, and after having read it, I couldn't agree more!
I'd take that fantastical gang shit statement and add that Eclipse and the Wolf is a fantastical exploration of the themes we see in crime/family sagas like The Godfather and Scarface. After reading the acknowledgments, I can also absolutely see the nods to Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet. Just a beautiful combination of the dark side of greed, love, and power.
Akwaeke Emezi's quite masterful at making fantasy feel so human and real. Sure, the characters have magic, but deep down, even with magical powers, they all just want to be accepted and loved, which just goes to show that no matter the levels of power or money a person possesses, they can still be missing carnal human necessities like care and love from those around them.
I loved getting lost in the inner workings of St. Paradise and cannot wait to see what's next for Akwaeke Emezi. Definitely a must-read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐⭐⭐.7 - Very Good
Eclipse & The Wolf is told through four POVs in two tenses: Eclipse Orinabe and Wolf Goldshot are in first person; Noah Solarin and Kilo Heron are in third. They're each members of clans in St. Paradise, a vast city where several families covertly vie for power and control through their respective abilities.
This book has a hefty amount of exposition on absolutely everything. That's not to say it's a bad thing or makes the book itself "bad"; however, it's a writing method that makes it difficult for me personally to fully connect to the story and characters.
There are many things that will appeal to readers such as the diverse representation, the urban fantasy setting, brutal magical power (and regular power) dynamics, complicated relationships, and characters who are messier than dirt. Also, it’s a standalone, so one and done!
Thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager for the eARC via NetGalley.
Eclipse & The Wolf is told through four POVs in two tenses: Eclipse Orinabe and Wolf Goldshot are in first person; Noah Solarin and Kilo Heron are in third. They're each members of clans in St. Paradise, a vast city where several families covertly vie for power and control through their respective abilities.
This book has a hefty amount of exposition on absolutely everything. That's not to say it's a bad thing or makes the book itself "bad"; however, it's a writing method that makes it difficult for me personally to fully connect to the story and characters.
There are many things that will appeal to readers such as the diverse representation, the urban fantasy setting, brutal magical power (and regular power) dynamics, complicated relationships, and characters who are messier than dirt. Also, it’s a standalone, so one and done!
Thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager for the eARC via NetGalley.
August 9, 2026
Akwaeke Emezi is an auto-read for me. I’ve read just about all of their books, so I was THRILLED to get this one early through NetGalley. Am I the biggest fantasy fan? Not at all, but I figured if anyone could get me into it, it would be Emezi.
This book is VIOLENT. I don’t love violence. I also don’t love world building. This book was a verrrrrry slow burn for me and I didn’t really start getting into it until around 40% though it. There are so many clans with firsts and seconds to learn, plus their special powers, that it makes for a very front heavy world building book. I wouldn’t even say that anything really started to move forward plot-wise until about 50% through. It took me weeks to read the front half the book, then I read the back half in 2 days. The back half of the book is GREAT!
Overall, it’s not my genre, but I did love the quick pacing of the back half of the book.
This book is VIOLENT. I don’t love violence. I also don’t love world building. This book was a verrrrrry slow burn for me and I didn’t really start getting into it until around 40% though it. There are so many clans with firsts and seconds to learn, plus their special powers, that it makes for a very front heavy world building book. I wouldn’t even say that anything really started to move forward plot-wise until about 50% through. It took me weeks to read the front half the book, then I read the back half in 2 days. The back half of the book is GREAT!
Overall, it’s not my genre, but I did love the quick pacing of the back half of the book.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
This is absolutely going to be my favorite read of 2026, and it doesn't even come out this year. I'm not going to get into the plot since it comes out so far in the future, but this was AMAZING. It's been days since I finished it, and I don't want to start a new book; I just want to keep sitting in how incredible this was. I've been burned out on multiple POV books for years, but Emezi did this beautifully. I would have actually been disappointed to only hear from one person for this story. I will be buying this as soon as it comes out, and I can see this being a regular re-read for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Eclipse and the wolf was amazing, stunning and fascinating. This is Akwaeke Emezi's 1st Adult fantasy novel, I enjoyed the world building of St. Paradise. Eclipse, Wolf, Kilo, and Noah struggle to not just survive but thrive in the violent and predatory city of St. Paradise. In a city ruled by six families constantly a hair's breadth from declaring war on each other. This story is about power, accountability, and what people become after unimaginable loss. The emotional weight is heavy. Political tension, multiple POV's and powerful magic.
July 24, 2026
Emezi's first adult fantasy was a resounding success for me!
Brutal, dark and twisty, with plenty of clan politics and rival clans constantly at each other's throats. I genuinely had no idea who Eclipse was going to end up with, and it definitely kept me on my toes trying to guess!
I loved all of the different clan magics unique to each clan. It made the world feel so rich and captivating!
I think this works brilliantly as a standalone, but I desperately want more from this world.
So good. 5⭐️, no notes!!
Brutal, dark and twisty, with plenty of clan politics and rival clans constantly at each other's throats. I genuinely had no idea who Eclipse was going to end up with, and it definitely kept me on my toes trying to guess!
I loved all of the different clan magics unique to each clan. It made the world feel so rich and captivating!
I think this works brilliantly as a standalone, but I desperately want more from this world.
So good. 5⭐️, no notes!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review
Eclipse & the Wolf was a solid 3.5 stars, but I will round up to a 4. It was definitely captivating and I will definitely read another by Akwaeke Emezi. The world building was great, though there is a decent amount of violence (if that isn't your thing).
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Eclipse & the Wolf was a solid 3.5 stars, but I will round up to a 4. It was definitely captivating and I will definitely read another by Akwaeke Emezi. The world building was great, though there is a decent amount of violence (if that isn't your thing).
#ARC #review #netgalley
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Man, I wish I could write this well.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Amazing.
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