Tala has always been a fighter. Having grown up in a massive pack of werewolves, she knows how and when to tussle. However, her next fight isn’t what she expects, as she must discover what vendetta a mysterious, new pack holds against her family. Between ambushes, bar fights, and murder, these new wolves are ruthless. Tala’s suspicions grow as she is forced to question everything and everyone around her. As the turmoil inside her begins to build, so does the rage.
She’ll be damned if they threaten anyone else!
But will her efforts be enough?
Or will she give into despair, as the new pack slaughters her family one by one?
Review of Eclipsed Legacy by Alex Stone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Eclipsed Legacy is a raw, intense, and emotionally gripping werewolf tale that delivers both action and heart in equal measure. From the first page, I was completely pulled into Tala’s world, a world of pack bonds, fierce loyalty, and blood-soaked battles where survival isn't guaranteed.
Tala is the kind of heroine I love: strong but scarred, loyal to a fault, and driven by something deeper than just revenge, love for her family, and the relentless need to protect them. You can feel her inner turmoil simmering with every page as she wrestles not only with the violence around her but also the emotional weight of betrayal and grief. And believe me, this book doesn’t hold back. The stakes are high. The danger is constant. And just when you think Tala’s caught her breath, another brutal twist knocks the wind out of her, and you.
The mysterious new pack is terrifying in the best way. Their vendetta feels personal, dark, and layered with secrets that keep the tension taut all the way through. I appreciated how Alex Stone didn’t just make them the “bad guys,” but hinted at deeper motives and histories that make you question everything right alongside Tala.
The pacing is fast but never rushed, with the right balance of character development and action. Bar fights, ambushes, and moments of heart-wrenching loss are all painted vividly, and the emotional punch is real. There were moments where I had to pause just to breathe because I was so wrapped up in Tala’s rage and sorrow.
If you're a fan of gritty urban fantasy or werewolf stories with real emotional weight, Eclipsed Legacy delivers. It’s not just about claws and blood, though there’s plenty of that, but about loyalty, legacy, and what it means to fight for your people even when the odds (and your doubts) are stacked against you.
A fantastic read, I’ll be watching closely for whatever Alex Stone writes next.