Beasts of Prey by Gray, Ayana

In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Firekeeper's Daughter and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they journey into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster.

"Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses." --Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful

An Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller

There's no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo's cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn't fully understand, upending her life completely.

As the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six--an elite warrior--and uphold a family legacy. But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetani--a vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmares--but Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. Koffi's power ultimately saves Ekon, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.

Desperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can't do it alone. Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. The hunt begins. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted.

"The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended." --Entertainment Weekly

Author: Ayana Gray
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.67w x 1.81d
ISBN: 9780593405680
Age Range: 13-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513959 / Beasts of Prey


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 08/02/2021
Booklist 08/01/2021 pg. 63
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 103
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 100
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Ayana Gray is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Beasts of Prey trilogy. Her works have been translated into ten languages across five continents and are being adapted for feature film. Originally from Atlanta, she now lives among the rolling hills and rivers of Arkansas.