Much more than just your standard hero’s journey, Beasts of Prey is a story of courage, friendship, and community that’s as inspiring as it is exciting.” - Apple Books Review “Step into the lush, magical jungles of your new young-adult fantasy obsession. “A propulsive mystery mixed with a moving coming-of-age tale and a touch of romance, Beasts of Prey asks: When we go into the jungle, who will we be when we come out?” - The New York Times Book Review "The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended." - Entertainment Weekly “ Rich and powerful.” - O, The Oprah Magazine “The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended.” - Entertainment WeeklyĪ 2022 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the YearĪ 2022 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults PickĪ 2021 New York Public Library Best Book PickĪ 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Book PickĪ 2021 Tor.com Young Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Best Book PickĪ 2021 Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best Booklist PickĪn Apple Best Book of the Month Pick – October 2021Īn Amazon Best Book of the Month – October 2021 But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted.
Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. Koffi’s power ultimately saves Ekon, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.ĭesperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can’t do it alone. 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. 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.Īs 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. 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. “Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses.” -Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The BeautifulĪn Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller 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.
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