It's Wednesday bookworms! And today I'm reviewing Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray! I'd like to thank Penguin Teen Canada for sending me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Click the button below to see content warnings for the book. This book is out now. Let's dive in! content warnings
Violence, death, murder, drug use, blood, death of a parent, physical and verbal abuse, grief, bodies/corpses, slavery/indentured servitude, drugging, sexism, forced captivity/kidnapping, anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, xenophobia, prejudice Indentured to the Night Zoo almost her whole life, Koffi must pay off her family's debt if she ever wishes to be free. But one night her loved ones are threatened and she unleashes a power she didn't know she had. Ekon, a decorated hero wishes more than anything to become a Son of the Six. Everything is going to plan until his last rite of passage goes awry and all of his dreams are dashed. When Ekon and Koffi realize that they can save both of their dreams by hunting down the Shetani, a murderous monster in the jungle, the two team up to take the monster down.
I had a lot of fun reading Beasts of Prey! What I loved most was the world building. The city of Lkossa had such rich history and folklore that it felt like a real place. The interweaving of mythology into the creatures of the jungle made for a really interesting read. All of the creatures felt very unique and I had a lot of fun imagining them and what they looked like. The writing style added this ambiance of a mystical adventure which definitely propelled me through the book. It also helped me visualize the setting and the city. I have a clear image in my mind of what the city looks like and I can't wait to learn more about it. My favourite character would have to be Ekon. I related to him the most and I thought that his OCD and anxiety was written very well. While Ekon and Koffi have similar goals, they couldn't be more different. The dual perspective was very distinctive and you could see each of the characters come to life. I was invested in the romance right from the get go. We have this really cute dynamic of a rule breaker with a strict rule follower. It was intriguing to see what they brought out in each other. The plot was very unique and is what drew me into this book initially. At times it did become a bit slow but otherwise it was engaging. I didn't see any of the plot twists coming but some of them weren't super shocking. That said there was lot of action especially towards the end. I'll definitely be picking up the next book in the series! Filled with interesting creatures, dynamic characters and a beautiful setting. I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray. I hope you enjoyed it! What is your favourite jungle animal? Let me know in the comments below!
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