Until a fire at the Night Zoo upends his certain future and, on the brink of his final rite of passage, Ekon is cast out - his reputation left in tatters.įor Koffi and Ekon, the outlook is bleak - unless they can capture the Shetani, the vicious monster that plagues their city, and recover their futures. But when her loved ones' safety is threatened by the zoo's cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn't fully understand.Īs the son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become an elite warrior. Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, she cares for its fearsome and mythical creatures to pay off her family's debts and secure their freedom. Magic doesn't exist in the broken city of Lkossa anymore, especially for girls like 16-year-old Koffi. Swoony, twisty, action-packed, Beasts of Prey is as epic as it is unforgettable." - J.A brand-new fantasy adventure for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, Shadow and Bone and The Gilded Ones. "In this wildly original debut, Gray marries the lush imaginative wonder of African mythology with an action-packed tale of two teens on the opposite ends of fate, figuring out what's truly worth fighting for.
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This is the sort of read that's beyond transportive, it's downright transcending-a tale full of heart and magic, and sure to ensorcell readers body, bone and soul." - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves "Epic doesn't begin to encompass the jolting twists, sparkling mythos, and magical quests that fill the pages of Beasts of Prey. I eagerly await whatever she pens next." - Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful Gray's writing is lyrical, her imagery vivid. Prepare to be transported to Koffi's world from the first page, and find yourself lost not only in the dark thrill of the hunt but the poignant beats of emotion at the heart of this story. "Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses. The protagonists achieve a rich emotional depth complemented by the fast-paced action, and a light romantic element lends the plot additional support." - Publishers Weekly Gray's lush, vivid descriptions enliven the twisting narrative, which is steeped in Pan-African mythology. "Gray's imaginative debut traces the twined fates of 16-year-old Koffi and 17-year-old Ekon, a pair of Black teenagers living in the corrupt fictional jungle city of Lkossa. Hints about more expansive world building to come will entice readers to pick up future volumes in this must-buy for fantasy enthusiasts." - Booklist (starred review)
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"Gray's debut is a thrilling series opener with twists and turns that will delight. The beautiful blend of mythology, romance, and action ends with a hint at more to come…A dazzling debut." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This pan-African story, rife with betrayal and narrated through poetic language that evokes vivid imagery, will ensnare readers, keeping them engaged with its energetic pace. 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. Meanwhile, Koffi believes finding the Shetani could also be the key to solving her own problems. Koffi's power ultimately saves Ekon's life, 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 finally unleashes the 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.
Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, Koffi knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus.
There's no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who holds a power within her that could only be described as magic-a power that if discovered could cost her life. In this much-anticipated series opener, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they strike a dangerous alliance to hunt down the creature menacing their home - and uncover ancient deadly secrets.
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