Beasts of Prey
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
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really liked the worldbuilding and setting for this book! sometimes it fell a little flat (the romance notably) and i can't say i'm very attached to the characters yet but the writing style is pleasant and practical. overall a nice fantasy debut and i'll be on the lookout for the next one!
The world building is great. I love the idea of changing the name of magic and the spice like quality of it. It was a bit slow in some parts so I wasn’t as happy with my read but still a good book and can’t wait for the Netflix movie or show
A true treasure of a book.
Beasts of Prey contains a magic system that is something I have always wanted to see in fiction. Highly emotionally based, the splendor (magic) requires the darajas (magic wielders) to have inner peace and face their emotions in order to properly work it. It can be dangerous and deadly if the daraja has not acknowledged their feelings and released themselves from it. The splendor is treated as an elemental energy, lik...read more
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