Praise for Beasts of Prey: An Instant New York Times Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A 2022 Bank Street Best Children s Book of the Year A 2022 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick A 2021 Kirkus Best Book A 2021 New York Public Library Best Book Pick A 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Book Pick A 2021 Tor.com Young Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Best Book Pick A 2021 Parade Best YA Book Pick A 2021 Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best Booklist Pick An Apple Best Book of the Month Pick October 2021 An Amazon Best Book of the Month October 2021 An Indie Next Pick
Rich and powerful. O, The Oprah Magazine
"The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended." Entertainment Weekly
A propulsive mystery mixed with a moving coming-of-agetale 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
A new epicfantasy series. POPSUGAR
Step into the lush, magical jungles of your new young-adult fantasy obsession. . . 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
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. The beautiful blend of mythology, romance, and action ends with a hint at more to come Adazzling debut. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Gray's debut is a thrilling series opener with twists and turns that will delight. 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
With its memorable characters, and a lush, expansive world, Gray s debut is an action-packed adventure that will tug at hearts and keep teens glued to the page, yearning for more. Essential for all collections. School Library Journal, starred review
Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses. 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. Gray s writing is lyrical, her imagery vivid. I eagerly await whatever she pens next. Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful
A fast-paced, rip-roaring ride that grabs you by the throat and never lets you go. A masterpiece of magic. Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones
Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy author and a lover of all things monsters, mythos, and magic. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she now lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she reads avidly, follows Formula One racing, and worries over the varying moods of her adopted baby black rhino, Apollo, and her mini goldendoodle, Dolly. Her debut novel, Beasts of Prey, is being adapted for feature film.
