1.49k reviews for:

Beasts of Prey

Ayana Gray

3.99 AVERAGE

jpizl's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Great first installment for the trilogy, it did a great job of setting up the world and the rest of the series. I was not gripped the entire way through the book but it was an enjoyable read. I believe the ending of this book was great and I can't wait to read the rest of the series, I have a feeling they will be even better.

kestreltooth's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I didn't realize how often I read for vibes until I read Beasts of Prey. I should have seen the plot twists coming but I didn't, and now I feel dumb but in a great way 🤣 they are mostly long chapters so I had to take a break after each one and process, but I loved it all. The stuff I wanted more of came later in the book, the stuff I didn't like was explained or taken care of, and the creatures and creepy scenes absolutely had me dreading what would happen. It was just great. I don't want to spoil anything, but I'm very glad I already have the next 2 books 😁

flame_olympus's review against another edition

4.0

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It took a while to get into it but after that I really enjoyed it.

rosaloess's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I liked but didn’t love the writing. The story was great, though. I’ll definitely be reading the second book. 

yodareads12's review against another edition

4.0

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I want to first thank Bookishfirst, Ayana Gray, and Penguin Teen for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I wasn't completely sure what this book was about, but knew that I was definitely intrigued by the title and cover! I'm so glad I picked it up!!

From the title you might think it's about some type of jungle safari (at least thats where my mind went

me_fi_bilad_alajaib's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

thebookhunter13's review against another edition

4.0

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Gray does a fantastic job of creating a magical world with vivid imagery. I could visualize with ease the monsters and creatures of the jungle. One can’t help but love and root for Koffi and Ekon. I’ll be anxiously awaiting the sequel.

sacred_souljer's review against another edition

5.0

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Blessed to have received an advanced copy of this book via my good friend over at Read Woke. First novels are like first albums from a hip hop artist. So much work and effort finally come together. That freshness, that hunger.

Well to say I loved this book is an understatement. It was so so good. A fantasy sci fi book with representation, great characters, a nod fo pan-African history and folklore. And a great twist at the end.

I cannot wait for book 2!

Thanks again to Ayana for sharing yourself, your inspiration and your book— and thanks to Read Woke for the opportunity to be a part of a great event and for introducing Ayana to us.

alaris's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jessicawarpup's review against another edition

5.0

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4.5 stars. Great “pan-African” fantasy.