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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
1.0
1/5
I feel like I have had bad luck with books lately, maybe I juts haven't found one yet to excite me again?
I feel like I have had bad luck with books lately, maybe I juts haven't found one yet to excite me again?
snowship's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alyssa_max's review
5.0
This book really hits the fantasy trifecta—incredible characters, fast-paced plot, and detailed world building. Just excellent all the way around. I would love to see this translated into a tv series (need to see all of the magical creatures from the Night Zoo on screen!). It was also great to see representation of neurodiversity in one of the main characters.
Content warnings: as YA fiction, I don’t think CWs would be needed for most readers.
Content warnings: as YA fiction, I don’t think CWs would be needed for most readers.
nicolecharnel's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐This was the first fantasy in a while that scared me a bit! There were twists and turns of the story that felt natural but I also did not guess them. A good fun read.
annamickreads's review
5.0
There are so many things I love about this book that I think YA readers (and readers in general let's be real) who enjoy fantasy will love as well!!!
First, the vividness of this story in everything from setting to characters to magic system is breathtaking. I am so so beyond excited that Netflix is adapting this book to film so we will be able to physically SEE the beautiful and terrifying creatures that exist in Lkossa (and the Great Jungle beyond). In my opinion, this book is not similar to anything I've seen in YA before, and therefore immediately draws the reader in based on sheer intrigue alone.
At first I was wary of the third POV in the story because I didn't see how it connected, but once I got further in the book I LOVED that readers are sort of pre-introduced to a character who becomes extremely important later on. No spoilers, but it's a nice reverse introduction? In that we are familiar with the character but get to meet her in the present later in a whole new light. Yay!
Kossi and Ekon are lovely and I'm obsessed with not only the way they struggle with themselves internally throughout this book, but their clear arcs and the ways the balance each other out. Reading the acknowledgements only further made me appreciate knowing the sheer amount of thought, detail and research that went into crafting this Pan-African fantasy world.
TL;DR "Beasts of Prey" is fun, fresh, original, and fantastical. I will pre-order book 2 as soon as I can and I look forward to the film adaptation!!!!
First, the vividness of this story in everything from setting to characters to magic system is breathtaking. I am so so beyond excited that Netflix is adapting this book to film so we will be able to physically SEE the beautiful and terrifying creatures that exist in Lkossa (and the Great Jungle beyond). In my opinion, this book is not similar to anything I've seen in YA before, and therefore immediately draws the reader in based on sheer intrigue alone.
At first I was wary of the third POV in the story because I didn't see how it connected, but once I got further in the book I LOVED that readers are sort of pre-introduced to a character who becomes extremely important later on. No spoilers, but it's a nice reverse introduction? In that we are familiar with the character but get to meet her in the present later in a whole new light. Yay!
Kossi and Ekon are lovely and I'm obsessed with not only the way they struggle with themselves internally throughout this book, but their clear arcs and the ways the balance each other out. Reading the acknowledgements only further made me appreciate knowing the sheer amount of thought, detail and research that went into crafting this Pan-African fantasy world.
TL;DR "Beasts of Prey" is fun, fresh, original, and fantastical. I will pre-order book 2 as soon as I can and I look forward to the film adaptation!!!!
fr1dge's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
natskremer's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kyapw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emmie1507's review
4.0
WOW....just WOW! I LITERALLY LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!!! IT WAS AMAZING!!! EKON AND KOFFI ARE ADORABLEEEEEEEE!!! AND I NOW NEED TO READ THE SECOND BOOK ASAP!!!!
Now that I am done fangirling, time for the real review lol.
The whole story was...vibrant and unique. It was full of raw emotion. And you really see the characters and their relationships grow. Honestly, I've never read anything like it before. It was truly breathtaking.
Now that I am done fangirling, time for the real review lol.
The whole story was...vibrant and unique. It was full of raw emotion. And you really see the characters and their relationships grow. Honestly, I've never read anything like it before. It was truly breathtaking.