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cemeterygay's review
adventurous
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I adored this book so deeply and in a way I didn't expect it. The worldbuilding is so detailed, well-integrated, and rich. The other aspect I adored was both of the main characters, their growth and their interactions. It is incredibly rare where I enjoy both point of characters but I really did in this book. I also thought the flashbacks were incredibly well-done. I also loved the different explorations of trauma and indoctrination.
It was just a phenomenal fantasy that I cannot recommend enough if you're looking for interesting worldbuilding with even better protagonists.
It was just a phenomenal fantasy that I cannot recommend enough if you're looking for interesting worldbuilding with even better protagonists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Drug use, Physical abuse, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, and Murder
CW: Non-consensual drug use and abuse, Anxiety, Manipulation, Manipulative relationshipthenovelbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Beasts of Prey is a Pan-African fantasy novel that brings you to a world of magic, beasts, warriors, myth, and the heat of the jungle.
When the Night Zoo goes up in flames, Koffi and her mum run away from their indentation at the zoo, if it wasn't for the mythological beast, the Shetani, Ekon, an upcoming warrior would have caught them. Instead Ekon realises Koffi can communicate with the Shetani.
When Ekon comes back empty-handed, his life as a warrior is over. He's determined to save his name by capturing the Shetani, that kills anything in its path. Ekon realises that he'll need Koffi to do this.
Together they must make their way through the terrifying Greater Jungle filled with the unknown.
BoP is a fast paced novel which will draw you into the story. The only thing that annoyed me about this book, was that just as the chapter builds suspense, the next chapter starts and changes characters. Ayana, we NEED the next book now!!!
When the Night Zoo goes up in flames, Koffi and her mum run away from their indentation at the zoo, if it wasn't for the mythological beast, the Shetani, Ekon, an upcoming warrior would have caught them. Instead Ekon realises Koffi can communicate with the Shetani.
When Ekon comes back empty-handed, his life as a warrior is over. He's determined to save his name by capturing the Shetani, that kills anything in its path. Ekon realises that he'll need Koffi to do this.
Together they must make their way through the terrifying Greater Jungle filled with the unknown.
BoP is a fast paced novel which will draw you into the story. The only thing that annoyed me about this book, was that just as the chapter builds suspense, the next chapter starts and changes characters. Ayana, we NEED the next book now!!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Murder, Slavery, and Violence
amivireads's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
5.0
Beats of Prey Review πππππ
Was kindly given an arc the arc by @penguinteen
Before I begin the review, I want to say how much black books matter and how much this story will mean to kids that look like me. I wished I had a book like this as a kid.
Beasts of Prey is an amazing start to a new YA fantasy series. The magic system is unique; the characters have so much depth to them and aren't one dimensional.
We follow three characters in this book, Adiah, Koffi, and Ekon. Ekon was the one I felt the most for. Itβs rare to see a book deal with anxiety and do it right. But with Ekon it felt so real, it made me feel seen. He cares so much for his loved ones and feels like he needs to prove himself. The way he doesnβt feel like he is enough but continues to try, to push himself. It reminds me a lot of myself. All three of them reminded me of myself, and that is what makes a great story in my eyes.
Another thing that makes a book amazing are the twists, and the ones in this left me speechless. I had so much fun trying to guess and theorize what would happen next. And the ending, the ending left me wanting more. I need book 2!
Was kindly given an arc the arc by @penguinteen
Before I begin the review, I want to say how much black books matter and how much this story will mean to kids that look like me. I wished I had a book like this as a kid.
Beasts of Prey is an amazing start to a new YA fantasy series. The magic system is unique; the characters have so much depth to them and aren't one dimensional.
We follow three characters in this book, Adiah, Koffi, and Ekon. Ekon was the one I felt the most for. Itβs rare to see a book deal with anxiety and do it right. But with Ekon it felt so real, it made me feel seen. He cares so much for his loved ones and feels like he needs to prove himself. The way he doesnβt feel like he is enough but continues to try, to push himself. It reminds me a lot of myself. All three of them reminded me of myself, and that is what makes a great story in my eyes.
Another thing that makes a book amazing are the twists, and the ones in this left me speechless. I had so much fun trying to guess and theorize what would happen next. And the ending, the ending left me wanting more. I need book 2!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Murder, Physical abuse, and Blood
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