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haylzno's review against another edition
- 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
Phenomenal, amazing, adventurous, a wild ride all around. I absolutely LOVED this novel.
I'm not one to binge a larger book like this but I devoured it in no time. Unlike some reviews, I found the pacing to be perfect. I loved the multiPOVs and the jumping timelines. And while each chapter gave you clues here and there that guided you to these plot guesses, nothing was overtly obvious or random. There were plenty of plot twists that had me saying "oh daaayummm!!". And when I tell you my heart BROKE in two when I hit the end of the book - I mean...talk about a cliffhanger. I cannot wait for the second book.
Additionally, I really loved the authors note, which educated the readers on where her inspiration of the characters, creatures, and world building came from. I had just as much fun reading the authors note as I had reading the novel!
This will absolutely be one I reread in the future, especially once Beasts of Ruin comes out!
Graphic: War, Death of parent, Death, Child death, Xenophobia, Drug use, Blood, Animal death, Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Torture, Mental illness, Gore, Genocide, and Drug abuse
lena_loves_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
When it started to drag after the first few chapters I was so disappointed and it put me in a bit of a slump. Halfway through, I thought about dnfing it but I pushed through. And suddenly Beats of Prey got a lot more interesting! All the life threatening situations and plot twists had my eyes glued to the pages. I'm really looking forward to thessequel now!
I loved Ekon as a character and the Pan-African inspired world was refreshing und interesting.
-1.5 star deduction for being boring in the beginning
Moderate: Drug use, Death, and Violence
joisaddler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Animal cruelty
Minor: Drug use
ali_k0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Mental illness
cakrolik's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Mental illness
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Torture, and Violence
hollyjbyrne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Murder, and Drug use
Minor: Animal cruelty
_savannahreads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Violence, Slavery, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Grief, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Confinement
thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition
- 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
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!!!
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Murder, Slavery, and Violence
tine9625's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Slavery, and Violence
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- 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
Most of the plot follows a typical YA fantasy story, but the world-building and the characters definietley make up for it. I loved this from start fo finish!
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent and Physical abuse