A review by patriciasjs
Beasts of War by Ayana Gray

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Ending a series is always a bittersweet moment. Specially a series like Beasts of Prey, that never failed to warming my heart. This was such a consistent and enjoyable series, with great characters that I will miss dearly and an amazing worldbuilding that I will not forget. Beasts of War gave us an unexpected but so satisfying ending and I’m so thankful for it.

As a final book, Beasts of War caught me by surprise. There were gods and mythical creatures and so many adventures in such a short time even with time ticking. I didn’t felt it as a last book until the very end, what was a bit anti-climatic in my opinion. But there were so many great and unexpected moments and the final was such a gift. I think it was just perfect for this series and I loved it with all my heart. That epilogue was everything. 

Overall, Ayana wrote a engaging and addictive plot, there’s no doubt. I loved the vibe, the aesthetic and the mythology that gave it life. And I really love its characters, they’re all so interesting and unique. There were some random and too easy choices regarding some of them, that I prefered it had been made in other way, I will not deny but, in general, I’m satisfied with how things ended, specially for Koffi and Ekon. They went through so much but never gave up, and I’m so proud. These two will stay with me for sure. 

So yes, there were some things I didn’t like so much in this book, but it was still a very good and solid series, with a great storyline. And the end was too good. I definitely recommend this series and I can’t wait to see what Ayana will bring us next.