A review by vaniavela
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray

adventurous emotional 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

Koffi and Ekon's lives intertwine after Koffi accidentally sets a fire at the Night Zoo. Now the two must work together to hunt down the Shetani, a ferocious beast that has been killing the citizens of Lkossa for years.

 Positives Aspects:

  1. The characters were well written and I found them likable, being that Koffi, Ekon and Adiah had complex personalities.  I enjoyed reading the perspectives of all of them, giving us a different view of the kingdom and the story. 
  2. The world of Lkossa was amazing, full of cultural details and vibrant descriptions.  I would have loved to see more scenes in more interesting locations, such as the night zoo or the jungle. 

Negative Aspects:

  1. It was slow paced, not much happens in the first hundred pages.  Also, before reading the book I thought the animals would have a bigger part in the story. I expected more of that. 

 
rep: Black/African female MC, Black/African male MC with anxiety and OCD, Black/African female MC, supporting cast of BIPOC characters. 

cw: Blood, death, drug use, fire, injury detail, medical content, mental illness (anxiety/OCD), murder, panic attacks/disorders, violence, xenophobia. 
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