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lena_loves_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
The concept of this book sounded great and I was very exited going into it!
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
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, and Violence
joisaddler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Grief
Minor: Drug use
jaz_gets_literary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent
hollyjbyrne'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? No
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, the characters were likeable and the plot was good. I didn't see any of the plot twists and was kept on the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the next book in this trilogy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty
_savannahreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
thenovelbookshelf'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: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was… a challenging read for me. I really only liked the last 150 pages or so but by the end I didn’t want it to be over. The way the author wrapped things up left so much up in the air for a possible book two and I just… ugh. For something that was so tough for me to get through I do wanna know what happens. The cause of the murders genuinely surprised me, as did a few other things, which was nice but too much of it wasn’t amazing for it to be a higher star rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Drug abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
tine9625's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.0
This is a fantastic Pan-African debut fantasy! We start off a little slow, but once the plot gets going, it really gets going! I absolutely loved the world-building in this book, especially after reading all of the author's influences at the end of the book. It was really fascinating, and the world was so lush and fully developed. And the characters! Ekon and Koffi had strong chemistry right off the bat, and I thoroughly enjoyed the way their relationship changed throughout.
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Physical abuse and Death of parent
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Penguin Teen and Netgalley for an arc of this book!
Koffi doesn't know that her world even still has magic, let alone that she can use it. But when her power is unleashed on the Night Zoo, she is forced to join with a Son of the Six, Ekon, to hunt down the mythical beast the Shetani in order to save her mother and friend from indentured servitude. Little does she know that the Greater Jungle holds more than just deadly creatures...it also holds dangerous secrets.
This book was awesome! I absolutely loved the world building and the magic of Lkossa. I also was so drawn in by the writing style and pacing throughout the book. I thought the characters were well developed and interesting. I especially loved what they were able to learn once they got into the Jungle! So many twists and turns! I was definitely intrigued and kept the pages turning.
I'm excited to read the sequel to this and see what happens next! Great start to the story.
Koffi doesn't know that her world even still has magic, let alone that she can use it. But when her power is unleashed on the Night Zoo, she is forced to join with a Son of the Six, Ekon, to hunt down the mythical beast the Shetani in order to save her mother and friend from indentured servitude. Little does she know that the Greater Jungle holds more than just deadly creatures...it also holds dangerous secrets.
This book was awesome! I absolutely loved the world building and the magic of Lkossa. I also was so drawn in by the writing style and pacing throughout the book. I thought the characters were well developed and interesting. I especially loved what they were able to learn once they got into the Jungle! So many twists and turns! I was definitely intrigued and kept the pages turning.
I'm excited to read the sequel to this and see what happens next! Great start to the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail