Beasts of Prey

In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Firekeepers Daughter and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they journey into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster. Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast for all the senses. Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Beautiful An Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller Theres no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoos cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesnt fully understand, upending her life completely. As the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Sixan elite warriorand uphold a family legacy. But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetania vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmaresbut Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. Koffis power ultimately saves Ekon, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior. Desperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he cant do it alone. Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. The hunt begins. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted. The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended. Entertainment Weekly