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BEASTS OF RUIN

Ayana Gray

In this much anticipated follow up to New York Times bestselling Beasts of Prey, Koffi's powers grow stronger and Ekon's secrets turn darker as they face the god of death.
Koffi has saved her city and the boy she loves, but at a terrible price. Now a servant to the cunning god of death, she must use her newfound power to further his continental conquest, or risk the safety of her home and loved ones. As she reluctantly learns to survive amidst unexpected friends and foes, she will also have to choose between the life - and love - she once had, or the one she could have, if she truly embraces her dangerous gifts.

Cast out from the only home he's ever known, Ekon is forced to strike new and unconventional alliances to find and rescue Koffi before it's too late. But as he gets closer to the realm of death each day, so too does he draw nearer to a terrible truth - one that could cost everything.

Koffi and Ekon - separated by land, sea, and gods - will have to risk everything to reunite again. But the longer they're kept apart, the more each of their loyalties are tested. Soon, both may have to reckon with changing hearts - and maybe, changing destinies.

Ayana Gray is a New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy author and a lover of all things monsters, mythos, and magic. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she now lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she reads avidly, follows Formula One racing, and worries over the varying moods of her adopted baby black rhino, Apollo, and her mini goldendoodle, Dolly. Her debut novel, Beasts of Prey, is being adapted for feature film.
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Published 2022-07-26 by Putnam Books for Young Readers

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Published 2022-07-26 by Putnam Books for Young Readers

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Gray's lush and detailed worldbuilding remains a highlight as the sequel delves even deeper into the history and heritage of Lkossa and its surrounding kingdom.

Readers will be entranced as themes of heritage, betrayal, and erasure are brought to life with vivid details in this riveting, fast-paced volume that lives up to its predecessor... An absorbing story with tantalizing hints of more to come.

Gray returns to her captivating world of beasts, secrets, and vengeful gods in this follow-up... boast[ing] a more expansive world... Readers who easily lost themselves in Koffi and Ekon's story will devour their continued journey. . . An engaging sequel gearing up for an explosive third book.

Beasts of Ruin, like its predecessor, is filled with action and tension. There are fights, spells, chases, twists, betrayals, a wicked villain, and fantastical creatures throughout the novel's short, punchy chapters. She weaves African myths and legends of frightening creatures like the kongamato into her narrative, and explores the impact of discrimination and cultural erasure.

Well-crafted and engaging... Beasts of Prey and Beasts of Ruin are riveting reads that should hold great appeal for teenage readers, especially fans of Black Panther and The Hunger Games.

Gray's writing balances high stakes with strong narrative voices as she expands on the cast of characters. Themes of heritage, segregation, and erasure all play roles in Ekon and Koffi's growth, and readers will easily draw parallels to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

This stellar sequel deepens these beautifully realized main characters and keeps you wanting more stories in this world.

all three books: UK / ANZ: Penguin Random House UK ; French: De Saxus ; Greek: Fantastiko Kosmos ; Hungarian: Caraphilus ; Italian: Sperling ; Polish: Muza ; Portuguese (Brasil): Record ; Romanian: Bookzone ; Russian: Eksmo ; Spanish: Planeta

The Hunt for Your Next YA Fantasy Obsession Has Ended.