![]() ![]() She weaves the markers of daily life, history and culture into scenes that crackle, painting her characters’ existence for her readers as clearly as she depicts physical action and emotional depth. It’s a thrill-packed premise that Gray elevates with crisp prose, surefooted pacing and detail-rich worldbuilding. Gray’s story is about two Black teens in a pan-African nation who team up to battle a monster in the jungle that their community has feared for years. ![]() It’s also the start of a trilogy that promises to not only make bestseller lists, but should snap up awards and–most importantly–hook, entertain and satisfy readers. You might not know Ayana Gray’s work, but that’s all about to change.īeasts of Prey, the 28-year-old’s fantasy debut, is one of the hottest young-adult books this fall. ![]()
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