About the book: 2023 / The New York Times bestseller! Film adaptation from Netflix. "Best Fantasy" according to Kirkus and Parade magazines and the YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults award 2022. “Beasts of Prey” is an African fantasy about the search for freedom, accepting one’s fears and the importance of remembering one’s roots. Sixteen-year-old Coffey works at the Night Zoo. She takes care of exotic animals to pay off her family's debts. One day, when her mother's life was in danger, Coffey awakened an ancient magical power within herself. Ekon is destined to follow in her father's footsteps and become an elite warrior. But his plans are ruined when, on the night of the initiation ceremony, he meets the eerie monster Shetani. Fortunately, he is saved by Coffey, who, with the help of her power, was able to scare away the beast. To catch this monster that threatens all living things, Ekon and Coffey will have to unite and go to the Great Jungle - a wild and deadly world filled with ancient magic. For fans of the books "Song Ghosts and Ruins", "The Iron Widow" and "The Tiger's Curse". “This is excellent! A story full of emotion and magic." – Roshani Chokshi, author of The Star Queen “Delight! I rarely fall in love with a character as quickly as I fell in love with Coffey and Ekon." - Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of City of Brass "Feature mind-bending plot twists, non-stop action, and unforgettable characters that you'll follow to the ends of the earth." – Margaret Rogerson, author of The Magic of Thorns»