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Fantasy Novels Full of Dark, Enchanting Twists". Grays debut novel follows two teenagers, Koffi and Ekon, who enter the. The adaptation will be produced by Clubhouse Pictures and the screenplay will be written by Melody Cooper. Beasts of Prey is a 2021 young adult fantasy novel by American writer Ayana Gray. In a starred review for the School Library Journal, India Winslow also praised the novel stating that "With its memorable characters, and a lush, expansive world, Gray's debut is an action-packed adventure that will tug at hearts and keep teens glued to the page, yearning for more." Film adaptation Ī few weeks after its publication, it was announced that the novel had been optioned for a film adaptation by Netflix. Lacy Baugher of Culturess praised the novel's setting, writing in her review that " Beasts of Prey is set in a rich, fascinating fantasy world, populated by intriguing people and creatures alike."
Kirkus Reviews, in its starred review, called the book a "dazzling debut." Publishers Weekly praised the author's prose, writing, "Gray's lush, vivid descriptions enliven the twisting narrative, which is steeped in Pan-African mythology." It received positive reviews from critics. The novel became a New York Times Bestseller shortly after publication. After connecting with an agent, they both revised the draft for a year before submitting it to editors where it was eventually purchased by G. She presented the novel to literary agents at #DVPit, a Twitter pitching event. Gray began writing the novel, drawing from various folklores of Africa for most of the beasts in the book, immediately after graduating from the University of Arkansas.
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