Beasts of Ruin

"Beasts of Ruin" is the action-packed second installment in the New York Times bestselling "Beasts of Prey" series, suitable for young adult readers aged 12-18. The story follows two protagonists, Koffi and Ekon, as they navigate a perilous fantasy world. Koffi, trapped in a luxurious but deadly realm by the cunning god of death, Fedu, must master her burgeoning magical abilities to escape and challenge him. Concurrently, Ekon, now a fugitive, embarks on a dangerous journey to reach Koffi, forging uneasy alliances and confronting a deeply personal truth that could redefine his loyalties. This book explores themes of identity, perseverance, loyalty, and the battle between good and evil, set against a backdrop of high stakes and growing magical powers. Parents should be aware of moderate peril and implied violence typical of a YA fantasy adventure.

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. After having promised to use her new powers to serve Fedu, the cunning god of death, and assist in his plans to remake the world, Koffi finds herself a prisoner in Thornkeep--a luxurious mansion with well-manicured gardens. But Fedu's beautiful realm is a lie. Koffi and many other darajas are trapped there by a deadly, inscrutable mist, making escape impossible. But something within the mist calls to Koffi, igniting her magic. It soon becomes clear that the very thing imprisoning her could be the key to not only her freedom, but finally unlocking the remaining mysteries of her own magic, allowing her to fight the god of death and perhaps even win. While Koffi attempts to decipher the secrets of the mist and learns to wield her own deadly power, Ekon is determined to make his way to Thornkeep to fight alongside her. But leaving Lkossa is easier said than done. Ekon, once a promising soldier, is now a wanted man on the run from those he once called brother. He's forced to make new, uneasy alliances to flee Lkossa and turn his back on everything he once believed. And each day he draws closer to the realm of death, so too does Ekon draw nearer to a long-hidden truth about himself that could change his loyalties forever. Koffi and Ekon--separated by both land and gods--risk everything to reunite. But the longer they're apart, the more they will have to reckon with changing destinies and, maybe, changing hearts.