^ "Little Rock author Ayana Gray's 'Beasts of Prey' to become Netflix film".^ "Beasts of Prey: Stong worldbuilding bogged down by a so-so romance".
^ "Children's Book Review: Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray. ^ "Beasts of Prey－ Best Sellers - Books - Oct. "A Q&A with "Beasts of Prey" author Ayana Gray". "Exclusive: Ayana Gray's new YA book trilogy combines 'monsters, mythos, and #BlackGirlMagic' ". ^ a b August 20, Sydney Bucksbaum EDT, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Fantasy Novels Full of Dark, Enchanting Twists". The adaptation will be produced by Clubhouse Pictures and the screenplay will be written by Melody Cooper. 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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