Beasts of Ruin by Ayana Gray: New

You will find that this novel has a quiet power that sneaks up on you.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

A nice touch in this novel is how it respects the reader’s time.

A nice touch is how this novel uses food as a memory trigger.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

This activity book has hidden picture puzzles that take time to solve.

The book is illustrated with digital art that pops on the page.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.

The book is illustrated with photographs that look like paintings.

What stands out about this activity book is the thick cardboard cover.

This novel reads like a letter written just for you.

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

You will find that this novel doesn’t rush a single moment.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, unvarnished truth.

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

This novel takes a simple idea and turns it into something beautiful.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

A nice touch in this activity book is the tips for solving each puzzle type.