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The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet

Beast Rank Book 2

Middle Grade FantasyGameLitProgression Fantasy

Academy placement tournament. Zara's ranked last. She and Pudge discover their advantage: Pudge adapts mid-fight. No one can prepare for a beast that changes.

Beast Rank Reading Order

  1. 1Rank Zero
  2. 2The Gauntlet(you are here)
  3. 3Wild Zone
  4. 4Evolution Storm
  5. 5The Invitational
  6. 6Beast Break
  7. 7Unbonded
  8. 8True Rank
Ages 10-14·By Cole Decker
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