I was hooked on these books from book one! I am so sad that this story has ended but every bit of it was enjoyed. I feel in love with the characters and the story line. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read these books.

I don’t have enough good things to say about this entire series. A loose Arthurian retelling, but you know, if Camelot had fae. And shadow welders. And a badass heroine. And gods. And and and.. urgh. It’s so good.

Briar was new to me before I started this series but I know I’ll be binge reading everything going forward. She has crafted a captivating world that I never want to leave.

Thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh, my heart.

I’m really sad that this series has ended. This book was a lot darker than the previous ones and I cried my eyes out.

Hawl is still my fav. They are just amazing. Moth flapjacks anyone?

I loved Morgan all the way through this. Until this book. She started keeping secrets from Draven and then was just completely selfish with his grief.

There was one death which absolutely broke me and I think with how much this character had been a part of the books, he deserved more. Although, there was a slight redemption at the end but I would have liked Morgan to visit the widow to show respect. It just felt all she could think about was her own grief and not those of the others. Especially after all this character had done for her.

Compared to the previous 3 books, I did feel that some of this was rushed and the conclusion could well have been an extra books worth. We lost quite a bit of detail due to the plot rushing along so quickly. I am still confused about some of the things that happened.

That being said, it was a great read and I have loved this series. Looking forward to seeing what else Briar comes up with!

Of courseeeeeeee my newest favorite series has come to an end in the most delicious way ever. I am sooooo sad to say goodbye to my sweet fierce Draven but I love this story and his love for our girl. 10/10. Amazing. Can’t wait to re-read the whole series again asap!

Thanks to Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this book, the final in the four-part “Blood of Fae” series. I was greatly looking forward to this one, and I was not disappointed (except that it had to end). The only problem was, the last book was so many read-books-ago (a phrase I’ve decided to use to indicate how very many books I’ve read since the last installment) that I had to go back and read book three, “Empress of Fae,” again.

I’m not complaining about the need to read the previous book again; it was just as good the second time. But it certainly did slow things down. One of these days, I’ll need to start keeping logs of plotlines in the series I read so I can jump back in without needing extensive review. For some reason, authors are reluctant to provide summaries of important points from previous books. Am I really the only one who has this issue? But I digress…

The important thing is, this book was incredible. It’s a non-stop, heart-pounding epic saga that had me on the edge of my seat. Even knowing the “good guys” always win (at least, in fiction) couldn’t prevent the anxiety I felt each time something went wrong. And Boleyn is not shy about killing off characters, so don’t comfort yourself by thinking she won’t.

She borrows heavily from Tolkein so there are some descriptions that will automatically bring to mind scenes from the “Lord of the Rings” movie series. Whether intentional or not, I saw Moria when the characters entered and traversed the mountain, which was aptly named, “Black Mountain.” She also referred to the “Mountains of Mist.” I enjoy when modern artists borrow from classical ones as a nod to their genius. In fact, some modern references are so strong in my mind, I can’t help but think of Led Zeppelin when I hear Misty Mountains—even before I think of Tolkien.

The plot is unexpected. Like Frodo, Morgan intends to destroy the objects of power to avoid them falling into the wrong hands. But unlike Frodo, Morgan is never told how she must do it, nor is she told how important she really is. Sure, we have flashes of recognition about her significance; the hints are there. But there is never really clarity until the end and then… Wow! I did not see that coming. At all. It’s a full-circle, completely fulfilling ending that will answer all of your questions, and necessitate picking your jaw up off of the floor.

The book is so action-packed, I barely had time to reflect on the language used. It should go without saying by this point, Boleyn is a skilled writer with a poetic flare for her prose. It wasn’t until close to the end that one particular description jumped out at me. “Like the maidservant, his limbs were unnaturally elongated and his fingers long and sinewy with muscle, like the hands one might imagine in a nightmare clambering out of a grave.” Maybe it was the one moment I was able to take a breath between action scenes. Whatever the case, it gave me the creeps. And it really does a great job of summing up the most horrifying parts of this book.
Imagine reading “The Lord of the Rings,” but the main characters are two incredibly hot, sexy characters who can’t keep their hands off of one another. If that appeals to you, this series is a must-read.

I would like to thank the author and Netgalley for the arc and here is my honest non-biased review of the Knight of the Goddess. I want to start of by saying I absolutely adore this series and have been obsessed with the world and the characters. Unfortunately think I set myself up excepting a different type of ending to the series then what it actually ended up being and the final book fell a little flat for me.

How the beginning of the series started and what happened in the final book feels like two completely different stories. I like great twists in any series but this one threw me for a loop and I have so many questions that never got answered.
Three of the characters are reincarnated from previous lives, I would love a back ground story of that life, like how did Morgan and Draven get together when he was mated with someone else and how did that love transfer from one life to the next?? just more detail on the how and why. It was briefly touched on but not enough and I feel their is a whole other story to be told.
Medra is an important character in the story and she ends up playing one the most important parts in the entire book but her character was developed to not be liked, so her sacrifice at the end of the book lacked emotion from the readers POV.
I liked how the story was rounded off. Morgan and Draven have my heart but like I mentioned above I would love to see their past life written as a prequel to help understand the direction the author took with this final book in the series.
The Court of Claws is by far my favourite book of the series.

!!SPOILERS!!

What a fantastic series this was. It’s hard to put into words how much I loved this series, and knight of the goddess did not disappoint!
It was kind of implied how the series would end, so the ending for me was somewhat anti-climactic, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Medra’s character was great, I’m glad she got to find peace. I just wish we had seen a little more of her life and how she grew up so quickly.
I also LOVE how it was revealed that Morgan is a goddess, but love even more how she rejected that notion and the notion of gods in general. Badass queen!!
Morgan & Draven forever 🩷

Thank you very much for my ARC! I will miss this series a lot :(

Briar has once again wrote an amazing book!!

i jumped into this book as soon as i finished book 3 (im late to the party for the first 3 but was very lucky to get them all at once) so could read the one after the other! my week has well and truly been taken over by the world the Briar has built! This is the final installment of the fae series and it is a very bittersweet moment!

i was so excited to get the answers that were left unwritten but knowing that it was drawing to a close really felt very heavy.

i love this series and i really think you should give it a true chance!

this is filled with slow burn bonded mates, a strong FMC and a fiercely protective MMC. There is magic, mystical creatures, romance and betrayal! this is a must read if you love dark fantasy romance! this will leave you screaming at the twists and turns that will keep you hooked!!! i am speechless! Briar well and truly has wrote an 4 for 4 amazing series!! really amazing!!

That was a really great way to end this series.
I felt sorry though for Morgan and Draven because there was a lot of loss and sadness in this book. There was a lot of action too, and I was constantly really focused on this story. The writing was very detailed like in the other books of this series. So there was even the smallest details present which I really loved. This time all open questions and everything came together and was a great read. I really recommend this series because the character development, thr magical creatures, powers and action scenes are amazing.

The Knight of the Goddess concluded the Blood of a Fae series. Most loose ends were tied up pretty well, but this was probably my least favourite part of the series as I found the battle with Morgan's father a bit underwhelming and less compelling than earlier parts in the series when we followed Morgan as she broke free of Arthur and developed her relationship with Draven. Unlike in earlier volumes, I also found some of the sex scenes a bit extraneous in this one; they really didn't add as much as they had before to the development of the characters and/or story. Nonetheless, I am still going to give this book 3.5 stars as the series as a whole was an enjoyable fantasy romance and it was good to see how it all ended.

I unfortunately did not enjoy book 4… I am disappointed to say the least. The dialogue seemed to become more modern then it had been in the previous books and the battles scenes became too confusing.

This just felt rushed and it leaves me with more questions than answers.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

Knight of the Goddess is just what this series needed. While I felt that book two and three were lacking, book four pulled it all back together for a win. Morgan and Draven were great and the writing was excellent, the descriptions vivid and my book loving self is happy with the outcome.

Thank you netgalley for an arc of Knight of the Goddess by Briar Boleyn

4.25⭐ rounded up to 5. What a great ending to a captivating series!

❤️ Fast pace and high stakes
❤️ Animal companions
❤️ Character and relationship development
❌ Cringey sexual violence
❌ Unnecessary deaths

Trigger Warnings: violence and torture, blood and gore, death, war, public sex, cannibalism, abduction, abuse and death (including of animals and children), trauma, etc. (check the list at the end of the book before you dive in).

Plot:
King Arthur is dead and the war between Pendrath and its neighbouring kingdoms has finally ended. But the world faces an even greater peril, as an old evil is stirring and threatening to destroy everything in its path. Morgan and Draven must choose between staying behind to protect their vulnerable family, rushing to their allies’ aid, or facing the threat head-on.

This book was fast-paced and immersive, with high stakes and great reveals, but no tedious info dumps. It was definitely hard to put down! However, I feel like only one of the character deaths made a lot of sense and drove the plot, while others felt rushed or like they were added for shock value. I also felt like leaving Medra behind without a more decent plan, and making an outsider regent, made no sense whatsoever.

Characters:
No surprises here: the animal companions were my favourite characters, again! I’d seriously read a novella on Hawl and the bearkins. I MEAN, who wouldn’t love a whole book on a snarky, gender-fluid, talking master-chef warrior bear? Sign me up! Odessa was also a nice surprise. I don’t feel like we saw much of her in the previous books, but it was great to get to know her better and I loved her interactions with Medra.

I wasn’t a fan of Morgan throughout the series, but she grew on me in this one. She was a strong, yet flawed character who struggles with self-doubt and contradictions. I loved, loved, loved Draven, but some of his lines made me cringe. I know, I know, the dark romance genre glosses over all kinds of red flags, but I really can’t deal with she-asked-for-it quotes like “If you start this, you should know I won’t be able to stop and I can’t be gentle.” I also found that these additions felt a little forced, uncharacteristic for Draven. Other than that, I really loved Morgan and Draven’s relationship and how it wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Just like it’s great for characters to have flaws, I think relationships (especially the main ones) should also face some ups and downs and come out strong. It makes the characters more relatable, and the relationships feel more genuine, believable. The same applies to Morgan/Lancelet, and Crescent/Medra.

Writing:
Well written. Evocative, with vivid descriptions, great atmosphere, and top-quality banter! I’d be curious to read more from Boleyn.

(Ok, maybe it’s just me, or maybe it’s a non-native English speaker thing, but do grown women really use the word “belly” to refer to their midsection? Especially in bed? It sounded weird to me, aha!)

"Knight of the Goddess" by Briar Boleyn is a thrilling conclusion to the captivating Blood of a Fae series, delivering a satisfying finale that is both epic and emotionally resonant. Boleyn masterfully weaves together elements of mythology, romance, and adventure to create a rich and immersive fantasy world that will leave readers spellbound until the very end.

The novel picks up after the war between Pendrath and its neighbors, as peace finally comes to Camelot. However, the calm is short-lived as a new and terrifying evil threatens to engulf the land. Morgan Le Fay and Draven must once again embark on a perilous journey, racing against time to save their allies and destroy the three objects of untold power: the grail, the sword, and the spear.

One of the strengths of the book lies in its well-developed characters, particularly Morgan and Draven. Boleyn skillfully explores their complex relationship, delving into the depths of their love and sacrifice as they face unimaginable challenges together. The bond between Morgan and Draven is both enduring and profound, transcending time and space to become something truly divine.

The novel is filled with pulse-pounding action and high-stakes drama, as Morgan and Draven traverse kingdoms and battle formidable foes in their quest to save Camelot. Boleyn's vivid descriptions and dynamic prose bring the world of Arthurian legend to life, immersing readers in a world of magic, mystery, and adventure.

While the pacing may be slow at times, particularly in the middle portion of the book, Boleyn's evocative storytelling and richly drawn characters keep readers engaged throughout. The plot is filled with twists and turns, as Morgan and Draven uncover long-buried secrets and confront their own inner demons.

Overall, "Knight of the Goddess" is a captivating and satisfying conclusion to the Blood of a Fae series, delivering an epic finale that will leave readers breathless. With its compelling characters, thrilling plot, and richly imagined world, it is sure to delight fans of fantasy and Arthurian legend alike.

Queen of Roses (Book 1), Court of Claws (Book 2), Empress of Fae (Book 3), and the final installment, Knight of the Goddess (Book 4) are all part of a series by Briar Boleyn. If you are a fan of the ACTAR series, I highly recommend you give these a chance.  I received these ARC ebooks from and want to thank, NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn, for providing them to me to read and review.  The third one caught my attention first, but to read it, I needed to read the prior two. Ok...how hard could that be?  While reading Queen of Roses, and getting to know the characters and the setting, I was intrigued, but not overly so and I anticipated this being just an ok series.  Then came the second book, Court of Claws, oh wow! It took off and I dove right into the third one, Empress of Fae, even though it was well past midnight.  The third book ended on a cliffhanger, leaving me anticipating the fourth and final book, Knight of the Goddess. As with the others, Boleyn doesn't spare our feelings and intrigues the reader through unexpected twists. The ending was...wow! Boy was it worth the wait! While I'll miss these characters and following their story, I eagerly anticipate what fabulous new adventure Briar Boleyn has in store for us next.  While you may be able to read one as a stand-alone, I would highly recommend you start from the beginning and read them all from the start.

This book is fantastic! I think everyone should read at least the first books and will be hooked. Thank you NetGalley!

Sad the story is over, hooked from the first book!!

Love the magical creatures, their adventures/quests and the worlds.

This was a very good series.

Awesome conclusion to this series. Morgan and Draven flirting had me squealing! I really loved the past lives concept and wish there was a spinoff series. So many moments had me crying, laughing and kicking my feet.

I enjoyed this series so much that I'm a little sad this journey had to come to an end! This is book 4 and the final book in the series. This series has held my attention from the start with the mystical creatures, romance and betrayal. The main characters are phenomenal and the side characters really support the storyline. With so many mind boggling twists in the plot and an unexpected ending to the series that left me speechless I would recommend this book to any fantasy reader!

This book being the conclusion did not disappoint and definitely made me feel all the different emotions throughout the story. This is a dark romantasy so check content warnings before diving in. Book 4 was my favorite in the entire series

As the series draws to a close, Boleyn leaves no thread untied, delivering a conclusion that is as satisfying as it is breathtaking. With Knight of the Goddess, she has crafted not just a finale, but a masterpiece—a testament to the enduring allure of magic and the unyielding strength of love.

What unfolds is a journey fraught with danger and mystery, as Morgan and Draven venture across kingdoms, confronting both external foes and inner demons. Boleyn masterfully weaves together a tapestry of magic, mythology, and romance, each page brimming with palpable tension and heart-stopping twists. Boleyn expertly explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the enduring power of hope.

In the end, Knight of the Goddess is more than just a book; it’s an experience—a journey of the soul that leaves you breathless, exhilarated, and profoundly moved. Briar Boleyn has indeed woven her magic once again, leaving readers spellbound until the very last word.