This was much better than the first book; even the dialogue and style has improved although it still needs more development.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn for allowing me to read the ARC to "Court of Claws" in exchange for an honest review.

Legends of Camelot, but make it fae!

The story continues and I was still as much in awe as the book before. Things heat up RAPIDLY and I am absolutely here for it. The tension, the enemies to lovers, the witty banter but also the brutality of politics comes into play and is put into words with so much grace and love that I just could not put the book out of my hands.

Morgan finds herself now in the Court of Draven, the male protagonist that we already met in the book before, who turns out to be more than we thought him to be. Morgan does find herself in quite an interesting situation that needs quite the adjustment and atop of that she needs to find herself and come to terms with the changes coming through with her, with grief, all while war is coming.

If you are a fan of ACOTAR but considered it too mild and need more action? This here is perfect for you.

- Dark romantasy
- Forced proximity 
- Fantasy creatures 
- Enemies to Lovers 

A wonderful continuation of the first in the series, 2/5 🌶️
Characters that you love to hate 
Side note: check your triggers

*Thank you to Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Ein toller Abschluss der Fae Bücher. Auch hier hat mir wieder alles gefallen! Ich kann die Bücher nur weiterempfehlen an alle, die gerne Fantasy und Romantasy lesen.

An Arthurian legend retelling with a twist. Love these types of books, magic, morally grey MMC, enemies to lovers, romantasy. Slow burn to start that gradually builds the spice with each book. I devoured the first 3 books in 3 days, the storyline with plot twists, the characters-good and evil, loved every page of this series and can't wait for the final instalment Knight of the Goddess. Highly recommend.

And I raced through the second book and it os even better than the first one. How I enjoyed the banter between Morgan and Draven! But of course there are lies and half truths and deceptions because there is no real story without those thing. And there is love and friendship and cuddling and laughing as well because we readers need those too.
There are new characters, some I absolutely hate. Like the Queen or Avriel.
But the ones I fell in love with brought me joy and laughter all the way through the book.

I’m immensely grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

Such a great continuation to book 1 'Queen of Roses'. I enjoyed the new setting, the revelations, which confirmed some of the theories I had in book 1. I also enjoyed the character development and the progress in the relationship between our main heroes. I won't say too much, as it's book 2 in a series and might end up containing too many spoilers. I also really liked the setting and world building of the new court and the extended history we learn about the entire world.

I really enjoyed the second book of this series. The banter was on point. The action was really well written in a way that I could visualize the scenes and challenges. I was cringing during a certain scene in pain along with the characters. The spice was kicked up a notch from the first book. Can't wait to read the next one!

I enjoyed this one more than the first in the series, however, I still felt it was lacking something special.
Morgan annoyed me in the first half of the book, but seems to mature for the second half and really enjoyed that!

The plot itself is ok, felt rushed in some areas and missing in others.

Loved reading the exciting and mesmerizing paranormal story. When Morgan Pendragon wakes up, she discovers she is in a different kingdom, and Kairos Draven is a Prince. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting story. Can't wait to read the next story in the series by the phenomenal author, Briar Boleyn!

I can’t tell you how much I love this series already! This is only the second book and it’s my most favourite series so far! I’ve really fallen in love with this, it’s so fast paced too you’re never getting to a part where your rushing to get through it because it’s ‘boring’ but because you NEED to see what happens next!
Thank you to Briar Boleyn & #NetGalley for this incredible ARC , I’m very grateful!

Once again, the world-building in this book is exceptional. We're immersed in the discovery of a new kingdom, complete with its unique culture, traditions, and beliefs. One aspect I found particularly intriguing is how a myriad of popular beliefs diverge from one realm to another, each steeped in its own history and experiences.

The plot is plotting, keeping me thoroughly engaged as I eagerly followed along. I found myself captivated by the unfolding revelations, each peeling back layers of mystery. Naturally, the book had to conclude with an unexpected cliffhanger, leaving no option but to eagerly go pick up the next book.

As for what didn't quite resonate with me, I felt the story took a bit of time to gain momentum. However, once it did, the pace became relentless, propelling me forward. At times, the heroine's reactions annoyed me, veering toward the immature and extreme. It's not that she lacked justification for her emotions, but they occasionally tested my patience.

Thanks NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for graciously providing an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

What a fun one. I am really loving the characters and finding out more about them and their secrets. This one really deviated from the King Arthur/camelot stuff to lean heavily on the fae and to no one’s surprise, I rather enjoyed it. Although I disagree with Morgan’s choice at the end of this one, I can’t wait to see what happens next. I can see this becoming a 5 star read if the next book is as good as this one.


Thank you to Net Galley, Victory Editing and Briar Boleyn for free access to this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

"To the fae and mortal dreamers...To the hope that lies in dreams."

Court of Claws is the 2nd book in the Blood of a Fae series. This books is definitely Draven's book despite it being told from Morgan's POV. It's very clear from the end of the first book that Draven is going to be our MMC, and he's a morally grey one at that. I really enjoyed his character in the first book, but was so frustrated with him in this one. There was a lot of miscommunication and a lot of it was due to Draven having all these plans and not sharing them with Morgan. It's a bit frustrating when supposedly you love her. Despite this, I thought that this author did a great job in moving their story and relationship along.

I'm not going to say anything about the plot because I feel like it's going to spoil the book. However, know that you will be introduced to a lot of new characters in this book, and I loved and loved to hate them all. Overall, this 2nd installment in the series was entertaining and I'm excited to see where the rest of the story goes.

I was given an advanced copy in exchange for my review, this is my honest opinion I am giving voluntarily. I felt all the emotions going on this journey with our FMC Morgan. The plot was fantastic, the writing style was so good and I don't think it's fair I am now hooked on another fantasy series. It is a long one but I really appreciate that. Overall I think this series is great and every book just keeps getting better.

Okay, so I was complaining about knowing where the story will go in the first book? NOT ANYMORE. I mean obviously, some of the high-level story arcs were straightforward but I was screaming into the void more often than not. In a good way.

In the second book of the Blood of Fae series, you will get:
🔥 High stakes, and I mean HIGH
🔥 Fated mates
🔥 Trials and challenges
🔥 War on multiple fronts
🔥 Deadly beasts who are at their core sweethearts

I was already excited to continue the series after the first book, but now I feel I cannot stop until I devour the last two books as well. I need my fix. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that the writing style is not my favorite but I still immensely enjoy reading this story.

4.5 stars, rounded UP!

Ever since the cliffhanger of an ending in Queen of Roses, I've been waiting to dive back into Briar Boleyn's world of Morgan Pendragon. It's a shame I waited too long to do it. This was a powerhouse of a book packed with action, romance, extremely likable characters (a bear that cooks, plus an exmoor -- a giant cat that you can ride into battle!!!) and a challenge for the throne! This book just kept getting better and better with surprising twists that you didn't see coming.

I originally picked up the series because it was a take on Arthurian legend. I was not disappointed as we still talk of Excalibur and Camelot...not to mention that the HOLY GRAIL makes an appearance. If you know Arthurian legend... you'll be pleasantly surprised by a reveal for Morgan by the end -- whether she likes it or not.

Boleyn has left me hanging on at the end once more. Empress of the Fae -- here I come!

Thank you to NetGalley, Briar Boleyn and Starwater Press for allowing me the distinct pleasure of access to all four books in this series with the release of the final installment in March 2024.

I can’t believe how much I loved this book! The story is so addictive and the characters were very well written. I would highly recommend this book!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️(1.5)

"Court of Claws" by Briar Boleyn is the thrilling second installment in the "Blood of a Fae" series, and it's a book that had me hooked from the very first page. As I devoured the first book in the series, I was eagerly anticipating the continuation of Morgan and Draven's story, and Boleyn did not disappoint.

The book picks up shortly after the events of the first book, with Morgan waking up in a strange new place - the Court of Umbral Flames, the home of the Siabra people and Draven's own court. Draven, it turns out, is the Prince of Claws, and he's holding Morgan "captive" in his suite as part of a plan to make it appear that they are romantically involved so that she won't be harmed. What might appear at first like betrayal on his side and him kidnapping her, is actually Draven saving her life and hiding her from her brother until he has reclaimed the throne.

From there, the story takes some unexpected twists and turns, as Morgan navigates the treacherous politics of the Siabra court and the three trials that will determine the next ruler. Along the way, she meets a young boy named Beks who helps her escape captivity for a time and explore the palace's hidden tunnels. I really liked the addition of his character, he reminded me a lot of her younger brother Kaye.

One of the things I loved most about this book was the deeper dive into Draven's character and backstory. In the first book, he was a bit of a mystery, but here we get to see more of his motivations and the challenges he's faced. The relationship and dynamic between him and Morgan also is both intriguing and frustratingly complicated, with the revelation that they are now bonded, which adds an extra layer of complexity to their relationship.

That said, I did get a bit frustrated with Morgan at times, as she seemed to constantly mistrust Draven and overreact to the situation they found themselves in. I understand her hesitation, given the unusual circumstances, but there were moments where I just wanted to shake some sense into her. I would say that her character development was the biggest disappointment for me in the book and definitely took some of the joy away. In the first book I was praising the author for not depicting her as the typical FMC who is immature, stubborn and a bit slow-witted at times - character traits that have (unfortunately) become so common in fantasy romance novels. While she was smart, understanding, kind and resilient in the first book, she became almost unbearable in the second.

Despite this and the slow pace in the first half, the book is full of twists and turns that I never saw coming, and the world-building continues to be top-notch. The trials for the throne were particularly thrilling, and I found myself on the edge of my seat, wondering how it would all play out. By the end of the book, Morgan has made some significant strides in her own power and independence, and I'm excited to see where her journey takes her in the next instalment. The cliffhanger ending has left me with so many questions, and I can't wait to dive into the next book to get some answers.

Overall, "Court of Claws" is a great addition to the "Blood of a Fae" series, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy, romance, and a good dose of political intrigue. Briar Boleyn has once again delivered a captivating and immersive read that will keep you turning the pages long into the night.

This is the follow up from Queen of Roses( book 1).
Enemies to lovers! Romance! Spice!
Yesss honey!!!! This series is off to a strong start and I am obsessed! It is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite series! This cliffhanger is killing me!