This story was really fast paced and action packed. I appreciated getting some more of the romance of this book, which brought a new layer of depth to the story. This book was a great continuation from the first book. Thank you Starwater Press for sending me this book.

I am impressed with how the plot has gone and blasted into new territory with new challenges and people to focus on. The story just starts after the point it ended in the first book and becomes more interesting. The pacing is still slow for my liking but it covers a lot of ground and gives quite a handful of information about the ongoing circumstances.

The relationship between Morgan and Draven goes high and low and it’s quite a journey but the ending is fabulous. It ends on a cliffhanger and I am eager to know what happens next and how Draven will deal with it all. The writing is nice and the additional characters bind the story together prettily to make me stick to reading.

It’s a 4.25⭐️ for me.

This one was even better than the first one! I loved the change of scenery, and Draven? Chefs kiss! He was willing to sacrifice so much for Morgan. The trials were awesome and kept me in the story! I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book.

This book is completely different from the first one. A complete different story, characters and land. And… I liked it.
The story though was a little predictable, but still enjoyable. I didn’t feel much chemistry between Morgan and Draven, not much chapters in which they interact and you can feel there’s something between them. And then something happens, and doesn’t feel completely right.
I like Morgan as MFC. She’s strong and doesn’t let people tell what she has to do, but she’s willing to sacrifice everything for the people she cares about.
I wanted to see more of the other SC, they were really nice to read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for this Arc

Book two in the four book series, this was incredible! I did really enjoy the continuation. This book focuses a lot on the enemy to lover relationship of Morgan and Draven. This book took me on an adventure that brought forth so many emotions. A great read

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#courtofclaws by @briarboleynauthor
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Let the #fae Queen begin her 2nd journey of self-identifying in book 2 of a 4 novel series! There are triggers, but the spice is now at 🌶️🌶️ and getting better!
“Court of Claws is a fantasy dark romance novel that follows the story of Morgan Pendragon in the Siabra World! This is Dravens World! The best parts of book two were the moments she and Draven were working together. This book focuses on Morgan and Draven’s enemies to lover’s relationship, Morgan’s further self discovery and Draven’s participation in the brutal rites to become Emperor. The complicated journey Morgan follows in developing her magical skills and in her feelings for Draven kept me reading! The war being waged by Camelot also weighs heavily on Morgan’s mind and she yearns to return to help her people"

It’s an adventure with beautiful moments that will make your heart soar and sadistic moments that will make you wish for the worst to befall some of the characters. The world-building is incredible, with a richly detailed Fae world that is both brutal and alluring. The characters are well-developed, with complex motivations and backstories that add depth to the story. The writing is engaging, with a captivating plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for providing this free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Somehow, I ended up liking this book even more than the first one. I'm seriously hooked on this series, and I can't wait to start book #3!

I'm honestly so glad I took a chance and dove into this indie fantasy. This book took the momentum from the first book and ran with it! The tension and spice between Morgan & Draven absolutely exploded (I won't say more, for fear of spoilers). I fell even more in love with Draven, if that's even possible. And Morgan was just as frustrating (but also growing along the way)--but for me, that just added to the story and the drama. The vibes are on point with this series, and I'm just having a lot of fun reading it.

That said, I still remain totally impressed by Briar Boleyn's writing--she's got some serious writing chops. Her writing is so immersive, and especially with everything that takes place in this installment, I can't get over how creative this story (and the world she created) is!

I'm being intentionally vague with this review, but suffice it to say, if you are a fan of romantasy, you NEED to read this series. It is well worth it. These books are quick reads, and perfectly atmospheric, so if you're looking for a story to get lost in, look no further than the Blood of a Fae series!

I did not enjoy this as much as the first one but it was still good. The characters were so immature and infuriating at times. The world building was still good. This was entertaining nonetheless but a bit far fetched.

I never thought romantasy would be a genre I would enjoy so much, but I tried this series by Briar Boleyn and I loved it even more than ACOTAR! The FMC development is remarkable and a “shining” example of what a strong and feminine female can be. This series is currently my favorite recommendation to share with friends and acquaintances! It does have a couple of spicy scenes in each book, but I would say they are easily skippable if that isn’t your vibe. The books are smart and sassy, and skipping the spicy parts doesn’t detract from the story in any way.

<b>ARC Review</b>

<b>Scale information:</b>
<b>1:</b> terrible, awful, I cannot stop ranting about how bad it was; <b>3:</b> this is exactly what I expect from a book of this genre; <b>5:</b> I cannot stop thinking about this book, I must own a copy, I will tell everyone to read it.

I'm really annoyed with the ending, unnessecary character death at the end of the book <spoiler>Beks (adding more text here so it isn't obvious who based on name length)</spoiler>. It really wasn't needed for the story and it wasn't even handled on screen. Felt like it was just for shock value, or the author didn't want to have to deal with the character in Book 3. The conversation between the MCs could have happened with grevious injury.

Overall this story did keep my attention during my binge reading sessions - though I'm not sure how compelled I would have been to keep coming back for multiple reading sessions across days or weeks. I'm currently training for the PanAm Masters Games in like 3 weeks, and legitimately considered skipping practice to keep reading. So definitely a binge-able book.

Again, this book did well with foreshadowing: nothing felt too shocking or out of place (minus the character death at the end of the book). Regarding tropes: it did feel a lot more like a rehashing of other books in the romantasy genre, as opposed to just leaning on tropes. I hope the other books in the series don't continue this trend: this was a bit more than I'm willing to be happy with.

So far I plant this series firmly in the "no thoughts, head empty" fantasy camp, and will recommend it alongside FBAA for those who sometimes want their books with plot, action, and not a lot of thinking needed. Quick reads ftw!

<i>I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.</i>

This one was even better than the first one! I loved the change of scenery. I love Draven. He was willing to sacrifice so much for Morgan. The trials were awesome and kept me in the story! I was on the edge of my seat wanting more!

3.5 stars
It was an engaging read overall, although a few things didn't sit very well with me. The first one being it reminded me so much of the first and second books of ACOTAR series with the trials for throne and Morgan having to "pretend" to be Draven's consort.
We didn't get to see Morgan gaining proper control over her power up until the end of the book which was very convenient given she didn't even train properly.

Big thanks to Starwater Press, Briar Boleyn and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions!

I really enjoyed the first book, as it laid out the foundation for the rest of the books and especially the world building and understanding the religious beliefs and its evolution.

What might throw off some readers was the complete change of scenery for this second book, but in my case it didn’t bother me as much as it might have. I enjoyed learning about more characters (that are important for the rest of the story and especially getting to know where Draven comes from!).

If you’re into trials, like ACOTAR or the serpent and the wings of night, you’ll certainly enjoy some parts of this book, but I did feel like it was once again too short.

The romance and spice are starting to happen, but it’s nothing compared to what comes in the following books which is fine by me, the tension is building up !

I usually feel like I can tell where the story is going quite quickly, but I’ll have to admit I had no idea how this whole series would end. Like the first book, I’d say that it’s very entraining and I was excited to read book 3.

This one was interesting. This book was spent not doing the task from the first book so I wasn’t ready for that, but I did end up liking this book. That we got what was going on with his land I like the games that were played. I thought this one was well done. I totally understood her with her frustrations of being caged, but also wanting to help him, but I was frustrated that she ran away from him was frustrated at how she took the ending even though I understood at the same time so it was interesting. I can’t wait for book 3..

Court of Claws has a complete different plot than book 1, Queen of Roses, and i don’t think that’s a bad thing. if you would’ve asked me, after reading book 1, what i thought book 2 was gonna be about, i would’ve never guessed anything close to the actual plot of book 2. very curious about how book 3 and 4 will go and what plottwists we’ll get in those 🫣

Just finished a reread of "Court of Claws" by Briar Boleyn and it didn’t disappoint! Picking up where "Queen of Roses" left off, this book throws Morgan Pendragon into the perilous court of the Siabra. The dark magic is more captivating than ever.

The chemistry between Morgan and Draven remains spicy, their banter and evolving relationship keeping me hooked. Morgan's character growth is impressive as she learns to harness her powers and navigate the complex fae society. Draven's backstory adds depth to his character, making their bond even more intriguing.

Finished the book and I’m eagerly moving on to the next one! Briar, you’ve crafted another gem. If dark fantasy with strong characters and an epic love story is your thing, dive into this series. It’s a must-read!

I love when the second book is as good as the first. Morgan and Draven kept me coming back for more the entire time.

This book picks up right where the other left off. It builds an amazing world in the Court of Umbral Flames , and dives deeper into both Morgan And Draven’s story. At times, I felt that Morgan’s behavior toward Draven was unwarranted and irrational, but I love a man who doesn’t give up.

The secrets and personal histories of them both really develop their characters and plot in an intriguing way. I binged it in just a few days. I’m running to start the next book!

- Slow-burn romance
- Morally grey MMC
- World building
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced Prox
- One bed
- Touch her and die
- Found family

Check the trigger warnings.

The retelling of Arthur with a Fae twist continues in Court of Claws. We finally see a bit more character development with Morgan. She is introduced to a new world with new characters. As she slowly warms up to the new environment, she opens her heart and mind up to new possibilities and growth. Draven, however, did not display much character growth but did show his true colors magnificently. We learn more about his past, his land, and even how manipulative he can be.

The ending had me immediately jumping into the third book.

Thank you Starwater Press, Briar Boleyn, and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

The slowwww burn continues and the 'touch him and die' trope got me! Vivid descriptions of both new creatures/characters alongside settings built up an already enthralling world. The FMC still isn't my favorite and annoyed me at times, but i can sense the growth inching along. Aaand i'm obsessed with the MMC, morally grey or not. Book three.. here i come!!!

Thank you to Net Galley and Starwater press for the opportunity to read an E-ARC of Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn in exchange for my honest review.

This is a great read! If you love fantasy books then look no further. You won’t regret picking up this book to read!