I do not know what the author put in this book, but I read all 640 pages in a single sitting without even realizing. As it was an eARC, I did not have page numbers and thought it was less than 400 pages. I was wrong. I could read over a thousand pages of this. Briar Boleyn, give me more!

Morgan finds herself in a strange place with strange people after being mortally wounded by her ex lover. Draven rescued her but now she’s become a prisoner at his castle, playing the role of his “paramour” while her country is at war. Except soon she’s doing more than just playing the role, and the slow burn is burning... Meanwhile Prince Draven is in a death competition for his own throne, and the competitors are not above cheating to claw their way to the top. When Morgan starts receiving strange dreams she discovers there’s more to her past than she ever knew, and that her kingdom is in worse danger than she was led to believe. Can she and Draven reconcile their differences to save both of their kingdoms? Or is their relationship doomed to fail?

The plot of this book was so strong it didn’t even need the spice to make it good. The spice was just a bonus for the book, that’s how you know this is a good author, her story did not rely on gimmicks to get people invested. But who am I kidding, we all love a little spice. This book is probably in my top five books of the year, coming from someone who has read over 100 books so far. I’m eagerly awaiting the sequel and would read anything this author writes 100%

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for this eARC of this novel. All opinions are my own :)

The second book in Briar Boleyn's Blood of a Fae series, Court of Claws, is an exciting continuation of our story that kept me on the edge of my seat. This book picked up right where the first one, Queen of Roses, left off. It took Morgan Pendragon and me on an emotional and surprising roller ride.

In Court of Claws, I was in a court that was dangerous and full of lies and betrayal. Kairos Draven, a guy I used to hate, became my guardian, and together we faced dark secrets from our pasts and navigated the dangerous political world. As the stakes got higher and the dangers got worse, my strength, perseverance, and skills I didn't know I had came out.

The way the characters grow and change in this book is amazing. As I face difficulties and deal with my own feelings and experiences from the past, I can see how much I've grown. Draven was a fascinating and swoon-worthy character because he was complicated and had a grey sense of right and wrong. We had great energy, and our slow-burning relationship added depth and drama to the story.

The world-building was still one of the best parts of the story. Boleyn did a great job of making a world full of magic, mythical animals, and court politics. The Siabra court was a place of danger and lies, and I got caught up in the complicated political games and power battles that went on there.

The plot moved quickly and had a lot of twists and turns that kept me interested. The way Boleyn wrote kept me interested in the story and made it hard for me to put the book down. The emotional depth and passion of the story were told in a way that made me feel very strongly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for this ARC!

This book was much different from the first in the Blood of a Fae series, but I enjoyed it. I think my biggest issue with this book is similar to the first, and that is Morgan. She can be a difficult person to deal with and can be irritating at times because she just doesn’t communicate well. But the miscommunication trope is one of my least favorite, if that is your niche I would definitely recommend this book!

The action in this book was on another level compared to the first and I loved it. I also loved seeing more to Draven in this book it was what I have been waiting for since the first! This was very well done. The world building was also even better in this series and I had a much better picture and understanding of it- loved it. Solid world building is huge for me when reading and rating books!

Overall I did enjoy this book, I struggle with Morgan as the MC, but I still like her and all of the side characters and world within it. I would recommend this series to anyone looking to start reading dark fantasy!

I enjoyed this book more than the first one. It was pack with action in every chapter there was always something happening the ending was very good stuff just keep happening. I really like the romance in this. The only thing that I didn’t undeserving was the MFC hate for the guy at the begging of the book she hated him like if he was the other guy from the past book that try to kill her, I was like “wtf he just saves your life”. Also why did the lil boy had to died. And why the main guy in this book was kind of weak in this book his character was not as strong at the first book. And can someone explain me when in the first book the MMC fell in love with the girl because at the begging of this book it seem he is so in love with her.

Give me the next book now… I just can’t wait to see her brother been taken down😈

This series is by far one of my favorite that I’ve read this year! While I do give it a 5 star review because I did thoroughly enjoy it, I once again found myself getting annoyed with the FMC. I wanted to see a bit more character development from her in this sequel but instead she kept reverting back to her stubborn ways from the first in the series. She has so much potential to be a truly strong heroine but falls a bit short. I did find the story to still be intriguing. The three challenges the MMC was set to face reminded be a bit of The Hunger Games which I enjoyed. The spice that was included was also very well written. There was some discourse with one of the characters that is set to be nonbinary. We begin with learning the Bearkin may be female but consistently use they/them pronouns when referring to them just for later in the book the character be referenced using he/him pronouns very briefly. Again I think this could be fixed with one more through edit before going to print. Overall though I found myself on the edge of my seat especially in the last half of the book. I can’t wait to see what comes next for Draven and Morgan in the next installment!

<b>A Gripping Sequel with Evolving Characters</b>

Wow, Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn was such an exciting ride, continuing the thrilling journey that started in Queen of Roses. Thanks to all the new adventures and obstacles the characters faced, it's like the story never lost its momentum. I loved Draven in this book. He's come such a long way from the first one, and I couldn't help but feel a strong connection with him. Learning about his tragic past and how he's managed to stay noble despite all the hardships was really touching. It added a lot of depth to his character, making him even more fascinating.

However, I have to admit, I had mixed feelings about Morgan in this sequel. In the first half of the book, she regressed both in maturity and comprehension, and treated Draven terribly, even though he did everything to save her. It was frustrating to see her behave like that, but thankfully, things got better in the second half. Her growth and maturity during her adventures in Draven's Kingdom and the trials of the Blood Rite gave me hope that she'll continue to evolve in the next book.

The story itself was engaging and the Kingdom felt rich and detailed, almost like I could picture myself right there with the characters. It definitely added to the immersive experience, and I loved that.

Overall, Court of Claws was a good read, building upon the foundation set by the first book. Despite my disappointment with Morgan's behavior at times, the captivating plot and Draven's character development kept me hooked till the end. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series, hoping to see more growth and forgiveness between Morgan and Draven. Briar Boleyn has done an excellent job crafting a captivating sequel that leaves me excited for more adventures in this enchanting world.

Thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. If you're interested in reading it for yourself, its currently available on Kindle Unlimited!

Thank you to NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for giving me an eARC of this book!
Oh my god, I don’t know how, but this topped the first book in my eyes! I’m glad I got to see more world building of different fae and how they work, but oh my god the plot twists in this book had me concerned for my mental health!
I love how there were trials in the book, it made it better in my opinion! And I love how those were displayed!!
I love even more how it shows morgan growing into herself and her fae bloodline
The ending had me crying my eyes out at 4AM this morning, I need the third book asap I am desperate!!

After the first book, I jumped to this one. There was a huge story potential.
With this level of high expectations, I was a little disappointed at how much the word “f.ucking” was used. No conversation building, only repeatedly the same. F.cking this, f.cking that. Was this necessary? I dont think so.
Yes Draven was looking not interested in Morgan getting close to the Vesper guy, this book started with a romance promise. Draven hid everything about himself from Morgan, yes, this hurt her, okay. But Morgan was also full and full of teenage-like controversies. One second she cannot breathe without him, the second she wants to stab him.
Yes lots happened to hurt the trust but.. good things also happened and the ending was a bit rushed at that point. Just for the sake of the first book, I will read the third.

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Another 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me.
🌶️🌶️ for spice.

We’ve got new characters to love, like Beks, definitely a favourite character for me, as well as new characters to hate.
Queen of Roses left us off will Morgan potentially dying, Court of Claws starts with Morgan waking up in a new CONTINENT, and finding out Draven had been lying about who he truly is. Draven has returned home to complete a very important and high risk series of trials, with Morgan kindaaaa on his side.

In this book we get to find out more about Draven and his life which I desperately needed. Draven has been through a lot, but still being able to help people while keeping the “don’t fuck with me” kinda attitude is *chefs kiss*. When he cares about you, he protects you with everything he has.

We’re getting to know more about Morgan as well, starting to understand the meaning in the symbols that have been left on her skin. Getting to understand more about who she truly is and her mom is what I needed and I’m so glad I was able to get some questions I had answered.

I’m so in love with this trilogy already, I’m going to be IMPATIENTLY waiting for the 3rd book to come out.

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for the ARC.

It’s also available on Kindle Unlimited 🤍

Tropes:
Fake relationship
Forced Proximity
One bed

Arthurian inspired fantasy romance was not on my 2023 Books I'll love Bingo Card - but here we are!! A captivating, enchanting adventure that will immerse you in the most magical world.

Thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As much as I loved the first book I loved the second one even better!

The tension between Morgan and Draven only kept getting hotter and hotter throughout the book.

The battle for the throne kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I was not able to put this book down! I had to know what was going to happen next! I finished it in under 24 hours!

The side characters in this book provided so much more depth to the story and they were so easy to like.

I’m not sure how I’m supposed to wait for the next book to come out! I’m so excited for Empress of Fae!

The second installment of Blood of a Fae, Court of Claws, Boleyn continues the fantastical journey of Morgan. While Artur has Eskira literally on fire, Morgan is an ocean away in the Court of Umbral Flames. Draven embarks on the three trials of the Killing Throne in order to claim the throne that is rightfully his and to right the wrongs in the kingdom Siabra. The Three trials are deadly, but so are the members of the court itself. Morgan will face new enemies and make new allies in this twisting story of love, intrigue, and danger.

Boleyn really hit her stride in this book. I literally couldn't put it down. There are so many twists and unexpected turns you will be hanging on to every word. I love the slow-burn enemies-to-lovers and Morgan finally showed growth. The end really hit me and I can't wait to see what will happen in the next installment.

Morgan Pendragon is back, and she is now in Draven's court! I thought the storytelling was very good, and I felt the pull to keep reading in order to find out what happened. I did get a little tired of Morgan telling herself she hates Draven when we know she doesn't. Also, the Epilogue was a little abrupt for me. It left me with more questions than answers, which I guess is the point of a cliffhanger! Overall, I still liked the story and I will for sure read Book 3.

Interesting sequel to Queen of Roses. I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first one because the pace felt better and I connected with the characters more. I really enjoyed the excitement level and the book and can't wait to read the next one!

Without spoiling to much.. I am OBSESSED with this book series. The moment I started reading Court of Claws I could not put it down. The plot is very fast paced, but in a good way as it keeps you on the edge of your seat. There is a perfect balance between action, intrique, romance and banther. This book gives you a good back story of Draven and why he is who he is, so you understand and love him even more.

Sometimes I want to scream at Morgan, why she isn't listening to Draven, but I understand where she is coming from. She needs to finds herself again, accept who she is, trust herself before she can allow herself to trust others again after what her life has been like. And I can't wait to find out what she will do when she does.

Briar's writing drags you into the book and the world of Morgan & Draven and doesn't let you go, I mean it.. even after finishing this book I am now pacing around in a corner because the 3rd book has not been released yet.

*I received a reader's copy by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Okay so this book focuses more on Morgan & Kairos Draven's relationship. While I admit that they had good chemistry, the character development just fell flat. While trying to portray Morgan as a defiant female lead, she came off as an immature brat. And if there's anything I hate in a book is the miscommunication trope especially if it is done wrong, which was the case in this one. So it was a little frustrating to continue from that point and I did not feel very connected to the characters. The end was rushed in my opinion
a lot less intriguing than the 1st book. Don’t think I’ll read the third..

Great continuation to this story! I love Morgan and how her character has progressed in the story. The banter has me 🥵 I’m also here for the morally grey male main character! Need book 3!

I loved this one more than the first. It was filled with action, adventure and of course spice!

This new world we were in was cruel but captivating. I loved the new characters, loved learning about this fae court. I also love learning these pieces of memory that Morgan had suppressed.

The trials were gruesome and had me on edge the whole time.

I love Morgan and Draven so much 😩 I hate that Morgan fought her feelings so hard though. I am ready for more of them in book three, I refuse to believe this is the end of them.

The betrayal at the end broke my heart but loosing beks was a heartbreak I won’t recover from 😩

If you need an example for the miscommunication trope, take this book. There is so much of it in these pages. And I hate it, it’s one of my least favorite tropes.

After the ending of the last book, Morgan is now discovering a whole new world and at least that was something I really enjoyed. I liked to learn a little more about the different kinds of Fae. Some major aspects of the first book seemed to be mostly forgotten in this book, which kind of irritated me, but I guess we’ll see where this story will lead us in the future.

My main complaint with this book has to be about Morgan herself. I was so annoyed with her for most of the book. At some point I was convinced that she intentionally misunderstood everything just so she could be more annoying.

Really enjoyed this book! I loved learning more about Draven and his back story. I am super curious to learn more about Morgan’s though. We got a big reveal at the end of the book which has me super curious and excited for book 3. I really enjoyed this world that Briar has created. It is different and interesting.

In the first book I thought Morgan was too trusting of the wrong people and this book I thought she may have been too argumentative and defiant with everyone but by the end of the book I think it may have been warranted.

I love Draven. I don’t agree with some of his decisions and yes he should have been more forthcoming with Morgan but he thought she didn’t trust him or like him so I understand why he would not just trust her with his thoughts and plans. Everything he did was to protect her even if she can’t see it yet.

I am super curious to see what happens after that ending and excited for book 3!!!!

If you like Fae, magic, Fae courts, lovable characters, slow burn, steam, curses, enemies to lovers, women warriors, morally grey characters, then this book is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Briar Boleyn for this book in exchange for my honest review.