This series is only getting better. Boleyn took everything I loved about the first book and built on it. There was so much backstory, character development, and world building in book two. Plus, more great dialogue and enthralling characters. I love the found family aspects added to this book. This is fantasy romance done right, where one isn't outshining the other. Both parts of the story are intertwined and moving the plot forward. And if you were read for the slow burn to speed up after the first book. you won't be disappointed.

November (and book 3) can't come soon enough...

Somehow, Court of Claws made me love Draven even more...and also want to shake Morgan more.

This sequel picks up a short time after the first book. Draven has taken Morgan to an underground kingdom where he's apparently a prince. He can't return her to Camelot for several reasons:

1) What he did after she was mortally wounded at the end of book one
2) The games he must play to take the crown
3) The fact that Arthur is completely psychotic
4) Dude has got it baaaaaaad for Morgan

Everyone can see this last one but Morgan, and I think a lot of that has to deal with how she was raised. She didn't receive a lot of love, so it's difficult for her to recognize it even when it hits her in the face.

Court of Claws has a ton of twists and turns. We get to learn more about Morgan's magic, the effects of what Draven did to save her, experience deadly court intrigue, and meet a whole slew of new characters.

There are a few times when you'll want to tear up (Lancelet) and scream (Lancelet) and jump around (Lancelet), and a few times when you'll want to throttle Morgan because she's being dense. There's more spice in this installment, so if you went through the first book searching for some sweaty time, you will NOT be disappointed. Draven is everything you've been waiting for!

Book three is going to start on an insane note, so buckle up for a whirlwind of an ending. You won't see all the twists coming!

Thank you, NetGalley and Briar Boleyn, for the chance to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The second book in the series and we pick up pretty much where book one finished off. This time we find out more about Draven and where he’s from, and let me tell you, there’s a lot of secrets and surprises to learn.

Back in Dravens home court there is a Hunger Games style fight to claim the throne and Draven is right in the middle. Morgan is far from home and worried about her brother and her people as Arthur wages war. She is also strangely drawn to her captor/saviour and just maybe he could be the answer to saving her people from war.

I liked the first one and this was no different. There’s plenty of action to keep you interested and the story moving along. The spice is taken up a notch as their relationship grows and changes. The background characters are awesome and I wish I had a Beks to show me through the secret passages too.

It does end on a cliffhanger, so prepare yourself for that! When does book three come out‽

Thanks to #NetGallery and the publisher. I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Genre: Romance/Fantasy
Format: Digital
POV: Single
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ /5
Age suggestion: 18+

The worldbuilding was amazing, the story was gripping and a great sequal to Queen of Roses. Really enjoyed it,

Thank you to NetGalley and Briar Boleyn and Starwater Press for another lovely ARC.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A little spicy at times and a little violent but easy to devour. This book is fast paced and enthralling. You can get through the 600+ pages in a flash. If you’re a fan of ACOTAR, I think you’ll like this series. I can’t wait for Book 3.

Plot-★★★★★
Characters-★★★★★
World Building-★★★★★
Spice- 🌶️ 🌶️
POV- Morgan

“I could save myself, thank you very fucking much”

Yes hello I would like the next book yesterday please and thank you! I am speechless. I thought the first book had many twists and turns, but this book gave me whiplash and I loved it. The past pace of the story makes it so easy to read and keeps me entertained, there was not a single moment where I felt bored or lost. I love how sarcastic Morgan is, and how fast she bites back at anyone who dares insult her. She is strong, fearless, independent and caring. I highly recommend this book to fans of ACOTAR and FBAA.
On a side note, the cover for both this and the first book are gorgeous! If I can find them on any Swedish book stores I will buy them just so I can have them on my shelves!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Briar Boelyn for giving me the opportunity to read this book! All these opinions are my own and unbiased.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my review.
3.5 stars
It was hard for me rate this book because there were so many aspects I loved and others, I wasn’t a huge fan of.
I loved the continued world building and getting to learn more about Draven and introduction of new characters within his court. They become Morgan’s found family during a time of isolation and I loved see her connect with each of them. I feel like the author did an amazing job introducing and immersing you in this new area of the the fantasy world while still staying connected to the world in book 1. I was hoping for more character development from the characters and I could see small areas growth emerging within them. I fell in love with Draven in this book and he is an absolute gem of a person.
Elements that weren’t my favorite were the constant misinterpretation/miscommunication between the two MCs throughout the whole book. Between that and the lies/secrets it just left me feeling confused and didn’t make a lot of sense in some parts where obvious evidence was there. The trust issues + sexual tension + flip flopping love/hate from Morgan and rollercoaster of indecision was hard to not be annoyed with 😅. In some ways, she became stronger and in others she regressed into an immature whiny child throwing a tantrum and was completely unlike her personality in book 1. Like girl, please be for real.
I love that we got to see her embrace her fae self, learn more about her past, and train her powers. I also enjoyed the ending and it helped progress the plot in a useful way while also leaving you hungry for more content which I appreciated.

My god I need about a thousand of these books. I am obsessed with Morgan and Draven and Beks and Hawl and Nighthawk and just everyone.

I haven’t been this consumed by a series in a long time, just devouring the chapters without stopping. The world building is thorough without feeling tedious, the action and romance and suspense weaving together beautifully. I simply cannot wait for the next one.

Some parts of the ending did feel a little rushed and abrupt, but overall a FANTASTIC follow up to Queen of Roses.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

“I sprang up from my chair as Prince
Kairos Draven, who I was now silently referring to as "morally gray asshole," entered the room.”

"I will never apologize for saving you. I will never fucking regret coming for you. And I would do it again in a heartbeat. So don't ask me to say sorry. Don't expect me to. And don't you ever, ever fucking say you didn't deserve to be saved again, do you hear me? Listen to me clearly, you are worthy. You deserved saving.
You deserved much more."

Amazing second book in a series that has the potential to get me obsessed !!!! Morgan will have to face the fact that right now she is far away from home and she is the one who has to deal with the powers she has and the golden prison she just now finds herself in, between the walls of the palace of Prince Draven … yes, the same guard whom she is not really sure whether she despises him or not. This time we have: more magic, more action, more spicy times (so good) and even more banter that will have you constantly frustrated and growing increasingly in love with that wicked prince whom you’re not sure if to trust. Morgan will have to fight this incredible attraction to Draven and together they will have to face a terrible trial that could easily mean the end of his life … because this time around … he is back home and there is a throne to win!!!
So many secrets, so many doubts and mysteries. So many chapters of bonding that turn upside down the chapter after!!!
Add to that the one bed trope and the fact that to protect her, he has his court believe that she is his mistress … the tension is superior!!!! I have to say that the plot twists in the narrative was quite expected after the events of book one and especially for those who know the story of King Arthur and all those legends!!!! But regardless of how unexpected it might have been … this book left me speechless more times than one and it had me in a literal chokehold until the very end with another cliffhanger !!!!! I sooo can’t wait to get to book three because I just … I am in love !!!!

"If you have another nightmare, just remember... I'm right here. Nothing can happen to you. You're safe."

“Part of me was furious with how
Draven was treating me.
Part of me was furious for liking it.”

"Now be a good girl,"

"To the hope that lies in dreams."
"To those who possess the heart of a dreamer,"

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley, compliments of the author. It’s the follow-up to Queen of Roses. I’m giving it 5+ stars. I was enthralled, beginning to end, with unputdownable battle scenes and compelling interactions between Morgan and Draven. Told entirely from Morgan’s POV, we still don’t know what Draven thinks (or knows), which is a bit maddening but fits the narrative well because Morgan doesn’t know (can’t know) either. Warning: It ends on a CLIFFHANGER, but it’s not one of those truly aggravating ones where someone is about to die and we don’t know whether they will or not. That said, I couldn’t fall asleep after finishing it, running through all the what-if’s and if-only’s in my head.

Interactions between Morgan and Draven were realistic, thought-provoking, and often, amusing. I laughed when she accused him of doing something demeaning, humiliating, and revolting and he responded by looking at the pile of books near her and saying, “Were all of those book thesauruses by chance?” I loved this quote from Morgan to Draven’s cousin, one of her opponents in the competition for the throne (which should, rightfully, be Draven’s), “You mistake arrogance for strength and true companionship for weakness, Avriel.” And this was another insightful quote from Morgan: “...cowards are more dangerous than honorable men.” Later, one of the other characters, Javer tells her, “Most men are cowards beneath it all,” pointing out that one in particular “...accepted his cowardice quite early, I believe.”

Some of the brutality displayed is horrific, but I reminded myself it was fictional. Also, some of it was over-the-top, making it seem other-worldly, which it was. Battles were vivid and engrossing. The scenes between Morgan and Draven were never predictable and always left me unable to look away. Ancillary characters are well-developed and important parts of the story. Overall, I was very impressed and highly recommend this series for fantasy-romance lovers.

Love the continuation of the retelling of King Arthur and Camelot.

The characters are unique and different which I love.

I can't wait to read book 3 of the series when the time comes.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this book.

A well-paced easy to read fantasy romance, 3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨. A lot happens plot-wise and the story is strangely addictive, it didn’t feel like it is a 600+ page novel. There’s animal companions, magic training, court politics, deadly trials and of course romance. The romance is the best bit for me. Our MMC Draven is lush and a worthy book boyfriend - BUT the FMC Morgan does not appreciate him!!! Three or maybe four spice scenes are also not enough! There’s a complexity to the romance that I enjoyed - fake dating, one bed and betrayals but I won’t say too much due to spoilers. As with the first book in this series the Camelot link to the fae world is great and feels unique. I would recommend this book to romance/fantasy lovers and new adult lovers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press for an E-ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

This was sooo good I wish I could turn back time and reread this book 📚 there is so much action and this book is fast paced I highly recommend 10/10

At the ending of Queen of Roses Draven takes Morgan away in an attempt to save her life. In the beginning of the sequel, you'll find out where to....

She is introduced to a brand-new fae world with a different set of 'politics'. A kingdom where she is introduced as Draven's royal mistress.. for safe keeping, according to Draven. While Morgan struggles to "uphold" the act she's forced to play in this court, Draven finds himself in a deadly competition for the throne ánd her heart.

Little does she know her world is about to expand emotionally and physically as she is met with a new kind of political scheming, a couple of mystical creatures and betrayal. She also develops several new magical powers and connections, in which one is kind of startling...

Now I was blessed with the absolute honour to arc read this book, just like the first one. I haven't got a huge following so I was honoured my request was even glanced at! I wish I could've liked this book a lot more, since I loved the first one. I'm not sure what exactly didnt 'click' for me, but I felt a little lost as to what direction we're heading with this one.

Why? Most of the story is focused on Morgan & Draven's relationship, the fae world she's currently in and it's deadly competition. There were a few mentions about the relics from book one, but the main focus seemed on the above mentioned. I think I was just highly invested in all the unique arthurian retelling theme.

As for the complex relationship between the two main characters, I didn't feel the tension from book one and wasn't as connected. Draven seems to be more talkative, perhaps that's what makes him less intriguing to me? Less mysterious? I think I also felt like the cat & mouse play dragged on a bit too much for me or felt repetitive that it came to feel like that, but it just didn't work for me.

I guess I just started the sequel with a different set of expectations. Either way this book is full of adventure, has tons of fun characters (a lot of them inspired on arc readers) and a nice diversity :) I absolutely loved the unique fae features and the mystical creatures that were added in!

With it's three star rating, by no means a bad one, it's what most books will receive - I would still recommend reading it, because Queen of Roses was a great book and I may just be a whiny b about this one! :) I am after all quite the picky reader. The ending of the sequel does promise for a lot of fun to come with book 3 and I will for sure pick up the next one!

Sidenote: I wish I could've rated it with all the stars in the world because the author is an absolute gem. She treated us ARC readers with the utmost respect and appreciation!

Briar, THANK YOU!

I DEVOURED this book. I simply could not read it fast enough. It had me hooked from the very beginning and left me begging for the next one to come out!!!! Arthurian Legend at its best.

I could not get back with Morgan and Draven fast enough. One bed, forced proximity, a battle the the death? All my favorite things in one spicy 🌶️ book Loved seeing both turn to puddles of you know what I mean. How am I supposed to wait for the third book

Let me start off by saying thank you so much for letting me read and review.
I will review with minimum to no spoilers, with just my opinion.

I am absolutely and utterly obsessed with Draven. He is everything I love and need from a character.
The plot, the details. I just couldn't put this book down once I started. I thought I loved the first book but I am in love with Court of Claws. I need and cannot wait for the third book. I need to know what happens with Draven and Morgan. I honestly wish Morgan would have stopped pushing Draven away so much and listened to what he was saying, and wish Draven was a little more forthcoming about things.
But this book, one of the bests I have read this year.

The ending. I need moreeeee.

Book 2 - must be read in order (in my opinion) and it did not disappoint. Enjoyed the evolution of the story and the growth of the characters.

This is chonky compared to the first book! I like that we have a lot of new characters and that there is a lot more depth given to the story world and lore. But I just couldn’t connect or stay engaged as much as I wanted to. Sadly, I ended up DNFing. It could be a case of maybe it's me and not the book. I do admit I am a mood reader and sometimes a massive fantasy is just too much for me to slog through. But, at the same time, if I was really super loving this series, I would probably fly through it regardless. I liked the first one okay enough to continue. But not enough that I’m dying to keep going at this point.

First, I would like to thank the author briar boleyn & NetGalley for the eARC opportunity. Like always, this review is voluntary & honest

Oh my!! This book was just as good as the first, it's gripping storyline kept me wanting more...
The connection between Morgan and dravon kept getting stronger and spicey throughout.
It has everything you crave from a thrilling romance fantasy
- enemies to lovers
- enemies to friends
- danger and decit
- complex relationships
- treachery
- lots of plot twists
I can't wait for the next book, I feel totally envested in this story!