Here are some typos I noticed if it's not too late to fix them:
loc 1237 : it says 'I turned to my fight to where.." I think it should be right not fight.
loc 1815: it says " that sound incredible dull" it should be incredibly
loc 5508: it says " take her hand in mind" it should say mine.

I loved this one a lot more than I did the first one!!
I honestly can't get enough of Draven and I really hope there is a lot more of him in the third book because if not, I might have to throw a temper tantrum...
Morgan really upset me this time around. Honestly, I thought she was so ungrateful and her attitude towards Draven really annoyed me. I wish I could've reached into the book and shake her or smack her behind the head. There were a lot of feelings... which is a good thing right?
The pace was faster than the first book, which I really appreciated and I really loved discovering this part of the world and their inhabitants. The trials kept me on the edge of my seat, and the end of the second one?? My jaw literally dropped!
Once again, the end was completely insane and now I find myself hoping the third book releases very soon.

I couldn't wait to read book 2 after the cliffhanger ending of book 1. Book 2 didn't disappoint with the slow burning romance of Draven and Morgan turning into a spicy, but complicated relationship. Morgan improves her magic wielding abilities while discovering who she truly is and the power that she inherited. She fights between her love for her friends, her love for Draven and her love for her country - Camelot. The third book 'Empress of Fae' comes out in November of this year and I can't wait to see how Morgan and Draven's story continues.

Briar Boleyn's "Court of Claws" weaves a gripping tale that combines elements of fantasy and romance, earning comparisons to beloved works such as "From Blood and Ash" and "Plated Prisoner." With its captivating storyline and intense relationships, this book proves to be a riveting continuation of the series.

In "Court of Claws," readers are thrust into a dangerous and treacherous court, where Morgan Pendragon finds herself bound to a man she despises. Boleyn expertly conveys Morgan's conflicted emotions, painting a vivid picture of a protagonist torn between her desires and the harsh realities of her circumstances. The loss of her beloved and the presence of a stranger in his place adds an intriguing layer of tension and uncertainty to the story.

Boleyn's writing skillfully immerses readers in the treacherous court of the Siabra, where deceit and danger lurk at every turn. The author masterfully creates an atmosphere filled with liars and hidden threats, enhancing the suspense and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of impending danger and the unknown heightens the stakes, compelling readers to eagerly turn the pages to discover what lies ahead.

The complex relationship between Morgan and Kairos Draven is a central focus of the story, showcasing both the tension and the unspoken connection between them. Boleyn adeptly navigates the intricacies of their evolving bond, delving into their shared past and the sins that haunt them. The emotional entanglement and the growing chemistry between the characters add depth and intensity to their interactions, leaving readers invested in their journey.

As the sins of the past come knocking, the suspense escalates, setting the stage for further exploration and revelations. Boleyn keeps readers on their toes, expertly balancing the elements of fantasy and romance, and delivering twists and turns that leave a lasting impact.

In conclusion, "Court of Claws" by Briar Boleyn is a gripping blend of fantasy and romance that captivates readers from beginning to end. With its compelling storyline, complex relationships, and an atmosphere of danger and deceit, this book continues the series with a bang. Fans of the previous installment, "Queen of Roses," will find themselves engrossed in the treacherous court of the Siabra, eagerly unraveling the sins of the past alongside Morgan and Kairos Draven. Boleyn's skillful storytelling ensures that "Court of Claws" is a must-read for those seeking an immersive and thrilling fantasy romance experience.

4.5 stars
To say i enjoyed this book would be an understatement, I went into this book not knowing what to expect considering I struggled through most of the first however I had the opposite problem with this I hardly wanted to put it down!

I think I've been spoilt with being able to read the first 2 back to back and now I have to wait for book 3 to be released. 😭

-Now was this book perfect? No
-Did the lack of communication/honesty between Draven & Morgan frustrate the hell out of me? Absolutely, quit it with all the secrets already and save yourself the headaches, perhaps then she wouldn't hate you half the time 😅
-Did the last couple of chapters make me wish I had a physical copy that I could throw dramatically because of what happened? 100%


The book picks up from where the last ended and we get to see and learn more about Draven and his history and meet a whole bunch of new characters for us to love and in some cases hate.
The character development in this book is a bit all over the place I feel at some points Morgan and Draven are beginning to find themselves and work through things and then they seem to take 3 steps back and have to start all over again. That being said Morgans interactions with other characters has me impressed as they end up becoming her found family in a way and support her as they get to know her and not just because of her relationship with Draven which I loved.


That twist and cliffhanger at the end?!?! I did not see that coming at all but I had a sneaking suspicion that wasn't the last we seen of a certain character which makes a re appearance at the end.

Thankyou netgalley for the free ecopy in exchange for an honest review :)
Seriously can't wait for book 3 to be here!

Again, thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an e-book copy of "Court of Claws'" in exchange for an honest review. Please note that this review may contain spoilers.

This book picks up right where we left of with the adventures of Morgan and Draven, the story follows Draven as he fights in a blood-thirsty competition for his throne.

Personally, I love how realistic the writing is in this novel. The reactions from Morgan seem like how a normal, everyday person would react to the twists and turns - with a lot of confusion and questions! I enjoyed how the story developed and Briar has definitely nailed the twist/cliff-hanger endings.

My only complaint - and it is a small one - is that the pacing seemed to be slightly off towards the end of the novel. The final round in the competition, the introduction of a new rule, the final battle scene and Draven's sister's choice... it all felt a little bit rushed, and I personally feel it would have benefitted from another 100 pages at least to really flesh this out and make it super well-rounded.

Filled with spice, mystery, and an awesomely built-world... I cannot wait for the third instalment in this series.

4.5 stars rounded down to 4. Definitely worth checking out!

Thank you to Briar Boleyn and NetGalley for this ARC of Court of Claws.

5 stars!

This is what I've been waiting for. I enjoyed Queen of Roses, but wasn't hooked. But now I cannot wait for the third instalment.

Found family, forced proximity, battles & love. All the things I love and need in a good fantasy book.

This book kept me up late into the night reading! It kept me engaged and wanting to see what happened next. I loved the world building in this book, where we get to see what Draven’s court is like. The intrigue and adventure was well done! I continue to struggle with Morgan sometimes though - she is outwardly saying mean things to Draven while thinking about how much he means to her and how much she wants him. Not uncommon, but the way they difference between what she was saying and what she was thinking were almost too different from each other to feel believable. It just left me frustrated lol. I still very much look forward to reading the next installment this fall!! Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the copy of this book!

Court of Claws is book two in the Blood of a Fae series by Briar Boleyn.
Boleyn did an amazing job on this Arthurian legend retelling.
I loved this dark romance story and the characters inside this book were so damn entertaining.
The action, the romance and the magic was out of this world!
This book pulled me in and kept me up so late!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Starwater Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This book definitely didn’t take the path I expected. It was really interesting to discover Draven’s court and his fellow Sabria, a cutthroat race of fae, as well as learning more about him. However, whilst I thought he had a lot of potential in the first book, he didn’t come across well in this one. I was looking forward to seeing his relationship with Morgan develop but he humiliated her, gaslit her and kept big secrets where he should have been communicating. After the bad experiences Morgan had with the abusive and violent Florian and with the hoodwinking Vesper, I wanted Draven to be different and to show the side of him we’re given hints of in the first book but it wasn’t to be. I would also have liked to see Morgan develop some maturity and also stand up for herself more rather than forgiving and angering on repeat and allowing so much disrespect from Draven’s actions. Alongside all this, though, was a very interesting world and an interesting competition underway in a very bloodthirsty court where unexpected friendships (or allyships) bloom. Morgan’s a bit of a loose cannon but it was fun watching her sneak around with Beks and navigate the court politics.

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4/5⭐️
If I liked book1, I loved book2. It kicks off right where book1’s cliffhanger left us. Draven isn’t who he says he is and it upsets Morgan. The world building works and it was imaginative for me. I’m always down for challenges for a throne and these were fun to imagine while I read.

These characters were better developed in this book than in book 1. That being said, this book was not a five because Morgan was not showing enough character growth. Instead of hardening and enveloping herself in her strength, she’s still acting a bit immature and childish. I gave her a pass because even through book 2 she hasn’t fully learned who she is and her whole life has been a lie. It’s understandable she’s hurt. I hope I see her character become strong.

Looking forward to book 3.

Looks like is the queen of cliffhangers!!!!
This sequel to Queen of roses was amazing. I loved this more than then first book.
So much world building, and so many new characters! If I had to choose a favourite new character, it would be Beks!
This book is action packed and kept me guessing. Loved Morgan in the first book and loved her even more in this one. The banter between Morgan and Draven is 👌🏽 (although I kinda feel like I want to be their therapist so they can just talk their sh*t out) 😂

Also…. I need a cook bear like ASAP!
Thank you Netgallery and Briar for this arc!

I received an ARC of this book and am writing this review on my own volition and without compensation.

Freshly fished out of the lake where Morgan was attempting to retrieve the fabled blade Excalibur, Morgan finds herself whisked away by the devious Draven to his realm, where a deal is struck; they play at paramours while Draven attempts to win his throne. A breathless series of trials ensues, where Morgan and Draven can't ignore the draw between them, even as treachery grows and not even the closest of friends is what they seem.

I positively flew through Queen of Roses and was so excited when I heard Court of Claws was coming out. The fresh take on Arthurian legend drew me in, and I love how Briar Boleyn continues to be inclusive and diverse in her writing. The story in Court of Claws has many of the elements which made the first Blood of a Fae so successful; slow burn romance, high adventure, engaging characters, and maybe even a few tears. Boleyn's strength is in her realness, and ability to give the reader what they want without sacrificing the story or the vision. This story is also significantly spicier than Queen of Roses and the scenes are excellently well done and thoroughly satisfying!

Court of Claws is a fun, fast-paced adventure, perfect for fans of Laura Thalassa, Danielle Jensen and Claire Andrews. Thank you so much to Briar Boleyn and NetGalley for the ARC!

Morgan has learnt a great deal over the last few months. Not only did she realise that her brother is a evil as she thought he would be but the fae kingdoms that she thought were only myths, are actually real. What she is still learning is how much Draven will sacrifice for Morgan. However, Draven continues to hide information and this frustrates Morgan. Can she trust him? How does she feel about him?

Dravin has brought Morgan to his home, the court of claws. Now he must face the consequences of his return. His banishment due to the death of his brother and his Aunt on the throne. These consequences includes the Blood Rise to determine the rightful heir to the throne. But Draven has done much to get this far and made deals that will impact the way Morgan feels about him.

Will Morgan ever forgive Draven? Will Draven be able to convince Morgan that all he does it to protect her? Who will become the king and will Morgan ever get back to Camelot?

This is the second novel in the Blood of the Fae series. The first book was wonderful and this was a fantastic follow up. Again, there is a major cliffhanger. One that I did not even glimpse coming! I love Morgan and Draven. How Morgan is maturing and coping with her trauma is lovely to read. However, Draven really does take a lot of liberties. I get that Morgan would not have lived but come on dude! The spice was really nice. I loved it. Bring on November and the next book in the series!

Big thanks to Netgalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn!

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Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn - 4/5 ⭐

Wow. What a sequel. After the 1st book ending with a huge cliffhanger, I could not wait to dive straight into this one. It certainly didn't disappoint. Now, to patiently wait for the 3rd 😭

Just like the first, the world building is phenomenal! Boleyn has such a talent in being so descriptive. It's a new location this time around but it's written so well that it's so easy to imagine where you are at any point in the book. The link to Camelot was superb and it blends together so beautifully.

I really enjoyed the character development of Morgan and watching her grow more and more with every page. She's runs into some new characters along the way which sets for an even more creative imagination but it's something Boleyn does effortlessly. The characters are amazing once again.

After reading book 1 and book 2 I can safely say that if you are a Maas fan, or even a fantasy fan in general, this book will not disappoint you. It's been hard to find anything as good as ACOTAR and Fourth Wing so thank you Boleyn for being a literary genius!

Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press for allowing me to read this ARC - this is an HONEST review from my own personal opinion.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for an ARC of this book for an honest review.

I had the privilege of reading the ARC for book 1 in this series and was excited to get the ARC for book 2. Boleyn has drawn me into this world. The world building is handled in a way that doesn't feel like a ton of front loading of information and given that the side characters in this book were completely new, I was still able to grow attached to them, maybe even more so than those in book one. Lots of twists, turns, and spice!

Posted review to goodreads on 7/6

Thank you to NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for the opportunity to to review this book as an ARC.

Court of Claws follows Morgan after the events at the end of Court of Roses (Blood of a Fae #1). Morgan wakes up in an unfamiliar room surrounded by complete strangers who are trying to hurt her. Confused and scared Morgan tries to get answers. The strangers stop suddenly as someone walks into the room, Draven, he tells them to stop and leave.

Draven is not who we thought he was in book 1 Court of Roses. It turns out that he is a Fae Prince and has taken Morgan back to his home land after the attack so she can heal. Not only is Morgan in a strange place but she has also been given the title of the Princes Paramour which gives her a certain level of protection but Morgan is not happy as it means will be be seen as Draven's whore.

Because Draven has returned the kingdom is readying for the Blood Rite which is a tournament where participant's compete to become the next Emperor or Empress of the Kingdom. The Blood Rite consists of differing trials from combat to solving riddles all of which will lead to most contestants dying.

This book has:

Fake Relationship
Spice
Magic Training
Enemies to Lovers to Hate to Love
Family
Deadly Competition
Self Growth
Battle Scenes

This book did not disappoint at all. I was hooked from the very start and need the third asap.

The world building of the new location was just superb and learning their lore and how it linked with Camolet was so interesting.

Morgan's growth into her power and finding out more about herself was explored throughout the whole book . It took us as readers on the journey with her and allowed us to experience her emotions and triumphs.

We are introduced to many new characters from Dravens' past, most of which is his family, and this provide an insight to his past and why he is the way he is towards Morgan.

This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed and could not put down. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for book 3.

I posted this review on GoodReads and Amazon!

If you are a fan of Sarah J. Maas and Carissa Broadbent, then you will love this book (and the entire series)!!

This book has it all: lovable characters and great character development, amazing world building, political intrigue, action and adventure, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, and lots of twists and turns! It gave me similar vibes to ACOTAR and the Serpent and the Wings of Night while still having a completely unique storyline in a fantastic fantasy world.

Briar Boleyn keeps you on the edge of your seat and feeling all of the emotions while you read this. I cannot wait for Book 3 to be released!!

Thanks again to Netgalley for sending this book to my Kindle!
What can I say... it starts with a bang! Let's finally find out who this mysterious Kairos is and we definitely won't be disappointed hahahah We'll discover a new Morgan side too and I like it The discovery of a new continent, a new kingdom and new friends! I definitely preferred this book over the first one. This book is better than the first and I can't wait to read the next one and what adventures lie ahead!

Oooh I was so thrilled when I received this ARC. And I couldn't put it down once I started it.
At the end of Queen of Roses, Morgan has been attacked, and is left on the verge to death. And Draven drives her to an unkown kingdom. And is that antlers that she can see in his forehead ?
So in Court of Claws, Morgan awakes in a totally new world. A world of Faes. Where apparently, Draven is a prince.
Begins then a mortal trial to determine who will be the next Emperor of the Fae. And while she heals herself, mourn her best friend, regain her strength and frees an exmoor from the Menagerie, Morgan learns also how to wield her power. And above all, she learns to trust herself, to gain confidence, and to be able to leave everything she has learnt to love for the sake of her country.

Great rhythm, steamy scenes, banter, enemies to lovers, a total new world to discover, and a strong female character who learns to be heard. I am at the same time really pleased by this book, and also a little bit pissed off. Because I didn't realize that there is an other one coming. And now, I have to wait till NOVEMBER to read it...

I had so much fun reading this! I got to giggle and roll my eyes and gasp in shock.

This series reminds me a lot of From Blood and Ash and some aspects of it remind me of Gild (The Plated Prisoner series).

At times the relationship between the main characters felt a little fake (and I don't mean the fake dating trope), sometimes I felt like the MMC wasn't himself and he was saying this he didn't really mean. Their chemistry was kind of on and off. (But I'm a sucker for a book like this so I didn't let it bother too much.)

The worldbuilding and myths and legends got more fleshed out in this book. In the first book it seemed like a lot but now that the central pieces are becoming more apparent it's easier to follow. I still feel like there's a lot of material for future books to develop, though, and I think that's a good thing (at least if there's going to be several more books).

I hope the next books would focus more on the lore and the worldbuilding than the romance. Morgan has such a journey ahead of her, just learning about herself that I would love to learn more about the world through her rather than the MMC just giving her information as the story progresses.

The last third of the book was AMAZING! So much happened and I had to keep reading. I eventually went to bed at 3AM because I couldn't put it down. I really badly want all the ARC's of this series. This is a perfect book to read in a day or two (or four if you have to work). Ugh, I just love this so much despite it's flaws. It's got so much promise and I had so much fun.