Book Review 📚
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.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Briar Boleyn for approving this ARC for me personally the day before it released. If work and a friends wedding hadn't been in my way, I'd have finished this in hours.

Yet again, this is another unputdownable book. This is just a grand slam, strong sequel of a book and I am just as obsessed with this one as I was with the first. Now my only complaint is I actually will have to wait for the next book.

The story and the characters have sat with me all day. I finished the book on my first break and just thought about this book until I got off and could put words into a review.

I am utterly obsessed with our morally grey Draven. I thought I had an inkling about what he did at the end of the first book and when it was confirmed, I absolutely melted off my chair. And yes, I do understand Morgan's feelings on it and why she does what she does and says what she says...but also. I.WANT.TO.SHAKE.SOME.SENSE.INTO.HER. Ok, shouty unspaced letters done. I swear Draven has the best lines in the series so far. They are the most!! to say the least...without spoiling anything.

I just want to say I am bursting with how much I love this series.

Morgan really came into her own in this as well. Even while not understanding her own past and powers, her arc is absolutely fun to read. Even when I want to shake her. And I honestly did want to quite a few times. After the garden scene being the first of a few. But her confidence in other parts? Ahem. YES PLEASE.

I have enjoyed all the side characters so far too. The way certain ones have shown us a side of them we may not have expected in the beginning. And Beks. Can we all have a mischievous little slippery eel like him in our lives?

And last but not least, that ending. And epilogue. I can't even. No, seriously. I just can't.

I'll be here beside myself with anxiety until the third book drops. Please check in on me at some point. Probably I'll have to just reread the first and second books because I have absolutely not gotten my fill and need more right now.

I requested this after purchasing book one, but unfortunately did not like book one and will not continue reading the series.

That being said, my dislike only stems from the story itself. The author is a great writer, the book flowed well and the story did seem interesting. It just wasn’t for me.

I wish this author success, I have a feeling a lot of people will enjoy this series!

Thank you for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

First off, fantastic. I LOVED the first one and this one did not disappoint (other than another cliffhanger for an ending lol)

I love the characters and the fact that we get to see them grow. Morgan is such an interesting twist to the classic Morgan Le Fey. I love that she is slowing seeing more and more into her past and her true self as well as slowly coming into her powers.

The Siabre court is. .interesting. Very intriguing take on Dark Fey. I like the new characters that were introduced as well as the intricacies of the new court and politics.

I will say that I am a bit annoyed at how this one ended, not with the fact that he finally admitted they were married and that she was. ..well, less than pleased. But rather that she STORMED off. I get that she has another country to worry about and people that she needs to help save but I just think that the way it was handled was a bit too rash.

I am glad to see that Lancelet is doing well, though I think that that was a given as it would have been too soon into the story of these characters for her to have passed. Especially without having met her match yet.


Overall, absolutely fantastic. It keeps you wanting more and I cannot wait for the next one to come out!

Wow! What a book!
I have to say that I liked it more than the first one. I am still shocked at some of the twists that it had.

I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed the development that Morgan has. She grows and takes on so much this time around, it is really great to see.

I enjoyed the romantic relationship and thought it was well paced, I was incredibly surprised by the turn of events on their part.

I am also grieving the characters that are gone now…another thing I was not expecting.

Every action scene had me at the edge of my seat and I just can’t wait to know what happens next!

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for allowing me to read this book in exchange of a review

An excellent follow up to Queen of Roses. A new and interesting take on the Arthurian legend which has Morgan discovering and embracing her fae power, and her romance with Prince Kairos of the underworld city of shadow and flame. Engaging fantasy romance. Looking forward to part 3!

This sequel to Queen of Roses did not disappoint. I had such a hard time putting this book down, I finished it in less than a day. Court of Claws picked up right where we left book one and this time is set in Draven's home. It's as fast paced and action packed as book one but with a whole host of amazing new side characters including Crescent, Beks and even Lyrastra!

Court of Claws is a fun, fast-paced adventure, perfect for fans of Danielle Jensen, Claire Andrews, Laura Thalassa. I will be impatiently waiting for book 3.

I enjoyed book 1 of this series immensely (it was a 5 star read for me) and book 2 was even better. I loved getting to see Morgan's relationship with Draven become deeper, and also loved the friendships Morgan formed as she figured her way through this new court she was begrudgingly thrust into. Draven is definitely morally gray, but his love for Morgan is so sweet and swoony. Some scenes have some pretty graphic violence that can be hard to read about but I think it was necessary to include those details to understand how brutal this court is. The ending had my jaw on the floor, and now I'm anxiously awaiting book 3!

This book was even more riveting than the first! Morgan and Draven are in a new setting with new challenges and new faces. The banter is still wonderful and feelings begin to emerge as the slow burn comes to fruition. My heart is still shattered over certain events at the end of Queen of Roses, and we see Morgan wrestle with the feelings of grief and guilt associated with that.

My favorite of the new faces, I believe is Odessa. She’s fierce and loyal, trusting Draven every step of the way. She’s a fighter and just… amazing.

It was just absolutely incredible and I’m so sad I’ve finished it so quickly. I wasn’t able to put it down. Come on November!!!!

I read Court of Claws immediately following Queen of Roses, and while I had a difficult time getting through Book 1, the sequel had more romance, more spice, and I enjoyed the love/hate banter between the main characters.

Briar Boleyn, you did it again! Nothing could have prepared me for the fantastic twists and turns that Court of Claws had. This book was perfectly paced and super addictive. The detail that went into every scene was flawless too. From the competition to the world-building of the Siabra empire, I was hooked.

The main highlight for me was the phenomenal additional characters we met. After Mogran's exhaustive journey in the last book, it was a relief for Morgan to form relationships/friendships and heal. Crescent was my favorite, and every time he appeared, I was thrilled! I also enjoyed many of the characters' different types of magic and characteristics.

After all of this, Morgan and Draven deserve a vacation, and I hope they find their way back to each other. I know they will, but that cliffhanger has me wanting to know what happens next!

Whenever I put this book down, I wanted to pick it back up. This was a terrific addition to the series, and I cannot wait to read the next one in November! Thank you to Starwater Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read it.

Usually sequels are more difficult for me to read, but Court of Claws did not disappoint! After the semi-cliffhanger from Queen of Roses, we dive more into the fae world of Draven and Morgan. Their relationship quickly grows with new and surprising discoveries on both sides. The storyline definitely held my attention and I was quickly turning pages until the very end! There were some parts where I felt that the plot was almost too fast, but overall I was happily invested in the book. I'm excited to see what happens next.

Absolutely loved this book, some people are saying things like it had potential it didn't meet..... But honestly it has everything I need in a book, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and can't wait for the next one.

• We have more backstory
• Our morally Grey Bae is more than he seems..... Duh, love it
• Our main Fae Bae is more than she seems.... Again, love it
• We are given a jealous bitch character to loathe right off the bat....
• And then we are given back story and a complex personality and choices to challenge that loathing.
• We have more fantastical creatures, more loathing directed towards the perpetrators of animal abuse
• We have a Throne room scene which seems to be a brief nod to another we know...... IYKYK
• We have a glorious, wholesome family dynamic with sweet casual intimacy "well done my love" 🥰 Gawain
• We have an evil step mother
• We have new characters to love, we have characters cruelly taken from us and are left questioning our life choices
• We have a forced bond and decimated trust
• We have honest words and open communication, destroyed by piss poor timing
• We have smalls nods to traditional Arthurian legend
• We have vicious and corrupt court intrigue
• We have loyalty and love

And I assume we have the beginning of the "We Hate Tabar" club?

To summarize.... The sort of book you don't wanna put down but you never want it to end. I was left heartbroken and relieved simultaneously and I need more.

Book : Court of Claws
Blood of a Fae, Book 2
Author : Briar Boleyn

Thank you NetGalley, Starwater Press & the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Do you enjoy:
- Hero’s found family
- Enemies to lovers
- Fake Relationships
- Steam that builds
- Magic
- Hunger games type throne competition

Then you will absolutely love this book!!!!!!

First off, I fell head over heels with book one, queen of roses! When I opened this book up I could hardly wait to dive in and see where these characters were going to pick up at. I was already in love with Morgan and loved the mystery surrounding Draven.

I love that we are taken into a completely new kingdom with all new amazing characters to get to know and storyline regarding Dravens competition to sit his throne. We watch Morgan grasp her magic that we caught a glimpse of near the end of book 1 and strengthen it.

We watch the roller coaster of a relationship between Morgan and Draven and my heart aches over and over in so many different ways with them. This book ended on such a cliff hanger that I’m holding on anticipating the 3rd book because so many huge things are going to happen. I will forever recommend this series to all my fae/kingdom/creature loving friends. One of my favorites this year absolutely!