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!

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Book Review
Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn

Briar Boleyn — you ma’am are quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

Book 1 was beautiful storytelling in a way that made me almost forget about the original Arthur/Camelot story.

In book 1, I lived learning about Arthur’s court and the delicate balance that was barely being held together.

In book 2, we open up into an entirely new court an ocean away and EVERYTHING is new and strange.

The future of the court, the competition, the new friends, the new enemies and the plot twist at the end — standing ovation here. The only reason I’m not giving a full 5 stars here is for the book's last few pages. Hopping to a different character's POV has its purpose which I’m sure will be revealed in book 3 but I definitely wasn’t done with Morgan and what she had just done.

I read this ARC provided by Netgalley and the author. ❤️ Opinions are my own.

Briar Boleyn is quickly becoming one of my favorite romantasy authors! At this point, the third book is a need, not a want. I loved the pace of the second book and the budding romance between Morgan and Draven. The way he cares for her is so cute although I wish their relationship was less tumultuous. The spice in this book was top notch and a pleasure to read. The lore related to the realm setting, especially involving the fae and Morgan's history with them, was a little difficult to follow but I am hoping it will be cleared up in the next book!

This series is a perfect quick, intense, and fun read for all romantasy lovers! I definitely recommend adding it to your TBR!

Book Three of the Blood of the Fae series comes out on 11/23 so be sure to pre-order it now!

Wow. This book was even better than the first one.
I actually felt more connected to Draven and Morgan in this book. They seemed to fit better together as the story unfolded. Their chemistry was undeniable.
In this one we also find out where Draven actually came from and it was close to what I was thinking as well as an unexpected twist when it came to Morgan.
We are introduced to a new cast of characters that I really enjoyed meeting. Crescent, Osessa, Beks and even Lyrastra. They became more people Morgan could trust and she really needed them.
I don't want to give away any spoilers but the ending left me wanting more and I seriously hope the 3rd book is not too far off.
I want to say thank you to netgalley and Briar Boleyn for the book and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Wow!! I was completely captivated from the beginning and couldn't put the book down and was sad I had to say goodbye to my book friends when I got to the end. The author kept me on the edge of my seat through the twists and turns, ups and downs and incredible romance.

Everyone please give Briar Boleyn a standing ovation because this book is a masterpiece. Queen of Roses was one of the best books I read this year so I was majorly hyped for the sequel and it did not disappoint.

Straight off the bat we were thrown into a fast paced, high stakes competition where the winner gets the Siabra throne. Books with competitions are my all time favorite so I was thrilled to see it was the main focus of this book.

“I see you, Morgan Pendragon. I see you truly for everything you are and everything you will be and I claim you as mine.”

Draven and Morgan have amazing chemistry and banter. I can’t even handle some of the things he says to her. I would literally get mad at my book when Morgan wouldn’t believe Draven was telling her the truth. Like girl! Open your freaking eyes! He clearly loves you!

But let’s all take a moment to appreciate the true hero of this book: Nightclaw. I need more scenes with the exmoor. Also please can some make some fan art of him???

After that ending I’m dying for the best book. I can’t believe I have to wait until November to find out what happens.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC to review!

4,5 ⭐️
The second book in the series takes us deeper in the story of Morgan and Draven.

This one had it all. Worldbuidling going strong, new characters added and well developed.
All the tropes were masterfully written.
Action packed , fast paced. Everything i needed !

The only reason i didn’t give it 5 stars is because the FMC got on my nerves a bit. I had a semi permanent eyeroll. Her ignorance and stubbornness grated on me a bit.

Overall great book ! Great series!

Book 2 picks up directly after book 1 - and the pace continues at where it left off. Draven saved Morgan and they're now in his home - his true home.
There is a lot more romance in this instalment, lots of swoonworthy places - there are a few good tropes woven into the story too:
- enemies to lovers
- forced proximity
- one bed 😉
- he falls first