I couldn’t put this down!! Are bits of it taken directly from ACOTAR and TOG? Yes. Is it super predictable at times? Also yes. But here’s the thing - I didn’t even care. I really enjoyed reading it. Looking back, the first book definitely feels almost prequel-y, because this one is where things really got going. I need more information regarding Morgan’s family and I genuinely can’t wait to read the next one to find out more!

Court of Claws does not disappoint as the second in this series by Briar Boleyn.

Usually when reading the second in a series you have to read though a recap of the previous book, but this one jumps right in from where Court of Roses ends. (Yay!)

We find Morgan awakening to being frozen in place by magic again. Draven comes in and is not pleased and it goes from there. Morgan finding out that Draven is Siabra. The two of them having to learn to trust each other when they aren’t being completely honest with each other. Navigating the Court of Siabra.

It’s a lot when Morgan is trying to come to grips with what happened to Lancelet, missing and needing to get to Kate and Galahad and so much more.

There are terrific new secondary characters in Beks and Javen, and holy moly, I would like an Exmoor, please and thank you.

Can love conquer distrust and can we find happy endings for the people in the epilogue (!!!!)? I sure hope so and cannot wait to read the third installment.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Here we go book # two! Briar Boleyn’s second installment is here, and bam, it starts with all of the greatness we’ve come to expect from book one. Morgan’s story and revelations are utterly compelling. Once again I loved Boleyn’s book right out of the gate, and it’s really hard not to include spoilers right now. 😆🖤 But let’s just say my weekend was spent ferreting myself away to read, carving out pockets of time to devour this book — it was fabulous, heart wrenching and completely worth it!

[mostly spoiler free] I read this book in basically one sitting because I couldn’t put it down!!! In Queen of Roses my interest was hooked on the enemies to lovers dynamic between Morgan and Draven and book 2 did NOT disappoint. Reminded me of A Court of Mist and Fury or Heir of Fire a bit for any SJM fans. Moving at an action packed pace, I liked the inclusion of the deadly competition for the throne in the midst of the steamy fake (but not so fake 😉) relationship postering. I’m also a sucker for magic training with girlbosses. If you’ve read Wicket Beauty by Katee Roberts it gave the same Hunger Games style competition to the death.

I literally swooned and giggled when we got a few “good girl” moments and love a man who falls first 😍.

The twists and cliffhanger at the end were finger licking good, can’t wait for the next one. Might be a new favorite series of mine!

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First, I want a bear cooking for me and an exmoor. I think I would enjoy riding and flying an exmoor so much! Finished this in a couple of hours because it’s 🔥🔥🔥!

Loved how the 2nd book picked right up where the first one ended and it only gets better and better! Looking forward to when the 3rd book comes out. That cliffhanger makes me want to read the next book now!😭

Morgan wakes up in a whole new realm slowly trying to remember all that happened. When she sees Draven, she is a bit stunned to find out his true identity and history.

Morgan and Draven are so beautiful together! While things are not ever normal between them. Watching how they grew together and then their powers together were beautiful. The battles were intense and satisfying.

I loved Beks so much. All the new characters were very fun to get to know. I laughed a lot during the book too. The mouth on Morgan was enjoyable. Of course, I can’t get enough of Draven. It was nice to finally understand how he knows so much about the history of Faes.

So much happens in this book, you won’t be able to put it down. I kept trying to figure out what was going to happen next and putting clues together, especially about the bond.

Some of my fave quotes:
“And while we’re at it, when are you going to tell me where the fuck I am and since when have you had horns on your head?”

“For once, I agree with you Sephone,” I remarked. “Not interested in ruling. Not interested at all.”

“Your brother and his court?” They had no idea who you really were, or what you were capable of. But I see you, Morgan Pendragon. I see you truly for everything you are and everything you will be and I claim you as mine”

Thank you to Briar Boleyn and NetGalley for the EARC! As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts. This review will be shared on my Instagram (@Alexandriavwilliams_) shortly.

Ok, I remember kind of liking Queen of Roses but for some reason the Arthurian slant really jarred me with this one. This is not a bad book. In fact if you’re looking for very romance heavy fantasy romance with a light sprinkling of mythological retelling, you’ll love this. It didn’t really land for me but I suspect I’m well outside the target audience.

So thankful to Briar Boleyn for an eARC of Court of Claws in exchange for an honest review. This is the second book in the Blood of a Fae series, and it did not disappoint. Our story picks up in a new realm, right after Morgan almost lost her life thanks to the treachery of her now burnt to ash ex-boyfriend. Draven, now out as a Sibra Prince (we love a man with horns, right?), whisked Morgan away to his kingdom to save her life. Showing up in his kingdom presents a bit of a challenge for Draven and Morgan, as he had been banished from court after killing his brother, the future Emperor. Our two main characters must learn to trust each other and work together to outsmart this duplicitous court. And trust is a bit difficult when the big broody male keeps too many secrets, has too many unspoken plans, and likes to scheme every situation to the most advantageous outcome. So of course we have quite a lot of banter and fuck yous. "What part of 'I hate you and want to stab you in the face' do you not understand?"

This story is fast paced, evenly spaced, and a lot of fun. If you know me, you know I love a good death game, and this one is a bit more deadly than I anticipated. There are so many wonderful new character additions, and I loved watching Morgan's relationship with her new found family. Can't wait for book 2!

We've got - one bed and forced proximity, quite a few 'good girl's, touch her and die, mate bonds, enemies to friends to lovers to enemies, fake relationships, Hunger Games-style death competition, found family, and some magical training.