I just could not get into this one. I ended up DNFing it midway, I may pick it up later, but I dont have the NEED to finish it. I felt the book was tedious and I did not care Morgan, maybe the second half is better?

I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. This is book two in the series and it picks up where book one left off. Morgan is doing her best to play by the rules of the court, but all she wants to get is get back to her own and save it from her brother. There are a lot of troupes in this book. My favorite is the enemies to lovers one. I still love that it is a retelling. That part is what makes it fun. Draven still get on my nerves a little bit.

I’m sorry but I DNF this. It was too difficult to get into. Low world building and I got bored. Thank you for the opportunity to try this book.

Woohoo! What a sequel. I thought that this was a very smart book - the challenges, the tales, the dialogue and the cast had me reading way too late into the night. I thought that this was an extremely captivating read and I look forward to more from this author!

What a sequel! The expanded cast, the CHALLENGES?!, mythic creatures, betrayals, spice. This book had a bit of everything and it was a super quick and enjoyable read. Can't wait to get into book three!

I enjoyed the first book and was excited to see the second installment on NetGalley. Unfortunately, I struggled through this one. I find Morgan annoying and hoped she would grow up a little in this book, but she still comes across as immature and flaky. Being annoyed with Morgan resulted in a lack of investment in the story for me. The story arc is promising, but I don’t believe I will tackle the next book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for the eARC.

4.5⭐️ rounded up

Morgan has been betrayed by the man she was falling in love with, left injured and is now in an unknown land with a man she hates. While Morgan wants to run home to her friends, Draven is determined to keep her safe and by his side but is that possible when they are surrounded by liars and threats?

You should read Court of Claws if you like dark fantasy romances, retellings, mythical creatures, enemies to lovers, tension, banter, forced proximity, “touch her and 💀” bounded mates and found family.

If you were missing the spice in book 1, Boleyn DELIVERED in this book! The sexual tension alone should keep you going. Court of Claws picks up after the cliffhanger of book 1 Queen of Roses with Morgan waking in an unknown bedroom, in a kingdom she has never heard of. Not only that but she is having visions of Camelot in ruin and the only way she will be able to leave and help the ones she loves is to go along with Draven’s plot as his paramour. At the beginning I was finding Morgan a little insufferable, the miscommunication trope definitely peaks its head out, and I found myself yelling at Morgan to just trust Draven and stop being a brat but hey she lived a very sheltered life and has been betrayed and left devastated by the loss of her friend and now is trapped with a man she dislikes with people that don’t like her and want her dead. Draven was a shinning light throughout this book and his dedication and love for Morgan warmed my cold little heart. Theres nothing I love more than an MMC that is patient and soft with the FMC but an absolute badass when it comes to protecting her.

I finished this book in one day, it was so addicting. I am excited for the next book and hopefully to see Morgan fully let Draven in and for them to become a great team to save Camelot. The ending was CRAZY and Im hoping the 3rd book continues on with that momentum and finish strong! Warning this book ends in a cliffhanger! I have already received an ARC copy of book three, Empress of Fae and I can’t wait to start it! And as always please check the TW before reading this book, it is a dark fantasy romance.

Huge thank you NetGalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn for an advanced readers copy for an honest review.

OH MY GOSH!!! This was so so SO GOOD!! I ate this book up so quick! The characters were so relatable and the plot was so fun! The magic, omg!! So so fun and interesting! I loved this so much!

The epic adventure continues - Morgan and Draven, no longer in Pendrath now in Draven's land, his court full of evil, betrayal, corruption, violence, and greed. And ultimately a brutal competition to reach for much needed change, obstacles at every level. The second installment as addictive as the first, with a bit more heat and violence. Everything moving toward the ultimate conflict with Camelot.

“Court of Claws" is a riveting tale that seamlessly blends elements of romance, suspense, and fantasy. Boleyn's evocative writing style draws readers into a world where love and danger coexist, making this novel a captivating read for those who enjoy a potent mix of intrigue and passion.

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Briar Boleyn continues to amaze me, book after book.

Court of Claws was a marvelous sequel to Queen of Roses. The way I am enchanted by every single page is something only Briar Boleyn could do to me.
This book allows us to see the continued evolution of Draven and Morgan's relationship up close and personal. We really start to see the intricacies of Draven's true personality through the book and I am OBSESSED. He is the perfect depiction of a dark, mysterious, dangerous, morally grey character and I couldn't get enough. The constant push and pull of their connection is absolutely intoxicating.

The found powers though?! I won't give too much away but when Morgan discovered everything she could do and manifest, I felt actual butterflies.

The intense, high stakes competition that goes on throughout the second half of the book kept me on the edge of my seat. Briar does a flawless job at weaving together adventure, thrill, mystery, fantasy, and romance all in one book. This second book is, in my opinion, much more action packed than the first and I loved that.

The last few chapters had me THROWING myself against my couch. I was too stunned to speak. I literally told my husband that I needed the rest of the night to process 😂. Briar knows how to break your heart and mend it back together only to SHATTER IT TO PIECES (beautifully of course).

I can't get enough of this series and I will be continuing to devour the next book!
Briar Boleyn has my heart FOREVER.

This book was great! I loved the characters and the development throughout this story. The enemies to lovers. The spice. The touch her and die vibes. There were so many plot twists that made it hard to put down and that cliffhanger at the end. I loved it and cannot wait for the next one! Off to have a book hangover now!

A wonderful twist on King Arthur and Excaliber with fae, giant flying cats and a great enemies to lovers story line.

If lines like "Leave my wife alone" make you weak at the knees, you'll enjoy this love bond series. Tl

Thankfully I have book 3 lined up, can't wait to read it.

This series ended up not being for me, but I definitely see where this is going to have an audience. The fae twist on Arthurian lore is really a unique angle and I think this series will do really well.

I have really struggled to get into this book. I've tried, I read a few chapters and it just didn't capture my attention. Still willing to give it another go some other time.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!

This is a follow up in the Blood of Fae series. As a sequel, it is very strong. Loved the development of the enemies-to-lovers storyline. The world-building and lore is well-paced, while still holding intrigue and I am very much looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy.

Diving into "Court of Claws" by Briar Boleyn was like being swept into a vortex of dark fantasy that grips you by the heartstrings and refuses to let go. Boleyn continues to dazzle with her "Blood of a Fae" series, and this second installment is a testament to her ability to weave a tale so enthralling that it borders on magical.

"Queen of Roses" laid the groundwork, introducing us to a world teeming with intrigue and complex characters, and "Court of Claws" builds on that foundation with finesse. For those new to the series, I highly recommend starting with book one, as the sequel enriches the narrative threads previously established.

Morgan Pendragon's journey is a tumultuous one, marked by love and loss, and her awakening in the perilous court of the Siabra is both an end and a beginning. The man Morgan once knew is replaced by an enigma, Kairos Draven, whose intentions are as cryptic as the shadows that dance in the court's corridors.

The relationship between Morgan and Draven is a fiery dance of wills, a push and pull that is as frustrating as it is fascinating. Boleyn masterfully captures the essence of a love-hate dynamic, ensuring readers are just as torn as Morgan. Their lives, now inexorably linked, unfold amidst a backdrop of ancient sins and impending doom that promises to keep one turning pages well into the night.

Briar Boleyn doesn't shy away from mature themes, and her bold narrative is peppered with adult language and steamy encounters that serve to heighten the stakes. The book carries with it trigger warnings, which speaks to the author's mindfulness toward her readers.

For lovers of dark retellings and fae lore, "Court of Claws" is a match made in literary heaven. It's a story that resonates with the echoes of Arthurian legend while charting its own course through a forest of enchantment and danger. If you're drawn to the allure of From Blood and Ash, consider this series your next obsession.

In short, "Court of Claws" is a book that not only meets the expectations set by its predecessor but exceeds them in a display of storytelling that is both raw and refined. Boleyn proves herself a maestro of the genre, and I find myself eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this captivating saga.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC of Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn.

I really enjoyed the second installment of Blood of a Fae! It gave me twists and turns I did tree coming, so many highlightable quotes, and some more of these characters I love.

Shaping up to he one of my favourite series of the year!

Getting to read the second and the first one makes me so happy this gave me from blood and ash vibes and I love it want more and more

UnforI wished I could have rated this book higher but alas, not. First of all, I'm a big fan of Arthurian lore (I remember reading Les Dames du Lac serie at 17 and loving it so so much) and when I read the resume, I was super excited and sold on the idea of discovering a retelling of Camelot. Let's be clear, it's a very loose retelling of Arthur's Legend. In general, I found the story interesting but too predictable and slow (nothing much happen in my opinion).
But my major issues were that the main characters felt a bit too flattunately that was a pass for me...