This is the second book in a fantasy series, Blood of Fae, it continues the Arthurian legend retelling and introduces a new setting with fresh characters.

Despite the intense cliffhanger in which the first book ended I couldn't bring myself to finish this book. Morgan became truly insufferable and with an almost kid-like attitude. This was until about half of the book that it started to pick up and some really intense things started to happen. At this point, I was hooked all over again.

As with the previous book, the world-building is complete and it is amazing.

I noticed quite a few people pointing out that this book is spicy but I believe it is quite soft, I think it could have had way more spicy scenes or at least more sexual tension.

thank you to the author and NetGalley for sending me a copy of this ARC

Thank you NetGalley and Starwater Press for sending me an ebook of 'Court of Claws' for review consideration.

Well to start, 'Queen of Roses' (Book 1 in the Blood of a Fae Series) had more of a YA feel. 'Court of Claws' is definitely a New Adult read. The tension was laid in 'Queen of Roses' and the spice level increased significantly in the 'Court of Claws'.

If you are into fae, mythology retellings, strong female leads, and enjoy an enemies to lovers trope - well you’re in luck.

If you are a fan of the 'Blood & Ash' series, the relationship between Poppy & Hawke is similar to the relationship between Morgan & Draven. Where the FMC is drawn to the brute that saved them, but they also have a strong desire to stab them.

The King Arthur mythology took a backseat for a large portion of this novel. Though it did lay the groundwork for Morgan learning more about herself and her abilities.

The book did end with a couple of cliffhangers and I am left wondering when book 3 in the Blood of a Fae series will come out.

I think this series is great for fans of: ACOTAR, Artefacts of Ouranos, Blood & Ash, Hollow Vows, and King of Battle and Blood.

I loved this follow up to "Queen of Roses". I enjoyed getting to know Morgan and Draven on a more personal level. They were the two characters that I felt drawn to and was rooting for in the first story. Aside from the characters, I was excited to see Draven's home/kingdom and learn more in depth about the magic systems in place. I cannot wait for the next book in this series! Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

I was provided an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.

In book two the story follows the continuation of Morgan and Draven, only this time there are trials that need to be won in order to have a new ruler over the people that Draven calls his own. Fight for a better life, rules to be broken and made anew. In its own way it’s also a test for Morgan, trying to navigate her new role, learning about lies and deceit, who she can and can’t trust, and becoming who she is meant to be while finding out who she really is.

This book was a whirled wind of a story. Once I thought I knew what was happening, there would be a twist that I wasn’t expecting. This didn’t happen once or twice but over and over! Hell at this point I don’t even know who I’m cheering for or who I trust besides Morgan! I can’t wait to get my hands on book three when it’s available. This book is also currently available on kindle unlimited. Happy reading!!

4.5 stars rounded down

✨Book Review!✨
“Court Of Claws”
Written By: Briar Boleyn
Published by: Starwater Press
Genre: Fantasy/Romance
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Court of Claws is book two of the Blood of a Fae series. In this book,
Morgan Pendragon wakes in an unfamiliar bedroom, in an unfamiliar city, on an unfamiliar continent… and Draven’s paramour. She soon realizes that she was saved from death by Draven and brought to his home to heal. As the weeks pass, Morgan starts to understand that Draven and his people need her more than she could have ever known. Will she stay and help or will she go back to Camelot to help her people survive the wrath of her brother, the king?
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Court Of Claws is the dark romantic fantasy you would hope for. Enemies to lovers, magic, really awesome mythical creatures, lots of dramatic fight scenes, found family, a little bit of spice and overall, a well written and thought out story.

Cons- Morgan is way too stubborn. I loved it until toward the end when I wasn’t happy with what happened with a few characters. One of my favorite characters makes an irrational decision that honestly didn’t make much sense to me. It came out of left field and caused my opinion to shift a bit. Then another character I loved dies and I feel like that could have been left out. Because of this, my rating was knocked down from 5 stars to 4.5.

Other than that….this series has been SO GOOD and I cannot wait until I get to read book three!!

1- Characters: 9
2- Atmosphere/Setting: 10
3- Writing Style: 9
4- Plot: 9
5- Intrigue: 10
6- Logic/Relationships: 8
7- Enjoyment: 10

Total Score: 65
65/7 = 9.14
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This story is epic. It has all the elements of an amazing story and was woven together beautifully. I particularly love the found family aspect for Morgan, and the slow burning love with Draven. I will not give things away, but there are some truly outstanding revelations that come out in this book. I cannot wait to see what happens next!

"Court of Claws" penned by Briar Boleyn is a spellbinding addition to her repertoire, delivering readers into a realm of fantasy and magic that enchants from start to finish. This gripping novel takes readers on a journey through a world teeming with mystical creatures and intricate political webs.

Boleyn's writing effortlessly transports readers to the Court of Claws, a realm brimming with both beauty and danger. The intricate world-building is a testament to the author's creative prowess, immersing readers in a fantastical universe that feels both vividly real and wholly enchanting.

At the heart of the story is a protagonist who navigates the complex dynamics of the court, where alliances can shift as swiftly as the wind. The heroine's resilience and wit shine as she treads the fine line between survival and ambition. The tension between her desires and the demands of her circumstances creates a compelling character arc that keeps readers invested in her journey.

Romance, intrigue, and action intertwine seamlessly in "Court of Claws," drawing readers deeper into the narrative with every turn of the page. Boleyn's ability to craft multifaceted relationships, whether of friendship, rivalry, or love, adds depth and complexity to the story, making it resonate on multiple levels.

As a master storyteller, Briar Boleyn weaves a tale that captivates the imagination and leaves readers hungry for more. "Court of Claws" is a remarkable achievement in the fantasy genre, showcasing the author's skill at crafting intricate worlds, dynamic characters, and engaging plots. This book is a must-read for any lover of fantasy fiction seeking an immersive and enthralling escape.

Court of Claws ARC Review :)

Thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn for ARC copies of Queen of Roses and Court of Claws!

I love a deadly competition and got so excited when the book started with one. I really liked the first book in the series but I LOVED this one. The pace was great and there were a lot of unexpected twists that had me determined to find out what happened next. Draven is a captivating morally grey MMC with a filthy mouth. The side characters were all wonderful, especially the fantastic beasts and Beks. Sometimes I struggled with Morgan and didn't understand her points of view at all, but I'm hoping that changes in book three. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Enemies to lovers ♥️
Slow burn 🔥
Gore and Action ⚔️
Forced proximity 😏
Praise 🙏🏼
Spice 🌶️
Touch her and 💀
Unexpected power 🪄

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Publication date: June 30, 2023

Court of Claws is the second in the Blood of Fae series by Briar Boleyn. I reviewed the first book earlier this month and managed to get approved for the second right away.

This second book begins almost immediately after Queen of Roses ends. Morgan has come into her full Fae powers but suffers a life ending injury at the hands of her lover.

Morgan wakes in the court of Siabra with Draven the guard sworn to protect her. It’s clear immediately though that Draven is who he says he is as the members of the court refer to him as Prince.

As Draven finds his way back into court 20 years after leaving, Morgan is furious with him for dragging her along and keeping her from finding her little brother. Morgan spends her time exploring and training and doing her best to avoid Draven.

There is an unmistakable bond and attraction between them that they can’t seem to ignore. While Draven prepares to enter the competition that will allow him his rightful position as emperor, their relationship continues to grow until Draven pulls the ultimate move that pushes Morgan away….maybe permanently.

This book was slightly better and more engaging than the first one. I will say the use of the word “fuck” was excessive. I have no issue with swearing or bad language, in fact I’m guilty of peppering my own conversations with it often. I understand the need to show Morgan’s strength and differences in her Fae form but this was not the way to do it. This was a 3.5 star read for me. I’ll stick it through to read the next one, the cliffhanger was enough to keep me intrigued.

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You are here because you read book 1, and boy did book 2 have an amazing kick to it. I just fell in love with this world even more. Getting to see Morgan's relationship with Kairos change and adapt was the biggest highlight for me in this one, it was keeping me on my toes. The different setting really gave this second book a good kick and made me want to know more and read faster.

Book two was devoured almost as fast as book one and I enjoyed Morgan and Draven’s interactions and the constant world building of the story. Was very impressed.

Thank you netgalley, starwater press and Briar Boleyn for this ARC. Enjoyed this book, and would definitely recommend to friends. Enemies to lovers, magic, mythical creatures, some spice and everything nice. I really enjoyed this book.

Dark fantasy romance with a loose inspirations of King Arthur. I just can’t say enough about this book….just go read it.

It was nice to get the second book as well through Netgalley, thank you.


This had really good potential, but. Unfortunately I could not get over the MFC being immature, laked growth, seemed too ignorant to her own world, was way to unforgiving and whiny. Also, I'm not a fan of miscommunication trope. Almost DNF it.. sorry.. The story has potential, but the characters need better personalities.

Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Queen of Roses is a dark fantasy romance with a loosely inspired King Arthur retelling. The story has a slow burn romance with the enemies to lovers trope. I do feel like the character development fell to the wayside a bit, but overall I enjoyed it.

Because it is a dark fantasy romance-check trigger warnings before reading!

Thank you netgalley victory editing for allowing me to read this book. I loved book one and was so excited to read book 2! I was not expecting all the twists that come with book 2. I loved Bek and crescent so much! I didn’t like this book as much as the first one I will say. I didn’t like Morgan at all in the second book and felt like Draven deserved better. I don’t feel the need to read the 3rd book much. I felt like things dropped off for me in this book. The games were very interesting but other parts lost me.

This book was even better than the first. Seeing Draven in his home and with his people was too good. The enemies to lovers is immaculate. The way Briar Boleyn feeds us the lore and history is so refreshing and kept me on my toes the whole time. This book also ripped out my heart and stomped on it multiple times. I throughly enjoyed this book and it’s probably in my top 5 reads for the year. I absolutely cannot wait for book 3!

I enjoyed this sequel a lot. The new world Morgan is thrown into and the premise of the games occurring made for a very captivating story. I also enjoyed watching how Morgan's relationship with Kairos grows despite the negative feelings she originally had for him. The whole family dynamic really helped build Kairos's character which made him into a multi-dimensional character for me. The friendships and relationships Morgan built left me excited for more when she is finally able to take on her brother. Overall it left me really wanting more, especially with how much Kairos came to truly care and support her. Morgan is definitely strong-headed to the point of blindness sometimes which is frustrating but you can't help but root for her. This was a great read! Thank you to Net Galley and StarWater Press for access to this title.

Well this book upped the tempo from the 1st one (queen of roses)
The ending of the 1st left us waiting to see what was next & where the tale would go.
Cripes it went!
It took us into another part of the world and just dragged us deeper into it.
There’s going to be a book 3!
Bring it on I say.

Court of Claws is the second installment in the Blood of a Fae trilogy set in a dystopian world with a mythical altered Camelot twist. This novel cannot be read as a standalone as there are many references to the first book. I embarked upon the second book somewhat hesitantly as I had reservations with the first. My major issue is sadly with the Morgan, the lead female protagonist, she is downright infuriating. I had high hopes this second book would find Morgan coming into her own and emerging into a solid female powerhouse, but it was not to be. Ultimately her character faults are soooooo deeply rooted in passive aggressiveness making her entirely unlikeable and unrelatable. However, and this is big…there are pockets of complete magic within this story involving a host of other characters who are downright fascinating.

Morgan awakens to find herself held hostage within the Court of Umbral Flames by none other than Draven, aka Prince Kairos. Having saved her life, Draven sets Morgan up as his paramour under auspicious means. Their on-again and off-again romance is awkward. Honestly the romance scenes were way over the top for two protagonists that didn’t seem to like each other ALL of the time. Lyrastra, Hawl, Rychel, and even Sephone kept my attention far more, especially with the Blood Rise tournament. Pieces of Morgan’s backstory with the Valtain are revealed and this is the real magic of the plot. I need far more story and far less romance in book three.

Ultimately, my speed-reading abilities came in handy for getting through Morgan’s long self-deprecating monologues to get to the good bits. The epilogue set the story up nicely for a return to Camelot, but hopefully with a far more capable heroine.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Oh my goodness I love this series! I absolutely cannot wait for the third book!

This book is so much different than the first. We have a different setting and different characters. This time Morgan isn’t in her court or even her kingdom…she’s been whisked away to Dravens court…or should I say Prince Dravens court. The court of Umbral Flames. And let’s just say the stakes got a lot higher!

I seriously could not put this book down!

For me Briar Boleyn will go down as one of those authors that I will read whatever she writes.

5/5 stars and have already recommended this book to so many people.