This is an amazing fantasy series that you do not want to miss out on! You won’t want to stop reading. If you love fantasy books you will love this one!

The story just kept bringing more and more depth to their bonded fates. I absolutely loved their dreamland, their place or peace and bliss.

Thank you for allowing me to read this ARC book.

Reading this book, put No. 2 into a whole new light for me and I fell for Morgan Le Fey (Pen Dragon) all over again and harder this time.
Well paced, kept my interest and I needed to know more and see the development of the characters and story.... now I have to read the next installment as I have been left wanting more!

Beautifully written!

I needed this book after the first two, to see the FMC Morgan finally come into her own self, to see her strengths… and to finally take her powers and use them!

The MMC Kairos Draven is a dream and of course he would burn the world for her! I do wish there was a bit more emotion in writing from his POV.

The plot twists with her siblings/family were great, I did not see that coming…. Still some questions that have not been answered… I am on the edge of my seat and cannot wait to read book 4!

Book: Empress of Fae
Author: Briar Boleyn
Series: Blood of Fae, Book #3
Publisher: Starwater Press
Length: 407 Pages
Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars
Blog Rating: 5/5 Saltire Flags

This book centers around Morgan Pendragon known as Morgan Le Fay. It is also born to power in endless nights to cast down realms, a dark birthrights for both fae and mortals, their thrones shall swirl, in the child’s hands, lies the end of the world and existence! I suggest reading in book order or I think it might be confusing to readers if read as a stand alone book.

If you love stories of Merlin and King Author’s Camelot readers will definitely love this book. I see similarities between Briar Boleyn and Sarah J. Maas writing styles but the stories are completely different.I absolutely love books about fae and mortals. As Romantasy is a genre I absolutely love and Boleyn again pens another spellbinding book I could not put down.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy and an advance reader from the publisher. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.

Thank you to Briar Boleyn, Starwater Press, NetGalley for the ebook to celebrate the release of the fourth and final book in the series. Things I have liked in all three books so far:
*multiple points of view
*new characters in each book
*new side stories in each book
*surprises I didn't see coming

I wish there was more development in the transition between books 2 and 3. I felt like Morgan just got mad and made a rash decision. I know more of that was flushed out in the middle of book 3 but I just had this weird feeling between the two books. I am used to how hot and cold Morgan is but I was totally confused by her anger and decision to leave and destroy the arc.

#BloodofaFaeSeries #NetGalley

This book was so so so good! Paced really well and I love these characters. Can’t wait for the next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Starwater Press for the ARC

Things are heating up in this third instalment of the series. The stakes are higher and everything is more engrossing and exciting. I throughly enjoyed my time reading this and I can't wait for the next book

This series is phenomenal! I literally tell everyone about it. This book has the worst villain/goon. Morgan and Draven were apart for most of the book, but Boleyn makes it work with a little magic. There's some very well written spice. There are new side characters and old friends. There's a big twist towards the end. I left this book both feeling satisfied and eager for the next book. ARC provided by Starwater Press and NetGalley- thank you!!

I've been devouring this books like chocolate to be honest.. They are just the type of fantasy I like.. I'm beyond words

I am so happy that NetGalley gave me this series. I adore Briar Boleyn's style of writing. These books captivate me until the very last page. The imagination in sequences in the last book and this one in particular is so impressive. I can visualize the scenes and the world. Another aspect that I love about this series is the detail and development also involving the supporting characters. This makes a huge difference to the story, and elevates the writing. The spice I'd say is about a 3 on the spice scale. The throne room had me! Can't wait to see what happens next, but also sad to be finishing this series in the next book!

I could just copy and paste in Here what I wrote about book 1 and 2!
Oh Boy, it was amazing...again!
I could not put it down. Every chance I got, I kept reading. I loved the POV's, the fae, the spice. Just about everything about this book. Even If I repeat myself, but If you loved ACOTAR or Fourth Wing, please do me the davor and read these books.
The second I finished the third book I started with the fourth and I know that it will be just as awesome!

This is a turning out to be a fun popcorn read! I will be continuing when book 4 releases on audio. I do wish the names were based off of King Arthur but otherwise it’s a fun time.

Thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for a free ecopy of this book!

This is the third book in Blood of a Fae. It wraps up one main story line very, very nicely and the ending sets us up for the fourth book.

I personally HATE when the two main characters are separated for too long so I was upset during some of this book but THAT ENDING?! The ending made up for all my suffering. I stayed up until 1am reading this because the last 20% had me in chokehold!

I really enjoyed the different POVs in this book and both Morgan and Draven both really made up for their actions in the last book. I'll definitely be reading book 4 soon!

GoodReads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6518233909

Thank you, NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review.

“There are no limits to my love for you, Morgan. When Myntra and Eskira and every place in Aercanum have crumbled into oblivion and the universe itself dissolves into nothing, my heart will still beat for you.”

Morgan is back in Camelot, in the Rose Court, worried for the safety of her friends and family, wanting to make sure they're alright. And Draven, he's back in the Court of Umbral Flames. Where Morgan left him!! LEFT HIM!! It doesn't take long for Morgan to realise she made a mistake and she wants her mate back. And Draven? He'll move heaven and earth for his true love.

There is so much progression in this book, so much happening, and I was waiting for the twist and turns, waiting to discover who would betray them all. The development of Morgan's power and the control she wielded over them improves even more, and just in the nick of time. No longer the meek, submissive woman she was in the first book. I really enjoyed this!

“I'd rather be a villain by your side than play the hero for anyone else."

Ok. This one got me. This was a really great book. Loved the character and plot development. The world building is really evening out. This is a very cool series and I can’t wait to finish off the last one. Thank you for this ARC opportunity!

The third book in the series provides additional background on the FMC and on the lore. There are quite a few quotable, romantic moments that hopeless romantics will swoon for. Exciting and tense action for those wanting a bit more. The ending promises an exciting fourth book to come.

What a fun 3rd installment to the Blood of Fae series!

First thing I want to say is that I truly enjoyed the plot of this book. The author isn't afraid to kill off characters that you're fond of. There are twists and turns; while I saw most coming, this didn't upset me. Part of the fun of being a reader is that you get to look at things with a critical lens.

Overall, this just fell a little short for me. The beginning I was excited because we were getting multiple POVs. But then it just wasn't utilized properly. It still was primarily Morgan. There was a lot of missed potential with that alone.

Another thing that annoyed me is that we started this book with Morgan and Draven at odds with each other. The mending of that relationship was done quick and it lacked depth. They also were apart the whole book. I would have liked them to reunite sooner.

We spent so much time in book two learned and loving Rychel. Then she is practically nonexistent in this novel.

I look forward to reading the final book! There was a lot of change and development that occurred at the end of the novel and I am excited to see how it all plays out.

*This book was gifted by the netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*
❃ SPOILER ALERT ❃
Briar Boleyn is a magician with writing. the feelings she conveys with words is something else. Read this series ASAP.
This had me stressed man so incredibly stressed. I love Morgan but girl gave me grey hairs with her just waddling into danger left and right. I was reading through gaps in my fingers just waiting for Draven to come save this girl.
Let’s get to Shelby’s thought bullets through this book shall we.
*I was so mad at Lancet to begin with. Like I get she went through something traumatic but she didn’t even try to talk to Morgan. Just assumed what happened and ran with it.
*Merlin for sure scared me. Had me second guessing her and thinking she was the traitor. Sneaky sneaky amazing selfless lady.
*I adore Orcades. I love this new found sister bond and relationship that her and Morgan have cultivated. It’s so sweet to see them grow closer.
*Orcades had me sweating for a minute. I was worried she was going to hurt that unborn baby with a ritual 😳 plot twist NOPPPPE IT WAS ARTHUR THAT WAS GONNA.
*how dare they hurt precious baby Kaye 😭sweet angel baby boy Kaye
*THE WAY I SOBBED WHEN THEY FOUND ORCADES AND MEDRA. Actual sob.
*Auntie Morgan and Uncle Draven to the rescue. 🩷 melted watching Protective Draven come out holding onto that little angel. 👼
*DEATH TO ARTHUR YESSSSSS 👏🏻🙌🏻
🎉🥳🎊🍾PREPARE THE PARADE.
*I Hope Draven and Morgan can run away to a Cabin somewhere, someday. Living happy with eachother and Kaye and Medra.

Review posted June 4 2024

‼️this being a review for book three, there are unavoidable spoilers for the previous books ahead‼️

Empress of Fae picks up after the heart wrenching cliffhanger Court of Claws threw at us. I’ve loved how each book spins you into a new direction! It’s kept the pace quick and me at the edge of my seat!
Morgan feels betrayed and heartbroken over the secrets from Draven and the power he’s thrust upon her. Now oceans apart, Morgan does what she can for her war torn land and to save the brother she loves.
Draven is left behind devastated. Yet he proves he will always fight for Morgan, and shows up in a big way. I love how their relationship evolves from continents away, and how Morgan comes into her own as she fights for a better future.
This story was dark while Camelot fights for its very survival, but shows that not all is lost while there’s hope.