“Yours is the only kingdom I'll pay fealty to. Yours are the only feet at which I'll willingly kneel.” He leaned back and touched my chin, lifting it. “I'd rather be a villain by your side than play the hero for anyone else. The world is dark and vile, but I'd willingly follow you into the depths of hell itself. All I want to do is shield you. Do you understand, Morgan? You're my redemption, good or bad, right or wrong.”

🫠 Swoon 🫠

Ok, what have you done to me?!! This book was epic! I had me the enthralled beyond what is imaginable!

I am so ecstatic that Morgan finally came to her senses regarding Draven! And those dreams, they were everything! Morgan has turned into such a badass female! Her journey has been heartbreaking at times; and, I fear, we haven’t seen the worst of it!

I just have to say, Arthur, such a despicable human!! He deserved everything he got, and then some!

This has been favorite book of the series so far! But the ride is about to end! On to the final book I go.

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for the opportunity to read this!

"Empress of Fae" by Briar Boleyn offers a stirring continuation of the epic dark fantasy romance series surrounding Morgan Le Fay. In this third installment, Boleyn takes readers deeper into the enchanted realms of Aercanum, where Morgan Pendragon—now Morgan Le Fay—faces her destiny head-on. As Morgan grapples with her newfound powers and heritage, she stands at the crossroads of profound allegiances and potential enmities. The narrative masterfully blends elements of magical realism with the emotional intensity of an enemies-to-lovers trope, creating a complex tapestry of love, power, and betrayal.

The thematic exploration of identity and power is poignant, as Morgan renounces a predetermined path to forge her own, guided by her formidable abilities. Her return to Camelot introduces high stakes, not just for her but for all connected to the Rose Court. Kairos Draven’s relentless pursuit to reclaim his bond with Morgan adds a layer of desperate romance and highlights the indelible connection between the characters that transcends the physical and temporal realms.

Briar Boleyn's writing shines particularly in the intricate magic system and the vividly depicted magical creatures, which will indeed delight fans of noted authors like Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. This novel does not shy away from mature themes, providing an adult language and steamy scenes that contribute to its intensity and allure. The added caution of trigger warnings is a thoughtful touch, ensuring readers are prepared for the darker tones woven throughout the story. "Empress of Fae" is a compelling tale that promises to captivate and enchant its audience, leaving them eager for more of Morgan Le Fay's mystical journey.

Overall book: 5/5 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

First, I want to thank NetGalley and Starwater Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book. BRIAR BOLEYN HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!! I absolutely loved this book! The adventure and war were everything. Meeting new characters and the continuous development of our already known characters was great! I’m so glad the location changes because I needed answers to some questions.

I absolutely despised Fenyx and am so glad he got what he deserved. The fact that Morgan and Draven can find each other in dreams 🥹 Some of the character deaths killed me (Merlin and surprisingly Orcades death hit me hard), but Lancelet being alive?!? I was SO happy I teared up when I read that part. Lancelet’s development throughout this entire series may be my favorite. She is so strong and brave and has dealt with some SH*T but she finds a way to make it through and I admire her for that.

Ugh this book has everything I could ever want from a book: adventure, romance, war, villains, heroes, some badass female characters. As well as the fact that Draven may becoming my new favorite book boyfriend 🖤🥰 I’m so ready to read book 4 but I also just don’t want it to end! 😫

↬ review: 3.5 stars ☾ ❦
everyone needs to buckle up because betrayal, surprising friendships, and a dash of magic and found family are just the beginning of the adventure in this book. the plot doesn’t mess around with its twists and turns. when you think you’ve figured it out, another surprise smacks you in the face. speaking of surprises, the character dynamics are as unpredictable as they come. betrayals and unlikely alliances keep you guessing, and the side characters? in this book, they’re not just background decorations but essential players in the grand game. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM.

❀ main characters:
➵ morgan: the ultimate badass. she’s like a storm, fierce and unstoppable. though she didn’t do much in this book because of her being a ‘spy’ in her brother’s court, she still shines and has her girlboss moments. i really love her, and i’m so glad she figured out her feelings towards draven.
➵ draven: y’all need to hear me out because I LOVE THIS MAN, but was he supposed to be the main male lead in this book? my poor baby got lost in the shadows – i needed more of his perspective to balance things out. i wanted to jump between the two courts because my found family of the court of umbral flames was so underrepresented that it made me mad.

❀ love:
there was a lack of romance, and i'm crying. morgan and draven spent so much time apart that you started to wonder if they would ever going to get a chance to meet each other properly again in this book. i'm someone who needs their dose of romance, and it wasn't enough. i understood why it needed to be that way, and i also see that briar boleyn still gave us something to swoon over in dreams, but i wanted more love between all the chaos.

now, about that ending ... it's like reaching the finish line of a marathon only to realise you missed half the race. things wrapped up a bit too quickly, especially when it came to typing up loose ends with characters like arthur. a little more detail wouldn't hurt.

❀ conclusion:
i call this book "morgan's quest" because it was a rollercoaster of a fantasy that centres around morgan and her court. it still kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish because so many things happened without a pause. sure, it's got its quirks, but it was still an amazing adventure, and i can't wait to read the last book in the series. something tells me that i'm going to cry, but we'll see.

thank you, netgalley and briar boleyn, for the arc in exchange for my honest review. it means a lot to me, and i appreciate it.

So. Many. Unexpected. Plot developments!! I LOVED this follow-up. It is so refreshing to read about well-developed, strong, female characters that are not afraid to take up space while navigating complex, often heart-wrenching, situations.

Morgan left the Court of Claws and returned to Pendragon. In the temple she lears what happend during her absense and what her brother Arthur has brought over his people and his country. Also the Knights of the Round Table are formed in order to help Pendragon and to stop Arthur. One decision made by the groud is that they need a spy close to the king hence Morgan shall return to him. With a high price this can be arranged but the question is will Morgan be able to stop what already started?
Draven is not accepting that he lost his mate hence with a group of soldiers is on his way to Pendragon to help Morgan.

Wow, for me the story is getting better and better. I really liked to read here how Draven and Morgan both accept that they love each other and that this love makes them stronger, how they are there for each other. I really like how their story is changing and that it also takes time to regain trust and also to accept your own feelings. For me this is really well written.
In this book we are back to the konw story of Camelot and I really liked the idea who here is part of the Knights of the Round Table and how it was formed.
Also how a small group is working againg Arthur and his evel behaviar is put into a really good story line and also the idea how this happend, why Arthur changes to this horrible person is very intersting.
I can´t wait to read the next book of this series.

Loved everything about this book.
It was fast paced from the very beginning.
So much action and deception.
I literally could not believe it when I read who the traitor actually was. I was gobsmacked.
And Javer!! I hope we find out in the next book what he was doing all the time he was in hiding before he sacrificed himself to save Kaye.
I really want Morgan and Draven to raise little Medra as their own.
Time for book 4.

Absolutely loved the world building and the characters! I really loved the mixture of myth and legend with a twist! Can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

Thank you Netgalley for an ecopy for review.

After learning of her past, Morgan Pendragon now goes by her new name, Morgan Le Fay claiming her true heritage. After winning her position as Empress over Sabria and learning she is the wife of the Prince of Claws, Kairos Draven, she leaves to save those she loves back home while renouncing her claim to the throne in Siabra. She begins to harness the power of her magic, but determining if it is enough to save her home from impending war brought to her home by her brother, King Arthur. This book is fairly quick paced, great for new adults. Ends in a cliffhanger!

This book immerses us in the enchanting world of Morgan Pendragon, now Morgan Le Fay. Rejecting a destined future, she flees the Siabra fae and the Prince of Claws, returning to Camelot to confront the perilous reign of Arthur. The intricate plot unveils political intrigue before intensifying in the final chapters. As the third installment in the "Blood of a Fae" series, following "Queen of Roses" and "Court of Claws," this book is a gripping continuation. The narrative skillfully explores Morgan's reunion with old friends, the evolution of relationships, and the emergence of new enemies. The communication between Morgan and Draven and the satisfying revenge adds emotional depth. I praise the author's writing, character development, and the inclusion of fantastical elements. The compelling plot leaves me eagerly anticipating the next book.

Fantastc follow up, the characters are brilliant but, the abrupt endings take away some enjoyment for me.

“I’m on my way to you, Morgan. Did you really think in a million years and a million lifetimes that I’d ever be able to stay away?” 🥹🥲

If you loved Fourth Wing/ Iron Flame and ACOTAR this series is for you! We love a dark king, shadow daddy, “touch her and die” vibe and the blood of a fae series checks all those boxes.

Each book has gotten better and better. I loved this book so much! The twist on the legend of King Arthur with fae and magic is done well. Morgan and Draven’s relationship is 😮‍💨. I was worried she would be annoying in this book (she annoyed me through book 2 because I felt like she was so dramatic and immature towards the end) but she redeemed herself!

This book has multiple POVs which was refreshing. It picks up right where you left off in book 2 without rehashing a lot of details. I was nervous there wouldn’t be any spice and Morgan would spend the entire book angry but I was pleasantly surprised and the method of keeping their connect was so creative! The action and excitement start right from the beginning and there were a lot of twists and turns along the way. I’m looking forward to finishing book 4 and seeing where the story ends up.

This is definitely one of my new favorite series! Thank you NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for an e-copy in exchange for an honest review 💗

This series has quickly become one of my favorites. Fast paced, high stakes, lots of little twists and turns along the way to keep me interested. I appreciate that these books pick up right where the last left off without too much rehashing and reminding us what happened before. Although I didn't like book three as much as book two, I am excited to get to book four and see how things play out.

Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded

This third book in the Blood of the Fae series had me on the edge of my seat! The book picks up right where the last one left off, with Morgan back in Camelot while Draven crosses oceans to be at her side once more.

The characters continue to develop as the plot further draws upon Arthurian lore but putting it's own spin on it.

I cannot wait to read the final book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Victory Editing Netgalley Coop for proving me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Morgan and Draven’s story continues (separately) and I am SO relieved absence made her heart grow fonder! (None of the drawn out female anger and angst against her mate because he lied, etc just to end up together anyway) The primary focus is Morgan catching up on Camelot and her wild ride back into, and once she’s in, the castle. Fast-paced, never dull, and beautifully detailed. This series has me HOOKED. I’m so sad there is only one installment left.. I could stay in this world forever!

Empress of Fae draws readers in immediately and has you existing within its pages. For me, this series topped acotar and fbaa. To say I am OBSESSED with this series, would be an understatement!

3.75 rounded up to 4

This book picks up where the last one left off. Except this one has multiple POVs and I always really enjoy that. Although Morgan’s POV is definitely shown most.

I feel like this book focuses a lot on Morgan’s development, especially when it comes to fighting skills. It also gives more insight to Morgan’s past as well as to what’s going on in this world. We love some court politics in this household! We also get to see some more wonderful Draven development and content. And who here doesn’t want that?

And boy oh boy did we get some plot twists and reveals. I will DEFINITELY be reading the next and final book in this series!

I found this book much more fast-paced - the beginning didn’t drag at all, like I found with the previous two books. I also feel like the world-building improved in this book too. And this one definitely got darker!

And I love the name Fenyx.

I feel the need to share my favorite quote from this book: “Bargaining with a devil may grant one many things, but peace was never one of them.” That hit so hard. Such a good quote.

Thank you NetGalley for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! My review is already up on Goodreads and my review on TikTok will be up with my monthly wrap-up at the end of the month.

Thank Starwater Press and Net Galley for this ARC.

So firstly OMG, Briar writes so beautifully that you forget that the world Aercanum that Mogran and Draven occupy isn't real. I was immersed, and yes I know this is in the blurb, but omg- this line gave me all the feels

"𝖲𝗁𝖺𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋𝖾𝖽 𝗈𝗋 𝗐𝗁𝗈𝗅𝖾. 𝖪𝗇𝖾𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗋 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀. 𝖨'𝗅𝗅 𝗀𝖾𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗁𝖾𝗋, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖨 𝗐𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗏𝖾. 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾, 𝖨'𝗅𝗅 𝗆𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗐𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾, 𝗍𝗈𝗀𝖾𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋. 𝖠𝗇𝖽 𝗂𝖿 𝖺𝗇𝗒𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝖽𝖺𝗋𝖾𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗁𝗎𝗋𝗍 𝗁𝖾𝗋, 𝖨'𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝗎𝗋𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝖺 𝗌𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍."

And the book follows the story of Morgan who's destiny is lowly unveiling and we are learning more her past, her burgeoning powers and
also simultaneously we are seeing her relationship with Draven who is still trying to win her/ claim her play out. THIS IS AN AMAZING STORY. Right up there with ACOTAR, and the Empyrean series.

I really loved the slow burn romance, the entire magic system and how every single character grows and develops escpecially Morgan and Draven,

I couldn't wait to read the final book in the series and at the same time, I knew it was going to be the penultimate book in this series and was slightly sad and dreading it getting to the last book at the same time.

I highly rate this book and this series.

Empress of Fae is the third book in the Blood of a Fae series. This book is engaging and full of surprises, with a fast-paced plot that kept me hooked from start to finish. The revelations about the heroine's past added depth to the story, while the new dangers facing the Knights of the Round Table raised the stakes even higher. The epilogue also offered an intriguing insight into the legend of King Arthur. I look forward to delving into the final installment of the series.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for the opportunity to read and review this eARC.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing the eARC of 'Empress of Fae' by Briar Boleyn in exchange for my honest review 💫

"𝐼'𝑑 𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑒, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝐼'𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑡𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓"

And the saga continues!! The story picks right up after the cliffhanger of the second book and I'm obsessed! There are so many things going on. There are new characters, character developments, plots, twists, battles, smut.
With the multiple POV's (mostly of the main characters) the story gets so much depth and brings it to a higher level!
The book ends on a small cliffhanger, so I have to read book 4 as soon as possible! 🤭

Tropes:
🖤 Slow burn romance
🏹 Strong female character
✨️ Magical objects
⚔️ Arthurian retelling
🐻 Mystical creatures
☠️ "Tell me who did this to you"

Rating:
4⭐️/5
2🌶/5