This was definitely longer than Queen of Roses – both in its pacing and the pages (nearly 300 pages longer haha) so this took a bit longer to read than the first book. But once I properly got into the book I really liked it and can’t wait to carry on with the other books. I like that it picks up immediately after the end of the first book. It allows us to easily remember what all happening in the previous book while introducing new plot points to the reader early on. I much prefer it when a sequel is set almost immediately after the previous book.

The character progression was great to see! As I’ve said multiple times (and will continue to) I love banter so so much and it only improves in here. Their relationship changes a lot and I liked it. They’re pushed to spend even more time together and I liked how that developed their personalities and relationship.

Morgan and Draven are both strong characters and I really love that he doesn’t push her down or act like he’s stronger than her. He loves that she’s strong. I really like it when the male main character, typically seen as “macho” and “the most powerful”, is fine and likes it when the female main character is stronger than the male.

We’re treated to a lot of Morgan’s background – finding out where Morgan’s from, what her power looks like. I do prefer characters who have to fully learn their magic, and don’t have those “instinctual magic” scenes. But I don’t mind it if the character, like in here, doesn’t really know they have magic – then I’m more okay with instinctual magic. We did get quite a good amount of that in here, so I’m happy but I can’t wait until she really digs deep into her power.

Her powers fit in a lot with the plot and I was happy to see that one didn’t overshadow the other one. That could always easily happen. I like it when the character really digs deep into their magic (especially when it’s tied to their emotions, like Morgan’s is).

The plot was a bit confusing here and there, I’ll admit, but I’m happy to see where the next book will take us! I’m ’bout halfway through the third book and it’s good! I think this will be a completed quartet this year I definitely recommend this series.

Oh wow. This was one of the best fantasy books I have read so far. I haven't read many but this was definitely good.

The world building was amazing as always. You can't help but fall in love with everyone mentioned. The siabra are not kind but there are people who are different among monsters too, nicer I mean.

Draven is too good to be true. Thoughtful, selfless, counting others before his own gain, caring. Morgan on the other hand, is just trying too hard to sound smart and funny. I liked her voice in first book but in second book it didn't feel like Morgan at all. I know as story proceeds people change but Morgan was timid and not so confidant in the first book, totally opposite of how she is portrayed in the second book. Reading her being totally sassy just didn't make sense to me.

I didn't mind it but it just didn't feel like reading the same character anymore. Like she took a 360 turn overnight after her injuries. Also she got on my nerves so often for continuing to be an overwhiny and self-indulgent idiot.

Something would make sense to her in a minute , even then she would not stop whining about it the whole book. She was just insufferable. At one point I even felt screaming at her and really wondered what is Draven actually seeing and liking in her coz there's nothing to like about her.

I know why authors do this- to have some banter, to make it enjoyable for readers, the readers like me who especially enjoy the enemy to lover trope. But this wasn't really enemy to lover scene here, Draven saved her life. He did what he did to save her and it wasn't that had to be honest. It just annoyed me thinking seriously what is wrong with Morgan and her whiny monologues.

Apart from Morgan's not so subtle change of character, it was a really good read for me. I enjoyed it thoroughly and I finished it in a night so that says a lot about the book for me. The ending didn't disappoint. I'm off to third book now. This will be my favourite from the series, if third doesn't turn out better that is.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I absolutely adored this book. It kind of surprised me. I was blown back with every reveal, twists and turns. It kept me hooked till the end. I was eager to know what's gonna happen. I loved Morgan and Draven! this must be the slowest slow burn I have read till now and when they finally get together it was explosive. The characters, the world building and the powers are quite well developed! hats off to the author who has done amazing work with the world structure...really felt quite real. I will be reading the second book very soon.

Obsessed. I need every book in this series. I am absolutely enthralled by this world and I am so excited to see what's next. The magic, the creatures, every character. I love it all.

Court of Claws is the second installment of the Blood of Fae series. The story picks up right where Book 1 left off. It might contain a mild spoiler if you haven't read the first book.

Morgan wakes up in a foreign place and realizes that she has lost everything. The man she fell in love with is dead. Likewise, the fate of her best friend Lancelet after the fae children's attack is unknown. Furthermore, Kairos Draven, the guard she once despised, was the one who saved her and brought her to his home in Siabra’s court. It is a dangerous place and full of lies and evil people. She also felt helpless because she couldn't go back to Camelot and aid her people in the war. But, Draven has another plan and is determined to have her on his side.

One thing for sure, things have become far more exciting and intriguing. The world-building for Siabra's court was astonishing. The action scenes are thrilling. The characterization is rich. The people on Siabra's court are generally interesting, but also wicked and evil, and I have a deep fondness for Hawl, Beks, and Rychel because they are my kind of people.

The plot became more intriguing as it progressed. More secrets have been revealed, both about Morgan's identity and the history of the fae. Furthermore, there is Blood Rise Tournament—a deadly, dangerous, and full of gore tournament to fight over the throne. It has a similarity to Goblet of Fire's tournament, but ten times deadlier.

Besides the people, more magical creatures also involved. Both as an enemy and as a friend/friendly creature. There is an exmoor (a feline creature) named Nightclaw, and he always reminds me of Toothless. He's a fascinating creature.

This book features slow burn romance, enemies-to-lovers trope (even though I still doubt it in the end), and found family. It also has the kind of romance where he falls in love first, and has bonded mates elements. The conclusion ends with yet another cliffhanger, making me eager to read the next book as soon as possible.

I actually like the second book better than the first! There was a lot more of Morgan and Draven and the story finally made some progress.

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn! I started the first installment in December and literally needed this second book! The first book grappled me and this next installment did not disappoint!

Morgan and Kairos are main focal points but you definitely get a taste of some of our favorite steamy tropes: he falls first, touch her and x, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, one bed trope… There’s a lot that unravel in this installment.

The adventure of this book is worth the push because the development of characters is great here. The twists and the turns and the betrayals kept me on the edge of my seat.

Boleyn writes the fantasy romance adventure in such a way that is a little different than the first book but still definitely worth the read. You’re really seeing some more deceit, hidden agendas, and outstanding character development. I think it was a little slower paced compared to the first book. I definitely enjoyed reading this book and I cannot wait to read the next.

I really enjoyed book two! Book two might be my favorite, hard to say though.
I love how it did not immediately start where book one ended which left the reader guessing. This book leaves you on a small cliff hanger too, which left me jumping to start Book three immediately.

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As for the characters Morgan was starting to get on my nerves towards the end, unfortunately. But I think that is because I am team Draven.

I still am enjoying the different characterization of the fae in this series! Usually the fae are always beautiful and perfect with few flaws if any. Whereas, this series, the fae have claws, horns and scales or tails! And they are able to regrow horns when chopped off (at least there is one specific fae who can).

The spice level definitely picks up in book two, it is still nothing crazy but I was pleasantly pleased with the amount as I prefer the plot to be stronger than the spice.

Creative world building that isn't the typical kind of world building you see in romantasy books, which was great. More or less a Camelot retelling with fae?! Sign. Me. Up. I really enjoyed the character development and am a total sucker for a slow burn. So there was a lot about this book I really liked. But what I liked the least and ultimately affected the whole story was the immaturity of the FMC. I'm all for a character growth arc. So had she matured over the course of the 400 pages of this book I wouldn't be complaining but she stayed stagnate in that particular character flaw.

Court of Claws is a good fit for those seeking a captivating, intense, and immersive fantasy romance that explores the complexities of enemies-to-lovers and Fae lore, with a focus on the main characters' emotional journeys and their entwined fates.

We had some improvements here compared to the first book, so I applaud that! Pacing was much better.

I will say that the FMC irritated me a lot in this one. I just couldn’t understand the reasoning behind her actions and it pulled me out of the story.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Briar Boleyn

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

Thank you thank you to NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for letting me read the second book in this series.

My favorite part of sequels is when they pick up right where you left off at the end of book 1. You are so heavily invested and immersed that starting in a different time can sometimes be jarring or remove you from the immersion. Well Court of Claws picks up right where you left off.

Morgan and Draven are in his court and Morgan now has to pretend to be Draven's paramour. (Anything with a semblance of fake dating will automatically get me hooked!) There is a lot Draven needs to explain and answer to but the two have lots of other things on their plates. I really enjoyed that the author has continued to keep pacing so well through the second installment and getting to see the relationship between the two main characters throughout this one is even better than in the first book.

You definitely don't want to miss this one!

A great find for those that are fans of Iron Flame and want to dive deeper into the genre of New Adult fantasy romance. I found this sequel just as complex and thrilling as the first and the anticipation for the closing novel is eating me alive.

I have read Queen of Roses and was absolutely loving this theme of story. I couldn't wait to read the next book, so I was very happy to be able to read the ARC. And just like the first book, this book did not disappoint.

The book continues where the first one stopped. Morgan and Draven are in his court and Morgan has to learn to live like his paramour. She's constantly fighting herself due to her feelings. This makes a very interesting point of view. I really liked that the story was based on the POV of Morgan ánd Draven. I liked the chemistry between them and loved how the story unfolded further in the book. There's a lot of secrets between the two and I really enjoyed how they unfolded and how it brought them together and then again, drove them apart. Somewhat like a cat and mouse play.

Anyway, I gave the book 5 stars and was lucky to have received the third book as an ARC too, so I immediately started reading that one. Because obviously I want to know what happens next!

We absolutely love to see the second book in a series go just as hard as the first.

On the heels of a WILD cliffhanger, Court of Claws opens with Morgan Pendragon in the bed of her savior (captor?) Draven, and bound as his official paramour for her own protection. Forced to stand by the fae prince’s side in this unfamiliar land of the Umbral Court, how will she learn to navigate the land of the cutthroat Siabra fae while reckoning with the awakening of her own powers? Most importantly, how can she help Draven accomplish his goals of reshaping the Siabra fae’s ruling class so she can return to Camelot and help save her people?

This story is filled with action, adventure, blood trials, betrayals, and twists that leave you hooked. Romantasy enthusiasts will LOVE to see the enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, one bed, banter, touch-her-and-die relationship between our MMC and FMC (and the spice let’s be real). I loved the foreshadowing layered in and the twists!!!

If you loved ACOTAR or FBAA, make sure you add this series to your tbr, but please be sure to check any content warnings!

I loved this book in the series. It was much faster paced and got straight into the action. I loved seeing them together and watching their dynamic grow. The banter was amazing and heated. I loved the action and the fantasy aspects in here. Can’t wait to see what else this series brings.

Thank you for gifting this arc. Absolutely adored this book, I would highly recommend and I cannot wait to read book 3. I seen these are also on KU for anyone who is interested in reading and giving it ago. You will not be disappointed

The second book in this series was overall so good. I am a sucker for a good fantasy romance and this was perfect. Although sometimes I was really annoyed with Morgan. The miscommunication and mistrust between Morgan and Draven was pretty frustrating at times. But I really liked diving deeper into Draven and his history. After that cliffhanger I am really excited for book three. Thank you so much for the ARC Net Galley and Briar Boleyn.