THIS IS THE THIRD BOOK OF A SERIES - not a standalone (either way this review will be spoil free)

Can I just start by saying that BRIAR BOLEYN DID IT AGAIN! Court of Claws had me in a chokehold for Morgan and Draven's relationship and I can't believe this third book made me fall in love even more with them. Draven will do ANYTHING for Morgan and is more obvious in this book than the second (well not literally.. if you know what I mean). Meanwhile Morgan will do anything for those that she loves! Even... to go back to her little brother's clutches and leaving him behind.

I know I can't say much without spoiling but this book really took all the questions you had in Book 2 and laid them out for you here.. some are still a bit of a mystery but I can't believe is over.. If you love retellings of Arthur's myths such as the Excalibur trust me this is a great series to start. Also FYI Morgan is a baddie and i love her, the author makes an amazing job in making her vulnerable and relatable, but also a warrior who is resilient to fighting for those she loves.

Favorite quote: She was the constellation that guided my destiny (cries some more)

Tropes:
✨Fated Mates
✨Dual POV
✨Found Families
✨Magical Fae Elements

“i’ve waited my entire lifetime for morgan,” i said simply. “i’ll go after her even if she doesn’t want me. even if she runs in the opposite direction. i’ll follow her to the ends of aercanum, and i’ll never stop.”

let me just begin by saying, i absolutely love this series and the world that briar has created, the main characters are lovely and surprise, there’s a BOOK FOUR coming in 2024!!🥰AND books 1-3 are on netgalley NOW! :)

now on to my review, this is yet another 5/5 star for me! let me just preface this by saying, this book does read a lot like acowar, where there is a lot of storyline movement and politics up until the last like 20% of the book where the dramatic aspects really pick up. now i am someone who personally loves this, so ofc i loved this book.

empress of fae is book three in the blood of a fae series, so you’ll want to make sure to check out queen of roses, and court of claws before reading this one!

empress of fae takes place directly after court of claws, where morgan pendragon, newly morgan venator finds herself back in camelot after fleeing the court of umbral flames.. leaving behind her newfound friends for her oldest ones, who are nearest to her heart.

upon her arrival in camelot, a lot has changed. arthur’s rule of terror has progressed more rapidly… and it’s up to her to spy on him and help to bring him down once and for all. not only is morgan reunited with her old friends, but is also faced with new enemies as well, and of course there’s plot twists!

i might be just a littleeee biased because my name is actually featured in this book! 🤭

continuing on, i love the way this story and the characters are written. it’s so much fun diving into this world and getting to grow more and more attached to the characters. if this doesn’t sell you on reading this series, there’s fae, battlecats, and a talking bear… and it’s wonderful as i said :)

huge thank you to netgalley for the arc, and thank you to briar for allowing me to be a part of your street team. you’re amazing <3

spoilers!!

morgan and draven being able to communicate with each other in dreams was SO CUTE LIKE STOP IT RN, i love them so much!! and them finally embracing being mates >>💞

FENYX GOT MY BLOOD BOILING. SAME WITH ARTHUR. I HATE THEM BOTH SO MUCH !!!! so glad morgan got her revenge on him and draven let her like ugh what a man fr😩

“that’s where you’re mistaken, fenyx. i’m no princess. you’re addressing the wife of prince kairos draven venator and the empress of the court of umbral flames and the empire of myntra.” SHE ENDED HIM FR !! 😮‍💨

so yeah, i love this book. so read it rn <3

The only thing I would change about my reading experience of this book, is knowing that there is a 4th book coming before I finished. I absolutely loved this book, I feel like a broken record when it comes to this series, but there really isn't anything I would change. There is a tad hint of predictability when it comes to tiny plot points but that didn't deter me in the slightest from speed reading this book like no tomorrow. I want the type of connection that Morgan and Draven have. I have a love-hate relationship with fictional men, I love them, and they hate me (by not being real and sweeping me off to their kingdoms!)

First and foremost thank you Netgalley and Briar for the Arc and opportunity to review another of this series.

I’ll first start by saying I love this series and any wait for more! The characters and character development continue to be absolutely astounding, the plot is full of continuous twits and turns that will keep you guessing. This book has a great deal more spice and fluff as well as a mind boggling about of action. Definitely check the triggers n this one because it has lots. Overall this book is as addictive as the rest and I can’t wait to see where this all goes.

However when Empress of Fae got to what seemed like the plot peak it really fizzled a bit for me as I was expecting more of a big kaboom so I’m definitely wondering where this is leading

This is a retelling of the legendary tales of King Arthur, presented in the enchanting realm of the fae. The characters within this literary work are exceptionally crafted, evoking a deep sense of admiration within me. While at first, the pacing of the narrative seemed rather leisurely, once the protagonists embarked on their journey, I found myself completely engrossed in the intricate storyline and captivating cast. Noteworthy tropes prevalent in this book include Spicy fantasy romance, Slow burn, Enemies to lovers, Guard and princess, Touch her and.... The author has displayed an extraordinary aptitude for vividly describing the various settings, enabling the reader to mentally visualize them with utmost clarity. While this book may possess some idiosyncrasies, on the whole, the author's prowess has undeniably captivated my attention, and I eagerly anticipate further revelations within the unfolding narrative.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the third book in the the Blood of a Fae series. I think this is the best book of the series so far. This book is mostly from the point of view of Morgan, though there is some from Draven's point of view. This is a dark romance series and this book does has some spice. This book has so many twists and turns, once I started reading I did not want to put it down. I am very thankful that this book did not end in a giant cliffhanger and some things were resolved but this book does leave you wanting more. I cannot wait for the next book in this series to be released.

Empress of Fae is book 3 in the Blood of a Fae series by Briar Boleyn and y’all I’m sad and pissed that this is over!
I can’t believe this is the final book in this amazing series!
If you haven’t read Queen of Roses and Court of Claws go now and read them, you won’t be sorry you did.
Y’all I loved following Morgan Le Fay on her journey and reading her story.
I loved her personality and character she was simply the best.
I really enjoyed this dark fantasy romance filled with fae, secrets, and betrayal, and the amount of adventure and action to balance it out.
A gripping dark fantasy romance with an inspired King Arthur retelling with a Fae twist. What’s not to freaking love?
Full of danger, adventure, magic, and a romance that is swooning.
One of my favorite series I’ve read all year!

I can’t thank this publisher enough for the opportunity to read and review all three titles!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Victory Editing for the opportunity to read this ahead of its publication date in return for my honest review.

Enjoyable third book to the series, it took me a while to get into it but that may have just been because I'd forgot a bit of what had happened previously so had to get my head around it again. Loved the dream scenes and Morgan realising she did want Draven, looking forward to the next installment.

Oh my gosh I'm so sad that this is the last book. So much adventure, drama, wonderful characters with amazing chemistry and a great story line. Can't wait to discover more books by Briar.

"I was never your prison, Never your captor. All I've ever wanted was to be your protector. Your Sanctuary."

'Empress of Fae' the third book in the Blood Of Fae series. Briar has done it again. I can't say enough about this series. If you love Arthurian retellings mixed with Fae characters, you will love this series. 'Empress of Fae' continues the story of Morgan Le Fay and her journey to save her Kingdom from her brother. Although I found the book to start of a bit slow it quickly picked up and by the end I didn't know which direction the story was heading.

The love Draven has for Morgan has me gushing over their scenes together one of my favourite book couples ever.

There is some dark content and triggers in the book so beware and check them out before reading. I can't wait for the 4th and final book to see how it is all wrapped up.

I'm rating this book 4.5 stars and 2.5 spicy peppers

Thank you to Briar and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advanced ready copy of the book.

After reading the 1st 2 books of the series I was ready for book three and Briar doesn't disappoint. Love knows no limits, even through great distance. Relationships are tested as Morgan finds herself back in the castle u der Arthur's watch. I zoomed through the last 25 percent when the action pace picked up. I can't wait for book 4!

Absolutely fantastic! I was addicted from start to finish.

This book was a darker book in the series, but after everything the characters have been through it's not surprising. Morgan and Draven needed their time apart for them to work through their own wounds and find their own strengths - I loved the anticipation for when they were reunited (and I had goosebumps when it happened)

A satisfying conclusion to one part of the story, before the underlying one begins.

Plus. I really want my own Exmoor.

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

Publication date: October 25, 2023

This is the third book in the Blood of Fae series by Briar Boleyn. The series and writing gets better as it goes along and this is definitely the best so far.

This third book focuses on Morgan back in Camelot to face her brother the King and the friends she left behind. Having left the Siabra court and her husband/mate Draven, she must stop her brother before he destroys her home.

Morgan left Draven in a fury but as she leads her friends and rebels against her brother, realizes that although Draven’s approach to marriage wasn’t what she wanted, she cannot deny they belong together.

Draven is desperate to find Morgan and help her lead his army against her brother and enemies but is so far away. Months away from reaching her. As they meet most nights in their dreams and share their updates and love, Draven pushes himself and his army to reach Morgan as quick as possible.

When Draven feel the mating bond go silent, it means Morgan is dead. Draven cannot accept that and storms into Camelot on a mission to find his wife. Will Draven get to Morgan on time?

This was a four star read for me and as noted was the best instalment of the series so far. I’m looking forward to the next book to see where life takes Draven and Morgan next.

#NetGalley #empressoffae #briarboleyn

Thanks to Briar Boleyn, the publishers and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my review.

As with the first two books, Empress of Fae is an action packed, fast paced fantasy story. There’s a diverse cast of characters and a fun, sassy FMC. There’s also the satisfaction of seeing what the first two books build up to come to fruition and finally having secrets from the earlier books reveled. I would definitely recommend these books to someone who enjoys a good romantasy series.

This book picks up where Court of Claws leaves off with Morgan thrust back into Camelot. In the segment of her quest where she finally gets to face Arthur. This book was full of war, action packed battle, and plenty of spying. We also get more details on Morgan’s lineage. Throughout the story Morgan struggles with the distance from her husband/mate, but the story is written in multiple POVs so readers still get a glimpse of Draven while he’s a continent away. This story does a great job lining up the next book (which will be the final one) where we are likely to be seeing a full-on fae war.

Firstly, I want to say a big thankyou to NetGalley for giving me a free E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This series just keeps getting better I'm not sure how Briar Boleyn does it but she does.
I thought Court Of Roses was great and the Court Of Claws was even better and now Empress Of Fae is here and has completely blown the first 2 out of the water.
I can not wait for book #4 to be released next year!
So much has happened within the pages of this book it's so hard not to accidentally spoil anything.

The book picks up where the last one ended back in Camelot as Morgan trys to help Camelot and stop her Brother with the help of some familiar faces aswell as being introduced to some new ones.

The book is Dual P.OV. as we follow Morgan and her path in Camelot and Draven and his path to finding her to be by her side.

As per the previous books I went into this blind without checking the trigger warnings (which there are a few that are listed at the back of the book) but I do recommend people checking them before diving into this installment if they know they have certain triggers as there are some darker themes in this book than the previous.

Thank you netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed book 1, but book 2 wasn't my favourite. I went into this expecting to finish the series, but realised it's not the end from Insta and I am going to have to mark it as a DNF.

Several of the characters had the same 'voice' in that they would speak the same way...same short sentences, same way of speaking. For instance, in one conversation, each character said 'Fair point' back to one another on the same page. Draven was portrayed to be morally grey, but by this book, nothing about him seemed morally grey other than Morgan herself describing him that way. To be fair, I only read 30% before DNFing.

I do believe in this author's potential and love the concept of this story, it was unfortunately just not for me.

*Spoilers for books 1 and 2*
Morgan has returned to Camelot, where her brother King Arthur has sent her young brother Kaye to the front of the battlefield. In a desperate attempt to save Kaye and the Rose Court, Morgan allows herself to be captured by Arthur and his new right hand, Fenyx, to become a spy for the rebellion from within the Rose Court. Unfortunately, her time to hide is limited as war and danger is looming and Morgan needs to end things before too many lives and lost and destroyed.
Meanwhile, Draven has been left behind in Myntra but he cannot leave his mate to the cruelty of King Arthur and so he begins his journey to Camelot and the Rose Court. He will cross oceans to protect the one he loves most.
This book is mainly in Morgan's point of view, however we also experience some of Draven's journey and a couple extra points of view.
This was a great third addition to the series, there were many reunions between Morgan and her friends from book one, Queen of Roses, and it was great to see how their relationships evolved within the setting of war and rebellion. Empress of Fae has a lot more focus on the action than the romance, but there were still some sweet moments throughout. Some of the plot twists were not surprising due to the clues beforehand, but I thought the detail created was well thought out and unsuspected.
There is a minor cliffhanger at the end, but it feels more like a "to be continued" than a sudden end which I really appreciate seeing as I have to wait for the next book to come out!
I highly recommend this series, especially for people wanting romantasy with more fantasy plot. I feel like its a great balance of having romance but also a really developed fantasy plot.
Thank you to Briar Boleyn, NetGalley and Starwater Press for this ARC is exchange for an honest review

The third book in the Blood of the Fae series takes Morgan and Draven on their individual adventures. This separation allows their characters to grow more as independent leaders in both politics and their own magic. I was impressed by book three's ability to keep the plot moving forward and the intrigue going. So far no book has felt like filler and the universe continues to grow with breadcrumbs passed to the reader along the way. The one thing I found disappointing in this book was Morgan not coming into her own. She still felt very naive and dense at not understanding who was the one pulling the strings. Additionally, she didn't ever save herself or develop her magic further. I'm hopeful book four will bring us more information on the other enemies, answer the open questions, and show Morgan as the badass magic powerhouse that she's been set up to be.

I NEED MORE. WHY WOULD YOU LEAVE ME HANGING LIKE THIS!!

It’s been a WHILE since I’ve read a full series back to back to back. I could barely make time to rate the books as I read them and I’m so upset that I have to wait for whatever comes next.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC of this book, of these three books, because now this is all I will think about.

Briar Boleyn please hit me up IMMEDIATELY for whatever book you write next. Heck I’d read a description of paint drying from you at this point.

I was really looking forward to this and for some reason I had expected this to be the end of a trilogy.

Which made me question why it was so boring. This one feels a little like some sort of a filler book in the series because all the good reveals and plot-twists came in the ending.

I'm still looking forward to the next part and I hope it's going to be more fantastical than this one.