Empres of Fae. Ooooo. My fellow readers I know that you are going to love the steamy side of this romantasy. Although there some house cleaning that Morgan and Draven need to do. Why must there always be a challenge to when one only wants to get back to her brother and protect to him?
Morgan better watch out. All the back stabbing and lying eyes is to much for a Fae Princess to handle on her own. I loved all the action. The drama between the siblings. The entertainment among the enemies.
And the romantic interludes between our main couple. This was a exciting and fun story to chat with my friends bout. I give this book two snaps and a - Fenx,if Florian didn’t have a chance what made you think that you had one? Bwahaha! Until next time my fellow readers.
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**ARC REVIEW**

Coming back to this series after a (dumb on my part) hiatus. I am so glad to be back in it!!! Empress of Fae is the second book in the Blood of a Fae series. This book was def dark - make sure to check the CW/TW at the end of the book if you like knowing what you're getting into.

The dynamic between all of the characters is unparalleled. The characters are written in a way that you feel so connected to them and their journey. All of the character’s lives are so interwoven and flow so effortlessly that if you were to remove one of them from the story, it wouldn’t connect and make the same impressions. I can't wait to see what these two get into next <3

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for the ARC in return for my honest review!

Morgan is how learning more about who and what she is, learning her power, and is determined to save her family. Back in her own world she's left her role and continues to evade Draven.

Draven will stop at nothing to have Morgan back, and the path that is taken makes this a really incredible story.

A slow burn, enemies to lovers, Romantasy is the way to my heart. Throw in an Arthurian sounding name and you've got my dream book. The world building is also exquisite!

Read the first two books in the series and enjoyed the second book. Had the storyline and characters in my head for a while, thinking how I’m interested in reading book three at some point.
However this third book just wasn’t like the second and didn't keep my interest.
It’s a solid effort at he falls first fantasy with lots more spice than the second book but it just isn’t for me.

I will be rereading the series at a later time in order to read this book. I started and am totally lost.

Thank you netgalley for the earc

Fantastic. I absolutely BLEW through this series! I said it before and I’ll say it again- I am baffled as to why this series hasn’t gone viral online yet. Such a fast-paced but satisfying series that deserves more attention than it’s gotten.

3.5 ⭐️

Firstly, a shout out to the author for providing content warnings. This is the darkest book of the series so far, and in all honesty, probably the edge of my limit had I not been aware in advance. I'd advise people to check the warnings and decide for themselves.

A lot happened in this book. More so on Morgans side than Dravens, most of his POV was him longing for her. I enjoyed seeing Morgan interact with her sister more. The betrayal in this one was a little predictable, especially after the ones in the earlier books. I did like where this book ended, I'm expecting big things from the last one.

I am very glad that Draven and Morgan finally got to have an open conversation about their relationship. I hope to see them spend the final book keeping along that line.

I was a little sad that Lyrastra didn't appear more in this book, but given why that is, I do agree. She was the perfect choice for her particular task, and I hope to see her in the final instalment. I'm really hoping to see her interact with Lancelet, but that doesn't seem likely.

Overall, I liked this one. It did feel a little like the arthur issue was dealt with too easily. But we've built up to what should be an epic final clash between the fae king and our crew.

I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This was an excellent addition to the series.

The writing was well done and really kept you engaged the whole way through.

I look forward to reading more of Boleyn's work!

Thank you to Victory Editing and NetGalley for providing me with this arc

As this has been archived, I'll be reading this book on KU and will post my review once I have finished.

Empress of Fae is a dark fantasy romance that is perfect for anyone who craves a story with:
Magical Creatures
Deadly tournaments
Found families
Don't touch her or die
Fated Mates

This is book 3 of the Blood of a Fae series, I am eagerly waiting for the 4th BTW, that follows Morgan as she returns to the Camelot to stop her brother Arther. Kairos, her husband is following in tow, never too far away from Morgan.
I love these characters. The storyline and characters are written beautifully, and the Boleyn has sprinkled these moments of suspense, just teasing us. Boleyn has done a great job with this series, easily becoming this year's favorite.

I was very kindly gifted the ARC of this title and the previous two books and then went on to purchase the audiobook for Empress of Fae to help me write this review. The Blood of Fae is a King Arthur/Sword of Excalibur retelling and in Book 3 we follow Morgan Pendragon's journey of returning to Camelot to face her Brother's wrath after been captive in the Court of Claws. She goes on to reconnect with old friends (or foe) and to discover information that is life altering and would end up framing her future.

In my opinion this book falls into the High Fantasy, Fantasy Romance and Historical Retelling genres. This is an incredible story of a noble born sister of a brutal King. Always been told she wasn't enough, would never be enough... her life was mapped out before she had even come of age. The transition into this book was so seamless and I was captivates from the second I read the first page. The characters are so well written, I found myself empathising with Morgan and Draven, I admire their relationship so much!

The way Draven is so concious of always giving Morgan a choice, reminding her that SHE is in control of her own destiny, even if it seems like fate has already decided. Both characters seem to act their age which is so refreshing! Draven, years ahead of his time, wise and thoughtful of every avenue. Morgan, strong willed albeit naive, such an empath and a heroine in her own right. Another thing which captivates me is the way Briar will describe a place, a person, a route and I immediately have an imagine in my head. Their descriptive power is insane.

The only critique I have is that I feel there should have been more information towards the end about how Arthur came to be as cruel as he was. I thought it was almost glossed over towards the end and this may be a thinking point leading to another book but I wish there was just 50 or so more pages to give the readers a bit more clarity towards the end there. I am loving this series and can't wait to aquire book 4.

What I enjoyed:
- trial/fight for the throne plotline with well-written action scenes
- Morgan accepting her power and coming into it
- Draven!

What hindered my reading enjoyment:
- at the beginning of the book, Morgan was very whiny and unappreciative (even kind of unreasonable/stupid), especially for a supposed princess - it almost made me stop reading
- at times, especially in romantic scenes, it felt very trope-y, like it was writing around including every cliche and one-liner that could be fit in (but it is romantasy so fair enough)

I think this series did get better as it went on, but I really wasn’t thriving and vibing with it unfortunately. I’m hoping to revisit this one day with different thoughts

This title is the third in the series. What a ride it has been! I greatly enjoyed the world building and the characters that were both familiar and new. I highly recommend Empress of Fae. Just remember to read the previous books first. It is NOT a standalone.

OMG I was captivated and invested right from the start of the book. The writing and world building draw you in and never let you go. I didn't want to put the book down. OMG I can't wait to read more from this author.

The loss of Draven and Nightclaw’s connection to Morgan was a major blow, and Arthur’s demise, though it came with regret, added a complex twist. What really made this book shine, though, was the incredible strength of the female characters. They brought a whole new level of excitement! 🌟🔥

The rare, intimate moments between Draven and Morgan were like gold, revealing their deep bond and how perfectly they complement each other. Morgan is a total powerhouse, and Draven is right there beside her, never overshadowing but always supporting.

I’m completely invested in these characters and their world—this one might be my favorite of the series so far! 📚💖 I’ve loved seeing the story grow and getting lost in every page.

“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.”

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for allowing me a copy for review!

Big thanks to Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for the eARC in exchange for a review.

The 3rd installment in the series, and it still kept my attention. I loved Morgan and Draven and how their relationship builds.

5 stars and I will be reading the 4th!

Thank you for this ARC!

I will never got over this series. I will never get over this author. I can't pick out a book from this series that is my favorite, they are all incredible.

My heart goes out to Morgan. I fell like she has so many people in her life that have lied to her or kept things from her. She doesn't know who she truly is or what she's capable of. I thought Draven would be that person to help her and be honest, but ALL THE SECRETS!

This world Briar has created is everything. It draws you in with no intention of letting you go. I appreciate the fast-paced nature of this book. I could not stop thinking about each book after they ended, I was always craving more! I can easily visualize the scenes in this world in great detail and that is a win for me.

Morgan and Draven have a substantial connection I am obsessed with.
The throne room part thought!

I wanted to give this book a chance but I think it's a case of this series isn't for me. I've decided to DNF at 30%. I have seen a lot of love for this series so please do not let me put you off.