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

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Empress of Fae is the third and penultimate book in the "Book of a Fae" series . (You'll need to read Queen of roses and Court of Claws before you start this .)

The book picks up right from the previous book's Cliffhanger and it starts with a BANG !!!
The story line continues to amaze me.

Even though they are miles apart, Briar Boleyn finds an AMAZING way for Morgan and Draven to be "together" (which I won't be telling how coz it'll be a spoiler 😋) and it's very sweet how they work their issues and then bow chika bow bow 😏😏🥵🔥.
The romance is super sweet and spicy.

We get to meet a lot of characters we had been introduced in Queen of Roses and we fall in love with them too .

Arthur is back with more horrible shit and we have a new villain Fenyx who we hate even more than Florian!!!!

There's a lot of politics and war going on , with harsh and horrible conditions for the people of Camelot.. (And you really need to go through the Content triggers and warnings before you start the book ) .

I really miss the Exmoors though, I get why they are not much included in the story and really hope I get to see more of them in the next book!!

All in all a lovely story, which keeps you on ur toes, makes u fall in love with people , while hating some of the characters with all your heart and obviously with the most devastating heartbreaks!!!!

I loved how the characters were summarised in the beginning of the book so that we don't loose track of them 😻

Thank you so much Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for this amazing read in exchange for an honest review 💜💜

#netgalley #empressoffae #bookofafaeseries #briarboleyn

If you have any triggers, please check them in the book before proceeding.


Briar has a way of keeping you guessing. There are some fantasy books that I love because it reminds me of some place comfortable and familiar. There are hints of that here in an Arthur and Morgan retelling— but this story is so much more than that. The third in the series and just when you think you know what will happen next, Briar Boleyn takes you down another avenue in the maze. Also can we talk about how swoon worthy Draven is? How everyone is not obsessed with quoting this book is beyond me.

Here I’ll try and convince you to read this with just one spoiler free piece:

“A flaming projectile flew over the walls and into the city, exploding with a deafening roar. The blaring of war horns carried over the river’s surface. A siege.”

My heart was pounding in my chest through this entire journey.

It was sheer willpower that made me finish this book. Many times I wanted to DNF. The characters lack development still. Plot pacing is very slow, and way too much fluff.

This series just keeps getting better and better. Steeped in Arthurian legend with a Fae twist. So many things to uncover, a mystery to unravel and find out who these people truly are.

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I was completely engaged in this book from start to finish! I loved Morgan’s return to Camelot and how she helps her friends and the kingdom overcome the peril Arthur has put them in. And the evolving relationships that are introduced between her and her extended family! Cannot wait to read Book four and see how it continues!!

Thank you NetGalley and Briar Boleyn for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review!

This series really does have a special place in my heart, the 1st & 2nd book had me in a chokehold but I devoured this 3rd book & im finding myself running into the next book already…I’m so excited but also quite sad going into this 4th ( and final- I think ) book 🥲 I’m not ready for it to be over.

You fall in love with characters you weren’t totally sure in- personal opinion I quite liked orcades anyway 🥲 but I liked her that little bit more from the scene where her & Morgan talk about the prophecy! Would highly recommend this series, it’s the first series in a while where I’ve literally not been able to put it down unless I’m going between the books!
Thank you to NetGalley & Briar Boleyn for the chance to review this ebook! It’s truly incredible and beautifully written.

Thank you to Net Galley, Victory Editing and Briar Boleyn for free access to this book for an unbiased review.

Let me start off by saying, I enjoyed this book. The plot is getting more and more interesting as the series continues. Like my last review, I still didn’t agree with Morgan’s decision and loathe the “forced separation” trope. After all was said and done, it was ok because it was necessary to bring the next step of the plot forward but it still bothered me enough to not give it five stars. Looking forward to the next and final book in the series!

LOVED IT SO MUCH! Wonderful writing and the story was so incredibly captivating. I can’t wait for more! So many emotions 😩

This series just gets better and better.

Morgan returns to Camelot in a portal only to find the city in chaos. Her brother, King Arthur, has been starving his people and living like a King, while his army is fighting a losing war. Kaye, her younger brother, has been sent to the front lines of battle to boost morale. Arthur now has Excalibur in his possession, given to him by his new pregnant Queen who is really Morgan's sister, Orcades, in disguise as a mortal. The sisters work together to try to take down the manic King. According to a prophesy, Arthur's heir will kill the King of all King's, that would include Arthur and the sisters' real father, Golorius Le Faye.

Meanwhile back in Myntra, Draven is feeling sorry for himself. His wife left him and he hasn't eaten or slept in weeks. With the help of Odessa, he realizes that this war was no coincidence. The Fae are involved with this war. He then assembles an army and goes to join his wife in battle.

Every night Morgan and Draven meet in their dreams where their mate bond finally snaps into place, linking them forever. Morgan realizes that she never should have left without him because they are stronger together. She also realizes that she truly loves him.

When Arthur's General takes a sick interest in Morgan, who is now a spy for the resistance, she finds out who is actually behind the scenes; her real father. After Orcades delivers her baby, her dying words to Morgan were to beware of their father. He's been searching the world for Morgan, he wants to use her.

Now Draven and Morgan will travel and confront her father. They need to find the grail that Rychel gave him and destroy all 3 objects to finally have peace. But everyone knows it won't be easy.

A must read series!!

*Thank you to Netgalley for letting me read this ARC

Book 3 in the Blood of a Fae series is a classic, “rebel faction is trying to take down the king” story, complete with spies, traitors, and plenty of evil. Of the four this was my least favorite - I still enjoyed the story, but the POV switching was a little weird and felt unnecessary - I would have preferred she stick to the two main characters, instead of throwing in additional one-off POVs from other characters.

Definitely check the trigger warnings, especially those of you who are parents - there’s some violence near the end of the book that is terrible and seems gratuitous and unnecessary. The author included a note at the end of the book explaining its role in the Arthurian legend and why she included it, but even so the more sensitive among us may prefer to skip that portion.

I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review. I have grown quite fond of Morgan, and I’ve loved watching her come into her own. She went from being so ashamed of Draven to being proud of being with him. We learn a lot about Pendrath and their motives in this book and it really helps set up for the final installment!

Empress of Fae (Blood of a Fae book3) by Briar Boleyn is an enemies to lovers, fantasy romance. Oh how like this series. Each novel gets better as we get closer to the end game. My only complaint is most of this book Draven and Morgan are separated. This book spends a lot of time focusing on the development of power. Morgan continues to learn hers and grow into who she is to be. We also see the power of the bond between her and Draven and we as it grows even as they are separated. It’s a revelation for them that they can not live apart and need each other.

Every time I peeled back a layer or answered a question a new one popped up. The author wrote such an intricate and interesting story. It keeps the reader invested from beginning to end. I definitely recommend this and I am jumping into book 4 now.

This was another dramatic twist in the plot, I’d say it is similar to the blood and ash series but I find the lore and plot easier to follow. I appreciate how the story is built up and not rushed.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this third installment in an epic dark fantasy romance series Blood of Fae, which tells the true story of Morgan. I think “Empress of Fae,” dragged in some parts but overall was a page turner. I love to see Morgan’s character continue to grow and become more powerful. I think id give this book 3 stars. I definitely think the second book is still reigning as my favorite in the series. #bloodoffaeseries

An entertaining and satisfying to the end to lead into for fourth book. Despite one or two plot weaknesses, this was an exciting and action-packed story.

Rating - 4/5 🌟

I received a copy from the author and Netgalley, so a huge thank to them!

Before starting this book, all I could think about was what was next for Morgan and Draven. I'm glad that this book picks right up after book one.

After book one ended, I knew Draven was up to something, and everything was eventually explained. The relationship that is grown between Morgan and Draven is enemies to fake dating to enemies but also lovers. Haha.

My favorite parts were the trails that were help and Morgan's time with Nightclaw! I do wish we got more training time for Morgan with her powers as well as with Nightclaw.

I did not see the ending being what it was and what it was, was sad.. what a cliffhanger..

First of all, thank you to NetGalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn for allowing me to read the ARC to "Empress of Fae" in exchange for an honest review.

Legends of Camelot, but make it fae!

Holy Guacamoly.

I keep repeating myself, but this series is fantastic.
Where book two ended with the cliffhanger, the third book picks up immediately.

Morgan is back at Camelot and she is facing her worst nightmare coming true, her brother Arthur is completely off the rails and so a rebellion against the rulership begins, as well as the desperate attempt to keep her other brother safe.

There was one thing, one plot twist for me that I already have given up on, that the end of book two already implied but I can't even begin to describe how I squaled when it was confirmed.

We also finally get introduced to character from the saga that I was dying to be brought in.

With every passing page, I fall more and more in love with Draven and Morgan, their dynamic, their character development, the development of the story.


I stand by what I said many times before, for fans of ACOTAR who also enjoy the world and myths of Camelot? This is your read.

Loved reading the exciting and entertaining third book in the series. After Morgan disappears, she meets with her friends and decides to be a spy in her evil brother's court. Meanwhile, Draven is devastated the love of his life and mate is gone. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of action and romance, and a must read riveting series. Can't wait to read the next book in the series by the amazing and awesome author, Briar Boleyn!

Ich mochte die Protagonistin Morgan auch hier wieder sehr gerne. Sie war zu keinem Zeitpunkt irgendwie nervig oder ihre Handlungen nicht nachvollziehbar für mich. Ich liebe Bücher mit starken Protas! Toller Schreibstil, super Handlung und ganz tolles Worldbuilding!

An Arthurian legend retelling with a twist. Love these types of books, magic, morally grey MMC, enemies to lovers, romantasy. Slow burn to start that gradually builds the spice with each book. I devoured the first 3 books in 3 days, the storyline with plot twists, the characters-good and evil, loved every page of this series and can't wait for the final instalment Knight of the Goddess. Highly recommend.