This being a review for book two, there are unavoidable book one spoilers ahead!

I LOVED the turn Court of Claws took! This series has definitely kept it going and kept me guessing. Waking up in the court of the Siabra, Morgan is devastated. She’s lost so much, and the path in front of her is dark. Draven is a solid presence at her side, and their banter and tension is top tier. I loved how they’re both tested in every way and when secrets come out, everything is at stake. You’ll love to hate the court politics and be on the edge of your seat! This was a great second book, and ended on a cliffhanger!

Book 2 picked up where book one left off and I was surprised at home much I liked it better than book 1. Often times the follow up book leaves readers wanting more, but this one was so good. I can’t wait for the rest of the series. ❤️

The second installment was just as good as the first. If not better honestly. We finally learn more about Draven and what exactly was happening with his character. We get some spicy scenes and we definitely see a lot of character growth from Morgan. I really love this duo. This has fast become a comfort read for me. The romance is there, the banter is there, the sass, the strong fmc, and the heroic mmc. All of it truly makes me happy. Even the side characters have amazing banter and wit.

I am always more than happy to choke on my words when saying nothing will come close to the fantastical world of that one series we all know. Briar has done her thing! Per usual Briar fashion I might add! When I tell you this series has a grip on me, I am LOSING SLEEP! The whole idea of reading is to be transported away from real mundane life, right? Okay, so this is it! Please don't ever stop!! The people need you to keep writing!!! Ive become very obsessive of this series and literally as soon as I see someone reading-anywhere!- I am like. "hey! you need this series in your life!" lol

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Such a good follow up to the first book! I loved getting to see more of the fae world and politics through the lens of the Siabra court! 🐍 In this book readers are brought further into the world as they start to uncover more secrets about the fae and Morgan and Draven themselves. Of course the Court of Claws isn't without its dangers ⚔️. Morgan faces threats from every angle as she tries to come to terms with her newfound knowledge and reckon with her place in not just Siabra and the fae but the world itself.

Readers can also look forward to more steamy moments between Morgan and Draven as they grow closer together 💖🌶️

Thank you to Netgalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boleyn for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! 🥰

4.5✨

I really enjoyed this novel. I think it is a step up from book one. I liked how it really expanded on the magic system and the world and its politics with a sprinkle of hunger games. I really like how the love in this story is a true slow burn and they are still working out their issues; it is more believable. I also really enjoyed how we got more interactions with the court. Having strong side characters always enhances the story. I love all of the characters and how they are all so different from each other.

I am excited for book three and I think I will be buying the series in physical copies. I am surprised that not that many people are talking about this series. It is a hidden gem. I look forward to telling my friends about it. There is a lot of potential brewing and I am excited to see where the story goes and how it develops.

I loved picking up with this story and feeling like I was really in the world. This was a really good book.

I loved the first book so dove immediately into the second. The second was... good, not great. Twists and turns as usual and I read 70% of it in one night. I had issues with the beginning and middle specifically the MCs motivations. I felt there was a lot left out at the beginning that we would have liked to see. I feel that the author tries to create a world that is realistic in its reactions to situations but the MC start the start felt very two dimensional to me in the first third of the book. The beginning plot was cliche imo. Things only occurred to make MC stay in that situation and the MC didn't explore their feelings or the situation enough. I felt that MC lost that fire and drive that they had in the first book. I understood the rage they felt but I felt it was only there to create conflict on a superficial level. I did like the book but I don't think I'd re-read all of it. If I was reading the series over again I'd skip to the last 1/3 or 1/4 of this book. The spicy scenes were really good though!

A second book that has surpassed my expectations!! This has truly surprised me, in the best of ways.
In this we follow Morgan as she enters a new kingdom, Sorega, and especially its city, Noctasia.
She finds herself among Kairos Draven’s people, the siabra. There, she makes new friends and alliances, even the most unlikely of them and learn more about herself and her powers.
The trials for the throne of the siabra empire takes place and there are many secrets Morgan has to uncover…

I loved seeing Morgan finally grow some backbone. She is clearly different from the last book and is not afraid to affirm herself -even if it’s against her own safety - in order to be able to make her own choices. Even sometimes throwing a fit or two…
I loved Lyrastra too. She’s such a complex and nuanced character! She can be mean and petty to some and fierce and loyal to those she cares about.
And Draven? He was so protective and caring of Morgan and so different from the ruthless monster he was believed to be! A swoon worthy book boyfriend!
But my personal favorite thing from this book was Nightclaw and the exmoors in general. They are dangerous, lethal battle beasts but such loyal creatures!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Starwater Press for this!!!

Thank you to NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After the cliffhanger of the previous book, we wake up in a whole new city and country! Hunger games vibes of a trial for the throne, and so many new characters. Hawl the Bearkin love! And nightclaw!

Can’t wait to continue the story in the next book.

THIS WAS *bloody* BRILLIANT!

This was a mix of hunger games with a court of thorns and roses. The tension built between kairos and Morgan in the previous book absolutely goes off the scale in this one! It was swoony, and exciting the perfect mix of romantic moments and action that meant I couldn’t put this down!

So excited for the next book! This author is one to watch!

Thank you to Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for letting me read the arc for free.

This is the second book in Blood of a Fae series.
After the cliffhanger in the first book, I couldn't just not read the second one.

Morgan who was at death's door is saved by Draven, but at what cost? After being unconscious for days, Morgan finally wakes up in an unfamiliar place. When asked, Draven admits that it's an entirely different continent. But Morgan cannot go home yet. As there are certain games to be held. It turns out it's a fight for the throne. And Draven, as the second Prince has to participate and win at all costs or he risks letting a tyrant rule his kingdom. The games are also a test to the bonds of friendship and loyalty, whether they fray or fortify.

This has been a roller coaster ride. I didn't see Morgan being the daughter of the last High King of Valtain coming. I guessed that Draven and Morgan were bound somehow, but husband and wife? Wow. And it's always the last 50 pgs, the battle I didn't see coming. I knew Lancelet was alive!!!
Cliffhanger at the end, will make you want to immediately start reading the next book.

| I swallowed hard. “No. She couldn’t have just disappeared.”
“She didn’t just disappear. Don’t make me say the words, Morgan. Please.
You know what must have happened to her.”|
I think she used the arch mentioned in the prologue to go back... but I also remember someone mentioning it had been destroyed in Meridium.

The FMC was meek in the first book but as soon as she woke up, has suddenly whipped out her claws.

3.5/5
I enjoyed the sequel but I feel like the writing style changes from the first book. The first book felt more like ACOTAR and the second book felt more like Fourth Wing. It finally answered some of the questions that the first book presented while bringing about more questions. I'm excited to see how Morgan and Dravan's journey continues.

Court of Claws
Court of Claws is the second instalment in the Blood of Fae series and has Morgan waking up in unfamiliar territory following the events of book one.

I felt that the world building in this sequel was improved compared to book one. It was more relevant, concise and less repetitive for the majority of the book. I also liked that we were introduced to a new territory with new characters as it expanded on what we already knew from book one.

The plot was also engaging, with a deadly ‘hunger games’ style set of trials taking place. This was the highlight of the book for me, as they were well written and full of action and mystery.

For me, the book really fell short in character development, especially for our FMC Morgan. She came across as quite immature, especially in dialogue and monologue, and did not grow or progress at all throughout the book. She either ignored all her concerns and problems or just repeatedly dwelled on them without ever addressing them. Unfortunately this really impacted on my experience of this book and I was left feeling a bit disappointed.

"Court of Claws" by Briar Boleyn, the second installment in the "Blood of a Fae" series, continues to explore the intricate tale of love and power. The second book sends readers into the dangerous court of the Siabra, Kairos Draven, now bound to Morgan, remains a complex and compelling character whose motivations and past are further explored in this sequel​,

I’m really enjoying this series! The plot is super fun and I love the base in Arthurian lore, but with a fae twist ✨ Also the covers are stunning!

This book doesn’t add a huge amount to the overarching plot of the series (the huge war that’s happening back at Camelot) but I really enjoyed learning more about the Siabra and the history of the fae worlds, kingdoms and rifts. There’s a lot of development in how our main characters are fleshed out, and a strengthening in their power and influence. So I can see it’s all gearing up for them to be able to influence the war a lot more, and it feels like the plot is building up to a big battle! There’s great world building in this series too.

The pacing is sometimes a little off for me, and the FMC is sometimes infuriating lol, but the MMC is so patient with her 🤣 I am actually devouring these books so fast though, the vibes are so fun and they’re so easy to read quickly!

Also some of my fav tropes: one bed, forced proximity, fake dating, lovers from opposing kingdoms, bonded creatures and riders, and a fight to the death tournament 🙊 (I also really enjoy that there’s plenty of same sex relationships and a non-binary bear 🐻🥹)

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the opportunity to read this series in exchange for an honest review! ❤️

As Court of Claws begins Morgan Pendragon wakes up in a completely different world than the one she left in Queen of Roses (Book 1) and the world she grew up in. She finds herself betrayed by her lover and stuck with Draven who she clearly has a connection to whether she likes it or not.

If Book 1 of the Blood of a Fae series was all about our female MC and her court then without a doubt Book 2 is all about our male MC and the court he grew up in.

With both book 1 and book 2 having a lot of set up, I still found that book 2 went faster. Ir was probably because I was already invested in the character AND it answered so many questions that went unanswered from. Queen of Roses.

This book gives us:

+ Fated Mates
+ Enemies to Lovers
+ Found Family
+ SPICE!!

Left on another cliff hanger I immediately picked up the third book to start reading. I NEED to know what happens next!

#BloodofaFaeSeries #NetGalley

I am rating this book 4 stars. I struggled with some of the pacing during the first half of the book but really enjoyed the second half and the trials. I am looking forward to seeing how the characters and their relationships grow and change over the next book. I’m loving that we are starting to learn more about the exmoors and hope that will continue to be the case in the future. Looking forward to book three to see where the story and characters go.

Court of Claws is a great follow-up to Queen of Roses. I couldn't put it down thanks to the action-packed Challenges and adventure. Im a sucker for Fated Mates and this did not disappoint.

I received this arc in exchange for an honest review. This book was more fast paced and gripping than the previous. I tore through this in no time. Left me on the edge of me seat needing to know what would happen next.