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xxflowerbabyreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you so much to Netgalley, Starwater Press, and Briar Boelyn for this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes: enemies to lovers, found family, slow burn, touch her and you die, spicy fantasy.
Book two starts off sort of slow placed like book one and then it slowly picks up speed and from there it’s fast paced. I absolutely loved the banter between Morgan and Draven. Morgan’s sarcasm never failed to make me laugh. I LOVED learning more about both Draven’s and Morgans heritages, Morgan’s just absolutely blew my mind, all of my theories were promptly thrown out the window. I spent the whole book rooting for Draven whom I fell in love with in pretty early on in book one. At times I really felt like Morgan was fighting him a little too hard on everything and her defiance almost started to annoy me, but at the same time Draven has always been mysterious and secretive so I just had to keep reminding myself her perspective of him was different and her experiences were very different than mine. I just felt like you could tell how much he feels for her through all of his actions and my heart was breaking for the man. When the spice finally hit I wasn’t expecting dravin to have such a dirty mouth, HOT DAMN. Once again I didn’t see all of the plot twists that came my way and I really didn’t expect the cliffhanger at the end. I can’t wait to start the third book!!
Tropes: enemies to lovers, found family, slow burn, touch her and you die, spicy fantasy.
Book two starts off sort of slow placed like book one and then it slowly picks up speed and from there it’s fast paced. I absolutely loved the banter between Morgan and Draven. Morgan’s sarcasm never failed to make me laugh. I LOVED learning more about both Draven’s and Morgans heritages, Morgan’s just absolutely blew my mind, all of my theories were promptly thrown out the window. I spent the whole book rooting for Draven whom I fell in love with in pretty early on in book one. At times I really felt like Morgan was fighting him a little too hard on everything and her defiance almost started to annoy me, but at the same time Draven has always been mysterious and secretive so I just had to keep reminding myself her perspective of him was different and her experiences were very different than mine. I just felt like you could tell how much he feels for her through all of his actions and my heart was breaking for the man. When the spice finally hit I wasn’t expecting dravin to have such a dirty mouth, HOT DAMN. Once again I didn’t see all of the plot twists that came my way and I really didn’t expect the cliffhanger at the end. I can’t wait to start the third book!!
pixie_pages's review against another edition
4.75
Thank you, Netgalley, for the opportunity to read this book!
I enjoyed this amazing story! It's giving ACOTAR and FW vibes between the characters and story. I definitely didn't expect the ending, I cried
I enjoyed this amazing story! It's giving ACOTAR and FW vibes between the characters and story. I definitely didn't expect the ending, I cried
queen_n15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It's just a fun ride even if I got lost sometimes.
escapethroughabookali's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So I couldn’t put this one down. I was up until 3:30am finishing this book! This book was much more emotional for me. I found myself wanting to scream at the MCs frequently! I have to know whats next! So heres to diving into book 3! Also, The MMC is a perfect book boyfriend!
This Fantasy Romance is a thrilling read that will have you turning each page needing more. This is book 2 in the Blood Of A Fae Series.
The Romance in this book is a slow burn where the characters are trying to deny a desire for one another, and/or resisting it. There is some miscommunication trope happening in this book that tends to add to the tension, to help keep the burn slow.
This book has some spice. There isn’t a ton of spice, and the scenes arent super long or even overly descriptive. The spicy scenes definitely are not fade to black either.
The book moves at a steady pace until it picks up quickly about 3/4 way through the book. The book follows the MCs as they find safety, and purpose in the MMCs court. He has his own adversities to overcome as well as her. There is romance, action, angst, and heart felt moments along the way.
The characters completely win you over. You get introduced to new characters, and their back stories. You also get to know the MCs better, and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Their fabulous banter continues on from book 1, adding in some romantic tension.
The world building continues to be complex. The author continues to build, and intensify the story as this book goes on. You will get to know a whole new side of the fae, as well as getting glimpses into a forgotten past. This fae court has a more ruthless set of mind, and the author does a beautiful job cementing that into the story.
This Fantasy Romance is a thrilling read that will have you turning each page needing more. This is book 2 in the Blood Of A Fae Series.
The Romance in this book is a slow burn where the characters are trying to deny a desire for one another, and/or resisting it. There is some miscommunication trope happening in this book that tends to add to the tension, to help keep the burn slow.
This book has some spice. There isn’t a ton of spice, and the scenes arent super long or even overly descriptive. The spicy scenes definitely are not fade to black either.
The book moves at a steady pace until it picks up quickly about 3/4 way through the book. The book follows the MCs as they find safety, and purpose in the MMCs court. He has his own adversities to overcome as well as her. There is romance, action, angst, and heart felt moments along the way.
The characters completely win you over. You get introduced to new characters, and their back stories. You also get to know the MCs better, and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Their fabulous banter continues on from book 1, adding in some romantic tension.
The world building continues to be complex. The author continues to build, and intensify the story as this book goes on. You will get to know a whole new side of the fae, as well as getting glimpses into a forgotten past. This fae court has a more ruthless set of mind, and the author does a beautiful job cementing that into the story.
fayely's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ravenprincess97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i_own_a_book's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mountain_reader19's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kindlebabe's review
5.0
Book : Court of Claws
Blood of a Fae, Book 2
Author : Briar Boleyn
Thank you NetGalley, Starwater Press & the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Do you enjoy:
- Hero’s found family
- Enemies to lovers
- Fake Relationships
- Steam that builds
- Magic
- Hunger games type throne competition
Then you will absolutely love this book!!!!!!
First off, I fell head over heels with book one, queen of roses! When I opened this book up I could hardly wait to dive in and see where these characters were going to pick up at. I was already in love with Morgan and loved the mystery surrounding Draven.
I love that we are taken into a completely new kingdom with all new amazing characters to get to know and storyline regarding Dravens competition to sit his throne. We watch Morgan grasp her magic that we caught a glimpse of near the end of book 1 and strengthen it.
We watch the roller coaster of a relationship between Morgan and Draven and my heart aches over and over in so many different ways with them. This book ended on such a cliff hanger that I’m holding on anticipating the 3rd book because so many huge things are going to happen. I will forever recommend this series to all my fae/kingdom/creature loving friends. One of my favorites this year absolutely!
Blood of a Fae, Book 2
Author : Briar Boleyn
Thank you NetGalley, Starwater Press & the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Do you enjoy:
- Hero’s found family
- Enemies to lovers
- Fake Relationships
- Steam that builds
- Magic
- Hunger games type throne competition
Then you will absolutely love this book!!!!!!
First off, I fell head over heels with book one, queen of roses! When I opened this book up I could hardly wait to dive in and see where these characters were going to pick up at. I was already in love with Morgan and loved the mystery surrounding Draven.
I love that we are taken into a completely new kingdom with all new amazing characters to get to know and storyline regarding Dravens competition to sit his throne. We watch Morgan grasp her magic that we caught a glimpse of near the end of book 1 and strengthen it.
We watch the roller coaster of a relationship between Morgan and Draven and my heart aches over and over in so many different ways with them. This book ended on such a cliff hanger that I’m holding on anticipating the 3rd book because so many huge things are going to happen. I will forever recommend this series to all my fae/kingdom/creature loving friends. One of my favorites this year absolutely!