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Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn

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single_star101's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was such an improvement from book one. The book was fast paced and everything that happened in the book impacted the characters bringing them together (or apart). It had some really good plot twists and sets up the next book in the series so well.

I mean this in the best way possible but there is no good solution to what comes next in the plot. Draven and Morgan are going to have to make compromises to both their goals and each other to get anything done and I for one cannot wait to see what those choices will be.

clairereadstoomuch's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

“Thank you NetGalley and the author for an eARC of this book*

Okay well, new world, new characters but at least some of the answers I had from book one were answered.

Let’s start with the plot and the world building. What I said for the first book still stands. I like this new world, the new development and plot points introduced in this book are clear and easy to follow. For the most part.
I have a feeling the author was trying to achieve a big moment when a key element is revealed and everyone is shocked. However, she decides to do so using the miscommunication trope. And that’s when my frustration and discontent stems from.

I have a hug problem with the romance in this book. The two MMCs could be great together. The chemistry is there and the potential as well. What’s in their path you ask? Morgan’s immaturity.
It’s incredibly frustrating how many times she demands answers to her questions and straight up refuses to listen and accept the truth. She also has the annoying habit of stopping Draven from speaking just when he’s about to tell her something important.
By doing this, not only does their relationship feel flat and discontinuous but we also get confused about things that honestly could have been better handled if only she let him speak.

I get her frustration in the beginning and I get her denial after a traumatic event. But then what’s the excuse? Like, grow up and open up your ears girl.

However, the story is fast paced, it’s filled with action and politics and lore which are all elements I enjoy in a romantasy. I’m curious to see how things develop and get resolved but the way we basically are thrown back to square one by the end of the book makes me a bit wary to reach for the next book straight away.

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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!!

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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

queen_n15's review against another edition

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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

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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.