Empress of Fae: Blood of a Fae, Book 3

Krystina

*4.5 stars

"Holy cow, she does it again! This series is absolutely amazing, with so much action and many twists, it’s hard to put these books down! I love how the author takes elements from the Arthurian Legend and not only includes them within the story but molds them to fit her world. I am fairly blown away by the world-building in this series. Even with all of the politics involved, along with a bunch of other moving elements, it leaves you fulling immersed and craving more. The dynamic between all of the characters is stellar. Boleyn writes each character in such a way that you feel connected to their journey. Fenyx made me feel such disgust that I didn’t even want to read the parts that he was in and Arthur is utterly infuriating, but they were such vital parts to Morgan’s character development. All of the character’s lives are so interwoven that if you were to remove someone from the story, it just wouldn’t flow as well. I cannot get enough of Morgan and Draven’s relationship. I love how they irrevocably trust and love each other. Not only is their bond solidified in this book, but also the bond between their battlecats. They are truly a force to be reckoned with and I cannot wait to see how they will handle the inevitable events that are headed their way. I am hoping for more Fae history and background in book 4 and I am literally dancing with anticipation for the conclusion to Blood of a Fae! I am so thankful to both the author and NetGalley to be able to have been an ARC reader for this series! I cannot wait to see how things end and I know it will be bittersweet! ["

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December 10, 2023 Verified Purchase

Kendall Streible

This series continues to wow me 🥹

"🥀 LGBTQ+ rep 🥀 Multiple POVs 🥀 “My wife” 🥀 Court Intrigue Book three in the Blood of A Fae series by the wonderful @ was a doozy. Briar really knows how to play with my emotions and my therapist will be sending a bill 😂. This series is quickly becoming one of my faves! Morgan has just hopped throw an arch portal that has taken her back to Pendrath in hopes that she can stop her brother Arthur from just destroying literally everything. Unfortunately she is not followed by her HUSBAND Draven, but instead she enjoys the enthralling company of Javer, Fae Court Mage. Morgan must revert back to hiding her fae-ness -and infiltrate the court she had left behind. Between barreling with Arthur, fielding creepy Lord Generals, and trying to save Kaye, this book was so hard to put down. There are so many insane character bombs dropped in this book you should have seen my face while reading. The WHIPLASH 🤪 Solid third book. I’ve got mixed feelings about starting book 4 because that means this series is completed and I already know the book hangover will suckkkk ["

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August 4, 2024 Verified Purchase

❈ Elizabeth ❈ | Breakawayreads

So wonderful!!!

"“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.” 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. ["

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September 4, 2024 Verified Purchase

Jaime

Loving this series and cannot wait for book 4!

"Empress of Fae is the third book in this series, and I’m going back to 4/5 stars for this one. I still really liked it and cannot wait for book 4. This installment felt slower paced to me than Court of Claws. I’m not sure if it’s because Morgan and Draven were separated for almost the entirety of the book. I’m not sure if it’s because it felt much more like relationship-building to me between a multitude of characters (which isn’t a bad thing). I’m not sure if it’s because i had to pace myself during the workweek. It’s just odd, because there were battles and tournaments and dangers, but I didn’t feel the urgency of it as much. I’m not mad about it, because I feel like there was a lot planted in this book that I’m dying to have developed in the next book. The writing was wonderful, the world-building continued to be stellar, the character development was on point. No complaints. I absolutely loved continuing to explore the bond between Morgan and Draven. The dreams and the cottage were one of my favorite plot points here. I wish we could have gotten more from the relationship between Orcades and Morgan. We just scraped the surface there and I feel like there was a lot more that we could’ve learned. Morgan is on the brink of coming into her full power and embracing her true self, and I truly hope that happens in the next book. We got a glimpse of it with Fenyx and I need so much more. Let’s give Excalibur its due. There were times the sword felt like a character unto itself and I’m living on those memories. Especially in that one scene … you know … towards the end … in that chamber with Fenyx. Morgan was strong, smart, determined, but Excalibur was a QUEEN in that scene. Nightclaw’s experience on the flight to Camelot? 😭 There wasn’t a jaw dropping cliffhanger like at the end of Court of Claws, but: Who was the man in the woods and why did she mention the red around his mouth?? What is going on with Gorlois and when will this family reunion take place?? What about Kaye and Medra?? Can I pleeeease have a reunion moment between Nightclaw and Morgan?? My soul needs it. When do we get to bathe in the powers Draven has been holding back this whole time?? These are the things I need to know after finishing this book. I just really love this series. What you can expect: - Fae vs. fae vs. humans vs. humans - The Round Table - War, intrigue, betrayal, loss - Complex family dynamics - Reconciliation, reunion - More spice, but still not a ton - Intense declarations of bonded love - New revelations (shadowssaywhaaaaat) - Beasties, bonds, mates ["

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March 3, 2024 Verified Purchase