------->. Casteel: There is no side of you that is not as beautiful as the other half. Casteel is once again a prisoner of . Casteel: "Forcing a warrior to don a veil of submission was never going to last. Free my brother and, maybe if the gods were good, prevent a war - or at least lessen the bloodshed. ", Poppy: "You and I are never going to do anything like what we did before. But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". And Poppy and Casteel together? I wanted his hands on me, soothing away the sting of guilt and the feeling that I was betraying myself. Your laugh is as beautiful as your smile, and when I told you it was like hearing something familiar? Im kinda surprised at myself since Im normally a only one guy to one girl kinda gal but the joining and how it went felt right to me. Because I'd never stopped falling. I already knew that, Casteel. In War of Two Queens Poppy and. ", Kieran: "Please don't die. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herselfabout him. ", Poppy: "You're welcome. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. Nykthos is the King of the Gods. ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". His relationship is an extension of both of them, but it's still separate. I fell and fell when I realized that Casteel wore many masks for many reasons. There were plenty of hints in the book that a possible threesome might happen at some point, and while I usually wouldn't, that level of smut, I just don't see it. ", Casteel: "Would this be an inappropriate time to let you know I'm incredibly turned on by you right now?". ", Casteel: "I'm distracted. Language: English Words: 1,037 Chapters: 1/1 Collections: 1 Comments: 4 Kudos: 9 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 97; . It's also true that I chose you when you were just Hawke, and it's not just because you were the first person to ever really see me. "Jasper sort . ", Kieran: "You look like you want to do that now. ", Poppy: "As far as me being a liability? So when devoted fans get to book four and see what looks pretty clearly like emotional cheating and then a polyamory relationship, theyre going to feel misled and cheated by the author. Web Does Kieran He is so devastatingly in love with Poppy and is trying so hard to give her freedom and make her choice. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. That would be quicker. Besides, I doubt I'd be able to sleep. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ", Casteel: "Well, you have me there. All of you? Web The rescue and Casteel ascending Poppy because he doesnt want to lose her. And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. At myself. But I definitely agree with what youre saying about Kieran now seeming to be the epitome of a third wheel. I may or may not have walked into a door while reading. ", Poppy: "What part did you want to be real? So fun to talk about this book with other fans! You made her flinch, and then you threatened her. I kept falling when he never once told me not to pick up a sword or bow and instead handed one to me. ", Poppy: "He told me what it is. And completely unexpected. ", Casteel: "But you like what's wrong with me. Kieran. At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. I love her passion and fiery temper. I cared about him. Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). Ill probably check out the reviews of the next book when it is released, but Im probably out. S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. And, yes, before you ask, you're free to do as you please. I cant imagine anyone from that community would like the parallel drawn here between their accepting and consensual love with the kind of emotional cheating that Poppy and Kieran were getting up to behind Casteels back and without his knowledge. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? ", Casteel: "Almost all the shame I've ever felt has to do with you. Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Blood and Ash Series - Jennifer L. Armentrout Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Poppy Balfour/Casteel Da'Neer, Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou, Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer Characters: Poppy Balfour, Kieran Contou, Casteel Da'Neer Additional Tags: Threesome - F/M/M Summary: . Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. Will you do me the honor or allowing me to one day become worthy of you? Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -----> Poppy and Kieran? The kiss was it was as intoxicating as his bite, as everything about him was. The King wants to use her to send a message. ", Poppy: "You could always clean up after yourself. You're clever, and you are kinder than even you realize - even though I know you have earned the title of the Dark One. RATED: 18+ CATEGORY: MOOD: Steamy #Fantasy Exciting, Violence #Romance Emotional. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? I remember her admitting (I believe on her facebook page, where she is very active with her fans), that she was not sure if she could write a good high-fantasy, and she didn't know if she would ever publish it. Maybe forever. or. ", Older woman: "You are a second daughter. from someone else because of his love for Poppy. ", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". And if the whole world saw that mark between your pretty thighs, I'd have to then kill the whole world.". So, first off, my general impression of this book. It's no secret on this little blog of mine that I have a thing for the anti-hero. This would open up the door for a Kieran/Poppy romance, which wouldnt be shocking as they have a very weird relationship anyway. Casteel had faced all his demons, found true love, and more or less completed his purpose as a character. ", Casteel: "You waking up uninjured was more pressing than a vague, rather unhelpful message from the gods. That and your laugh. ", Jasper: "I imagine I will still be officiating a wedding. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. ", Casteel: "What if I just wanted a piece of you? ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. And there are so many reveals about the world and Poppys own heritage that it is well past the point of ridiculousness. Casteel dying would be a perfect plot device in that sense. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. ", Casteel: "I doubt she knows what you're referencing.". Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. ", Casteel: "You're right. Casteel: "I like how close it brings us, Princess.". Yes to the Joining or no. she has enough stories to fill the shelves of the library of alexandria. My fur should be reserved for something far more luxurious than a cloak. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with, but him? Someone who pushes back. 6 Stories. Look, we here at The Library Ladies believe in Every book its reader, and every reader their book. But the converse of that is true: some people make choices of what to read based on what is and what is not in their books. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed his purpose as a. Objectively, it has the same flaws as weve seen in the rest of the series. Poppy: "That and my sparkling personality. Kieran started to block me once more, and I'd had it with the ridiculousness. Anyone who has read my reviews of these books before will note that Ive always been hesitant to say much in favor of the general quality of the writing and world-building in these books. But ". ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. . The bad boy. Poppy: "That's not true. They are already together non stop, Kieran is their advisor, all major conversations involve the 3. Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dearto protect those who cannot defend themselves. he snarled, thrusting me behind a tree. . The breath I took got stuck as I grew incredibly still. Kieran: "I'm sorry. It feels like forever. Someone is getting stabbed again. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. I did. There is a chapter I'm sure you'll be interested in. Yes. Your fiance has questions. And then it all seemed like a lie once I realized the truth of who he was and why he was a part of my life.". I have risen to take back what is mine. I simply stared up at him, waiting and wanting. And Poppy? Some thoughts on Poppy x Cass x Kieran The Joining. ", Casteel: "Why would I lie about something like that? No? You will have to force me, and I will not make it easy for you. You'd only be annoyed, and the knife is not nearly sharp enough to sever your head or pierce your incredibly thick skull. He turned his head slightly, lining up his mouth with mine. ", Kieran: "Wolven body temperatures run higher than normal. He lowered himself to his knees in front me me. Most of all, he is a true friend to Casteel and has been for many years. ", Delano: "Oh, man. Poppy and Kierans relationship has grown over the four books (well I guess 3 since he wasnt really in most of book 1) and they really emotionally bonded over the grief of Cas being held prisoner. Cookie Notice But do you really intend to keep her? Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel. And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. Elijah: "Told him that if a woman fights with that kind of passion and makes you work that hard to earn even a smile, then that's the kind of woman you want by your side in and out of the bedchamber.". Either way, none of this is truly shocking. <-------- He is kinda perfect himself. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. A tiny piece that belonged to me? Casteel: "Devilishly handsome? Like your ability to see better than her, and scent her arousal -". Poppy grew up believing that Ian Balfour is her brother. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. Even when you inevitably do leave, I'll still want you. Kieran reveals that since Casteel cares for Poppy, he would find it repellant to feed from anyone else because it's too intimate. It turns me on when you're armed with something sharp. There is nothing I will protect more fiercely or with more devotion Poppy. He hesitated as if to see if I would pull away. That the Maiden wasn't me, and I was better and stronger and meant for something other than that. What should have been an exciting addition (finally the heroes perspective!) Casteel would be most displeased. Probably had something to do with the fact that they'd be holed up in their private chambers for days after a spat. It must've been the wind. Casteel stared at me, the corners of his lips curving up. The Prince of Atlantia. The War of Two Queens is the fourth book in Jennifer L Armentrout's Bestselling Blood and Ash series. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. Probably better than most here. More like ridiculous. ---------> Did anyone predict that ending? It's beautiful.". What are you two discussing that has Poppy looking as if she's five seconds away from crawling under the table? *Spoilers for COGB* Kieran is cleaning up Poppy and Casteel after her ascension when he sees the scars on her back. Protect your Prince. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. Something powerful enough that it has ushered in great change in the past. ", Kieran: "He wouldn't be marrying you, risking the ire of not just his entire kingdom but also his parents, who you will soon discover are not two people you want to anger just so you have a chance to make it through this alive, free from the Ascended and from him. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the second book in her Blood and Ash Series, and starts off essentially where we left off in From Blood and Ash, with Poppy in the hands of Casteel/Hawke, struggling with the heartbreak from Hawke's betrayal, and trying to figure out what the truth is. The surprise is half the fun. ", Emil: "I think I can now be counted as one of those taken with you. ", Alastir: "I can see why. But I still chose him despite it all. For a moment, all thoughts scattered. Somewhere along the way, I no longer saw her as a bargaining chip or a tool for revenge. I expect to hear many stories that involve you throwing down with him. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. ", Kieran: "I was just telling her about how you have heightened physical senses. ", Casteel: "Don't worry. My voice cracked slightly as the knot expanded. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. ", Poppy: "There is something wrong with me, too. Um . ------->Holy fucking hell. Kieran. And emotional infidelity isnt it, friends. I wanted you, and I wanted to find a way to try to keep you. ", Casteel: "You look You look beautiful, Poppy. What is more pressing than an omen sent by the gods? None. I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. ", Casteel: "I don't like the way he looks at you.". ", Casteel: "I'm going to to need you to hold onto me and not let go, because I'm about to fuck you like I promised. We are no longer a fallen kingdom. Your heart was always safe with me. We're real. His head dipped, and his mouth was on mine before the laugh even faded. You just aren't ready to accept it. ", Casteel: "Is it necessary for you to make it sound like we'd be doing something other than sleeping? ", Kieran: "He was Casteel then just like he's Hawke now. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. ", Casteel: "She stabbed me in the heart with a bloodstone dagger. We are a kingdom of fire. SO, either it's me in here, or it's Kieran. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. I hated lying to you, Poppy. They don't -", Poppy: "Trust me? It burst from me. Soon, she'll be running one of us over instead of stabbing us. They'd expect me to fall for someone as fiery as she is kind, brave even to a fault. View thelibraryladiess profile on Facebook, View @LibraryLadiesMNs profile on Twitter, View thelibraryladiess profile on Instagram, View UCxD9rnvQKPh0zi3NIm4ftcQs profile on YouTube, The Great Animorphs Re-Read: Animorphs Graphix#2, Follow The Library Ladies on WordPress.com. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed. ", Kieran: "You should be asleep like them, Your Highness. Theres some contextual things that make me suspect this, but the biggest indicator is that his character (and his relationship with Poppy) seems like its done developing. ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. ", Casteel: "You really don't need to encourage her. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik his. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. It wasn't the only reason. Casteel: "I do so prefer hand-to-hand combat with you.". And you thought it would kill him? ", Casteel: "I am born of the first kingdom. Poppy: "I'm going to seriously hurt you both. Casteel DaNeer is known by many names and many faces. ", Casteel: "I can always read to you. But talking doesn't require you to be shirtless. Like Liked by 1 person. "At least, not physically. Casteel hadn't expected the move, and he slipped to the side - or maybe he was just humoring me. Neither was freeing my brother or preventing a war. It weirds me out. Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. I'm jealous. ", Casteel: "Atlantia rose from blood and ash. ", Poppy: "I only stabbed him . a few times. I love! Understandably, there's a ton of conversations in which Casteel, Kieran, and everyone else has to convince Poppy that the Atlantians aren't the enemy and that they really are (mostly) peaceful . You can sleep on the floor. A muscle flexed in his jaw once more, but he said nothing. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. At a . He wants the crown. Poppy: "I want to stab you in the heart right now. You would stop opening up to me. That had something to do with it, of course, but if I wanted to experience pretty words or pleasure, I could've donned the mask once more and went back to the Red Pearl. A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! She's utterly unique, and most likely not what one would expect from the Maiden. Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. It can be any piece of your choosing. ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. ", Casteel: "Forget I said that. I don't want Kieran. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. Kieran: "The truth often is. The fact they get married in this book, with two more to go shit is going down. He dipped his head, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear as he spoke. The way Im going to review this book is as follows: Im going to start with a review of the objective state of this book, then move out to my own interpretations, and then briefly discuss the fan reaction. But for the most part, if youve read the other books, youll know the flaws youre working with and none of them are improved in this book. ", Kieran: "Perfect timing. I honestly don't get the drama over it, especially now. He was like a father to me, and in a way, he'll be with me when I do something he never thought I'd be able to do. Poppy and Casteel finally being real, not "pretending," and getting married. ", Poppy: "I don't know about the warrior part -", Casteel: "I do. Language . Threatens you and lives. Seeing me. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. His lips curled into a half-grin, revealing the dimple in his right cheek. It's definitely impossible. This would also solve the issue of what the plot is going to be after the war with the blood queen. With a wound that most likely punctured a lung. Meagen. ", He picked up my left hand and turned it over, Casteel: " - is real. ", Casteel: "Blessed be the gods, someone mark the date and time. ", Kieran: "I would hope not. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. All of her books are amazing. For her part, Poppy is lost without Casteel. He. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. I knew it wasn't my naivety or lack of experience. Poppy and Casteel get word of Casteel's spies spotting Ian, her brother, in the Capitol. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. Hard., Kieran: You do smell like him, but thats not it. But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is. I loved him even though I knew I was a willing pawn to him. Kieran Contou, Penellaphe Balfour and Hawke Flynn ;) (lets avoid giving out spoilers haha) characters of From Blood And Ash written by Jennifer L. Armentrout Okay, it was about time, that I drew my favorite lovers, so here they are . I don't know why I look forward to arguing with you, but I do. Doesn't mean I can't love the guy. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to his overly protective and intimate . There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. He may hate being called the Dark One, but he has earned that name. I expected to be picking up pieces of myself.". Accepting him and and allowing myself to feel what I did f or him was a betrayal to those who were lost in all of this, and it felt like a betrayal to myself. He tossed the quiver of arrows I hadn't seen him grab toward me. It undoes me, Poppy. If you know what that means, then someone has been very naughty.". Casteels reaction to Poppy telling him she loved him. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossibletravel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was just perfect. ", Poppy: "You look at me like Like you want to eat me.". Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. & quot ; & # ;... 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