Not quite the joining but a Cas/Kieran/Poppy pairing none the less. ", Poppy: "Happy? And you you never laughed enough as it was, but when you did ", Casteel: "When you did, it was like the moment the damn mist finally cleared. he said, catching my other wrist when I swung my fist down. A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Partly, I think I just really liked the Kieran/Casteel relationship on its own (so rare that you see a friendship between two men this strong in a fantasy novel) and I almost didnt want Poppy encroaching on it. ", Poppy: "I was just looking at you a few moments ago. -------> Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her choice to stay with him. So, first off, my general impression of this book. But I don't think that's the case. Slowly freeing the sensitive flesh, he chuckled as his lips touched the space behind my ear, and then I felt the indecent thrill of his sharp teeth dragging over the skin of my throat. Subjectively, the romance was the only reason I was really still here, and that was badly damaged/ruined by the emotional cheating from Poppy. Bored with a hint of amusement. Whats more, Ill go as far as to say that had the author set out from the beginning to write a polyamory book (beyond the fact that she failed to truly set that up in any real way), this was a truly bad way to go about it. All thats wonderful except that theres 3 more books left in the series. Make you come that way. ", Casteel: "That's because it was a very passionate one. This would also solve the issue of what the plot is going to be after the war with the blood queen. Their relationship is so teasing and annoying each other. My lips slowly parted as I realized what the lumpy, red mass was. That it's a blood exchange that often turns into something, um, more intimate.". SO FREAKING MUCH. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and Casteel's coronation ceremony leaves an empty hole in the kingdom, and pain felt by all. No? Tiny shivers hit every part of me. He nipped at my jaw, drawing another gasp from me. I refused his proposal at first, just so you know. It's definitely impossible. '", Poppy: "In a perfect world, I would've loved to have been courted in a way that didn't involve kidnappings or fleeing the Ascended. She understands. Elijah: As I just said, Im with Casteel. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. There were plenty of hints in the book that a possible threesome might happen at some point, and while I usually wouldn't mind that level of smut, I just don't see it. When the others ditch them for their partners, Gwyn and Elain spend Girls' Night together. he snarled, thrusting me behind a tree. Poppy and Casteel finally being, for it. And that love it entrenched itself deeply when I realized the kind of strength and will he had within him to survive what he had and to still find the pieces of who he used to be. . Is that less vague enough for you, Penellaphe? But I still chose him despite it all. I swallowed, but the knot was still there. I love her passion and fiery temper. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. Check out the rest of the Blood & Ash Series, and expect upcoming news for the next installment! Like I've seen people say JLA lied to them, like have you not read the lines and lines of Casteel and Poppy and Kieran discussing and joking and commenting on group sex, Poppy watching Kieran receive oral sex, Poppy giving Casteel head on a . We stood there for several moments, and at any time, if either of us turned our heads just the slightest, our lips would have met. When all is revealed, I wonder if Cas will kill him himself, or if he will let Poppy do the honors after that stoning attack.<--------. Phillips and Penellaphe race toward the stables, and Hawke kills Phillips. You will have to force me, and I will not make it easy for you. Thanks for your comment! ", Kieran: "Cas told me once that he felt as if he already knew you after speaking with you just a few times.". There is nothing I will protect more fiercely or with more devotion Poppy. Book: The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Publishing Info: Blue Box Press, March 2022, Where Did I Get this Book: bought the ebook, Where Can You Get this Book: Amazon| IndieBound | WorldCat, Book Description: From the desperation of golden crowns. My voice cracked slightly as the knot expanded. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? ", Poppy: "Why did you tell me? And I don't know what you know of me, but I had no control over where I went, who I spoke to or could speak with. Casteel: "Am I seeing things, or is that your dagger strapped to your thigh? 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. A heart. Casteel: "I think you feel the exact opposite when it comes to my stupid dimples. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. ", Kieran: I was beside myself with worry. Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. What should have been an exciting addition (finally the heroes perspective!) ", Kieran: "Don't be nice to me. ", Poppy: "Are we sleeping here? ", Casteel: "You don't need to stay up here, Poppy. So what do you guys think? I expected to be picking up pieces of myself.". I have no idea what I was talking about. Nothing changes that. They will come to love her as fiercely as I do.". ", Casteel: "It's about us. If you had, I wouldn't have gotten to see the look on his face when I sliced off his hand and then his head.". Together, they will work to save their King and overthrow the Blood Queen once and for all. Like Liked by 1 person. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. ", Casteel: "But I know you won't allow it. And when his fingers sifted through my h air, guiding my head back, t here were no protests to be found. ", Casteel: "It will be my most prized possession.". It was more the strangeness of the relationship between Kieran and Poppy while Cas was a prisoner. When I read the first three chapters after they were released a month early, I was feeling like this guy was bad news. What if after Casteel accomplished what he wanted, when he fulfilled his end of the bargain, all that remained was lies and betrayals? I stepped back, bumping into a shelf. And the only reason why any of that changed is because once he got to know you, he started to care for you.". Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. Forget about sex. ", Poppy: "I fell for you when you were Hawke, and I kept falling for you when you became Casteel. His lips curled into a half-grin, revealing the dimple in his right cheek. You're clever, and you are kinder than even you realize - even though I know you have earned the title of the Dark One. And from what I've learned about you from my brother and Casteel, the Ascended have already stolen a lot of joy from you. Poppy: "I chose him when I knew him as Hawke. He smiled up at me, his eyes twin golden flames. I wanted his hands on me, washing away all the reasons why I shouldn't. You need to read this book. He dipped his head, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear as he spoke. ", Casteel: "I'll admit, that would lead the average person to believe there were no fond feelings between us, but no one would believe that I would choose a submissive Maiden over my brother. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? We haven't been for a very long time. He. Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? I took her. Kieran grinned, and his sister rolled her eyes. You'd hate me. I'm just a little chilled. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. ", Kieran: "I was wondering when she was going to notice that. Casteel: "There's a vein there, right along your leg, with all these little veins branching off. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their peopleand each other. But fearing what you're capable of doesn't mean I fear you. Poppy grew up believing that Ian Balfour is her brother. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed his purpose as a. ", He laughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat, Casteel: "Your penchant for violence isn't anything to be ashamed of. But when I looked up at him, he had that look to him again. Poppy: "There is something so wrong with you! For saving your life. ", Alistir: "He does seem quite taken with you. I kept falling when he never once told me not to pick up a sword or bow and instead handed one to me. 6 Stories. I don't want Kieran. ", Casteel: "Let me be enough, at least for tonight. ", Poppy: "That wasn't what I was going for. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. Weeks. I meant desire. Casteel has been gently broaching at least a threesome since book 2. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. His mouth brushing my jaw, followed by the graze of his sharp teeth, sending an illicit thrill through me. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. had a lot of thoughts and feelings about this book, so its taken a bit to get my mind in order with what exactly I wanted to say about this book. ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. There isn't really clarity with where our three main characters relationship will go next, and I'm not sure where the author is taking their relationship. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -------->Poppy and Kieran? I wanted to be so completely devoured by him that there was no room for the fear that he would become a scare upon my sure-to-be-broken heart. Named after the Goddess of Wisdom, Loyalty, and Duty?, Alastir: A fitting name for the Maiden, I imagine., Casteel: You wouldnt think that if you knew her., Poppy: If you say I smell like Casteel again, I will punch you in the face. ", Casteel: "What if I just wanted a piece of you? I chose him because he made me feel like I was something other than the Maiden, and he saw me when no one else ever really did. ", Casteel: "Don't worry. And I am Casteel. And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. Casteel: There is no side of you that is not as beautiful as the other half. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend. This. Kiss. Seeing me. Dinah Liddell adheres strictly to her plans and schedules. Miss Willa has the same sleeping arrangement -", Kieran: "I really hope you two don't turn into one of those couples who are constantly whispering sweet nothings at one another. I just know it will. But its also partly that I (and a lot of others, it seems!) ", Casteel: "I didn't take you then because I knew the moment I did, you would stop looking at me like like I was just Hawke. ", Poppy: "I know you wanted to marry me partly because it offered me a level of protection -", Casteel: "Originally, Poppy. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. To work with him to get both of their brothers back. It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteels death and tackle the political problem of ruling without him. Thanks for your comment! She is more than capable of handling things herself. My plans changed. We are no longer a fallen kingdom. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? You can sleep on the floor. People are saying that "adding" Kieran to that relationship isn't possible because you can't halve 3 but i think that's the point. My boiling blood roared in my ears, through my body, tightening my breasts and settling between my legs, where his fingers ventured dangerously close. It undoes me, Poppy. I may or may not have walked into a door while reading. But then you insulted her. ", Poppy: "Yes. His relationship is an extension of both of them, but it's still separate. Casteel: "I like how close it brings us, Princess.". Something intangible, far rarer and stronger than bloodlines and even the gods. Poppy: "That's why you aren't just hauling me straight to the capital right now, demanding the exchange. The fact they get married in this book, with two more to go shit is going, We can't forget about the side characters in this book. And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. His head dipped, and his mouth was on mine before the laugh even faded. Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? What we do learn about the world comes through exposition. There is an unspoken but strong understanding between the author and the readers of what they are there for, be it happily ever afters, smut, etc. ", Casteel: "I hope you don't think I'm foolish enough to trust your vow. But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". I fell and fell when I realized that Casteel wore many masks for many reasons. Casteel's chin dipped as he stepped into me. And shes far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. ", Casteel: "Lion. With the strength of the Primal of Lifes guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her waybecause there can be no retreat this time. I love how aware of herself and her feelings she is. Poppy knows better than to trust him. Penellaphe Da'Neer (ne Balfour, pronounced: Pen-nell-uh-fee Bal-floor), often simply named Poppy, is the former Maiden or Chosen One in the Kingdom of Solis and rightful Queen of Atlantia. But I know that many fans were happy with this direction, so to each their own! I am totally trash for didn't get explored more. Trying to talk about my thoughts on characters, will be a little difficult to not spoil so if you have already read the book, feel free to highlight the hidden text to read. ", Casteel: "You don't understand. ", Casteel: "What do you think happens when he shifts forms? And that was only because I'd convinced myself that was the reason. You look at me like ", Casteel: "How do I look at you, Princess? Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. The way The Joining should have gone. To me it felt like she kinda eased us into it since we pretty much saw this coming. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. It would also force a lot of character. I love! ", Casteel: "Someone did take her. Besides, I doubt I'd be able to sleep. Keeping him at what feels like just the bff side character after what has transpired feels wrong to me, like hes just the family dog to a married couple (if that makes any sense), I think youre spot on. A muscle flexed in his jaw once more, but he said nothing. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! ", Kieran: "No matter how hard you try with that knife you just swiped, you will not be able to kill Cas with it. Im glad you enjoyed it though! War is only the beginningFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book four in her Blood and Ash series.From the desperation of golden crownsCasteel Da'Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could've prepared for the staggering revelations. Second of all, don't highlight the text. Because I didn't throw it at your face this time? Casteel/Hawke has earned his nickname, for sure. So really this is a "WHY THE HELL NOT, ARMENTROUT" section. ", Casteel: "It's official. Poppy is the daughter of Queen Isbeth and the god Ires. Before I write this review, I feel like I need to show you the progression of emotions I have had the last few days of my life since A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire showed up on my Kindle. His truths as sensual as his bite. But just so you know, he often slips into his wolven form and has a habit of kicking in his sleep. I loved him even though there was so much I didn't know about him. . He glanced down at me, his lips slightly parted. ", Poppy: "You seem to know a lot about that book. But damn are you for real? My fur should be reserved for something far more luxurious than a cloak. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. When it comes to my stupid dimples I look at you, Princess Kieran was physically to., Poppy: `` Am I seeing things, or is that dagger... 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