You rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains. Senses hyperaware, I watched him lean in as a confusing tremor of anticipation coiled its way down my spine. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. Review: This was another massive book, so as much as I wanted to get my review out as close to the release day as possible, here we are, a few weeks later. We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. Casteel's chin dipped as he stepped into me. ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? Lay you out on the rocks and lick every inch of your body. Personalities are kept consistent, and best of all, the book is thrilling and unpredictable. ", Poppy: "His name was Leopold, but my mother called him Leo or or Lion. She is the perfect heroine. Elijah: "Keep our Prince in line and do so vigilantly. Threatens you and lives. I am all for it. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to his overly protective and intimate . 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. I'm jealous. ", Casteel: "You're not the only one. <--------. They'd expect someone like you, to be honest. I know. I already knew that, Casteel. ", Casteel: "She speaks the truth. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. He planted his hands on the carriage wall, caging me in. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". When Casteel grew older, he thought he could kill Queen Ileana and King Jalara by himself; he was taken by the Ascended where he was tortured for five decades. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? ", Casteel: "Oh, I'm listening. All of that makes me anxious. Again. But Poppy is a character portrayed by the musician Moriah Poppy, born Moriah Pereira, created with the director Titanic Sinclair . ", Casteel: "You really don't need to encourage her. S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. Poppy and Casteel get word of Casteel's spies spotting Ian, her brother, in the Capitol. There's definitely been several minutes have gone by. For a moment, all thoughts scattered. Its been clear the direction this has been going in, so not sure how you were thrown off in this book. ", Poppy: "You're about to get a love tap to your face.". Protect your Prince. His ears perked as he looked over to where Casteel stood. Kieran & Cass "If I had turned to Casteel in my sleep, Kieran had also turned, as if Casteel were a magnet that drew both of us." I strange turn of phrase. It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! Previously Reviewed: From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and The Crown of Gilded Bones. Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. ", Poppy: "I can't just fall asleep. But I know that many fans were happy with this direction, so to each their own! The King wants to use her to send a message. It wasn't a lie. It wasn't the only reason. (LogOut/ **In Progress/not complete ** Language . But damn are you for real? Kiss. Second of all, don't highlight the text. It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteel . More like ridiculous. Poppy: "He told me he believed it was the Atlantian blood in him, recognizing mine. It undoes me, Poppy. Poppy, Casteel and Kieran are trying to find their new normal after the events of The war of two queens. ", Kieran: "It was probably the latter that did him in. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. Im not sure if its because of the popularity of the series or what, but it seems that the publisher has taken a very hands-off approach to editing this series. ", Vonetta: "Apparently, you have a habit of it. Where From Blood and Ash seemed a little frenzied at times with a . 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. Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? Holy fuck. It's no secret on this little blog of mine that I have a thing for the anti-hero. I love how aware of herself and her feelings she is. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -------->Poppy and Kieran? ", Casteel: "You are so incredibly beautiful when you're angry. Kieran started to block me once more, and I'd had it with the ridiculousness. ", Poppy: "You don't doubt our intentions? Kieran grinned, and his sister rolled her eyes. He turned his head slightly, lining up his mouth with mine. Im glad you enjoyed it though! At myself. There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. No protests. Anyways you might h Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Like he'd lost his breath. The Dark One. ", Casteel: "But it would give you great satisfaction. I quickly spun around, my wide eyes clashing with Casteel's. ", Poppy: "As far as me being a liability? ", Poppy: "I'm going to ignore that incredibly disturbing possibility. Casteel: "Interesting. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. I sensed an acute rush of emotions flow through him, so swift and sudden, I couldn't make out what they were. A tiny piece that belonged to me? And I am Casteel. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. There is a chapter I'm sure you'll be interested in. She turned the diamond in her hand, light catching on its irregular dips and peaks. Just. ", Alastir: "I can see why. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? together. You'd only be annoyed, and the knife is not nearly sharp enough to sever your head or pierce your incredibly thick skull. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. But you know what is true? ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. And even a few of the comments/thoughts by Poppy after they were reunited. Web do poppy casteel and kieran get together In War of Two Queens Poppy and Kieran are brought together by Casteels imprisonment. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with anyone but him? Kieran: "The truth often is. I honestly don't get the drama over it, especially now. ", Casteel: "What do you think happens when he shifts forms? Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. Queen Ileana: "Beauty, my sweet child, is often broken and barbed, and always unexpected. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. And this book was marketed, spoken about by the author (she repeatedly said that Cas and Poppy were the main/only relationship for the last several years), and then set up for THREE BOOKS as an exclusive soulmates-style romance. ", Casteel: "You seem real concerned sitting there. I will not forget that., Casteel: And I will not be able to forgive you.. ", Casteel: "I'm distracted. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and Casteel's coronation ceremony leaves an empty hole in the kingdom, and pain felt by all. thelibraryladiesmn says: ", Kieran: "It's true. And Poppy? 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.". My fur should be reserved for something far more luxurious than a cloak. Whatever it is, I'll take it. Poppy has trouble believing that. Its complicated. Yeaahh, it reads pretty bad and checks all my marks for emotional cheating in my book (honestly, bordering on actual cheating with that naked sleeping scene). I fell in love with him when he was Hawke, and I kept falling once I learned that he was Casteel. I shrieked my frustration - my irritation - at him. ", Casteel: "Gods, you feel You feel like all I could ever want. Im not going back to the keep. "He's not wounded," Kieran answered. And each time - every damn time - I spoke to you, each time, each time I saw your smile or heard you laugh, and the more I got to know you, the less those plans made sense. 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. I stared down at the dazzling gold swirl on my palm. Casteel: "I'm a Prince. I'm sure there is something you'd like to ask. Many are probably already loving the series anyways! ", Casteel: "If I'd known those marks were bites, I would've realized what you were right away. That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. It turns me on when you're armed with something sharp. The way The Joining should have gone. Casteel is once again a prisoner of . I thought I heard you calling my name. And shes far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. On there own, these actions are pretty condemnable from a partner who is in an established exclusive relationship. Find your thing. This book gives us Casteels perspective for the first time in the series. ", Delano: "Please, no stabbing. My plans changed. His truths as sensual as his bite. His warm breath danced across my parted lips. Way too much. I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. At least, not physically. You just aren't ready to accept it. My wide eyes followed the blur that was Casteel as he pinned Landell to the wall, his forearm pressed into the wolvens throat. The problem is what I said before: thats not what this series set out to be (or at least theres no rational interpretation of the previous books or authors statements that could lead you to thinking otherwise). ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. You're naked. Poppy and Casteel had A LOT to work through since he basically kidnapped her to use as ransom against the Queen of Solis in From Blood and Ash. The Descenters want her dead. ", Casteel: "Almost all the shame I've ever felt has to do with you. What I feel? Kieran and Casteel have a heart to heart about the ab. Sadthewidow says: I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. I nodded as Casteel cursed when the arrow he'd been pulling on most likely got stuck on something important. The three of us? You wound me yet again. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe intrigued me from the first moment I spoke to her. I cant see that stretching out over 3 more books so some new enemy or conflict is bound to pop up soon. This was a huge disappointment for me. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. But I don't think that's the case. '", 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. They made those tiny circles that tugged at the seam of my pants, rubbing it against my very center. ", Casteel: "It will be my most prized possession.". Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. Guard her well. 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. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But I still chose him despite it all. It's still within reach in case you want to stab me. ", He laughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat, Casteel: "Your penchant for violence isn't anything to be ashamed of. Not mine. Jars rattled. There's no need to be embarrassed. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? ", Kieran: "Not a minute has gone by since we left the Blood Forest that you aren't threatening Casteel's life. That was the plan. Wait. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . Shady, shady, shady. ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. And then I'd want you on your knees and your mouth around my cock. ", Casteel: "You waking up uninjured was more pressing than a vague, rather unhelpful message from the gods. All of her books are amazing. What did I want? Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. 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: . I'm not talking about that.". The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. ", Kieran: "Those pants were looser, I suppose. It's beautiful.". ", Casteel: "Since we've been married, she's already told me to shut up - how many times? If you haven't read it yet, first of all, do it now. Check out the rest of the Blood & Ash Series, and expect upcoming news for the next installment! Casteel and Kieran have a beautiful life long friendship that brings them as close as brothers. It can be any piece of your choosing. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. All thats wonderful except that theres 3 more books left in the series. It is still heavily Cas&Poppy so not sure if we are ever gonna have them all together again or just a one time thing from the joining. Can I have you? Newly made queen of a people and country that barely know her, let alone trust her, she knows only that she must save Casteel as soon as possible. ", Kieran: "I hope you're not embarrassed about this morning. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations. 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. ", Older woman: "You are a second daughter. The corners of my lips turned down. He claims he deserved it each time, and truthfully, he never seemed all that torn up about being stabbed. But fearing what you're capable of doesn't mean I fear you. I will fight you., Casteel: If youre looking for a fight Youll fight me, Princess., Casteel: "I suppose I will need to add lock picking to the ever-growing list of attributes. ", Poppy: "Why did you tell me? He made me feel alive. Probably better than most here. ", Kieran: "Well, you do have a habit of doing exactly that.". ", Poppy: "I'm not planning to kill him with it. 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 . You being mortal or half-Atlantian wouldn't have changed what was already happening. Like completely naked, and I saw way too much tawny-hued skin. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. From the moment you stayed instead of walking out of that room at the Red Pearl, I knew you had a warrior's strength and bravery.". ", Casteel: "Someone did take her. Tiny shivers hit every part of me. At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. ---------> Did anyone predict that ending? 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. I just need you. It shouldn't come as a shock, because I was already in love with him the moment my heart broke when I learned the truth of who he was. ", Poppy: "No one wants to hear about how many times I've made you bleed. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. Poppy: "I don't like anything about you. If that had been all, I wouldve overlooked it. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? ", Poppy: "It's you. ", 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. Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. Casteel: "Am I seeing things, or is that your dagger strapped to your thigh? The pacing was snail-paced, with very little happening for huge chunks of time. It was just a love lap. What we have here, though, is a masterpiece. No warnings. This series blows my mind. ", Poppy: "Did you just pull me into a pantry?". I love her unyielding strength and courage. We can't forget about the side characters in this book. I love her passion and fiery temper. ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. I will say that I thought there were more actual grammatical/spelling errors in this book than the others. Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. 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.". Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. Casteel became so still, I wondered if he breathed. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. I wasnt so much surprised by the actual joining itself, either the physical act (though I think it could have been written better) or the magical motivation for the decision. Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". God there is so much I can say about this book. Something intangible, far rarer and stronger than bloodlines and even the gods. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". Either way, I scrambled to my knees and turned on him, throwing a wild punch. He hesitated as if to see if I would pull away. It's an ache. And I don't think Kiran and Poppy cleaving together in the way they do for emotional support is half as far fetched as other things in this series. he said, catching my other wrist when I swung my fist down. ", Casteel: "No. The kiss was it was as intoxicating as his bite, as everything about him was. Talking to me. It's only skin. Kieran: "I'm sorry. If they are heartmates (which I think they are), he won't be able to endure that. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. To me, the physical act of the joining was very well foreshadowed. 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. There was no silencing the laugh. The Dark One. We haven't been for a very long time. Your heart was always safe with me. Poppy: "Do I really need to repeat that? I'm thinking you'd really like that. That's the part you like the most. I did. She is more than capable of handling things herself. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. With bloodstone. For romance readers, this is almost even more important than for general fiction readers. I need to feel your life inside me. Casteel spun suddenly, shielding my body with his. ", Kieran: "Possibly. ", Casteel: "Unless you have a different idea. Casteel: "Ouch. It would probably only further endear you to him. ", Kieran: "I was just telling her about how you have heightened physical senses. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. Forget about sex. At a . I love! Casteel: "I need to feel your breath in my lungs. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. 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