I started to reach for the clasp of the necklace. I could still feel Casteel's stare. It feels like forever. 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. Protect your Prince. I don't want Kieran. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. Poppy: "I don't like anything about you. or. 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. ", Poppy: "As far as me being a liability? ", Casteel: "Someone did take her. If so, I'm very curious to learn more about it, wife. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. Thanks for your comment! Your life depends on it. Absolutely ". Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash Series Book 4) (English Edition) at Amazon.nl. ", Poppy: "His name was Leopold, but my mother called him Leo or or Lion. Call me whatever you like as long as you know it will be my voice that will be the last sound you hear. And the only reason why any of that changed is because once he got to know you, he started to care for you.". He. Casteel sends Kieran away, and the two of them fight, but Poppy realizes that while she has been able to keep up with Casteel, he was tiring her out until he could grab her. Jars rattled. Across from me, I heard the choked sound of someone trying to conceal laughter. A heart. ", Poppy: "The dagger was given to me by someone I care about. ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. The situation I'm in - that we're in.". Im dont think Kieran and Poppys interactions are far-fetched at all. Thanks for reading! The bad boy. 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. Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. It's beautiful.". I sensed an acute rush of emotions flow through him, so swift and sudden, I couldn't make out what they were. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone think I'm going to stab them when I pick up anything that's not blunt? Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. ", Poppy: "I will not pretend to be the docile fiance without an audience. I'm just a little chilled. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. Like Liked by 1 person. Kieran and Casteel have a heart to heart about the ab. My wide eyes followed the blur that was Casteel as he pinned Landell to the wall, his forearm pressed into the wolvens throat. Casteel DaNeer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, couldve prepared for the staggering revelations. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. If you know what that means, then someone has been very naughty.". Poppy and Casteel have no desire for anyone but each other, they aren't adding him to their relationship. 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. ", Poppy: "Are we sleeping here? ", Poppy: "Really? Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. That would be quicker. Because I don't have gold or hazel eyes? ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? I honestly was thinking that she would be bonded with Poppy at some point, but considering what we find out in the end, Poppy doesn't really need a bonded wolven, as technically, all wolven are bound to protect her. You're clever, and you are kinder than even you realize - even though I know you have earned the title of the Dark One. Nothing changes that. ", Poppy: "What part did you want to be real? ", Casteel: "If you open your senses to me right now, you'll know exactly what I'm feeling. 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. ", Casteel: "Atlantia rose from blood and ash. ", Poppy: "I'm not sighing every five minutes. Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? Confused, I glanced back to where Emil was walking toward the stairwell. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? ", Poppy: "Happy? None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you. What we have here, though, is a masterpiece. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. What is more pressing than an omen sent by the gods? Free my brother and, maybe if the gods were good, prevent a war - or at least lessen the bloodshed. ", Casteel: "You're right. To work with him to get both of their brothers back. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. ", Poppy: "I can hate that I'm nothing more than a pawn to you and still understand why I am. Casteel: "I'm a Prince. King of the Gods. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. ", Casteel: "How do you know that? Yes? Like an organ. Reply. None of this was supposed to happen. ", Jasper: "I imagine I will still be officiating a wedding. cover photo creds: madschofield character creds: JLA from the From Blood and Ash series. And if they do the Joining, I have a feeling it will end up in a threesome because Kieran has been in one too many intimate moments between Poppy and Casteel. I'm sure there is something you'd like to ask. And even a few of the comments/thoughts by Poppy after they were reunited. I'm jealous. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. ", Poppy: "You and I are never going to do anything like what we did before. Change). It's obvious Kieran gets his sense of humor from his father (Jasper), and I love how fierce his baby sister (Vonetta) is. Poppy: "You ran how many miles? ", Poppy: "Did you just pull me into a pantry?". 5 Stories. There is a chapter I'm sure you'll be interested in. I couldn't because I didn't want to know what he was feeling. Casteel: "Most wouldn't find that such an attractive quality. Casteel: "I'm talking about your blood, but now you've dragged my mind into unseemly places. And emotional infidelity isnt it, friends. Will you do me the honor or allowing me to one day become worthy of you? I know a lot of that has to do with her teasing about the joining, but I just finished CGB and I have a wild (and sad) theory. ", Poppy: "I'm not foolish enough to not feel fear when I know that any of you could kill me before I even have a chance to take my last breath. Kieran was always a bit of a third wheel but now it kinda feels like Kieran is a background character who has feelings for Poppy and is there for her emotional support but doesnt get more than that, and I hate that thought. That's why, even when you were the Maiden, you shared your secrets with him and allowed him things you would've never permitted anyone else. When I looked at him, his expression was the same as always. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? from someone else because of his love for Poppy. Tiny shivers hit every part of me. I took her, and I kept her, but not to use her. Will you marry me? Not quite the joining but a Cas/Kieran/Poppy pairing none the less. God there is so much I can say about this book. What should have been an exciting addition (finally the heroes perspective!) There's no need to be embarrassed. together days after the Joining and the comment about Poppy's armor are what took it too far for me . I honestly was thinking that she would be bonded with Poppy at some point, but considering what we find out in the end, Poppy doesn't really need a bonded wolven, as technically, all wolven are bound to protect her. We're real. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. 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. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. I wasn't ready for that.". Talking to me. Nykthos is the King of the Gods. Forget about sex. How your stupid dimples are infuriating, but I look for them every time you smile because I know that's a real smile. S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. ", Poppy: "Yes. No surprise. He turned his head slightly, lining up his mouth with mine. At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. Then he moved, lifting a hand. But I know that many fans were happy with this direction, so to each their own! Poppy: "That's not true. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe intrigued me from the first moment I spoke to her. It was partly the length. ", Kieran: "Yes, but your face is as red as a tomato. And if the whole world saw that mark between your pretty thighs, I'd have to then kill the whole world.". I am all for it. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. I love! SO FREAKING MUCH. I will give you the honor of becoming my husband, because you're already worthy of me. I will not forget that., Casteel: And I will not be able to forgive you.. This is not good representation and instead plays into very negative stereotypes about the entire lifestyle. Yup I do. He nipped at my jaw, drawing another gasp from me. His hand drifted lower, over the flap of buttons on my pants. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". I did. That it's a blood exchange that often turns into something, um, more intimate.". ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? It burst from me. ", Casteel: "You're so incredibly violent.". I wanted to know about who he used to be before he lost Shea, lost his brother. ", Emil: "I think I can now be counted as one of those taken with you. ", Casteel: "That's because it was a very passionate one. I couldn't give you to them, not even for my brother. And I knew it wasn't because he was my first everything. . Casteel is once again a prisoner of . Poppy: "I'd never seen so many in one place. And you know that. Because I'd never stopped falling. ", Casteel: "If I had known that Lord Mazeen joined him, he would've been staked to that wall right alongside the Duke. You would stop opening up to me. I loved how strong and curious Poppy was. Neither was freeing my brother or preventing a war. In War of Two Queens, Kieran has been the most wonderful supporter and friend to Poppy. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. When the others ditch them for their partners, Gwyn and Elain spend Girls' Night together. ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". I loved him even though I knew I was a willing pawn to him. ---------> Did anyone predict that ending? 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. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. 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.<--------. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy: "It's the part where you think I would actually marry you.". ", Poppy: "You don't doubt our intentions? Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. I didn't get to choose what I ate, when I left my chambers, or who was allowed to even touch me. 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. His character feels like its at its finale, while Poppy is still rapidly developing into the person shes meant to be. Kieran, Casteel, and Poppy are a team. But Poppy is a character portrayed by the musician Moriah Poppy, born Moriah Pereira, created with the director Titanic Sinclair . ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. . Along with this thing called common sense. We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. Casteel: "This is getting extremely annoying.". ", Poppy: "I'm not going to stop fighting you. Casteel: "Interesting. I feel like this is all we talk about. Casteel has been gently broaching at least a threesome since book 2. I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. This series if you haven't read From Blood and Ash yet. Kieran. ", Vonetta: "You saying something like that was probably why I knocked you on your ass the last time.". I was Chosen to be given to the gods, even though I never chose the life. ", Poppy: "I'm not planning to kill him with it. Casteel dying would be a perfect plot device in that sense. Yes to the Joining or no. I like that. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . And a special treat in this book: at the end, you get a link to read the red pearl scene (From Blood and Ash) from Hawke's perspective, and it's pretty amazing. ", Kieran: "I would hope not. Casteel: "Sounds like you and Poppy have that in common. As has already been stated, the whole Cas/Poppy/Kieran thing was put into our heads since early on and I think it was a slow and easy transition to it. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossibletravel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. I'm not two separate people, no matter how badly you want to believe that. ", Kieran: "I have a feeling if I said no, it wouldn't stop you. 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. To be inside you as I take a part of you inside me. To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. There are readers for it, and Im sure many would have gobbled it up! ", Casteel: "My mother has stabbed my father a time or a dozen over the years. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. Casteel/Hawke has earned his nickname, for sure. ", Casteel: "Oh, I'm listening. You are a puzzle I want to figure out, but at the same time, don't. I took a shallow breath, feeling Casteel's gaze on me, but I refused to look at him. My fur should be reserved for something far more luxurious than a cloak. It looks like you've been sunbathing. ", Kieran: I was beside myself with worry. But if you want to pretend to be just that in private -", Casteel: "I think you will find that I can be impossible charming. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. 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 . ", Casteel: "It still turns me on, Princess. Obviously. The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. And if he chooses her, then we all do.. Indeed, Ive said repeatedly that Im really only there for the romance. He valued me for who I am and didn't try to control me. They don't -", Poppy: "Trust me? To feel you come around my cock while I taste your blood on my tongue. ", Casteel: "Because it makes me want to strip you naked and sink so deep in you that neither of us will know where we start and end. 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. What we do learn about the world comes through exposition. Perfection. But then you insulted her. The way The Joining should have gone. intriguing. Proudly created with Wix.com, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout Book Review, 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. ", Casteel: "Even if I wasn't the Prince, I would be up here. 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