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. Casteel is once again a prisoner of . I think my mother is going to like you.". His lips curled into a half-grin, revealing the dimple in his right cheek. ", Vonetta: "You're about to marry the handsome, albeit annoying as hell, Prince of Atlantia, Penellaphe. The dimple in his right cheek appeared, and then the left. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. ", Casteel: "Just so you know, Penellaphe doesn't need protection. I am totally trash for didn't get explored more. 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. ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. Their relationship is so teasing and annoying each other. I wanted his mouth on mine, kissing away the lies his lips once spoke. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I could still feel Casteel's stare. His lies are as seductive as his touch. . Meagen. and right there, basically, is all the dialogue that happens during this book. So really this is a "WHY THE HELL NOT, ARMENTROUT" section. ", Poppy: "Even if I wasn't about to become a Princess, I would be up here."". His character feels like its at its finale, while Poppy is still rapidly developing into the person shes meant to be. Someone is likely to be very irritated if you stab me, and I end up bleeding all over the bed. To work with him to get both of their brothers back. The Kieran-Poppy-Casteel Vibes. It's us. I hope future books either go in one direction or the other: he becomes more included and the relationships feel more equal (I doubt that tho since Poppy & Cas are heartmates), or less included and is just more of a companion. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". Queen Ileana: "Beauty, my sweet child, is often broken and barbed, and always unexpected. That was the plan. I just, personally, found this particular swerve in Poppys behavior to be unappealing. ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. I wanted you, and I wanted to find a way to try to keep you. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. Casteel grunted out a curse. The breath I took got stuck as I grew incredibly still. Cookie Notice Why did you have to tell me that Hawke was your middle name? Language: English Words: 1,037 Chapters: 1/1 Collections: 1 Comments: 4 Kudos: 9 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 97; . ", Delano: "And you healed me with the touch of your fingers. She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. ", Casteel: "But didn't you just say nothing was impossible?". I love! But I don't think that's the case. I kept falling when he never once told me not to pick up a sword or bow and instead handed one to me. 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. ", 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: "As far as me being a liability? S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. In the third book that is expected to be released in April 2021, hopefully we will get to see more of the relationship between Poppy and Casteel. ", Poppy: "What? I got all kinds of happy and thrilled and excited. But do you really intend to keep her? 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: "Understandable. Your laugh is as beautiful as your smile, and when I told you it was like hearing something familiar? I was actually beginning to wonder if she beat you. Like me? The Dark One. There are readers for it, and Im sure many would have gobbled it up! Your fiance has questions. Casteel sighed as he placed his hand on my back. Yours are the color of an Atlantian spring - of dew-kissed leaves. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. I took her. I was veiled, unable to even look someone in the eye if they were allowed to speak with me. It was because he made me feel seen, and he made me feel alive even when I genuinely wanted to cause physical harm to him. 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 . 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 . It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. I'd already begun to realize that I couldn't live like I was any longer. If you haven't read it yet, first of all, do it now. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. ", Poppy: "The dagger was given to me by someone I care about. ", Poppy: "You don't sound like you're in awe. Kieran reveals that since Casteel cares for Poppy, he would find it repellant to feed from anyone else because it's too intimate. And I Casteel: "Can I point out that I like how you say, 'our future? Because I do.". There's definitely been several minutes have gone by. Yes. So, subjectively, this ruined most of the series for me. Do you even know what could happen during that ritual that would make it so very crude -", Casteel: "Did you bookmark the chapters detailing how Willa spent afternoons entertaining not one but two suitors, one in the front and the other -? She doesn't like the word arousal. I'm just a little chilled. 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.". But that is my future you are walking away with. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". I have risen to take back what is mine. ", Poppy: "You look at me like Like you want to eat me.". 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. It's an ache. 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. I'm looking at you now. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. And if the whole world saw that mark between your pretty thighs, I'd have to then kill the whole world.". 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. We are a kingdom of fire. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. 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. She is joined by Kieran, Casteels best friend who hurts almost as much as she does with Casteels loss. And you're the first person to ever impress her. You did more than most could ever think to do. Most of all, he is a true friend to Casteel and has been for many years. The possibility that he was already well on his way to doing so should've served as a dire warning, but I was far too immersed, far too gone at the feel of him, lost in how demanding his lips were. ", Casteel: "You don't understand. The bad boy. Him. And I dont 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: "Some deserve a punch in the face. You're a giant oaf, but not that giant of an oaf. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? ", Poppy: "I'm not planning to kill him with it. *Spoilers for COGB* Kieran is cleaning up Poppy and Casteel after her ascension when he sees the scars on her back. With bloodstone. ", Kieran: "Other than wondering exactly what choices I made in my life that led me to this exact moment?". Like an organ. ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". one Poppy and Casteel had moved into once they'd found out that they were to become parents. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. If the author had wanted to write a polyamory romance, thats fine! (LogOut/ It was partly the length. I was not expecting that. But I really like your comments about Kieran in general and I think youre so right. She's like I didn't. But they all heard her And We're Finally Off to Atlantia! ", Poppy: "There is something wrong with me, too. If that is what you choose. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed his purpose as a. ", Casteel: "I am born of the first kingdom. ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. That's the part you like the most. They'd expect me to fall for someone as fiery as she is kind, brave even to a fault. Touch. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend. Where From Blood and Ash seemed a little frenzied at times with a . ", Casteel: "Try to remember you said that later when I'm sure I'll give you a reason to stab me. and our To feel you come around my cock while I taste your blood on my tongue. You'll heal. It's me. ", Jasper: "I'm sorry. Wickedly clever? ", Kieran: "He's not wounded. I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. ", Casteel: "Gods, you feel You feel like all I could ever want. I loved him even though there was so much I didn't know about him. ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? Prince Casteel Da'Neer. This is better. ", Poppy: "Are we sleeping here? The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? I read the relationship dynamic between Poppy and Kieran as two people bonding and grieving over loss together, and as JLA making a clear distinction that Poppy doesn't see Kieran as a family member . But hes the only way for her to get what she wantsto find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Things have been different since the Joining. Casteel: "I'm talking about your blood, but now you've dragged my mind into unseemly places. If you know what that means, then someone has been very naughty.". It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. ", Casteel: "Even if I wasn't the Prince, I would be up here. ", Jasper: "You stabbed Casteel? Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. ", Casteel: "You look You look beautiful, Poppy. ", Casteel: "Atlantia rose from blood and ash. I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. Whilst the palace was still in use, this was a better base for raising children, and for babysitting Kieran noted as he carried Coralena to the lounge, to the baby . Casteel would be most displeased. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? ", Casteel: "Oh, I'm listening. All because when I'm with you, I don't think about the kingdom full of people counting on me. Somewhere along the way, I no longer saw her as a bargaining chip or a tool for revenge. Probably had something to do with the fact that they'd be holed up in their private chambers for days after a spat. Casteel: "Forcing a warrior to don a veil of submission was never going to last. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. . You would stop opening up to me. I wanted his hands on me, washing away all the reasons why I shouldn't. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. ", Delano: "Oh, man. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. ", Kieran: "Do me a favor. ", Casteel: "To be honest, I had more pressing concerns. All thats wonderful except that theres 3 more books left in the series. And emotional infidelity isnt it, friends. ", Casteel: "You're so incredibly violent.". Guard her well. ", Poppy: "Did you just pull me into a pantry?". Either way, I scrambled to my knees and turned on him, throwing a wild punch. Not by any sense of the word. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? ", Kieran: Too bad, because you need to hear this. ", Casteel: "There's something innately wrong with the idea of being stabbed and then having to clean up my own blood. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. His fingers trailed along my thigh, the ring around his finger cool against my skin. Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to bewhat she fears the most. King of the Gods. They get interrupted by the Craven, which they fight together, and then they return to the castle. That's why you didn't use that dagger strapped to your thigh this morning, even though you knew how to use it against an Atlantian. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash Series Book 4) (English Edition) at Amazon.nl. 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.". If that had been all, I wouldve overlooked it. Bored with a hint of amusement. She is more than capable of handling things herself. ", Poppy: "You're welcome. This series blows my mind. It is a gift I do not deserve. ", Casteel: "I would love to take my time because there are so may different ways I'd love to be real with you. 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. At a . By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Casteel: "Ouch. I can think of a few I would love to have, Princess. from someone else because of his love for Poppy. Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. ", Kieran: "Please don't die. ", Casteel: "You're not just a pawn to me, Poppy. I know. Casteel: "Your heart, Poppy? And, yes, before you ask, you're free to do as you please. Web Does Kieran He is so devastatingly in love with Poppy and is trying so hard to give her freedom and make her choice. ", Poppy: "I don't know if you realize this or not, Casteel, but I'm not duty-bound to obey a single thing you say. I just need you. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. No matter what.". Either way, none of this is truly shocking. ", Casteel: "She is unique and brave, intelligent and beautiful. None. We have Casteels thoughts almost entirely focused on Poppy and how glad he is that he is the one locked up and suffering instead of her. I bit him extra hard for that.". And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. ", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". Web There are nights when Casteel and. Whatever it is, I'll take it. 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. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. Weeks. In all truth, she should never doubt herself. ", Poppy: "Do you think I'm going to scream in Casteel's face and run off instead. It will be wise to behave appropriately. ", Poppy: "Why? There is a chapter I'm sure you'll be interested in. Kieran: "The truth often is. I stared down at the dazzling gold swirl on my palm. No protests. Casteel stared at me, the corners of his lips curving up. ", Casteel: "What do you think happens when he shifts forms? Do poppy and Casteel end up together? Her answer? ", Casteel: "I know. Casteel: "Devilishly handsome? 44 me gusta,Video de TikTok de Poppy (@casteelpop): #jenniferlarmentrout #frombloodandash #Poppy #Casteel #kieran #ashadowintheember #Nyktos #Sera #Nektas #Reaver #jadis #alitf #FleshandFire #Alightintheflame #DeSangreYCenizas.Beso pop para Casteel original sound - officialmyramusic. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. It was more the strangeness of the relationship between Kieran and Poppy while Cas was a prisoner. 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. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. Myself, Casteel, Kieran, Viktor and Tawny. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. ", Casteel: "Someone did take her. And this was before I learned what she was. ", Casteel: "I wouldn't be marrying her if I didn't plan on keeping her. I expect to hear many stories that involve you throwing down with him. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. The Casteel Series constitutes five novels, starting with Heaven, published in 1985 and finally ending with Web of Dreams in 1990. That she is part Atlantian. That is why the imprint is made there. Lets dive in, shall we? It's beautiful.". ", Poppy: "That's' an exaggeration. If you had stopped after the first time you referenced her, I wouldve let you walk out of here with just your overinflated sense of self-worth. I love her unyielding strength and courage. And Casteel - he moved so unbelievably fast. When the others ditch them for their partners, Gwyn and Elain spend Girls' Night together. Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Absolutely ". I hated lying to you, Poppy. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. ", Alastir: "I can see why. And just so you know, the only reason I didn't end your life the second I learned that you stabbed him in the heart is because he care for you. 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