Even when Poppy and Casteel are reunited, Poppys mentally bemoaning Kieran not being around. He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. He adds a level of humor to everything with his personality, but obviously also takes his role as protector very seriously. We are no longer a fallen kingdom. ", Kieran: "Those pants were looser, I suppose. I may or may not have walked into a door while reading. 2 years after her sister Alice's mental breakdown, things seem back to normal. ", Poppy: "What good would that do? ", Casteel: "I am born of the first kingdom. But I really like your comments about Kieran in general and I think youre so right. Casteel: "You dirty girl. And I chose him. The Kieran-Poppy-Casteel Vibes. ", Casteel: "Probably, but you know what? That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. It feels like forever. But damn are you for real? Not mine. I wasn't ready for that.". I think my mother is going to like you.". And Poppy? It's just that I would've paid good money to see him try to explain that to you. That's the part you like the most. You just aren't ready to accept it. Created from the blood and ash of all those who fell before me. How youve spoken to me doesnt bother me. ", Kieran: "It was probably the latter that did him in. I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. Um . ------->Holy fucking hell. ", Poppy: "That is not what I said. For saving your life. Poppy: "That's not true. Holy fuck. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend. What did I want? I'm jealous. Casteel's eyes narrowed into thin slits as his gaze returned to Emil. I needed to be your first everything. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. Touch. At a . And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Web King Casteel DaNeer pronounced. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. The kiss was it was as intoxicating as his bite, as everything about him was. I wanted Kieran to take back those words because they did things to my heart, and even worse, dangerous things to my mind. Bored with a hint of amusement. 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: "His name was Leopold, but my mother called him Leo or or Lion. 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. Will you marry me? <--------. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. ", Kieran: I was beside myself with worry. I love! I sensed an acute rush of emotions flow through him, so swift and sudden, I couldn't make out what they were. Today. ", Poppy: "Did you just pull me into a pantry?". He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed the center of my palm. Kieran is Casteel's bonded wolf. ", 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. My plans changed. ", Poppy: "I can't just fall asleep. #forbiddenlove #fantasy #royal #enemiestolovers #marriageofconvenience #mates #touchheranddie #fakerelationship #alpha #plussize, 2020by The Rambling Book Nerd. Coupons do not apply. All of you? Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? When they go sit under the willow tree during the Rite and Poppy gets to be a normal girl for a second? And you're the first person to ever impress her. ", Casteel: "I doubt she knows what you're referencing.". 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. You will have to force me, and I will not make it easy for you. Poppy and Casteel finally being, for it. (LogOut/ Nykthos is the King of the Gods. 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. I dont know, I guess I just really like the relationship between Cas and Kieran and it feels like Poppy gets to share in that. I took her. For romance readers, this is almost even more important than for general fiction readers. Like Liked by 1 person. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. But what a very un-Maiden-like talent to have. ", Casteel: "Talking doesn't require any clothes at all. Neither was freeing my brother or preventing a war. What if after Casteel accomplished what he wanted, when he fulfilled his end of the bargain, all that remained was lies and betrayals? Stunningly charismatic? Your laugh is as beautiful as your smile, and when I told you it was like hearing something familiar? Kieran reveals that since Casteel cares for Poppy, he would find it repellant to feed from anyone else because it's too intimate. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossibletravel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. Yet, here we are. Like an organ. 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. 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. ", Poppy: "I don't know about the warrior part -", Casteel: "I do. And no one, not even my father or my mother, will change that. ", Kieran: "I hope you're not embarrassed about this morning. He obviously pushed his daughter into a relationship with Cas to get his bloodline onto the throne, and when that didn't work, he tried to push his niece to marry Cas. Queen Ileana: "Beauty, my sweet child, is often broken and barbed, and always unexpected. I want everything. It can be any piece of your choosing. I do think it was inappropriate, especially for a couple (Poppy/Casteel) that had in no way established together that they have an open relationship. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". ", Casteel: "What do you think happens when he shifts forms? ", Poppy: "You could always clean up after yourself. Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". Kieran: "The truth often is. This would also solve the issue of what the plot is going to be after the war with the blood queen. (LogOut/ ", Vonetta: "You're about to marry the handsome, albeit annoying as hell, Prince of Atlantia, Penellaphe. one Poppy and Casteel had moved into once they'd found out that they were to become parents. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. Poppy has trouble believing that. And Poppy, wouldn't either. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. Kieran the way he is now just feels like another accolade that Poppy can lay around her neck. ", Casteel: "Well, you have me there. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. ", Poppy: "Did they have a certain eye color? You made her flinch, and then you threatened her. 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. I'm pretty sure she's threatened to stab or punch me since then, too. Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dearto protect those who cannot defend themselves. We can't forget about the side characters in this book. I took her, and I kept her, but not to use her. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. ", Poppy: "I'm going to ignore that incredibly disturbing possibility. We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. Casteel: "You don't smell like that to me. Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). S. Thats true, I was shocked it took that long with all the build up to it. SO FREAKING MUCH. thelibraryladiesmn says: ", Kieran: "Yes, but your face is as red as a tomato. 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. ", Delano: "And you healed me with the touch of your fingers. I havent read any of JLAs other books before so I dont know if this is something she would do, but to me it almost feels like shes setting up for Casteels death. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? It always will be. You wound me yet again. 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. And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. It switches gears a bit, with this being the first book in the series with dual POV - Poppy and Casteel. He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. To me it felt like she kinda eased us into it since we pretty much saw this coming. Yes? S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. I wanted to believe we were heartmates in spite of everything that made that seem impossible. ", Poppy: "It's you. Casteel: "I'm talking about your blood, but now you've dragged my mind into unseemly places. 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. Poppy: "I want to stab you in the heart right now. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is. 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 . Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. He wants her to fight him, and thats one order shes more than happy to obey. 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. And you thought it would kill him? But this strange element of their relationship, to me, read a bit more like emotional infidelity at worst and at best as emotional wishy-washiness on Poppys part that was unlikable. More like ridiculous. ", Casteel: "She is unique and brave, intelligent and beautiful. ", Casteel: "Poppy, you wound me. ------->. 2020by The Rambling Book Nerd. So, subjectively, this ruined most of the series for me. I did. But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. ", Kieran: "Perfect timing. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik his. ", Casteel: "Perhaps I have answers. Casteel: "Now, you know that's not true at all. ", He laughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat, Casteel: "Your penchant for violence isn't anything to be ashamed of. And from what I've learned about you from my brother and Casteel, the Ascended have already stolen a lot of joy from you. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. Again. ", Casteel: "You're not just a pawn to me, Poppy. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe Balfour? And this didn't happen overnight. She doesn't like the word arousal. I couldn't do it. It follows the continuing adventures of Poppy and Hawke along with their gaggle of loyal (and unloyal) friends. I'm going to have to kill him. We are a kingdom of fire. To be inside you as I take a part of you inside me. They believe he has turned into an Ascended. If they are heartmates (which I think they are), he won't be able to endure that. But as soon as they get to know her, none of that will matter. 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. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. It must've been the wind. This need. Poppy and Casteel get word of Casteel's spies spotting Ian, her brother, in the Capitol. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. ", Casteel: "What if I just wanted a piece of you? 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. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But just so you know, he often slips into his wolven form and has a habit of kicking in his sleep. 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. I gasped, my eyes wide as the little nip set fire to my blood. Casteel: "You should see your face right now. ", Casteel: "Let me be enough, at least for tonight. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. I expected to be picking up pieces of myself.". ", Casteel: "How do you know that? You're clever, and you are kinder than even you realize - even though I know you have earned the title of the Dark One. Web King Casteel DaNeer pronounced. ", Casteel: "I really enjoy the way your mind words, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.". Casteel: "Did I ever tell you what you taste like?". In fact, Casteel is relieved Poppy had Kieran to lean on, and that knowledge helped him get through everything he experienced while imprisoned. I'd rather sharpen a sword than knead yeast. He glanced down at me, his lips slightly parted. ", Casteel: "But didn't you just say nothing was impossible?". Web There are nights when Casteel and. Casteels reaction to Poppy telling him she loved him. She understands. ", 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. ", Casteel: "Are you thinking about using it against me?". Don't let them steal this.". Much like From Blood and Ash, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire has an amazing story-line, constantly ramping up the action, and the relationships between everyone grow organically. I was not expecting that. ", Casteel: "Atlantia rose from blood and ash. That was the plan. ", Kieran: "Please don't die. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed. Poppy: "There is something so wrong with you! What are you two discussing that has Poppy looking as if she's five seconds away from crawling under the table? There was no silencing the laugh. That is not what a Prince does - at least not a good one. ", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". He smiled up at me, his eyes twin golden flames. It fits that a Lion would have such a fierce daughter. ", Poppy: "You and I are never going to do anything like what we did before. ", He picked up my left hand and turned it over, Casteel: " - is real. Poppy stated that she knew and Hawke and Poppy proceeded to sleep together. 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 bit him extra hard for that.". I reacted without though, slamming my elbow into his stomach. ", Casteel: "Try to remember you said that later when I'm sure I'll give you a reason to stab me. Like how I want to take your pain away and yet throttle you at the same moment? Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -------->Poppy and Kieran? He. ", Casteel: "Understandable. He will protect him with his life. Not like this. I saw her for who she was. Reply. ", Casteel: "Blessed be the gods, someone mark the date and time. She is joined by Kieran, Casteels best friend who hurts almost as much as she does with Casteels loss. -------> Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her choice to stay with him. Perfection. And maybe you should actually look at me when you try to order me to do things. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. Casteel sighed as he placed his hand on my back. Casteel: "Would you fret with worry if I was?". So, I'm thoroughly distracted. His head dipped, and his mouth was on mine before the laugh even faded. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! I spent those years far from home working to get close to her. I was actually beginning to wonder if she beat you. from someone else because of his love for Poppy. It's hot. Language: English Words: 1,037 Chapters: 1/1 Collections: 1 Comments: 4 Kudos: 9 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 97; . Casteel and Kieran have a beautiful life long friendship that brings them as close as brothers. All of that makes me anxious. I can't control you. Is that less vague enough for you, Penellaphe? 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. 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 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. several times, was demonstrated that is not just poppy and casteel or casteel and kieran anymore, its the three of them together: "And I still am. I don't belong to anyone but myself. 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. Poppy: "I know exactly what he's referencing, thank you very much. Just you and me, and the tradition of sharing ourselves with one another. Whatever it is, I'll take it. 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. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. The bad boy. ", Poppy: "I'd rather marry without actually being able to replay all of their concerns in my head during the ceremony. 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. ", Kieran: "I would advice against saying that in front of Casteel. 5-78 x 8-14 in 148 x 210 m. 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 -? The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. Sep 30, 2022 - Penellaphe could run me over with a truck and I'd thank her. Wickedly clever? <-------- I don't just love Poppy though. That and your laugh. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. I'm not talking about that.". Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. ", Casteel: "No. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. I feel like this is all we talk about. ", Casteel: "If I'm not willing to risk my life for Spessa's End, how dare I ask the people here to do so? I'm not two separate people, no matter how badly you want to believe that. ", Emil: "I think I can now be counted as one of those taken with you. The Crown Of Gilded Bones kept hinting at a possible threesome between Poppy, Cas, and Kieran. It undoes me, Poppy. Something that I've needed for days. I want to help you. Nothing changes that. ", Casteel: "I know. My thoughts are if a Poly Ship or alike were ever to happen there would need to be complete trust, a lack of jealousy and be functional much like HeronGrayStairs. Poppy: "I chose him when I knew him as Hawke. Forget about sex. Casteel: "Sorry. Forget about sex. The Prince of Atlantia. Casteel: I just want you to know that Im not even particularly upset about you questioning what I intend to do. The tight throbbing response to the knowledge made me question my sanity. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. They'd expect someone like you, to be honest. ", Poppy: "Do you think I'm going to scream in Casteel's face and run off instead. ", Kieran: And you still look like you want to murder me. 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. 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). ", Casteel: "I don't like the way he looks at you.". No matter what.". He cares for you just like you care for him despite the lies and the betrayal. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed his purpose as a. It looks like you've been sunbathing. 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. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. Yours are the color of an Atlantian spring - of dew-kissed leaves. Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). or. Elijah: "Keep our Prince in line and do so vigilantly. ", Poppy: "I'm not planning to kill him with it. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. Four books in, these flaws of bad world-building and endless secrets begin to feel as if the author just never planned her series. So what do you guys think? I loved how strong and curious Poppy was. Poppy: "He told me he believed it was the Atlantian blood in him, recognizing mine. ", Poppy: "The dagger was given to me by someone I care about. I felt him against me for a brief moment, felt the proof of his words. 5 Stories. But if you want to pretend to be just that in private -", Casteel: "I think you will find that I can be impossible charming. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all shes ever wanted. She just admitted I was right. ", Poppy : "By the way, I'm not yours. ", Kieran: "He was Casteel then just like he's Hawke now. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone think I'm going to stab them when I pick up anything that's not blunt? You rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains. With bloodstone. ", Poppy: "Why? But she is not the Maiden, Alastir. ", Casteel: "I would, except I'm feeling incredibly archaic right now, and I want the world to see my fresh mark on your throat. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. I just, personally, found this particular swerve in Poppys behavior to be unappealing. And completely unexpected. Delano: "Please don't fight atop the horse. For a moment, all thoughts scattered. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. Casteel: "Don't get shot. ", Kieran: "I would hope not. I was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I like this. Casteel: "If so, this sleeping arrangement may get very uncomfortable for Kieran.". He hesitated as if to see if I would pull away. Your life depends on it. But ". Web do poppy casteel and kieran get together In War of Two Queens Poppy and Kieran are brought together by Casteels imprisonment. Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? and our Where From Blood and Ash seemed a little frenzied at times with a . Reply. ", Poppy: "I'm not going to stop fighting you. Because I do.". ", Casteel: "There's something innately wrong with the idea of being stabbed and then having to clean up my own blood. The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout is book 3 in the beloved From Blood and Ash series. I have risen to take back what is mine. If so, I will summon him for you. He nipped at my jaw, drawing another gasp from me. 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 was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I. this. This post may contain affiliate links for books we recommend. No? He respects her, physically and emotionally. Casteel: "I'm a Prince. For her part, Poppy is lost without Casteel. ", Poppy: "I think he's far more taken with himself. ", Casteel: "No one, and I mean no one, speaks of you like that. But Poppy is a character portrayed by the musician Moriah Poppy, born Moriah Pereira, created with the director Titanic Sinclair . ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. Like Casteel feeding from Poppy's neck, walking in on Casteel eating out Poppy, and then the whole mountain scene where the three of them were tangled up together sleeping. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? 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