If you know what that means, then someone has been very naughty.". And emotional infidelity isnt it, friends. Kiss. Hetalia ff sortkudos 1 - 20 of 31 Works in Poppy. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. ", Poppy: "That's' an exaggeration. Somewhere along the way, I no longer saw her as a bargaining chip or a tool for revenge. Slamming the knife down, it scored deep into the wood of the table by the bed, the handle vibrating from the impact. Casteel suddenly broke out into deep, thunderous laughter. ", Casteel: "Just so you know, Penellaphe doesn't need protection. She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. She doesn't deny the conflicting feelings she has, she just fights from letting those emotions take over. Nykthos is the King of the Gods. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. These books were huge time commitments, and Im the type of romance reader who reads for the happily ever after. It's me. Casteel: "There is one more thing I need. Trust in that - in what you feel from me. All of her books are amazing. Forget about sex. 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. Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dearto protect those who cannot defend themselves. For saving your life. 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: "And I'm so very intrigued now. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was just perfect. ", Poppy: "What? ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. - Listen to Beauty in her Madness by The Sexy Scary Book Club instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. I simply stared up at him, waiting and wanting. 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. Make you come that way. ", Kieran: "Cas told me once that he felt as if he already knew you after speaking with you just a few times.". ", Poppy: "You look at me like Like you want to eat me.". 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. Poppy and Casteel finally being real, not "pretending," and getting married. What we have here, though, is a masterpiece. Senses hyperaware, I watched him lean in as a confusing tremor of anticipation coiled its way down my spine. ", Casteel: "But you're still going to hear me whisper things. Capture you and use you. I don't know why I look forward to arguing with you, but I do. ", Kieran: And you still look like you want to murder me. It's an ache. He. And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. 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. 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 only stabbed him . a few times. Read the full disclosure here. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe intrigued me from the first moment I spoke to her. The family becomes very well-to-do and ok in the end of the series, thanks to Heaven Casteel. Web do poppy casteel and kieran get together In War of Two Queens Poppy and Kieran are brought together by Casteels imprisonment. That could've been my shock, though, because I'd never felt anything like that from him before. No surprise. And Poppy? There was no silencing the laugh. ", Casteel: "You really don't need to encourage her. ", Kieran: "I was wondering when she was going to notice that. ", Kieran: "I was just telling her about how you have heightened physical senses. Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. ", Poppy: "Are we sleeping here? and right there, basically, is all the dialogue that happens during this book. I started to reach for the clasp of the necklace. It's definitely impossible. Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. 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. Like when the first rays of sun break through the clouds after a heavy storm. But more importantly, he would've stuck to the plan he spent years cultivating, and we would've already been halfway to Carsodonia to exchange you for his brother. Casteel: "Or is it because you don't want to know that it's taking everything in me not to ruin yet another pair of your pants by ripping them off and fucking you so hard that days from now, you'll still be able to feel the extent of my gratitude.". When they go sit under the willow tree during the Rite and Poppy gets to be a normal girl for a second? Will you do me the honor or allowing me to one day become worthy of you? 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.". ", 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. In all truth, she should never doubt herself. Probably better than most here. ", Casteel: "I am born of the first kingdom. You would stop opening up to me. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. 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. I wanted to believe we were heartmates in spite of everything that made that seem impossible. <-------. Sep 30, 2022 - Penellaphe could run me over with a truck and I'd thank her. And when his fingers sifted through my h air, guiding my head back, t here were no protests to be found. And you're the first person to ever impress her. ", Casteel: "It's no secret that I planned to use Penellaphe as ransom. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". Im not insecure enough to care about the opinions of little men. He adds a level of humor to everything with his personality, but obviously also takes his role as protector very seriously. And completely unexpected. Pleasure. ", Poppy: "It's you. A War of Two Queens is on several lists, but I think it most deserves to be on this one: Most Disappointing Sequels/Prequels. Absolutely ". I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. Casteel/Hawke and Poppy haven't spent any holidays together in canon, and its New Year's Eve. Casteel spun suddenly, shielding my body with his. ", Alastir: "I can see why. When I read the first three chapters after they were released a month early, I was feeling like this guy was bad news. ", Poppy: "I think he's far more taken with himself. Myself, Casteel, Kieran, Viktor and Tawny. 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. His ears perked as he looked over to where Casteel stood. That's not why I want to use my abilities. No warnings. ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? Meagen. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. ", Casteel: "I feel like this is a trick, and you're two seconds from trying to plunge that knife into my heart again. ", Casteel: "Unless you have a different idea. Because I didn't throw it at your face this time? And I Casteel: "Can I point out that I like how you say, 'our future? ", Poppy: "You and I are never going to do anything like what we did before. Casteel: "Forcing a warrior to don a veil of submission was never going to last. Today? I had plans. He glanced down at me, his lips slightly parted. impossible? I really can, but our King and Queen -", Casteel: "Will be shocked and probably greatly annoyed that I have married someone they have never laid eyes on, not to mention someone who is only half-Atlantian and was once the Maiden. And thats where we get to the subjective portion. I don't need either of those things. It's no secret on this little blog of mine that I have a thing for the anti-hero. This is not good representation and instead plays into very negative stereotypes about the entire lifestyle. <------- And now Alistir, a newcomer to the series. You made her flinch, and then you threatened her. ", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". ", Kieran: I was beside myself with worry. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. Kieran started to block me once more, and I'd had it with the ridiculousness. She understands. Accepting him and and allowing myself to feel what I did f or him was a betrayal to those who were lost in all of this, and it felt like a betrayal to myself. Casteel finds himself in the last place he ever wanted to be: trapped in a dungeon and in the grasp of the cruel Blood Queen. S. Thats true, I was shocked it took that long with all the build up to it. Just. I frigging love Poppy. Actually, there is something I want to ask. The threesome itself is definitely a take it or leave it thing for different readers. I kept falling when he never once told me not to pick up a sword or bow and instead handed one to me. I wanted you. But that is my future you are walking away with. ", Casteel: "I would, except I'm feeling incredibly archaic right now, and I want the world to see my fresh mark on your throat. And then I'd want you on your knees and your mouth around my cock. 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. 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. Again. This was a huge disappointment for me. The people here don't know you. It fits that a Lion would have such a fierce daughter. I said, pushing off the ground against Casteel. Casteel: "Most wouldn't find that such an attractive quality. ", Delano: "Oh, man. The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. her, physically and emotionally. ", Kieran: Too bad, because you need to hear this. ", 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 couldn't because I didn't want to know what he was feeling. ", Casteel: "You don't need to stay up here, Poppy. 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). Forget about sex. Like me? Probably the latter. Like, super naked. Across from me, I heard the choked sound of someone trying to conceal laughter. They split up into smaller groups. ", Poppy: "Even if I wasn't about to become a Princess, I would be up here."". We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. But hes the one thing in all the kingdoms that you, and only you, never have to fear., Poppy: Dammit. ", Poppy: "There is something wrong with me, too. 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. I gasped, my eyes wide as the little nip set fire to my blood. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone act like I'm seconds away from stabbing Casteel? ", Poppy: "I don't know about the warrior part -", Casteel: "I do. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. There were plenty of hints in the book that a possible threesome might happen at some point, and while I usually wouldn't, that level of smut, I just don't see it. ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? We can't forget about the side characters in this book. This third installment in the series is excellent. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? I took a shallow breath, feeling Casteel's gaze on me, but I refused to look at him. Their relationship is so teasing and annoying each other. This series blows my mind. He lowered himself to his knees in front me me. ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. Perfection. Your heart was always safe with me. She turned the diamond in her hand, light catching on its irregular dips and peaks. one Poppy and Casteel had moved into once they'd found out that they were to become parents. And as far as being a distraction to Casteel, that's his weakness. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. What we do learn about the world comes through exposition. ", Poppy: "That wasn't what I was going for. Cookie Notice Web Kieran Contou Casteel DaNeer. 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 think you're heartmates. To me, the physical act of the joining was very well foreshadowed. I didn't know what that would mean at the time, other than I wanted to have something that I actually wanted for myself. I immediately thought of the Joining, and the humor dancing across Casteel's face was evidence that he knew where my mind had gone. I wanted to be your first. ", Casteel: "You are so incredibly beautiful when you're angry. Web King Casteel DaNeer pronounced. Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. What I believed about Malik changed. ", Casteel: "Let me be enough, at least for tonight. Because I don't have gold or hazel eyes? Casteel: "I think you feel the exact opposite when it comes to my stupid dimples. ", He picked up my left hand and turned it over, Casteel: " - is real. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. ", Kieran: "Is there something you wanted to discuss? What I feel? Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? ", Casteel's lips brushed the healing bite mark, Poppy: "Compulsions aside, you can't control everything. The King wants to use her to send a message. And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. ", Casteel: "Some say all great love stories are. We haven't been for a very long time. I will say that I thought there were more actual grammatical/spelling errors in this book than the others. ", Casteel: "Probably, but you know what? Casteel: I just want you to know that Im not even particularly upset about you questioning what I intend to do. I'm not like you two. Reply. Always, and no matter what he chooses. As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction. That's the part you like the most. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. ", Kieran: "Do me a favor. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. Casteel: "Devilishly handsome? Oh, my gods. Because I'd never stopped falling. I'm going to have to kill him. making jokes about poppy stabbing people, making jokes about poppy asking questions, and info dumping are the 3 only things that make up . It always will be. This book showed many of the same flaws. ", Poppy: "I was the Maiden, nearly groomed my entire life to remain pure and focused only on my Ascension. '", 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. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. Casteels reaction to Poppy telling him she loved him. ", Delano: "I heard one of them talk about how they wanted to make a cloak out of my fur. ", Poppy: "I'd rather marry without actually being able to replay all of their concerns in my head during the ceremony. Poppy: "I want to stab you in the heart right now. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. My mouth opened, but I truly had nothing to say. ", Poppy: "I'm going to ignore that incredibly disturbing possibility. ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. I am all for it. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. You being mortal or half-Atlantian wouldn't have changed what was already happening. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. Casteel: "Ouch. It burst from me. Lets dive in, shall we? ", Casteel: "If I'm not willing to risk my life for Spessa's End, how dare I ask the people here to do so? (LogOut/ Hard., Kieran: You do smell like him, but thats not it. And Casteel - he moved so unbelievably fast. He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed the center of my palm. Understand? Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. ", Casteel: "Everything. Web Does Kieran He is so devastatingly in love with Poppy and is trying so hard to give her freedom and make her choice. I thought I heard you calling my name. If the author had wanted to write a polyamory romance, thats fine! I wanted Kieran to take back those words because they did things to my heart, and even worse, dangerous things to my mind. 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. It is a gift I do not deserve. ", Casteel: "Lion. Whelp, shes off sharing a bed with naked Kieran, developing feelings for him, and getting asked why her husbands best friend is acting like her husband by family friends. I cared about him. I want to help you. A slow grin spread across his lips. I know. ", Casteel: "But didn't you just say nothing was impossible?". ", Casteel: "I really enjoy the way your mind words, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.". I'm kinda obsessed with Kieran. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. The Dark One. His warm breath danced across my parted lips. No? He tossed the quiver of arrows I hadn't seen him grab toward me. But I really like your comments about Kieran in general and I think youre so right. 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. 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 think it's something deeper than that. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. Yes to the Joining or no. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash Series Book 4) (English Edition) at Amazon.nl. That is why the imprint is made there. I need to feel your lips on mine.". ", Casteel: "I go by several names. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ", Poppy: "You're welcome. It picks up a month after the end of the last book, and the war between Poppy and Isbeth has begun. Not quite the joining but a Cas/Kieran/Poppy pairing none the less. ", Casteel: "You look You look beautiful, Poppy. And kissed the center of my palm personality, but thats not it when you 're still to. 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