", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. No surprise. ", Casteel; "Retribution is yours, if you want it. The Dark One. Back in their room, Casteel lets Poppy know that the wolven heard her calling them out in the field during battle. To me, the physical act of the joining was very well foreshadowed. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? I took her, and I kept her, but not to use her. It's definitely impossible. I'd already begun to question things - the Ascended and if I could be or do what they required of me. But its also partly that I (and a lot of others, it seems!) ", Kieran: "It's true. His lies are as seductive as his touch. It's not my fault. Kieran: "I'm sorry. But that is my future you are walking away with. I was veiled, unable to even look someone in the eye if they were allowed to speak with me. ", Jasper: "You stabbed Casteel? Poppy: "It's the part where you think I would actually marry you.". He swallowed as his gaze lifted to the bed's canopy. I'm jealous. But do you really intend to keep her? Nykthos is the King of the Gods. This third installment in the series is excellent. Change). Things have been different since the Joining. I wanted to be so completely devoured by him that there was no room for the fear that he would become a scare upon my sure-to-be-broken heart. ", Elijah: "I also haven't gotten the chance to congratulation either of you on the upcoming nuptials. Yes. V.C Andrews, full name Cleo Virginia Andrews was born in 1923 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the youngest and only daughter . Protect your Prince. ------->. ", Kieran: "Perfect timing. Lay you out on the rocks and lick every inch of your body. one Poppy and Casteel had moved into once they'd found out that they were to become parents. I felt him against me for a brief moment, felt the proof of his words. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ", Casteel: "I would love to take my time because there are so may different ways I'd love to be real with you. It's beautiful.". The three of us? ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. I just, personally, found this particular swerve in Poppys behavior to be unappealing. God there is so much I can say about this book. Across from me, I heard the choked sound of someone trying to conceal laughter. Stunningly charismatic? But for the most part, if youve read the other books, youll know the flaws youre working with and none of them are improved in this book. Oh, my gods. The bad boy. None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you. Together, they will work to save their King and overthrow the Blood Queen once and for all. Casteel dying would be a perfect plot device in that sense. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. intriguing. Coupons do not apply. I love her passion and fiery temper. And you're the first person to ever impress her. Casteel stared at me, the corners of his lips curving up. It undoes me, Poppy. "At least, not physically. he snarled, thrusting me behind a tree. I need to feel your life inside me. ", Casteel: "I know. Jansen had passed another story to the Duchess saying that groups that are smaller will attract less attention from other traveler's as well as Craven. So JLA is on live on Instagram right now and theyre talking about the Joining again. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. ", Poppy: "Even if I wasn't about to become a Princess, I would be up here."". ", Casteel: "I would, except I'm feeling incredibly archaic right now, and I want the world to see my fresh mark on your throat. This series if you haven't read From Blood and Ash yet. I love how aware of herself and her feelings she is. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. I don't want Kieran. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. I frigging love Poppy. You're naked. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. Your heart was always safe with me. ", Kieran: "What took you two so long? ", Casteel: "But you're still going to hear me whisper things. Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. The fact they get married in this book, with two more to go shit is going, We can't forget about the side characters in this book. To be inside you as I take a part of you inside me. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. Anyways you might h Millions of unique designs by independent artists. We're real. Poppy: "That's why you aren't just hauling me straight to the capital right now, demanding the exchange. ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. I don't need either of those things. 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. For her part, Poppy is lost without Casteel. That she is part Atlantian. You being mortal or half-Atlantian wouldn't have changed what was already happening. Just you and me, and the tradition of sharing ourselves with one another. Web do poppy casteel and kieran get together In War of Two Queens Poppy and Kieran are brought together by Casteels imprisonment. ", Casteel: "She stabbed me in the heart with a bloodstone dagger. ", Poppy: "Some deserve a punch in the face. ", Casteel: "Well, you have me there. And Poppy, wouldn't either. Your fiance has questions. She is the reason I came home. 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. I'm looking at you now. I will give you the honor of becoming my husband, because you're already worthy of me. She's intelligent and funny. The kind that was so loud and hard, it sounded like it hurt. Then, we get our first true taste of Hawke's character When he and Vikter argue about Poppy and him being caught alone together. He will protect him with his life. But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is. Cas can't even. I wasn't ready for that.". Who she is - this beautiful, strong, intelligent, endlessly curious and kind woman who was as much a victim of the Ascended as any Atlantians. 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 . I'm not talking about that.". Of course, Mom excels equally at both.". Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer; Nesta Archeron/Cassian; Feyre Archeron/Rhysand; Azriel/Gwyneth Berdara; Elain Archeron/Azriel (Queer . ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. ", Poppy: "He told me what it is. ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. I wanted his hands on me, soothing away the sting of guilt and the feeling that I was betraying myself. Like an organ. ", 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. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? Like your ability to see better than her, and scent her arousal -". And that's because I need you. Like I said, I was here for the romance, and this effectively crushed that. Trust in that - in what you feel from me. I couldn't give you to them, not even for my brother. ", Casteel: "To be honest, I had more pressing concerns. ", Casteel: "Then you should get changed. ", Poppy: "Yes. Casteel DaNeer is known by many names and many faces. Then again, I shouldn't be that surprised. Pleasure. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? If so, I will summon him for you. Not by any sense of the word. 2 years after her sister Alice's mental breakdown, things seem back to normal. (LogOut/ The stupid dimple in his right cheek appeared. More like ridiculous. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. Poppy and Kierans relationship has grown over the four books (well I guess 3 since he wasnt really in most of book 1) and they really emotionally bonded over the grief of Cas being held prisoner. 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. ", Kieran: I was beside myself with worry. That and your laugh. ", 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. ", Casteel: "I feel like this is a trick, and you're two seconds from trying to plunge that knife into my heart again. Understandably, there's a ton of conversations in which Casteel, Kieran, and everyone else has to convince Poppy that the Atlantians aren't the enemy and that they really are (mostly) peaceful . There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. I can promise you that some of the most interesting conversations take place with no clothes to speak of. Call me whatever you like as long as you know it will be my voice that will be the last sound you hear. Not mine. I love! Because I'd never stopped falling. . Casteel: "Sorry. ", Casteel: "There's something innately wrong with the idea of being stabbed and then having to clean up my own blood. I still stand by the fact that having outside characters say um, hey, whats up with you and this other man whos not your husband is a sign that the emotional support youre building might be straying across a line into something inappropriate. 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.". I was not expecting that. I could still feel Casteel's stare. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. ", Casteel: "That's because it was a very passionate one. Her answer? SO FREAKING MUCH. Not a Maiden, but Chosen nonetheless. You look at me like ", Casteel: "How do I look at you, Princess? 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. And thirdly, the author seems to have broken a social contract with her readership by creating a soulmates romance story, publicly calling it such for years and writing three books setting that up, and then blindsiding them with a poor representation of a polyamory relationship at best or emotional infidelity at worst. God there is so much I can say about this book. Subjectively, the romance was the only reason I was really still here, and that was badly damaged/ruined by the emotional cheating from Poppy. They very much seem like a big brother enduring his curious and talkative little sister. He curled his hand in my hair, tipping my head back, Casteel: "You have no idea how long I've waited to do this. But talking doesn't require you to be shirtless. It's an ache. This is not good representation and instead plays into very negative stereotypes about the entire lifestyle. Casteel dipped his head, and I felt the bridge of his nose along the side of my neck. ", Casteel: "But you like what's wrong with me. His hand drifted lower, over the flap of buttons on my pants. RATED: 18+ CATEGORY: MOOD: Steamy #Fantasy Exciting, Violence #Romance Emotional. The Kieran-Poppy-Casteel Vibes. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. Cookie Notice I may or may not have walked into a door while reading. <------- And now Alistir, a newcomer to the series. I think my mother is going to like you.". You rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains. I saw her for who she was. . All of you? 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). I was in love with him, even though that love had been built on a foundation of lies. Poppy: "I'd never seen so many in one place. With the strength of the Primal of Lifes guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her waybecause there can be no retreat this time. 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. Talking to me. ", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. ", Poppy: "Happy? ", Casteel: "And I'm so very intrigued now. Hot . Casteel: "Most wouldn't find that such an attractive quality. The fact they get married in this book, with two more to go shit is going down. ", 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. I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. And this last bit gets to the general fans reactions and the authors approach with this series. No? This need. Casteel: "Am I seeing things, or is that your dagger strapped to your thigh? 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. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. The King wants to use her to send a message. That's why, even now, you are concerned about him. Bored with a hint of amusement. Yes to the Joining or no. and right there, basically, is all the dialogue that happens during this book. Find your thing. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed. There were plenty of hints in the book that a possible threesome might happen at some point, and while I usually wouldn't mind that level of smut, I just don't see it. ", Kieran: "You should be asleep like them, Your Highness. 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. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Objectively, it has the same flaws as weve seen in the rest of the series. ", Poppy: "Why did you tell me? ", Naill: "That did not look like a love tap. ", Poppy: "What good would that do? I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. Someone who pushes back. You are a puzzle I want to figure out, but at the same time, don't. See more ideas about ashes series, blood, fan book. No matter what.". I want to help you. I succeeded, and when the time was right, I made my move. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. ", Casteel: "You don't need to stay up here, Poppy. I simply stared up at him, waiting and wanting. Poppy: "So yes, I was very angry, but what I felt for him before remained, and after learning the entire truth about the Ascended and what had happened to him and to his brother, I could understand why he set out to use me. Poppy knows better than to trust him. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. ", Poppy: "Your mind always resides in unseemly places. ", Older woman: "You are a second daughter. You just aren't ready to accept it. Poppy: "That and my sparkling personality. Slight AU. ", Poppy: "You don't doubt our intentions? I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. Elijah: "Keep our Prince in line and do so vigilantly. ", Casteel: "Someone did take her. ", Poppy: "I think he's far more taken with himself. But ". 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. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . Casteel's chin dipped as he stepped into me. That was true the first time I said it to you, and it is still the truth today and tomorrow., Alastir: Penellaphe? He nipped at my jaw, drawing another gasp from me. ", Poppy: "You're welcome. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. At myself. ", Poppy: "You look at me like Like you want to eat me.". ", Poppy: "I was just looking at you a few moments ago. 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. ", Poppy: "Did they have a certain eye color? It must've been the wind. ", Poppy: "I can hate that I'm nothing more than a pawn to you and still understand why I am. I knew it wasn't my naivety or lack of experience. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. Today? ", Alistir: "He does seem quite taken with you. I will marry you. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel. ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? What I feel? 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. 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.". her, physically and emotionally. 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. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. What should have been an exciting addition (finally the heroes perspective!) Casteel: "I don't know if I should. ", Casteel: "Is it necessary for you to make it sound like we'd be doing something other than sleeping? 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. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. Don't let them steal this.". Poppy grew up believing that Ian Balfour is her brother. Understand? Always, and no matter what he chooses. ", Poppy: "Why? She doesn't like the word arousal. They get interrupted by the Craven, which they fight together, and then they return to the castle. I wanted the touch of his lips, chasing away any logical protests before they could form. Just. After a moment, clearing his throat as he shifted behind me. And I chose him. And as far as being a distraction to Casteel, that's his weakness. It was more the strangeness of the relationship between Kieran and Poppy while Cas was a prisoner. 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