I can think of a few I would love to have, Princess. 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: "I'm furious, and yet, at the same time, I'm in awe. Even when you inevitably do leave, I'll still want you. I am an asset. There's no need to be embarrassed. Will you do me the honor or allowing me to one day become worthy of you? And I Casteel: "Can I point out that I like how you say, 'our future? ", Casteel: "Understandable. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I'd already begun to question things - the Ascended and if I could be or do what they required of me. 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. Today? ", Kieran: Too bad, because you need to hear this. If that is what you choose. ---------> Did anyone predict that ending? ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? It can be any piece of your choosing. But you know what is true? It didn't seem impersonal last night.". 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 rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains. I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. Yes? This is not good representation and instead plays into very negative stereotypes about the entire lifestyle. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ", Casteel: "That's because it was a very passionate one. I meant desire. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. ", Casteel: "You look You look beautiful, Poppy. Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Blood and Ash Series - Jennifer L. Armentrout Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Poppy Balfour/Casteel Da'Neer, Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou, Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer Characters: Poppy Balfour, Kieran Contou, Casteel Da'Neer Additional Tags: Threesome - F/M/M Summary: . I could still feel Casteel's stare. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. Probably the latter. A War of Two Queens is on several lists, but I think it most deserves to be on this one: Most Disappointing Sequels/Prequels. If I could, I suspect life would be easier, but I don't even want to try, to be honest. Capture you and use you. ", Casteel: "I know. There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. I couldn't because I didn't want to know what he was feeling. ", Poppy: "I don't know about the warrior part -", Casteel: "I do. He will protect him with his life. It was partly the length. ", Casteel: "I wouldn't be marrying her if I didn't plan on keeping her. "At least, not physically. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone act like I'm seconds away from stabbing Casteel? 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. And you you never laughed enough as it was, but when you did ", Casteel: "When you did, it was like the moment the damn mist finally cleared. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. 5-78 x 8-14 in 148 x 210 m. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. I'm jealous. from someone else because of his love for Poppy. Poppy knows better than to trust him. ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. This need. But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". ", Casteel: "Oh, I'm listening. Casteel hadn't expected the move, and he slipped to the side - or maybe he was just humoring me. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. Casteel: "Sorry. 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. ", Alastir: "This is going to be an incredibly awkward conversation. 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: "His name was Leopold, but my mother called him Leo or or Lion. And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. ", Kieran: "I would advice against saying that in front of Casteel. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? ", Poppy: "Don't whine. ", Poppy: "Your mind always resides in unseemly places. Not like this. 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. I like that. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. ", Poppy: "Some deserve a punch in the face. They get interrupted by the Craven, which they fight together, and then they return to the castle. ", Alistir: "He does seem quite taken with you. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. Maybe I didn't even say that. Some thoughts on Poppy x Cass x Kieran The Joining. I gasped, my eyes wide as the little nip set fire to my blood. The Dark One. ", Casteel: "Is it necessary for you to make it sound like we'd be doing something other than sleeping? Dinah Liddell adheres strictly to her plans and schedules. Yes to the Joining or no. ", Poppy: "You don't doubt our intentions? ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. What did I want? You're clever, and you are kinder than even you realize - even though I know you have earned the title of the Dark One. Casteel: "You dirty girl. She understands. ", Kieran: "No matter how hard you try with that knife you just swiped, you will not be able to kill Cas with it. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. If that had been all, I wouldve overlooked it. You would've killed yourself to save the lives of those who still stood. ", Poppy: "No one wants to hear about how many times I've made you bleed. ", Poppy: "I'm not planning to kill him with it. 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. I wanted to believe we were heartmates in spite of everything that made that seem impossible. 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. ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". The dimple in his right cheek appeared, and then the left. Language: English Words: 1,037 Chapters: 1/1 Collections: 1 Comments: 4 Kudos: 9 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 97; . I bit him extra hard for that.". ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. Casteel: "If so, this sleeping arrangement may get very uncomfortable for Kieran.". and right there, basically, is all the dialogue that happens during this book. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. Poppy has trouble believing that. ", Casteel: "You waking up uninjured was more pressing than a vague, rather unhelpful message from the gods. Tiny shivers hit every part of me. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? Casteels reaction to Poppy telling him she loved him. And Poppy and Casteel together? Maybe you should try that. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. Prince Casteel Da'Neer. He respects her, physically and emotionally. "He's not wounded," Kieran answered. ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. And the only reason why any of that changed is because once he got to know you, he started to care for you.". ", Casteel: "Would this be an inappropriate time to let you know I'm incredibly turned on by you right now?". Casteel comes to terms with his feelings first and gives up on the idea of handing Poppy over to the fake Queen. Casteel: "There is one more thing I need. ", Kieran: "You don't sound remotely sorry. All thats wonderful except that theres 3 more books left in the series. I want to help you. ", Casteel: "And I'm so very intrigued now. I was Chosen to be given to the gods, even though I never chose the life. I am totally trash for didn't get explored more. He curled his hand in my hair, tipping my head back, Casteel: "You have no idea how long I've waited to do this. These books were huge time commitments, and Im the type of romance reader who reads for the happily ever after. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe intrigued me from the first moment I spoke to her. Its all the worse when contrasted with Casteels thoughts of her. ", Poppy: "You could always clean up after yourself. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was just perfect. ", Casteel: "But you like what's wrong with me. ", Casteel: "Try to remember you said that later when I'm sure I'll give you a reason to stab me. But he he was the catalyst in a way. It was an actual heart. But hes the one thing in all the kingdoms that you, and only you, never have to fear., Poppy: Dammit. And from what I've learned about you from my brother and Casteel, the Ascended have already stolen a lot of joy from you. Casteel has been gently broaching at least a threesome since book 2. No matter what.". I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. As I'm sure you noticed. Poppy: "There is something so wrong with you! ", Alastir: "I can see why. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? ", Casteel: "If you open your senses to me right now, you'll know exactly what I'm feeling. Not a single inch isnt stunning. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. Utter perfection. My fur should be reserved for something far more luxurious than a cloak. I spent those years far from home working to get close to her. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. <------- And now Alistir, a newcomer to the series. But war is only the beginning. Im not going back to the keep. Casteel: "There's a vein there, right along your leg, with all these little veins branching off. Ill probably check out the reviews of the next book when it is released, but Im probably out. As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction. Poppy: "I don't like anything about you. ", Casteel: "I feel like this is a trick, and you're two seconds from trying to plunge that knife into my heart again. I stopped doing things I didn't want to do the moment I took off the damn veil. 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 cared about him. His ears perked as he looked over to where Casteel stood. When I read the first three chapters after they were released a month early, I was feeling like this guy was bad news. It's beautiful.". I know. <-------- I don't just love Poppy though. 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). Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). Kieran. She is the reason I came home. ", Kieran: "I hope you're not embarrassed about this morning. She doesn't deny the conflicting feelings she has, she just fights from letting those emotions take over. I love! Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. In the heart? A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the second book in her Blood and Ash Series, and starts off essentially where we left off in From Blood and Ash, with Poppy in the hands of Casteel/Hawke, struggling with the heartbreak from Hawke's betrayal, and trying to figure out what the truth is. ", 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. A muscle flexed in his jaw once more, but he said nothing. Your heart was always safe with me. Like your ability to see better than her, and scent her arousal -". cover photo creds: madschofield character creds: JLA from the From Blood and Ash series. Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. Slowly freeing the sensitive flesh, he chuckled as his lips touched the space behind my ear, and then I felt the indecent thrill of his sharp teeth dragging over the skin of my throat. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. It would probably only further endear you to him. The family becomes very well-to-do and ok in the end of the series, thanks to Heaven Casteel. ", Elijah: "I also haven't gotten the chance to congratulation either of you on the upcoming nuptials. ", Kieran: "Those pants were looser, I suppose. 5 Stories. Nothing changes that. Poppy: "That's not true. ", Kieran: "I can't wait to see how you two are going to pull this off. Feedings . was actually a flaw that made what was happening in the rest of the story all the more uncomfortable and unlikable. ", Casteel: "She is unique and brave, intelligent and beautiful. 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