Casteel: "I do so prefer hand-to-hand combat with you.". I'm sure there is something you'd like to ask. His tongue lapped over the sensitive mark. ", 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. It undoes me, Poppy. Soon, she'll be running one of us over instead of stabbing us. 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.". Casteel: "You dirty girl. Trust in that - in what you feel from me. ", Poppy: "You don't sound like you're in awe. I am all for it. The breath I took got stuck as I grew incredibly still. Of course, Mom excels equally at both.". ", Kieran: And you still look like you want to murder me. ", Poppy: "What? I saw her for who she was. Then again, I shouldn't be that surprised. ", Delano: "Please, no stabbing. ", Poppy: "That wasn't what I was going for. The Casteel Series constitutes five novels, starting with Heaven, published in 1985 and finally ending with Web of Dreams in 1990. . Thanks for reading! Screaming for help. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? Change). ", Casteel: "I go by several names. Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. Will you marry me? I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it blows me away in this book. It's hot. Casteel DaNeer is known by many names and many faces. I will fight you., Casteel: If youre looking for a fight Youll fight me, Princess., Casteel: "I suppose I will need to add lock picking to the ever-growing list of attributes. I didn't offer Casteel a piece of me as we rode forward, joining the others. Casteel's eyes narrowed into thin slits as his gaze returned to Emil. A heart. I have been very devoted to LUX being my favorite series to date, but I think it's been bumped down to the number 2 slot. What we have here, though, is a masterpiece. 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. She just admitted I was right. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. His hand drifted lower, over the flap of buttons on my pants. I'm not like you two. Is that less vague enough for you, Penellaphe? In fact, Casteel is relieved Poppy had Kieran to lean on, and that knowledge helped him get through everything he experienced while imprisoned. All of her books are amazing. 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. But then you insulted her. ", Poppy: "Do you think I'm going to scream in Casteel's face and run off instead. She's utterly unique, and most likely not what one would expect from the Maiden. ", Casteel: "What I can see is enough. We are a kingdom of fire. That is not what a Prince does - at least not a good one. Someone is getting stabbed again. ", Kieran: "I hope you're not embarrassed about this morning. It follows the continuing adventures of Poppy and Hawke along with their gaggle of loyal (and unloyal) friends. Besides, I doubt I'd be able to sleep. 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. There is nothing I will protect more fiercely or with more devotion Poppy. Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. I flicked a look at the handsome face of a tawny-brown-skinned, pale-blue-eyed wolven - a creature able to take the form of a wolf as easily as they could assume the form of a mortal. The kiss was it was as intoxicating as his bite, as everything about him was. 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. "He's not wounded," Kieran answered. I will not forget that., Casteel: And I will not be able to forgive you.. Because I'd never stopped falling. ", Casteel: "Well, you have me there. ", Casteel: "Let me be enough, at least for tonight. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? . Confused, I glanced back to where Emil was walking toward the stairwell. She has life all laid out for her and longtime boyfriend Scott. They get interrupted by the Craven, which they fight together, and then they return to the castle. Kieran and Casteel have a heart to heart about the ab. You just aren't ready to accept it. ", Poppy: "I'm going to ignore that incredibly disturbing possibility. Oh, my gods. I have zero problem with far-fetched things! There was no silencing the laugh. They believe he has turned into an Ascended. You'd only be annoyed, and the knife is not nearly sharp enough to sever your head or pierce your incredibly thick skull. Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. She doesn't deny the conflicting feelings she has, she just fights from letting those emotions take over. He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. You wound me yet again. ", Poppy: "Yes. ", Poppy: "Even if I wasn't about to become a Princess, I would be up here."". <------- And now Alistir, a newcomer to the series. ", Poppy: "Are we sleeping here? I'd already begun to question things - the Ascended and if I could be or do what they required of me. Poppy: "I'm going to seriously hurt you both. It is still heavily Cas&Poppy so not sure if we are ever gonna have them all together again or just a one time thing from the joining. It weirds me out. I was veiled, unable to even look someone in the eye if they were allowed to speak with me. And Poppy? But I really like your comments about Kieran in general and I think youre so right. Most of all, he is a true friend to Casteel and has been for many years. ", Naill: "That did not look like a love tap. If that had been all, I wouldve overlooked it. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all shes ever wanted. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to bewhat she fears the most. I was in love with him, even though that love had been built on a foundation of lies. Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer; Nesta Archeron/Cassian; Feyre Archeron/Rhysand; Azriel/Gwyneth Berdara; Elain Archeron/Azriel (Queer . Web There are nights when Casteel and. This post may contain affiliate links for books we recommend. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". Web Kieran Contou Casteel DaNeer. She's like I didn't. But they all heard her And We're Finally Off to Atlantia! Senses hyperaware, I watched him lean in as a confusing tremor of anticipation coiled its way down my spine. For romance readers, this is almost even more important than for general fiction readers. Whats more, Ill go as far as to say that had the author set out from the beginning to write a polyamory book (beyond the fact that she failed to truly set that up in any real way), this was a truly bad way to go about it. 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. Can I have you? ", Casteel: "No. But Poppy is a character portrayed by the musician Moriah Poppy, born Moriah Pereira, created with the director Titanic Sinclair . For a moment, all thoughts scattered. His mouth brushing my jaw, followed by the graze of his sharp teeth, sending an illicit thrill through me. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? 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. He placed his hands on the cupboard above my head. Casteel's chin dipped as he stepped into me. (LogOut/ Poppy: "I'd never seen so many in one place. I was not expecting that. Casteel: "Don't get shot. ", Casteel: "I can always read to you. ", Poppy: "No one wants to hear about how many times I've made you bleed. ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. I know. I am an asset. ", Poppy: "I don't know about the warrior part -", Casteel: "I do. I wasn't ready for that.". It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteel . ", Casteel: "Blessed be the gods, someone mark the date and time. Haven't I told you it turns me on?". It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. 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. You did more than most could ever think to do. But if you want to pretend to be just that in private -", Casteel: "I think you will find that I can be impossible charming. 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. I gasped, my eyes wide as the little nip set fire to my blood. I want to help you. I love! I like that. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. More like ridiculous. ", Casteel: "I really enjoy the way your mind words, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.". I remember her admitting (I believe on her facebook page, where she is very active with her fans), that she was not sure if she could write a good high-fantasy, and she didn't know if she would ever publish it. ", Casteel: "It still turns me on, Princess. Back in their room, Casteel lets Poppy know that the wolven heard her calling them out in the field during battle. ", Poppy: "I'm not foolish enough to not feel fear when I know that any of you could kill me before I even have a chance to take my last breath. ", Vonetta: "You saying something like that was probably why I knocked you on your ass the last time.". 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. Poppy: "He can see me standing behind you. I wanted his hands on me, soothing away the sting of guilt and the feeling that I was betraying myself. ", Casteel: "You don't need to stay up here, Poppy. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. I wanted to feel him inside me so I couldn't feel anything but him. Casteel became so still, I wondered if he breathed. Poppy: "It's the part where you think I would actually marry you.". A tiny piece that belonged to me? Because I don't have gold or hazel eyes? ", Casteel: "Some say all great love stories are. 5-78 x 8-14 in 148 x 210 m. 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. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. Yes, I have the Maiden, and I'm not giving her back. If they are heartmates (which I think they are), he won't be able to endure that. ", 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. She doesn't like the word arousal. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. No? They'd expect someone like you, to be honest. original characters for the world's best stories. She turned the diamond in her hand, light catching on its irregular dips and peaks. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik his. Check out the rest of the Blood & Ash Series, and expect upcoming news for the next installment! Its all the worse when contrasted with Casteels thoughts of her. He cares for you just like you care for him despite the lies and the betrayal. Like how I want to take your pain away and yet throttle you at the same moment? ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. When all is revealed, I wonder if Cas will kill him himself, or if he will let Poppy do the honors after that stoning attack.<--------. Um . ------->Holy fucking hell. ", Casteel: "Then you should get changed. See more ideas about ashes series, blood, fan book. Forget about sex. Neither of us will fall. Like, super naked. I can't control you. 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. I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. Threatens you and lives. Casteel told me that he had spoken to Jansen, told him that our party should be small so that it would easier to capture me. Casteel is once again a prisoner of . 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. It will be wise to behave appropriately. But hed do it all again, at least Poppy is free out in the world. That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. Like an organ. His fingers trailed along my thigh, the ring around his finger cool against my skin. 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. It burst from me. But ". But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is. Perfection. I was not expecting that. 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 . And I am Casteel. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. The corners of my lips turned down. 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. This series if you haven't read From Blood and Ash yet. ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. ", Poppy: "I was the Maiden, nearly groomed my entire life to remain pure and focused only on my Ascension. 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. The dimple in his right cheek appeared, and then the left. It is a gift I do not deserve. Casteel: "There's a vein there, right along your leg, with all these little veins branching off. Casteel: "I don't know if I should. I have risen to take back what is mine. He respects her, physically and emotionally. His relationship is an extension of both of them, but it's still separate. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. I can think of a few I would love to have, Princess. 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. ", Casteel: "She speaks the truth. And this last bit gets to the general fans reactions and the authors approach with this series. I think you're heartmates. Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. I need to feel your lips on mine.". And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. I reacted without though, slamming my elbow into his stomach. ", Poppy: "What we have is simply an impersonal agreement and nothing more.". ", Poppy: "I will not pretend to be the docile fiance without an audience. I need to feel your life inside me. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. I stared down at the dazzling gold swirl on my palm. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations. Any little scenes or story lines I wanted to see when reading the fbaa series. In my heart. he said, catching my other wrist when I swung my fist down. Kieran. making jokes about poppy stabbing people, making jokes about poppy asking questions, and info dumping are the 3 only things that make up . Talking to me. ", Casteel: "Why would I lie about something like that? Im not insecure enough to care about the opinions of little men. So, first off, my general impression of this book. The Prince of Atlantia. Kiss. I still have a certain diary with me. Yes to the Joining or no. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. Prince Casteel Da'Neer. But he he was the catalyst in a way. The surprise is half the fun. ", Poppy: "Did they have a certain eye color? Something intangible, far rarer and stronger than bloodlines and even the gods. ", Poppy: "I felt your hunger, Casteel, and I don't need to do this. Miss Willa has the same sleeping arrangement -", Kieran: "I really hope you two don't turn into one of those couples who are constantly whispering sweet nothings at one another. Casteel/Hawke has earned his nickname, for sure. ", Kieran: "Do me a favor. I can promise you that some of the most interesting conversations take place with no clothes to speak of. thelibraryladiesmn says: It looks like you've been sunbathing. ", Kieran: "Is there something you wanted to discuss? ", Jasper: "You stabbed Casteel? And this didn't happen overnight. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? ", Casteel: "But I know you won't allow it. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The bad boy. But just so you know, he often slips into his wolven form and has a habit of kicking in his sleep. ", Poppy: "You're welcome. 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. ", Casteel: "But didn't you just say nothing was impossible?". 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. ", Poppy: "Kieran? ", Casteel: "Don't worry. 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