He curled his hand in my hair, tipping my head back, Casteel: "You have no idea how long I've waited to do this. ", Poppy: "I felt your hunger, Casteel, and I don't need to do this. 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. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. 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. My wide eyes followed the blur that was Casteel as he pinned Landell to the wall, his forearm pressed into the wolvens throat. They very much seem like a big brother enduring his curious and talkative little sister. I have risen to take back what is mine. None of this was supposed to happen. ", Poppy: "Even if I wasn't about to become a Princess, I would be up here."". It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to his overly protective and intimate . If you know what that means, then someone has been very naughty.". ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? Sadthewidow says: ", Casteel: "Poppy, you wound me. That's why, even now, you are concerned about him. We get so many questions answered that developed from From Blood and Ash, and, very much like Poppy, I have so many more questions for the next book. ", Poppy: "I'm not sighing every five minutes. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". . I cant see that stretching out over 3 more books so some new enemy or conflict is bound to pop up soon. You can sleep on the floor. Poppy stated that she knew and Hawke and Poppy proceeded to sleep together. Absolutely ". But you want to know an even more annoying truth? ", He laughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat, Casteel: "Your penchant for violence isn't anything to be ashamed of. This series blows my mind. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. Please please try to be careful. The bad boy. ", Casteel: "Perhaps I have answers. Casteel: "Am I seeing things, or is that your dagger strapped to your thigh? ", Jasper: "I imagine I will still be officiating a wedding. ", Kieran: "Perfect timing. 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. 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. And you thought it would kill him? I will not forget that., Casteel: And I will not be able to forgive you.. He wants the crown. That she is part Atlantian. 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. People are saying that "adding" Kieran to that relationship isn't possible because you can't halve 3 but i think that's the point. ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. It turns me on when you're armed with something sharp. It undoes me, Poppy. Casteel: "Ouch. I loved him even though I knew I was a willing pawn to him. . 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 didn't offer Casteel a piece of me as we rode forward, joining the others. Casteel: "Would you fret with worry if I was?". I succeeded, and when the time was right, I made my move. Poppy and Casteel update the Council of what is going on with the Queen of Solis, asking to hold back the war and the armies, before the conversation with the Queen as well as their intent to go into Iliseum. Poppy: "I don't like anything about you. But do you really intend to keep her? In the heart? It's only skin. Some thoughts on Poppy x Cass x Kieran The Joining. 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 was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I like this. I already knew that, Casteel. I hated lying to you, Poppy. The Dark One. (LogOut/ Then he moved, lifting a hand. ", Kieran: "Other than wondering exactly what choices I made in my life that led me to this exact moment?". A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. And I chose him. Feedings . I don't need either of those things. I took her. Casteel's eyes narrowed into thin slits as his gaze returned to Emil. intriguing. I was not expecting that. Kieran and Casteel have a heart to heart about the ab. Not with me. This. Not quite the joining but a Cas/Kieran/Poppy pairing none the less. 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). It was just a love lap. Yes to the Joining or no. ", Casteel: "I would, except I'm feeling incredibly archaic right now, and I want the world to see my fresh mark on your throat. ", Casteel: "Atlantia rose from blood and ash. His weight and the heat of his body against my back and the iciness of the snow at my front was a shock to my senses, stunning me. I loved how strong and curious Poppy was. I wanted his mouth on mine, kissing away the lies his lips once spoke. You just aren't ready to accept it. Not a Maiden, but Chosen nonetheless. It's us. Reply. She understands. Anyways you might h Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Like, super naked. And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. 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: "I know. ", Poppy: "In my defense, I felt bad afterward. There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. The last chapters of the book are just epic. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. 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: "You dirty girl. Like an organ. I could still feel Casteel's stare. That it's a blood exchange that often turns into something, um, more intimate.". ", Kieran: "If you get yourself killed, I'm going to be pissed. Repeatedly. 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. Casteel DaNeer is known by many names and many faces. he snarled, thrusting me behind a tree. The War of Two Queens is the fourth book in Jennifer L Armentrout's Bestselling Blood and Ash series. ", Casteel: "It will be my most prized possession.". And this was before I learned what she was. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? I was actually beginning to wonder if she beat you. Rather, Kieran believes that they are heart mates, something that is far rarer than love, especially since they recognized each other after speaking a few times. It switches gears a bit, with this being the first book in the series with dual POV - Poppy and Casteel. Poppy: "That's not true. I'm looking at you now. But I know that many fans were happy with this direction, so to each their own! ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. Thanks for your comment! That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. Perfection. All because when I'm with you, I don't think about the kingdom full of people counting on me. Im glad you enjoyed it though! Casteel: "I'm furious, and yet, at the same time, I'm in awe. To be inside you as I take a part of you inside me. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. ", Casteel: "Is it necessary for you to make it sound like we'd be doing something other than sleeping? And thats where we get to the subjective portion. When I didn't, he cupped my left cheek. 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. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. 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. Kieran. I dont want the Joining tbh, I feel like Poppy&Cas is already great, I dont want any necessary drama. They'd expect me to fall for someone as fiery as she is kind, brave even to a fault. He will protect him with his life. I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. ", Casteel: "Lion. ", 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. Poppy: "He can see me standing behind you. 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. It's not my fault. Like I've seen people say JLA lied to them, like have you not read the lines and lines of Casteel and Poppy and Kieran discussing and joking and commenting on group sex, Poppy watching Kieran receive oral sex, Poppy giving Casteel head on a . I'm jealous. He planted his hands on the carriage wall, caging me in. No matter what.". In my heart. I just, personally, found this particular swerve in Poppys behavior to be unappealing. I took her, and I kept her, but not to use her. 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. . Stunningly charismatic? Wow. ", Casteel: "No one, and I mean no one, speaks of you like that. ", Poppy: "Why did you tell me? I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. Your heart was always safe with me. But as soon as they get to know her, none of that will matter. Poppy: "I chose him when I knew him as Hawke. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. Kieran nudged my hand again, and I opened it, revealing the golden mark and the ring on my finger. Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? I can think of a few I would love to have, Princess. Many are probably already loving the series anyways! I am all for it. When they go sit under the willow tree during the Rite and Poppy gets to be a normal girl for a second? I wasn't ready for that.". I know. . He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. ", Poppy: "You seem to know a lot about that book. Their relationship is so teasing and annoying each other. 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