I couldn't give you to them, not even for my brother. (LogOut/ ", Emil: "I think I can now be counted as one of those taken with you. Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. ", Kieran: "Don't be nice to me. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. ", Kieran: "Other than wondering exactly what choices I made in my life that led me to this exact moment?". The breath I took got stuck as I grew incredibly still. ", Alastir: "Ah, yes, you did take her. Even when Poppy and Casteel are reunited, Poppys mentally bemoaning Kieran not being around. And I knew it wasn't because he was my first everything. Poppy: "You ran how many miles? ", Casteel: "Perhaps I have answers. ", Casteel: "If I'd known those marks were bites, I would've realized what you were right away. **In Progress/not complete ** Language . ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. All thats wonderful except that theres 3 more books left in the series. ", Casteel: "What if I just wanted a piece of you? Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. Previously Reviewed: From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and The Crown of Gilded Bones. I love! And Poppy, wouldn't either. With a wound that most likely punctured a lung. Actually, there is something I want to ask. ", Casteel: "But I know you won't allow it. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. He will protect him with his life. Casteel: "Most wouldn't find that such an attractive quality. The Dark One. I love how aware of herself and her feelings she is. ", Casteel: "You're right. ", Kieran: "He was Casteel then just like he's Hawke now. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. If the author had wanted to write a polyamory romance, thats fine! Your life depends on it. I cant imagine anyone from that community would like the parallel drawn here between their accepting and consensual love with the kind of emotional cheating that Poppy and Kieran were getting up to behind Casteels back and without his knowledge. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. It's still within reach in case you want to stab me. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. And this was before I learned what she was. Casteel: "But I was once told that the best relationships are the ones where passions run high.". And Casteel - he moved so unbelievably fast. Hetalia ff sortkudos 1 - 20 of 31 Works in Poppy. The kiss deepened, and the touch of his fangs, his tongue on mine, sent a hot, tight shudder through me. 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: "Talking doesn't require any clothes at all. ", Vonetta: "You saying something like that was probably why I knocked you on your ass the last time.". I'm not two separate people, no matter how badly you want to believe that. I'm not talking about that.". Your fiance has questions. ", Kieran: "You should be asleep like them, Your Highness. and our SO, either it's me in here, or it's Kieran. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. ", Casteel: "I don't like the way he looks at you.". He gives her freedom to make her own choices, even when he is unhappy with them. Like completely naked, and I saw way too much tawny-hued skin. Neither of us will fall. God there is so much I can say about this book. Not mine. She just admitted I was right. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. Second of all, don't highlight the text. ", Kieran: "Casteel will announce you as his fiance. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. 2 years after her sister Alice's mental breakdown, things seem back to normal. ", Casteel: "You're so incredibly violent.". ", Vonetta: "Apparently, you have a habit of it. I bit him extra hard for that.". Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? War is only the beginningFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book four in her Blood and Ash series.From the desperation of golden crownsCasteel Da'Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could've prepared for the staggering revelations. The corners of my lips turned down. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations. Casteel: "Would you fret with worry if I was?". 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: . Change). Casteel suddenly broke out into deep, thunderous laughter. You smell of death., Kieran: He has done things some might find unforgivable. ", Poppy: "Did you just pull me into a pantry?". I still have a certain diary with me. Casteel: "I'm furious, and yet, at the same time, I'm in awe. impossible? ", Kieran: "Ask where every single god or goddess sleeps, because that will lead to more questions. Reply. Utter perfection. And, yes, before you ask, you're free to do as you please. Kieran reveals that since Casteel cares for Poppy, he would find it repellant to feed from anyone else because it's too intimate. Sure doesn't feel impersonal.". ", Casteel: "You're not the only one. 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. 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. Like me? You're a giant oaf, but not that giant of an oaf. ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. 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. We stood there for several moments, and at any time, if either of us turned our heads just the slightest, our lips would have met. Not with me. Don't let them steal this.". Someone is getting stabbed again. Cas is super possessive of Poppy except with Kieran, and I think its because Kieran almost feels like an extension of Casteel. He lowered himself to his knees in front me me. Hurrying to the bed, I picked up the wolven dagger and secured it around my thigh. Casteel dipped his head, and I felt the bridge of his nose along the side of my neck. Casteel became so still, I wondered if he breathed. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. Somewhere along the way, I no longer saw her as a bargaining chip or a tool for revenge. ", Kieran: "It was probably the latter that did him in. 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. And I am Casteel. That's why, even now, you are concerned about him. Someone who pushes back. You wound me yet again. It was just a love lap. Poppy: "I'm going to seriously hurt you both. Casteel: "On second thought, my mother is definitely going to like you. ", Casteel: "This reminds me of the stables. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. There was no silencing the laugh. ", Casteel: "My mother has stabbed my father a time or a dozen over the years. ", Casteel: "I wouldn't be marrying her if I didn't plan on keeping her. ", Kieran: "I can't wait to see how you two are going to pull this off. ", Casteel: "Everything. Just. Poppy: "That's why you aren't just hauling me straight to the capital right now, demanding the exchange. Just. Language . ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? ", Casteel's lips brushed the healing bite mark, Poppy: "Compulsions aside, you can't control everything. The kiss was it was as intoxicating as his bite, as everything about him was. Either way, I scrambled to my knees and turned on him, throwing a wild punch. *Spoilers for COGB* Kieran is cleaning up Poppy and Casteel after her ascension when he sees the scars on her back. I'm just a little chilled. I took a shallow breath, feeling Casteel's gaze on me, but I refused to look at him. ", Poppy: "I wouldn't confuse submission for distraction, and I wouldn't mistake obedience for stupidity when it's apparent that you know very little about the people of Solis. I wasnt so much surprised by the actual joining itself, either the physical act (though I think it could have been written better) or the magical motivation for the decision. It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. I stepped back, bumping into a shelf. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to bewhat she fears the most. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. I swallowed, but the knot was still there. 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 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. The Kieran-Poppy-Casteel Vibes. ", Poppy: "Your mind always resides in unseemly places. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. It's us. He claims he deserved it each time, and truthfully, he never seemed all that torn up about being stabbed. King of the Gods. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. She understands. Do it.". Poppy stated that she knew and Hawke and Poppy proceeded to sleep together. ", Casteel: "Some say all great love stories are. ", Poppy: "I can't just fall asleep. You would stop opening up to me. 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. To me it felt like she kinda eased us into it since we pretty much saw this coming. ", Kieran: "He's not wounded. ", Delano: "And you healed me with the touch of your fingers. Because I'd never stopped falling. Anyways you might h Millions of unique designs by independent artists. So, first off, my general impression of this book. A slow grin spread across his lips. How your stupid dimples are infuriating, but I look for them every time you smile because I know that's a real smile. Cookie Notice Cas can't even. ", Vonetta: "You're about to marry the handsome, albeit annoying as hell, Prince of Atlantia, Penellaphe. But he he was the catalyst in a way. Casteel sighed as he placed his hand on my back. Casteel: "Sounds like you and Poppy have that in common. Him. But, be warned, there will be spoilers for the book in this review, so read on with that in mind. Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. The Prince of Atlantia. It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteels death and tackle the political problem of ruling without him. Stunningly charismatic? Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. But I don't think that's the case. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. 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. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? But talking doesn't require you to be shirtless. I stopped doing things I didn't want to do the moment I took off the damn veil. Things have been different since the Joining. What is more pressing than an omen sent by the gods? It's your choice. And even a few of the comments/thoughts by Poppy after they were reunited. Do you even know what could happen during that ritual that would make it so very crude -", Casteel: "Did you bookmark the chapters detailing how Willa spent afternoons entertaining not one but two suitors, one in the front and the other -? Casteel had faced all his demons, found true love, and more or less completed his purpose as a character. ", Kieran: "You look like you want to do that now. . A War of Two Queens is on several lists, but I think it most deserves to be on this one: Most Disappointing Sequels/Prequels. His character feels like its at its finale, while Poppy is still rapidly developing into the person shes meant to be. 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. I simply stared up at him, waiting and wanting. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. was actually a flaw that made what was happening in the rest of the story all the more uncomfortable and unlikable. You won't look at me. Myself, Casteel, Kieran, Viktor and Tawny. ", Casteel: "Would this be an inappropriate time to let you know I'm incredibly turned on by you right now?". Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. I have zero problem with far-fetched things! Four books in, these flaws of bad world-building and endless secrets begin to feel as if the author just never planned her series. There is an unspoken but strong understanding between the author and the readers of what they are there for, be it happily ever afters, smut, etc. Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Any little scenes or story lines I wanted to see when reading the fbaa series. Yup I do. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. 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. ", Casteel: "She speaks the truth. 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 was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -----> Poppy and Kieran? I read the relationship dynamic between Poppy and Kieran as two people bonding and grieving over loss together, and as JLA making a clear distinction that Poppy doesn't see Kieran as a family member . But she is not the Maiden, Alastir. Something powerful enough that it has ushered in great change in the past. 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). Wow. That when it comes time for you to leave, I'm still going to want you. ", Poppy: "Don't whine. Casteel has plans for her. There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. I wanted Kieran to take back those words because they did things to my heart, and even worse, dangerous things to my mind. Some thoughts on Poppy x Cass x Kieran The Joining. And thats where we get to the subjective portion. Then he moved, lifting a hand. This third installment in the series is excellent. Shady, shady, shady. Not by any sense of the word. Casteel: "Don't get shot. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herselfabout him. Thanks for your comment! 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. To me, the physical act of the joining was very well foreshadowed. This is better. Maybe you should try that. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? ", Casteel: "Penellaphe Balfour? No protests. 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. 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. 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. Because I know you would've done it. ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. Poppy and Kieran are bonded and Kieran and Cas were previously bonded and still ridiculously close even now without it so what's really going to change if the 3 are bonded together? Shortly thereafter, Poppy and Casteel name Kieran as their Advisor, to his surprise, though he accepts wholeheartedly. It can be any piece of your choosing. And there are so many reveals about the world and Poppys own heritage that it is well past the point of ridiculousness. I succeeded, and when the time was right, I made my move. It will be wise to behave appropriately. Please please try to be careful. My boiling blood roared in my ears, through my body, tightening my breasts and settling between my legs, where his fingers ventured dangerously close. ", Casteel: "Poppy, you wound me. ", Alistir: "He does seem quite taken with you. . And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. And this last bit gets to the general fans reactions and the authors approach with this series. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with anyone but him? They don't -", Poppy: "Trust me? To be inside you as I take a part of you inside me. And that was only because I'd convinced myself that was the reason. ", Kieran: "I was wondering when she was going to notice that. Trust in that - in what you feel from me. 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. I already knew that, Casteel. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. Poppy: "Do I really need to repeat that? ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". Jars rattled. ", Casteel: "It's official. . Casteel: "You don't smell like that to me. That's not why I want to use my abilities. Like Liked by 1 person. Thanks for your comment! ", Casteel: "Are you thinking about using it against me?". Pleasure. 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 was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I. this. So fun to talk about this book with other fans! He wants the crown. Seeing me. Casteel would be most displeased. I didn't know what that would mean at the time, other than I wanted to have something that I actually wanted for myself. Poppy: "He told me he believed it was the Atlantian blood in him, recognizing mine. Im not insecure enough to care about the opinions of little men. It's obvious Kieran gets his sense of humor from his father (Jasper), and I love how fierce his baby sister (Vonetta) is. Casteel: "I think you feel the exact opposite when it comes to my stupid dimples. His warm breath danced across my parted lips. You would've killed yourself to save the lives of those who still stood. Back in their room, Casteel lets Poppy know that the wolven heard her calling them out in the field during battle. Then -------> after Poppy and him have their first conversation, I was thinking that Poppy might actually get a father figure back in her life. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed. 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