He valued me for who I am and didn't try to control me. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. Like I said, I was here for the romance, and this effectively crushed that. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". ", Poppy: "I only stabbed him . a few times. Casteel: "Your heart, Poppy? Previously Reviewed: From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and The Crown of Gilded Bones. A War of Two Queens is on several lists, but I think it most deserves to be on this one: Most Disappointing Sequels/Prequels. Not quite the joining but a Cas/Kieran/Poppy pairing none the less. The people here don't know you. It was an actual heart. His head dipped, and his mouth was on mine before the laugh even faded. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. ", Poppy: "It was the truth when I said you were the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself. Poppy: "I'd never seen so many in one place. Not with me. Not mine. The Descenters want her dead. ", Kieran: "You should be asleep like them, Your Highness. I spun on the bench, swinging at Kieran, but he easily avoided my fist. ", Kieran: "Do me a favor. 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. The last chapters of the book are just epic. Casteel: "I don't know if I should. Capture you and use you. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. What I feel? Just. ", Casteel: "Forget I said that. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. ", Casteel: "She speaks the truth. And Casteel - he moved so unbelievably fast. That and your laugh. And if the whole world saw that mark between your pretty thighs, I'd have to then kill the whole world.". ", Casteel: "You waking up uninjured was more pressing than a vague, rather unhelpful message from the gods. The Dark One. Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. I was veiled, unable to even look someone in the eye if they were allowed to speak with me. I love how aware of herself and her feelings she is. And that's because I need you. There are readers for it, and Im sure many would have gobbled it up! 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. He glanced down at me, his lips slightly parted. You will have to force me, and I will not make it easy for you. ", Vonetta: "You're about to marry the handsome, albeit annoying as hell, Prince of Atlantia, Penellaphe. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. I needed to be your first everything. Fucking. The way The Joining should have gone. Casteel: "There's a vein there, right along your leg, with all these little veins branching off. Poppy stated that she knew and Hawke and Poppy proceeded to sleep together. . ", Casteel: "There's something innately wrong with the idea of being stabbed and then having to clean up my own blood. He planted his hands on the carriage wall, caging me in. I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. Elijah: "Told him that if a woman fights with that kind of passion and makes you work that hard to earn even a smile, then that's the kind of woman you want by your side in and out of the bedchamber.". <-------. (LogOut/ Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. But then you insulted her. The surprise is half the fun. You would stop opening up to me. I expected to be picking up pieces of myself.". ", 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. Again. I'd already begun to question things - the Ascended and if I could be or do what they required of me. That's not why I want to use my abilities. That she is part Atlantian. ", Kieran: "Ask where every single god or goddess sleeps, because that will lead to more questions. ", Casteel's lips brushed the healing bite mark, Poppy: "Compulsions aside, you can't control everything. ", Casteel: "What if I just wanted a piece of you? If so, I will summon him for you. Theres some contextual things that make me suspect this, but the biggest indicator is that his character (and his relationship with Poppy) seems like its done developing. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -----> Poppy and Kieran? I inhaled deeply through my nose and exhaled slowly. No protests. ", Poppy: "In my defense, I felt bad afterward. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. ", Kieran: Too bad, because you need to hear this. Web The rescue and Casteel ascending Poppy because he doesnt want to lose her. Not like this. ", Casteel: "No. ", Casteel: "I know. Objectively, it has the same flaws as weve seen in the rest of the series. The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout is book 3 in the beloved From Blood and Ash series. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. Protect your Prince. ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. ", Older woman: "You are a second daughter. ", Casteel: "Talking doesn't require any clothes at all. Maybe you should try that. We are no longer a fallen kingdom. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. And I Casteel: "Can I point out that I like how you say, 'our future? ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. ", Kieran: "I have a feeling if I said no, it wouldn't stop you. I loved how strong and curious Poppy was. Way too much. I wasn't ready for that.". Like me? But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". ", Poppy: "Really? ", Casteel: "It's official. You won't look at me. Guard her well. But as soon as they get to know her, none of that will matter. 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. Poppy and Casteel finally being, for it. Probably better than most here. But damn are you for real? Book. Like Liked by 1 person. I wanted his hands on me, washing away all the reasons why I shouldn't. Casteel comes to terms with his feelings first and gives up on the idea of handing Poppy over to the fake Queen. It wasn't a lie. You're naked. And, yes, before you ask, you're free to do as you please. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? So really this is a "WHY THE HELL NOT, ARMENTROUT" section. I opened my mouth to tell him that whatever he needed didn't involve him and me in a pantry, but nothing came out. I wanted to know about who he used to be before he lost Shea, lost his brother. Kieran. This is better. Soon, she'll be running one of us over instead of stabbing us. Yours are the color of an Atlantian spring - of dew-kissed leaves. You did more than most could ever think to do. Elijah laughed as he clapped his hand on Kieran's shoulder, causing the wolven to stumble. ", 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. At a . We haven't been for a very long time. And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. The fact they get married in this book, with two more to go shit is going down. ", Casteel: "Even if I wasn't the Prince, I would be up here. ", Casteel: "But didn't you just say nothing was impossible?". All of that makes me anxious. I was in love with him, even though that love had been built on a foundation of lies. ", Poppy: "His name was Leopold, but my mother called him Leo or or Lion. Wow. Casteel: "I'm talking about your blood, but now you've dragged my mind into unseemly places. I was not expecting that. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. Casteel: I just want you to know that Im not even particularly upset about you questioning what I intend to do. So, subjectively, this ruined most of the series for me. All because when I'm with you, I don't think about the kingdom full of people counting on me. I am an asset. Kieran. Will you marry me? Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. 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. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. Second of all, don't highlight the text. Whilst the palace was still in use, this was a better base for raising children, and for babysitting Kieran noted as he carried Coralena to the lounge, to the baby . Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer; Nesta Archeron/Cassian; Feyre Archeron/Rhysand; Azriel/Gwyneth Berdara; Elain Archeron/Azriel (Queer . 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). ", He picked up my left hand and turned it over, Casteel: " - is real. And as far as being a distraction to Casteel, that's his weakness. I meant desire. I know. Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. The kiss deepened, and the touch of his fangs, his tongue on mine, sent a hot, tight shudder through me. 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. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. ", Poppy: "Yes. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all shes ever wanted. Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". 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. I quickly spun around, my wide eyes clashing with Casteel's. ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. 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. Named after the Goddess of Wisdom, Loyalty, and Duty?, Alastir: A fitting name for the Maiden, I imagine., Casteel: You wouldnt think that if you knew her., Poppy: If you say I smell like Casteel again, I will punch you in the face. I will give you the honor of becoming my husband, because you're already worthy of me. Casteel: "Don't get shot. Casteel DaNeer is known by many names and many faces. At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. Understand? And I knew it wasn't because he was my first everything. To work with him to get both of their brothers back. It's no secret on this little blog of mine that I have a thing for the anti-hero. Thanks for your comment! But hed do it all again, at least Poppy is free out in the world. I'm who you call the Dark One. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". Poppy and Casteel have no desire for anyone but each other, they aren't adding him to their relationship. I thought I heard you calling my name. So what do you guys think? 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. ", Casteel: "Are you thinking about using it against me?". Shea, Malik . Find your thing. She's utterly unique, and most likely not what one would expect from the Maiden. Casteel: "Sounds like you and Poppy have that in common. ", Poppy: "What? And shes far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. ", Casteel: "She is unique and brave, intelligent and beautiful. 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. ", Casteel: "The line in your palm is believed to be the one connected to your heart. If they are heartmates (which I think they are), he won't be able to endure that. I wanted his hands on me, soothing away the sting of guilt and the feeling that I was betraying myself. 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. ", Kieran: "Other than wondering exactly what choices I made in my life that led me to this exact moment?". (LogOut/ ", Casteel: "Lion. ", Poppy: "I'm not sighing every five minutes. ", Poppy: "I know, but I want to be here when Delano comes back. You were just as violent then as you are now.". I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it blows me away in this book. Poppy grew up believing that Ian Balfour is her brother. Phillips and Penellaphe race toward the stables, and Hawke kills Phillips. He placed his hands on the cupboard above my head. He hesitated as if to see if I would pull away. But its also partly that I (and a lot of others, it seems!) And I am Casteel. And if not, I will be your blade, the thing that ends his miserable existence. He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. "At least, not physically. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. See more ideas about ashes series, blood, fan book. I took a shallow breath, feeling Casteel's gaze on me, but I refused to look at him. I was Chosen to be given to the gods, even though I never chose the life. He swallowed as his gaze lifted to the bed's canopy. Poppy, Casteel, and Kieran have a heated encounter in front of a crackling fire, as Poppy can't contain her arousal from reading a smutty book she found in the palace library. How youve spoken to me doesnt bother me. It was more the strangeness of the relationship between Kieran and Poppy while Cas was a prisoner. ", Poppy: "That wasn't what I was going for. Casteel has plans for her. -------> Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her choice to stay with him. So, I'm thoroughly distracted. And this didn't happen overnight. ", 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. No matter what.". 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. His mouth brushing my jaw, followed by the graze of his sharp teeth, sending an illicit thrill through me. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. I loved him even though I knew I was a willing pawn to him. ", Casteel: "If you open your senses to me right now, you'll know exactly what I'm feeling. In some ways, I feel like that lessened what was a great m/m relationship on its own. Doesn't mean I can't love the guy. Hurrying to the bed, I picked up the wolven dagger and secured it around my thigh. 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. Yup I do. Don't let them steal this.". 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'd rather sharpen a sword than knead yeast. A slight laugh escaped me at the unexpected sight. But ". 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. ", Poppy: "I'm this close to shooting her in the face with an arrow. I was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I. this. And emotional infidelity isnt it, friends. ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. Created from the blood and ash of all those who fell before me. But he he was the catalyst in a way. ", Kieran: "Possibly. I shrieked my frustration - my irritation - at him. Along with this thing called common sense. My mouth opened, but I truly had nothing to say. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. ", Poppy: "Do you think I'm going to scream in Casteel's face and run off instead. Casteel: "When will you realize I speak the truth? His ears perked as he looked over to where Casteel stood. Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. Someone who pushes back. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. ", Poppy: "What good would that do? I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. And a special treat in this book: at the end, you get a link to read the red pearl scene (From Blood and Ash) from Hawke's perspective, and it's pretty amazing. He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. Forget about sex. You need to read this book. ", Poppy: "Because he's naked. I wanted you, and I wanted to find a way to try to keep you. Repeatedly. ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. Feedings . 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