I'd already begun to question things - the Ascended and if I could be or do what they required of me. That could've been my shock, though, because I'd never felt anything like that from him before. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. If the author had wanted to write a polyamory romance, thats fine! Then he moved, lifting a hand. 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. You smell of death., Kieran: He has done things some might find unforgivable. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". So fun to talk about this book with other fans! That's the part you like the most. I sensed an acute rush of emotions flow through him, so swift and sudden, I couldn't make out what they were. . ", Poppy: "Kieran? That will be even more annoying.". When Casteel grew older, he thought he could kill Queen Ileana and King Jalara by himself; he was taken by the Ascended where he was tortured for five decades. Like Liked by 1 person. I wanted to believe we were heartmates in spite of everything that made that seem impossible. It turns me on when you're armed with something sharp. And emotional infidelity isnt it, friends. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". **In Progress/not complete ** Language . I was not expecting that. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. Previously Reviewed: From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and The Crown of Gilded Bones. As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction. My lips slowly parted as I realized what the lumpy, red mass was. ", Casteel: "What I can see is enough. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. 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. Poppy: "He told me he believed it was the Atlantian blood in him, recognizing mine. King of the Gods. I really like Kieran as a character, and honestly, I wish the author had just left him out of some this purely because I would gobble up a spin-off series about him and his own devoted love interest that is only his, not some weird sharing thing where Casteel will always come first for Poppy and Kieran, yeah, is just kind of there, like the family dog as you said so well! In some ways, I feel like that lessened what was a great m/m relationship on its own. It's beautiful.". ", Kieran: "Possibly. ", Kieran: "He's not wounded. . ", Poppy: "You and I are never going to do anything like what we did before. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? That's not why I want to use my abilities. ", Poppy: "I fell for you when you were Hawke, and I kept falling for you when you became Casteel. I'm who you call the Dark 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. And Poppy, wouldn't either. And you thought it would kill him? Subjectively, the romance was the only reason I was really still here, and that was badly damaged/ruined by the emotional cheating from Poppy. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe Balfour? Casteel: "Don't get shot. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Reply. <--------. Yes. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? Talking to me. ", Casteel: "I really enjoy the way your mind words, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.". Casteel and Kieran have a beautiful life long friendship that brings them as close as brothers. It's obvious Kieran gets his sense of humor from his father (Jasper), and I love how fierce his baby sister (Vonetta) is. And I think this was actually part of the problem. I gasped, my eyes wide as the little nip set fire to my blood. He gives her, to make her own choices, even when he is unhappy with them. ", Casteel: "If I'm not willing to risk my life for Spessa's End, how dare I ask the people here to do so? It switches gears a bit, with this being the first book in the series with dual POV - Poppy and Casteel. No surprise. 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. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. For more information, please see our ", He picked up my left hand and turned it over, Casteel: " - is real. ", Naill: "That did not look like a love tap. Much like From Blood and Ash, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire has an amazing story-line, constantly ramping up the action, and the relationships between everyone grow organically. Wickedly clever? ", Poppy: "I'd rather marry without actually being able to replay all of their concerns in my head during the ceremony. ", Casteel: "You look You look beautiful, Poppy. ", Kieran: Too bad, because you need to hear this. Check out the rest of the Blood & Ash Series, and expect upcoming news for the next installment! To me it felt like she kinda eased us into it since we pretty much saw this coming. The possibility that he was already well on his way to doing so should've served as a dire warning, but I was far too immersed, far too gone at the feel of him, lost in how demanding his lips were. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. Not with me. I will not forget that., Casteel: And I will not be able to forgive you.. When they go sit under the willow tree during the Rite and Poppy gets to be a normal girl for a second? Just. ", Jasper: "You stabbed Casteel? So, I'm thoroughly distracted. Second of all, don't highlight the text. He tossed the quiver of arrows I hadn't seen him grab toward me. Who she is - this beautiful, strong, intelligent, endlessly curious and kind woman who was as much a victim of the Ascended as any Atlantians. (LogOut/ Like, super naked. Poppy: "You ran how many miles? Don't let them steal this.". Casteel: There is no side of you that is not as beautiful as the other half. Wow. I need to feel your life inside me. ", Casteel: "It still turns me on, Princess. Perfection. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it blows me away in this book. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. What I feel? Casteel is once again a prisoner of . Something powerful enough that it has ushered in great change in the past. Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? His warm breath danced across my parted lips. 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. together. The tight throbbing response to the knowledge made me question my sanity. Casteel: "I think you feel the exact opposite when it comes to my stupid dimples. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! Kieran: "The truth often is. Neither of us will fall. When I read the first three chapters after they were released a month early, I was feeling like this guy was bad news. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? her, physically and emotionally. Casteel: "I do so prefer hand-to-hand combat with you.". ", Poppy: "No one wants to hear about how many times I've made you bleed. They split up into smaller groups. ", Poppy: "I will not pretend to be the docile fiance without an audience. The King wants to use her to send a message. There are readers for it, and Im sure many would have gobbled it up! ", Casteel: "You don't understand. Not like this. ", Casteel: "I doubt she knows what you're referencing.". Understand? he said, catching my other wrist when I swung my fist down. The situation I'm in - that we're in.". Casteel: "On second thought, my mother is definitely going to like you. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. ", Poppy: "I was the Maiden, nearly groomed my entire life to remain pure and focused only on my Ascension. Casteel: "Devilishly handsome? Casteel: "I'm a Prince. This third installment in the series is excellent. And each time - every damn time - I spoke to you, each time, each time I saw your smile or heard you laugh, and the more I got to know you, the less those plans made sense. Casteel: "Sorry. 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. 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. You would've done it to save me. 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. Im dont think Kieran and Poppys interactions are far-fetched at all. And if he chooses her, then we all do.. I wanted to know about who he used to be before he lost Shea, lost his brother. Or is there something you want to ask? Phillips and Penellaphe race toward the stables, and Hawke kills Phillips. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. The way The Joining should have gone. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. 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.<--------. And I Casteel: "Can I point out that I like how you say, 'our future? SO, either it's me in here, or it's Kieran. ", Kieran: "I hope you're not embarrassed about this morning. ", Kieran: "You're not? With a wound that most likely punctured a lung. When the others ditch them for their partners, Gwyn and Elain spend Girls' Night together. 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. ", Casteel: "Lion. 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. ", Kieran: "It's true. I stopped doing things I didn't want to do the moment I took off the damn veil. Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. #forbiddenlove #fantasy #royal #enemiestolovers #marriageofconvenience #mates #touchheranddie #fakerelationship #alpha #plussize, 2020by The Rambling Book Nerd. This. And maybe you should actually look at me when you try to order me to do things. It's your choice. I was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I. this. His tongue lapped over the sensitive mark. His fingers trailed along my thigh, the ring around his finger cool against my skin. She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. I don't want Kieran. together days after the Joining and the comment about Poppy's armor are what took it too far for me . If they are heartmates (which I think they are), he won't be able to endure that. I don't belong to anyone but myself. They are already together non stop, Kieran is their advisor, all major conversations involve the 3. I expected to be picking up pieces of myself.". ", Kieran: "He wouldn't be marrying you, risking the ire of not just his entire kingdom but also his parents, who you will soon discover are not two people you want to anger just so you have a chance to make it through this alive, free from the Ascended and from him. ", Casteel: "That's because it was a very passionate one. I didn't get to choose what I ate, when I left my chambers, or who was allowed to even touch me. Trust in that - in what you feel from me. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. I still have a certain diary with me. I succeeded, and when the time was right, I made my move. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you. I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. There is NO WORDS. I know it. And I am Casteel. But war is only the beginning. ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. ", Poppy: "There is. Just. I couldn't because I didn't want to know what he was feeling. 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. I like that. Fucking. ", Kieran: "Not a minute has gone by since we left the Blood Forest that you aren't threatening Casteel's life. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I'm going to have to kill him. ", Casteel: "I'm going to to need you to hold onto me and not let go, because I'm about to fuck you like I promised. His hand drifted lower, over the flap of buttons on my pants. This series if you haven't read From Blood and Ash yet. ", Poppy: "I can't just fall asleep. Not a single inch isnt stunning. And from what I've learned about you from my brother and Casteel, the Ascended have already stolen a lot of joy from you. Things have been different since the Joining. It would probably only further endear you to him. You're a giant oaf, but not that giant of an oaf. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I feel like this is all we talk about. ", Casteel: "Always. Poppy: "I know exactly what he's referencing, thank you very much. Casteel: "I'm furious, and yet, at the same time, I'm in awe. ", Kieran: "Then why are you sighing every five minutes? He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. ", Poppy: "That's' an exaggeration. Touch. Where From Blood and Ash seemed a little frenzied at times with a . Lay you out on the rocks and lick every inch of your body. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . But ". Seeing me. You rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains. Most of all, he is a true friend to Casteel and has been for many years. I am an asset. ", Casteel; "Retribution is yours, if you want it. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. I'd already begun to realize that I couldn't live like I was any longer. This need. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. Elijah: "Keep our Prince in line and do so vigilantly. Many are probably already loving the series anyways! For romance readers, this is almost even more important than for general fiction readers. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone act like I'm seconds away from stabbing Casteel? *Spoilers for COGB* Kieran is cleaning up Poppy and Casteel after her ascension when he sees the scars on her back. ", Casteel: "If you open your senses to me right now, you'll know exactly what I'm feeling. Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. But do you really intend to keep her? Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. ", Casteel: "Would this be an inappropriate time to let you know I'm incredibly turned on by you right now?". And you know that. 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