I was Chosen to be given to the gods, even though I never chose the life. But ". ", Jasper: "I imagine I will still be officiating a wedding. He claims he deserved it each time, and truthfully, he never seemed all that torn up about being stabbed. Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? It's obvious Kieran gets his sense of humor from his father (Jasper), and I love how fierce his baby sister (Vonetta) is. Casteel: "There's a vein there, right along your leg, with all these little veins branching off. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. You'd hate me. ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. ", Casteel: "Blessed be the gods, someone mark the date and time. Her answer? But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. If the author had wanted to write a polyamory romance, thats fine! For more information, please see our The stupid dimple in his right cheek appeared. ", Alastir: "This is going to be an incredibly awkward conversation. Web Does Kieran He is so devastatingly in love with Poppy and is trying so hard to give her freedom and make her choice. ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. ", Kieran: "Casteel will announce you as his fiance. Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer; Nesta Archeron/Cassian; Feyre Archeron/Rhysand; Azriel/Gwyneth Berdara; Elain Archeron/Azriel (Queer . At some point, the story needs to move past the discovery phase and into the action phase. And as far as being a distraction to Casteel, that's his weakness. ", Casteel: "Oh, I'm listening. It's hot. 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? Poppy: "You ran how many miles? Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). 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. He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. Web The rescue and Casteel ascending Poppy because he doesnt want to lose her. Trying to talk about my thoughts on characters, will be a little difficult to not spoil so, . And no one, not even my father or my mother, will change that. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. ", Poppy: "I'm this close to shooting her in the face with an arrow. I stared down at the dazzling gold swirl on my palm. And then I'd want you on your knees and your mouth around my cock. ", Kieran: "If you get yourself killed, I'm going to be pissed. To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. Repeatedly. Change). 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 . Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed his purpose as a. I'm looking at you now. Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. We haven't been for a very long time. Like I said, I was here for the romance, and this effectively crushed that. As has already been stated, the whole Cas/Poppy/Kieran thing was put into our heads since early on and I think it was a slow and easy transition to it. Talking to me. Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). I shrieked my frustration - my irritation - at him. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. Casteel: "Ouch. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. ", Casteel: "She speaks the truth. Wow. It would probably only further endear you to him. And together with his kin, they protect the royal family of Atlantia. ", Casteel: "How do you know that? The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout is book 3 in the beloved From Blood and Ash series. If so, I'm very curious to learn more about it, wife. You would've done it to save me. I started to reach for the clasp of the necklace. Will you marry me? ", Poppy: "You look at me like Like you want to eat me.". ", Casteel: "Don't worry. ", Kieran: "There is not a single person surprised to hear that. They get interrupted by the Craven, which they fight together, and then they return to the castle. I frigging love Poppy. I felt him against me for a brief moment, felt the proof of his words. That's the part you like the most. ", 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 weirds me out. If that had been all, I wouldve overlooked it. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works Someone is likely to be very irritated if you stab me, and I end up bleeding all over the bed. It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteel . He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. It follows the continuing adventures of Poppy and Hawke along with their gaggle of loyal (and unloyal) friends. There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. ", Emil: "I think I can now be counted as one of those taken with you. Newly made queen of a people and country that barely know her, let alone trust her, she knows only that she must save Casteel as soon as possible. I think you're heartmates. Casteel: "I'm talking about your blood, but now you've dragged my mind into unseemly places. 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. ", Poppy: "Happy? It's also true that I chose you when you were just Hawke, and it's not just because you were the first person to ever really see me. ", Casteel: "Almost all the shame I've ever felt has to do with you. Screaming for help. Casteel's eyes narrowed into thin slits as his gaze returned to Emil. Objectively, it has the same flaws as weve seen in the rest of the series. Casteel: "Sorry. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. What should have been an exciting addition (finally the heroes perspective!) At least, not physically. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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'm sure there is something you'd like to ask. Lay you out on the rocks and lick every inch of your body. Theyve all been bloated, poorly edited behemoths of books. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. Kieran reveals that since Casteel cares for Poppy, he would find it repellant to feed from anyone else because it's too intimate. I kept falling when he never once told me not to pick up a sword or bow and instead handed one to me. In all truth, she should never doubt herself. I love her passion and fiery temper. <------- And now Alistir, a newcomer to the series. You were just as violent then as you are now.". Like completely naked, and I saw way too much tawny-hued skin. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. ", Poppy: "That wasn't what I was going for. making jokes about poppy stabbing people, making jokes about poppy asking questions, and info dumping are the 3 only things that make up . Soon, she'll be running one of us over instead of stabbing us. My voice cracked slightly as the knot expanded. Subjectively, the romance was the only reason I was really still here, and that was badly damaged/ruined by the emotional cheating from Poppy. Yup I do. All of that makes me anxious. Cas can't even feed from someone else because of his love for Poppy. ", Delano: "And you healed me with the touch of your fingers. Who she is - this beautiful, strong, intelligent, endlessly curious and kind woman who was as much a victim of the Ascended as any Atlantians. God there is so much I can say about this book. ", Casteel: "Is it necessary for you to make it sound like we'd be doing something other than sleeping? I wanted to be so completely devoured by him that there was no room for the fear that he would become a scare upon my sure-to-be-broken heart. Casteel dying would be a perfect plot device in that sense. ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. And this last bit gets to the general fans reactions and the authors approach with this series. ", Poppy: "I'm not going to stop fighting you. Sep 30, 2022 - Penellaphe could run me over with a truck and I'd thank her. He tossed the quiver of arrows I hadn't seen him grab toward me. Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. Casteel would be most displeased. ", Casteel: "You're not the only one. Forget it.". We can't forget about the side characters in this book. After a moment, clearing his throat as he shifted behind me. She also has a fondness for sharp, deadly objects. He wants the crown. her, physically and emotionally. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe intrigued me from the first moment I spoke to her. Penellaphe Da'Neer (ne Balfour, pronounced: Pen-nell-uh-fee Bal-floor), often simply named Poppy, is the former Maiden or Chosen One in the Kingdom of Solis and rightful Queen of Atlantia. Either way, I scrambled to my knees and turned on him, throwing a wild punch. S. Thats true, I was shocked it took that long with all the build up to it. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. ", Casteel: "Some say all great love stories are. You smell of death., Kieran: He has done things some might find unforgivable. In War of Two Queens Poppy and. Fucking. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. To me, the physical act of the joining was very well foreshadowed. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! Shortly thereafter, Poppy and Casteel name Kieran as their Advisor, to his surprise, though he accepts wholeheartedly. I think my mother is going to like you.". <-------. King of the Gods. He planted his hands on the carriage wall, caging me in. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. 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. It can be any piece of your choosing. Like how I want to take your pain away and yet throttle you at the same moment? ", Casteel: "Try to remember you said that later when I'm sure I'll give you a reason to stab me. We're real. ", Delano: "Oh, man. ", Kieran: "You should be asleep like them, Your Highness. ", 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. And that was only because I'd convinced myself that was the reason. ", Kieran: "You look like you want to do that now. Thanks for your comment! I inhaled deeply through my nose and exhaled slowly. This need. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? Kieran & Cass "If I had turned to Casteel in my sleep, Kieran had also turned, as if Casteel were a magnet that drew both of us." I strange turn of phrase. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. 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 said, pushing off the ground against Casteel. 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: . ", Kieran: "I can't wait to see how you two are going to pull this off. "Jasper sort . It picks up a month after the end of the last book, and the war between Poppy and Isbeth has begun. After exploring a particularly spicing section of Miss Willa Collin's Diary Cas gets an idea to bring the three of them together. ", Poppy: "That is not what I said. It always will be. Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. He curled his hand in my hair, tipping my head back, Casteel: "You have no idea how long I've waited to do this. That is why the imprint is made there. Thanks for your comment! Poppy: "I'm not your enemy, but you're quickly becoming mine.". He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed the center of my palm. Poppy: "Do I really need to repeat that? Yes? I'm not talking about that.". several times, was demonstrated that is not just poppy and casteel or casteel and kieran anymore, its the three of them together: "And I still am. ", Kieran: "I was wondering when she was going to notice that. He adds a level of humor to everything with his personality, but obviously also takes his role as protector very seriously. I opened my mouth to tell him that whatever he needed didn't involve him and me in a pantry, but nothing came out. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to his overly protective and intimate . ", Poppy: "You and I are never going to do anything like what we did before. 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. Sure doesn't feel impersonal.". Either way, none of this is truly shocking. Then -------> after Poppy and him have their first conversation, I was thinking that Poppy might actually get a father figure back in her life. ", Kieran: "Yes, but your face is as red as a tomato. Im dont think Kieran and Poppys interactions are far-fetched at all. ", Casteel: "Someone did take her. 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. 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. ", Kieran: "Do me a favor. ", Casteel: "I wouldn't be marrying her if I didn't plan on keeping her. ", Poppy: "There is something wrong with me, too. It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. Web do poppy casteel and kieran get together In War of Two Queens Poppy and Kieran are brought together by Casteels imprisonment. Kieran, Casteel, and Poppy are a team. ", Casteel: "Let me be enough, at least for tonight. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Would you rather it be him? ", Casteel: "There's something innately wrong with the idea of being stabbed and then having to clean up my own blood. I just, personally, found this particular swerve in Poppys behavior to be unappealing. That's not why I want to use my abilities. But just so you know, he often slips into his wolven form and has a habit of kicking in his sleep. And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. 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. How your stupid dimples are infuriating, but I look for them every time you smile because I know that's a real smile. And there are so many reveals about the world and Poppys own heritage that it is well past the point of ridiculousness. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. I will say that I thought there were more actual grammatical/spelling errors in this book than the others. Like, super naked. Back in their room, Casteel lets Poppy know that the wolven heard her calling them out in the field during battle. Im not insecure enough to care about the opinions of little men. ", Casteel: "I hope you don't think I'm foolish enough to trust your vow. ", Casteel: "You really don't need to encourage her. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed. I stared down at him, at an absolute loss for words. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. Casteel: "So incredibly violent, my Princess. ", Casteel: "It still turns me on, Princess. ", Casteel: "You don't understand. asking questions does not make poppy special and casteel and kieran need to get their heads out of their asses and realize that. Confused, I glanced back to where Emil was walking toward the stairwell. Some thoughts on Poppy x Cass x Kieran The Joining. ", Kieran: "You don't sound remotely sorry. You have many un-Maiden-like talents, don't you? Im not sure if its because of the popularity of the series or what, but it seems that the publisher has taken a very hands-off approach to editing this series. Review: This was another massive book, so as much as I wanted to get my review out as close to the release day as possible, here we are, a few weeks later. Myself, Casteel, Kieran, Viktor and Tawny. Not a single inch isnt stunning. Sadthewidow says: Doesn't mean I can't love the guy. 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. You would stop opening up to me. ", Kieran: "What took you two so long? ", Vonetta: "You're about to marry the handsome, albeit annoying as hell, Prince of Atlantia, Penellaphe. His hand drifted lower, over the flap of buttons on my pants. They believe he has turned into an Ascended. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. I love! I love! Call me whatever you like as long as you know it will be my voice that will be the last sound you hear. ", Poppy: "I was the Maiden, nearly groomed my entire life to remain pure and focused only on my Ascension. And I think this was actually part of the problem. ", Casteel: "I feel like this is a trick, and you're two seconds from trying to plunge that knife into my heart again. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. Then he moved, lifting a hand. She is the perfect heroine. What did I want? I wanted his hands on me, washing away all the reasons why I shouldn't. This would open up the door for a Kieran/Poppy romance, which wouldn't be shocking as they have a very weird relationship anyway. Casteel: "Sounds like you and Poppy have that in common. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -----> Poppy and Kieran? ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. All because when I'm with you, I don't think about the kingdom full of people counting on me. 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. Now that Hawke is Poppy's guard, we start getting a lot of swoon-worthy moments. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. Questions does not make Poppy special and Casteel name Kieran as their Advisor, his... 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