", Casteel: "She stabbed me in the heart with a bloodstone dagger. I thought I heard you calling my name. Casteel would be most displeased. I really can, but our King and Queen -", Casteel: "Will be shocked and probably greatly annoyed that I have married someone they have never laid eyes on, not to mention someone who is only half-Atlantian and was once the Maiden. That's the part you like the most. What we do learn about the world comes through exposition. And Poppy and Casteel together? Somewhere along the way, I no longer saw her as a bargaining chip or a tool for revenge. Poppy: "I'm not your enemy, but you're quickly becoming mine.". 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. Poppy and Casteel finally being, for it. It follows the continuing adventures of Poppy and Hawke along with their gaggle of loyal (and unloyal) friends. He planted his hands on the carriage wall, caging me in. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. But I still chose him despite it all. 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. . I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. Casteel and Kieran have a beautiful life long friendship that brings them as close as brothers. Its all the worse when contrasted with Casteels thoughts of her. ", Casteel: "Some say all great love stories are. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herselfabout him. I wanted to believe we were heartmates in spite of everything that made that seem impossible. What is more pressing than an omen sent by the gods? In all truth, she should never doubt herself. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". You need to read this book. ", Poppy: "The last time his pants actually stayed on! I may or may not have walked into a door while reading. He dipped his head, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear as he spoke. ", Kieran: "He's not wounded. Haven't I told you it turns me on?". It's no secret on this little blog of mine that I have a thing for the anti-hero. Find your thing. I think my mother is going to like you.". <--------. Meagen. Its been clear the direction this has been going in, so not sure how you were thrown off in this book. You look at me like ", Casteel: "How do I look at you, Princess? Phillips and Penellaphe race toward the stables, and Hawke kills Phillips. Poppy: "It's the part where you think I would actually marry you.". ", Casteel: "Why would I lie about something like that? Previously Reviewed: From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and The Crown of Gilded Bones. I can promise you that some of the most interesting conversations take place with no clothes to speak of. Im glad you enjoyed it though! I hope future books either go in one direction or the other: he becomes more included and the relationships feel more equal (I doubt that tho since Poppy & Cas are heartmates), or less included and is just more of a companion. Thanks for your comment! ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". And that's because I need you. ", Casteel: "Don't worry. 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: "When will you realize I speak the truth? I flicked a look at the handsome face of a tawny-brown-skinned, pale-blue-eyed wolven - a creature able to take the form of a wolf as easily as they could assume the form of a mortal. I took a shallow breath, feeling Casteel's gaze on me, but I refused to look at him. ", Casteel: "It's official. ", Casteel: "You don't deserve everything that I've laid at your feet, and you sure as hell don't deserve the fact that I'm still trying to hold onto you. He placed his hands on the cupboard above my head. I was actually beginning to wonder if she beat you. Please please try to be careful. I'm not two separate people, no matter how badly you want to believe that. I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. That could've been my shock, though, because I'd never felt anything like that from him before. ", Alastir: "And you will likely change your tune fairly quickly.". Perfection. Because I don't have gold or hazel eyes? It's only skin. Probably the latter. I just need you. 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. ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. ", Casteel: "She speaks the truth. Change). I am all for it. It must've been the wind. ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. His lips curled into a half-grin, revealing the dimple in his right cheek. So JLA is on live on Instagram right now and theyre talking about the Joining again. I wanted you. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". Wickedly clever? ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. It's an ache. Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dearto protect those who cannot defend themselves. It's not my fault. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. This was a huge disappointment for me. And maybe you should actually look at me when you try to order me to do things. Cas can't even feed from someone else because of his love for Poppy. Threatens you and lives. ", Kieran: "Then why are you sighing every five minutes? To me, the physical act of the joining was very well foreshadowed. Always, and no matter what he chooses. And that was only because I'd convinced myself that was the reason. It burst from me. Unfortunately. She is the perfect heroine. 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 -? It is still heavily Cas&Poppy so not sure if we are ever gonna have them all together again or just a one time thing from the joining. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe Balfour? Poppy: "I want to stab you in the heart right now. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. ", Poppy: "I'm this close to shooting her in the face with an arrow. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. 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 . ", Poppy: "Are we sleeping here? I have been very devoted to LUX being my favorite series to date, but I think it's been bumped down to the number 2 slot. Utter perfection. This series if you haven't read From Blood and Ash yet. Senses hyperaware, I watched him lean in as a confusing tremor of anticipation coiled its way down my spine. You would've killed yourself to save the lives of those who still stood. ", Poppy: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. When I read the first three chapters after they were released a month early, I was feeling like this guy was bad news. I wanted to feel him inside me so I couldn't feel anything but him. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it blows me away in this book. The Prince of Atlantia. She is joined by Kieran, Casteels best friend who hurts almost as much as she does with Casteels loss. But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. What I believed about Malik changed. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was just perfect. Reply. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. I need to feel your life inside me. ", Casteel: "You really don't need to encourage her. ", Kieran: "Not a minute has gone by since we left the Blood Forest that you aren't threatening Casteel's life. But talking doesn't require you to be shirtless. ", Alastir: "I can see why. Wait. ", Casteel: "You seem real concerned sitting there. ", Casteel; "Retribution is yours, if you want it. Poppy and Casteel get word of Casteel's spies spotting Ian, her brother, in the Capitol. They don't -", Poppy: "Trust me? She doesn't like the word arousal. ", Kieran: I was beside myself with worry. Will you marry me? The kind that was so loud and hard, it sounded like it hurt. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. Him. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all shes ever wanted. thelibraryladiesmn says: Trust in that - in what you feel from me. That it's a blood exchange that often turns into something, um, more intimate.". And Casteel - he moved so unbelievably fast. I sensed an acute rush of emotions flow through him, so swift and sudden, I couldn't make out what they were. Read the full disclosure here. ", Poppy: "Don't whine. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". 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. Some thoughts on Poppy x Cass x Kieran The Joining. ", Kieran: "I was just telling her about how you have heightened physical senses. 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. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! But hes the one thing in all the kingdoms that you, and only you, never have to fear., Poppy: Dammit. ", Casteel: "She'll most likely be amused that you have done exactly that. Way too much. Not like this. Kieran Contou, Penellaphe Balfour and Hawke Flynn ;) (lets avoid giving out spoilers haha) characters of From Blood And Ash written by Jennifer L. Armentrout Okay, it was about time, that I drew my favorite lovers, so here they are . And Poppy, wouldn't either. Do it.". 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. ", Casteel: "Forget I said that. I have risen to take back what is mine. This series blows my mind. ", Casteel: "You look You look beautiful, Poppy. 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 . Touch. This third installment in the series is excellent. - Listen to Beauty in her Madness by The Sexy Scary Book Club instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. But I definitely agree with what youre saying about Kieran now seeming to be the epitome of a third wheel. The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. I couldn't because I didn't want to know what he was feeling. ", 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. ", Naill: "That did not look like a love tap. Maybe you should try that. S. Thats true, I was shocked it took that long with all the build up to it. Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. 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. So, first off, my general impression of this book. Actually, there is something I want to ask. Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. ", Casteel: "I would love to take my time because there are so may different ways I'd love to be real with you. ", Vonetta: "Apparently, you have a habit of it. 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? Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? Casteel: "I don't know if I should. Can I have you? Web There are nights when Casteel and. ", Kieran: "Please don't die. or. Casteel: "Forcing a warrior to don a veil of submission was never going to last. ", Kieran: "You don't sound remotely sorry. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. he snarled, thrusting me behind a tree. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? Im dont think Kieran and Poppys interactions are far-fetched at all. Then again, I shouldn't be that surprised. ", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". They will come to love her as fiercely as I do.". Understand? You would stop opening up to me. Casteel: "I like how close it brings us, Princess.". "He's not wounded," Kieran answered. I wanted his hands on me, soothing away the sting of guilt and the feeling that I was betraying myself. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and Casteel's coronation ceremony leaves an empty hole in the kingdom, and pain felt by all. But, be warned, there will be spoilers for the book in this review, so read on with that in mind. She doesn't deny the conflicting feelings she has, she just fights from letting those emotions take over. ", Kieran: "Cas told me once that he felt as if he already knew you after speaking with you just a few times.". 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. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Not by any sense of the word. Casteel has been gently broaching at least a threesome since book 2. ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". She refuses to be the victim, and shows an astounding amount of empathy for even those who don't trust her. Poppy: "He can see me standing behind you. ", Alistir: "He does seem quite taken with you. ", Casteel: "You don't need to stay up here, Poppy. Fucking. Book. Probably had something to do with the fact that they'd be holed up in their private chambers for days after a spat. My back arched without thought, and a hidden, reckless part of me wished I could will those fingers lower -, Casteel: "And now? We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. Second of all, don't highlight the text. 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: "I would advice against saying that in front of Casteel. 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. His tongue lapped over the sensitive mark. If you haven't read it yet, first of all, do it now. Confused, I glanced back to where Emil was walking toward the stairwell. I fell and fell when I realized that Casteel wore many masks for many reasons. His lies are as seductive as his touch. Slight AU. Slamming the knife down, it scored deep into the wood of the table by the bed, the handle vibrating from the impact. Lets dive in, shall we? ", Casteel: "If I'm not willing to risk my life for Spessa's End, how dare I ask the people here to do so? I have zero problem with far-fetched things! I love! Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. Casteel suddenly broke out into deep, thunderous laughter. Like I said, I was here for the romance, and this effectively crushed that. It wasn't a lie. Not quite the joining but a Cas/Kieran/Poppy pairing none the less. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. ", Casteel: "She is unique and brave, intelligent and beautiful. Today? 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. It switches gears a bit, with this being the first book in the series with dual POV - Poppy and Casteel. ", Poppy: "I can't just fall asleep. It would also force a lot of character. The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. ", Poppy: "Kieran? Because as stupid as this may make me, and only the gods know why, I care about you!". . In the third book that is expected to be released in April 2021, hopefully we will get to see more of the relationship between Poppy and Casteel. ", 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. Like completely naked, and I saw way too much tawny-hued skin. Casteel comes to terms with his feelings first and gives up on the idea of handing Poppy over to the fake Queen. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. If I could, I suspect life would be easier, but I don't even want to try, to be honest. He gives her, to make her own choices, even when he is unhappy with them. The banter, the passionate fighting, the sex, and all the things they do before they get to that point again? Something that I've needed for days. Trying to talk about my thoughts on characters, will be a little difficult to not spoil so, . You're naked. The War of Two Queens is the fourth book in Jennifer L Armentrout's Bestselling Blood and Ash series. I inhaled deeply through my nose and exhaled slowly. Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. I was not expecting that. Wow. That will be even more annoying.". It feels like forever. You rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains. 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. I couldn't give you to them, not even for my brother. They very much seem like a big brother enduring his curious and talkative little sister. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. They believe he has turned into an Ascended. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. ", Jasper: "You stabbed Casteel? Casteel: "There is one more thing I need. With the strength of the Primal of Lifes guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her waybecause there can be no retreat this time. And Poppy? He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. She's intelligent and funny. Yet, here we are. intriguing. V.C Andrews, full name Cleo Virginia Andrews was born in 1923 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the youngest and only daughter . I don't need either of those things. I love! What I feel? He swallowed as his gaze lifted to the bed's canopy. I'd already begun to realize that I couldn't live like I was any longer. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend. In War of Two Queens Poppy and. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone think I'm going to stab them when I pick up anything that's not blunt? 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). original characters for the world's best stories. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? It shouldn't come as a shock, because I was already in love with him the moment my heart broke when I learned the truth of who he was. ", Casteel: "Lion. And from what I've learned about you from my brother and Casteel, the Ascended have already stolen a lot of joy from you. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. It looks like you've been sunbathing. I'm going to have to kill him. Repeatedly. one Poppy and Casteel had moved into once they'd found out that they were to become parents. You being mortal or half-Atlantian wouldn't have changed what was already happening. I want to help you. Your heart was always safe with me. Sure doesn't feel impersonal.". ", Poppy: "Happy? 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