But what a very un-Maiden-like talent to have. Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). I was Chosen to be given to the gods, even though I never chose the life. But she is not the Maiden, Alastir. Probably better than most here. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? I love her unyielding strength and courage. I spun on the bench, swinging at Kieran, but he easily avoided my fist. And the only reason why any of that changed is because once he got to know you, he started to care for you.". I wanted the touch of his lips, chasing away any logical protests before they could form. Vonetta: "Planning to stab him during the ceremony? I needed to be your first everything. The Crown Of Gilded Bones kept hinting at a possible threesome between Poppy, Cas, and Kieran. Like an organ. ", Casteel: "But I know you won't allow it. Im glad you enjoyed it though! I stepped back, bumping into a shelf. Kieran. My lips slowly parted as I realized what the lumpy, red mass was. Feedings . The wolven are growing more unpredictable. You'd hate me. Even when Poppy and Casteel are reunited, Poppys mentally bemoaning Kieran not being around. Myself, Casteel, Kieran, Viktor and Tawny. You were just as violent then as you are now.". To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to bewhat she fears the most. I reacted without though, slamming my elbow into his stomach. You being mortal or half-Atlantian wouldn't have changed what was already happening. I took her. That would be quicker. ", Casteel: "Talking doesn't require any clothes at all. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. 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.". That was the plan. ", Kieran: "Possibly. Haven't I told you it turns me on?". He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. Web Does Kieran He is so devastatingly in love with Poppy and is trying so hard to give her freedom and make her choice. Many are probably already loving the series anyways! ", Poppy: "I fell for you when you were Hawke, and I kept falling for you when you became Casteel. 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. I succeeded, and when the time was right, I made my move. ", Kieran: "Wolven body temperatures run higher than normal. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". With a wound that most likely punctured a lung. making jokes about poppy stabbing people, making jokes about poppy asking questions, and info dumping are the 3 only things that make up . He tossed the quiver of arrows I hadn't seen him grab toward me. You just aren't ready to accept it. ", Casteel: "I would, except I'm feeling incredibly archaic right now, and I want the world to see my fresh mark on your throat. That's the part you like the most. The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. I love her passion and fiery temper. It's your choice. Casteel had faced all his demons found true love and more or less completed his purpose as a. I cared about him. When I looked at him, his expression was the same as always. Im dont think Kieran and Poppys interactions are far-fetched at all. ", 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. You're naked. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? Kieran, Casteel, and Poppy are a team. She is more than capable of handling things herself. 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. Casteel: "I do so prefer hand-to-hand combat with you.". ", Kieran: "You don't sound remotely sorry. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. ", Poppy: "And that was nowhere near as difficult or as impressive as what you did. It's still within reach in case you want to stab me. ", Poppy: "Why? It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteel . They very much seem like a big brother enduring his curious and talkative little sister. ", Casteel: "This reminds me of the stables. together days after the Joining and the comment about Poppy's armor are what took it too far for me . It picks up a month after the end of the last book, and the war between Poppy and Isbeth has begun. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. Casteel had faced all his demons, found true love, and more or less completed his purpose as a character. And Poppy? I think it's something deeper than that. Your fiance has questions. A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire was just perfect. 2020by The Rambling Book Nerd. ", Poppy: "That's' an exaggeration. ", 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. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossibletravel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. ", Poppy: "I don't know about the warrior part -", Casteel: "I do. And if he chooses her, then we all do.. He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. The problem is what I said before: thats not what this series set out to be (or at least theres no rational interpretation of the previous books or authors statements that could lead you to thinking otherwise). 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: . Not a single inch isnt stunning. Poppy: "I want to stab you in the heart right now. 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 doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. It looks like you've been sunbathing. He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed the center of my palm. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and . ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? ", Kieran: Too bad, because you need to hear this. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. So, first off, my general impression of this book. I spent those years far from home working to get close to her. Casteel: "I don't know if I should. No protests. Senses hyperaware, I watched him lean in as a confusing tremor of anticipation coiled its way down my spine. ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? Elijah: As I just said, Im with Casteel. And this last bit gets to the general fans reactions and the authors approach with this series. I wanted his hands on me, washing away all the reasons why I shouldn't. Screaming for help. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Read the full disclosure here. The Casteel Series constitutes five novels, starting with Heaven, published in 1985 and finally ending with Web of Dreams in 1990. 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 . Kiss. The last chapters of the book are just epic. I frigging love Poppy. She's intelligent and funny. ", Casteel: "She stabbed me in the heart with a bloodstone dagger. ", Poppy: "As far as me being a liability? Its uncomfortable, unlikable, and decidedly NOT what I want from my soulmates romance stories. I want everything. This would open up the door for a Kieran/Poppy romance, which wouldn't be shocking as they have a very weird relationship anyway. In me. But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is. Casteel: "Now, you know that's not true at all. I refused his proposal at first, just so you know. ", Casteel: "If I'd known those marks were bites, I would've realized what you were right away. And there are so many reveals about the world and Poppys own heritage that it is well past the point of ridiculousness. 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. ", Poppy: "The dagger was given to me by someone I care about. ", Casteel: "Just so you know, Penellaphe doesn't need protection. Poppy: "I'm going to seriously hurt you both. Today. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. Casteel: "You should see your face right now. And this didn't happen overnight. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with, but him? Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? But war is only the beginning. Casteel: "Your heart, Poppy? That is not what a Prince does - at least not a good one. Her answer? 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. Yes to the Joining or no. You can sleep on the floor. It wasn't the only reason. I hated lying to you, Poppy. And this was before I learned what she was. Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer; Nesta Archeron/Cassian; Feyre Archeron/Rhysand; Azriel/Gwyneth Berdara; Elain Archeron/Azriel (Queer . SO, either it's me in here, or it's Kieran. The way The Joining should have gone. And I Casteel: "Can I point out that I like how you say, 'our future? 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. Either way, I scrambled to my knees and turned on him, throwing a wild punch. 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: "There's something so entirely wrong with you. They get interrupted by the Craven, which they fight together, and then they return to the castle. We can't forget about the side characters in this book. I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. . 2 years after her sister Alice's mental breakdown, things seem back to normal. ", Poppy: "It was the truth when I said you were the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself. Queen Ileana: "Beauty, my sweet child, is often broken and barbed, and always unexpected. ", Casteel: "You're right. I'm just as good with a sword as I am with a bow, and I'm damn good with a bow. The kind that was so loud and hard, it sounded like it hurt. ", Casteel: "There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy. God there is so much I can say about this book. Guard her well. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. Maybe I didn't even say that. Casteel became so still, I wondered if he breathed. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. Protect your Prince. And thats where we get to the subjective portion. Casteel: "You dirty girl. ", Poppy: "I don't know what you want from me. or. 5 Stories. Casteel: "Devilishly handsome? ", Kieran: "What took you two so long? The situation I'm in - that we're in.". I opened my mouth to tell him that whatever he needed didn't involve him and me in a pantry, but nothing came out. Casteel's eyes narrowed into thin slits as his gaze returned to Emil. thelibraryladiesmn says: There is NO WORDS. Because I didn't throw it at your face this time? There is nothing I will protect more fiercely or with more devotion Poppy. Partly, I think I just really liked the Kieran/Casteel relationship on its own (so rare that you see a friendship between two men this strong in a fantasy novel) and I almost didnt want Poppy encroaching on it. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. I need to feel your lips on mine.". I wasn't ready for that.". Casteel: "Interesting. Casteels reaction to Poppy telling him she loved him. Look, we here at The Library Ladies believe in Every book its reader, and every reader their book. But the converse of that is true: some people make choices of what to read based on what is and what is not in their books. To feel you come around my cock while I taste your blood on my tongue. Poppy is the daughter of Queen Isbeth and the god Ires. We are a kingdom of fire. I bit him extra hard for that.". My plans changed. Not by any sense of the word. 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. I wanted to be your first. The Descenters want her dead. Someone is likely to be very irritated if you stab me, and I end up bleeding all over the bed. It burst from me. Created from the blood and ash of all those who fell before me. ", Kieran: "There is not a single person surprised to hear that. 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