Hurrying to the bed, I picked up the wolven dagger and secured it around my thigh. Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer; Nesta Archeron/Cassian; Feyre Archeron/Rhysand; Azriel/Gwyneth Berdara; Elain Archeron/Azriel (Queer . I have no idea what I was talking about. Poppy: "I want to stab you in the heart right now. 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. You're a giant oaf, but not that giant of an oaf. After a moment, clearing his throat as he shifted behind me. It switches gears a bit, with this being the first book in the series with dual POV - Poppy and Casteel. But I really like your comments about Kieran in general and I think youre so right. I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. JLA said that there are people who want it & who dont and she says she doesnt want to make anyone upset about this. ", Poppy: "Yes. ", Casteel's lips brushed the healing bite mark, Poppy: "Compulsions aside, you can't control everything. ", Poppy: "Is it really necessary that the three of us sleep so close? It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. ", Kieran: "Those pants were looser, I suppose. His weight and the heat of his body against my back and the iciness of the snow at my front was a shock to my senses, stunning me. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. ", 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. There is nothing I will protect more fiercely or with more devotion Poppy. The Dark One. I expected to be picking up pieces of myself.". . Weeks. Casteel has plans for her. Casteel: I just want you to know that Im not even particularly upset about you questioning what I intend to do. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. Their relationship is so teasing and annoying each other. And shes far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. Kieran reveals that since Casteel cares for Poppy, he would find it repellant to feed from anyone else because it's too intimate. Besides, I doubt I'd be able to sleep. 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. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. Poppy: "That and my sparkling personality. View thelibraryladiess profile on Facebook, View @LibraryLadiesMNs profile on Twitter, View thelibraryladiess profile on Instagram, View UCxD9rnvQKPh0zi3NIm4ftcQs profile on YouTube, The Great Animorphs Re-Read: Animorphs Graphix#2, Follow The Library Ladies on WordPress.com. And I don't know what you know of me, but I had no control over where I went, who I spoke to or could speak with. It must've been the wind. . If you haven't read it yet, first of all, do it now. He swallowed as his gaze lifted to the bed's canopy. 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. ", Casteel: "But it would give you great satisfaction. Obviously. They split up into smaller groups. I know a lot of that has to do with her teasing about the joining, but I just finished CGB and I have a wild (and sad) theory. <------- And now Alistir, a newcomer to the series. It follows the continuing adventures of Poppy and Hawke along with their gaggle of loyal (and unloyal) friends. The tight throbbing response to the knowledge made me question my sanity. To be inside you as I take a part of you inside me. His tongue lapped over the sensitive mark. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. Poppy: "I don't like anything about you. ", Casteel: "Why would I lie about something like that? This is better. He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed the center of my palm. I wanted to know about who he used to be before he lost Shea, lost his brother. '", Poppy: "In a perfect world, I would've loved to have been courted in a way that didn't involve kidnappings or fleeing the Ascended. For more information, please see our The wolven are growing more unpredictable. If that is what you choose. I dont know, I guess I just really like the relationship between Cas and Kieran and it feels like Poppy gets to share in that. ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. Yours are the color of an Atlantian spring - of dew-kissed leaves. ", Kieran: "I was just telling her about how you have heightened physical senses. ", Alastir: "I can see why. Something powerful enough that it has ushered in great change in the past. That is why the imprint is made there. ", Jasper: "You stabbed Casteel? I took a shallow breath, feeling Casteel's gaze on me, but I refused to look at him. Trying to talk about my thoughts on characters, will be a little difficult to not spoil so, . There are readers for it, and Im sure many would have gobbled it up! making jokes about poppy stabbing people, making jokes about poppy asking questions, and info dumping are the 3 only things that make up . If I could, I suspect life would be easier, but I don't even want to try, to be honest. The Crown Of Gilded Bones kept hinting at a possible threesome between Poppy, Cas, and Kieran. ", Kieran: "There is not a single person surprised to hear that. Language . Casteel: "Did I ever tell you what you taste like?". Perfection. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. 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. 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? She doesn't deny the conflicting feelings she has, she just fights from letting those emotions take over. had a lot of thoughts and feelings about this book, so its taken a bit to get my mind in order with what exactly I wanted to say about this book. None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you. and our Poppy and Casteel finally being real, not "pretending," and getting married. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . And from what I've learned about you from my brother and Casteel, the Ascended have already stolen a lot of joy from you. It didn't seem impersonal last night.". But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. ", Kieran: "If you get yourself killed, I'm going to be pissed. We get so many questions answered that developed from From Blood and Ash, and, very much like Poppy, I have so many more questions for the next book. Vonetta: "Our poor mother spent many moons attempting to teach me how to bake bread. Casteel dying would be a perfect plot device in that sense. Slight AU. It is a gift I do not deserve. And Poppy, wouldn't either. This would open up the door for a Kieran/Poppy romance, which wouldn't be shocking as they have a very weird relationship anyway. But he he was the catalyst in a way. ", Casteel: "Just so you know, Penellaphe doesn't need protection. Who she is - this beautiful, strong, intelligent, endlessly curious and kind woman who was as much a victim of the Ascended as any Atlantians. Like he'd lost his breath. Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. I love! Indeed, Im not sure how you can be a fantasy fan and have problems with that! ", Poppy: "It's you. ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. Casteel: "When will you realize I speak the truth? I was actually beginning to wonder if she beat you. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? ", Poppy: "Really? ", Poppy: "Even if I wasn't about to become a Princess, I would be up here."". ", Kieran: "Yes, but your face is as red as a tomato. ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. He wants the crown. King of the Gods. What did I want? ", Kieran: "Perfect timing. Four books in, these flaws of bad world-building and endless secrets begin to feel as if the author just never planned her series. Kieran, Casteel, and Poppy are a team. Somewhere along the way, I no longer saw her as a bargaining chip or a tool for revenge. But this strange element of their relationship, to me, read a bit more like emotional infidelity at worst and at best as emotional wishy-washiness on Poppys part that was unlikable. I was not expecting that. (LogOut/ Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. 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. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. Poppy: "That's not true. I honestly don't get the drama over it, especially now. ", Kieran: "What took you two so long? . Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He wants her to fight him, and thats one order shes more than happy to obey. Lets dive in, shall we? Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. As I'm sure you noticed. Like Liked by 1 person. Its all the worse when contrasted with Casteels thoughts of her. I'm expecting some insane drama resulting from the reveal though. It's still within reach in case you want to stab me. Touch. But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". If you had stopped after the first time you referenced her, I wouldve let you walk out of here with just your overinflated sense of self-worth. Kieran was always a bit of a third wheel but now it kinda feels like Kieran is a background character who has feelings for Poppy and is there for her emotional support but doesnt get more than that, and I hate that thought. Someone who pushes back. But when I looked up at him, he had that look to him again. Forget about sex. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. I just, personally, found this particular swerve in Poppys behavior to be unappealing. Because I do.". It looks like you've been sunbathing. I'm sure there is something you'd like to ask. This third installment in the series is excellent. Holy fuck. ", Casteel: "What I can see is enough. I think my mother is going to like you.". I wanted to feel him inside me so I couldn't feel anything but him. Then -------> after Poppy and him have their first conversation, I was thinking that Poppy might actually get a father figure back in her life. Previously Reviewed: From Blood and Ash and A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire and The Crown of Gilded Bones. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. Hot . I simply stared up at him, waiting and wanting. And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. Elijah laughed as he clapped his hand on Kieran's shoulder, causing the wolven to stumble. Find your thing. I couldn't do it. ", Casteel: "I'll admit, that would lead the average person to believe there were no fond feelings between us, but no one would believe that I would choose a submissive Maiden over my brother. I love! ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? I chose him because he made me feel like I was something other than the Maiden, and he saw me when no one else ever really did. It's not my fault. Casteel: "You should see your face right now. Casteel hadn't expected the move, and he slipped to the side - or maybe he was just humoring me. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? ", Poppy: "You're welcome. But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is shady. Cas is super possessive of Poppy except with Kieran, and I think its because Kieran almost feels like an extension of Casteel. Poppy and Casteel had A LOT to work through since he basically kidnapped her to use as ransom against the Queen of Solis in From Blood and Ash. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? Meagen. . A slow grin spread across his lips. For romance readers, this is almost even more important than for general fiction readers. You would stop opening up to me. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". But, be warned, there will be spoilers for the book in this review, so read on with that in mind. ", Casteel: "This reminds me of the stables. And I dont 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. Do it.". Its been clear the direction this has been going in, so not sure how you were thrown off in this book. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. None. And if not, I will be your blade, the thing that ends his miserable existence. Always, and no matter what he chooses. Across from me, I heard the choked sound of someone trying to conceal laughter. I did. He made me feel alive. 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. ", Kieran: "Well, you do have a habit of doing exactly that.". And if they do the Joining, I have a feeling it will end up in a threesome because Kieran has been in one too many intimate moments between Poppy and Casteel. This book gives us Casteels perspective for the first time in the series. ", Kieran: "Don't be nice to me. ", He laughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat, Casteel: "Your penchant for violence isn't anything to be ashamed of. 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. 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 . The Kieran-Poppy-Casteel Vibes. I quickly spun around, my wide eyes clashing with Casteel's. I felt him against me for a brief moment, felt the proof of his words. ", Delano: "Please, no stabbing. When I looked at him, his expression was the same as always. Please please try to be careful. If the author had wanted to write a polyamory romance, thats fine! You have many un-Maiden-like talents, don't you? She's like I didn't. But they all heard her And We're Finally Off to Atlantia! Kieran is Casteel's bonded wolf. Not with me. ", Kieran: "I would hope not. Guard her well. ", Alastir: "This is going to be an incredibly awkward conversation. (LogOut/ Doesn't mean I can't love the guy. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. Poppy: "I'm not your enemy, but you're quickly becoming mine.". Im not going back to the keep. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It was an actual heart. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. I can promise you that some of the most interesting conversations take place with no clothes to speak of. This series blows my mind. after Poppy and him have their first conversation, I was thinking that Poppy might actually get a father figure back in her life. ", Poppy: "I know, but I want to be here when Delano comes back. It feels like forever. You're clever, and you are kinder than even you realize - even though I know you have earned the title of the Dark One. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. I couldn't because I didn't want to know what he was feeling. cover photo creds: madschofield character creds: JLA from the From Blood and Ash series. ", Casteel: "It still turns me on, Princess. It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. But damn are you for real? In some ways, I feel like that lessened what was a great m/m relationship on its own. ", Casteel: "I hope you don't think I'm foolish enough to trust your vow. Soon, she'll be running one of us over instead of stabbing us. I stared down at the dazzling gold swirl on my palm. My thoughts are if a Poly Ship or alike were ever to happen there would need to be complete trust, a lack of jealousy and be functional much like HeronGrayStairs. Poppy: "It's the part where you think I would actually marry you.". 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