", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. ", Poppy: "Because he's naked. Poppy and Casteel finally being real, not "pretending," and getting married. I don't need either of those things. Casteel: "Sounds like you and Poppy have that in common. Hot . Slight AU. But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. We're real. It fits that a Lion would have such a fierce daughter. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. Casteel: I just want you to know that Im not even particularly upset about you questioning what I intend to do. ", He picked up my left hand and turned it over, Casteel: " - is real. I bit him extra hard for that.". Forget about sex. He gives her freedom to make her own choices, even when he is unhappy with them. They don't -", Poppy: "Trust me? There isn't really clarity with where our three main characters relationship will go next, and I'm not sure where the author is taking their relationship. ", Kieran: "Dear gods, you have her on her own horse? Im not going back to the keep. Indeed, Ive said repeatedly that Im really only there for the romance. It's not my fault. ", Casteel: "Well, you have me there. Why did you have to tell me that Hawke was your middle name? ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? 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. We have Casteels thoughts almost entirely focused on Poppy and how glad he is that he is the one locked up and suffering instead of her. 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. His character feels like its at its finale, while Poppy is still rapidly developing into the person shes meant to be. It burst from me. It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteel . Protect your Prince. It's still within reach in case you want to stab me. I am an asset. ", 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. Confused, I glanced back to where Emil was walking toward the stairwell. from someone else because of his love for Poppy. Kiss. His mouth brushing my jaw, followed by the graze of his sharp teeth, sending an illicit thrill through me. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and Casteel's coronation ceremony leaves an empty hole in the kingdom, and pain felt by all. ", Casteel: "It's no secret that I planned to use Penellaphe as ransom. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, crowding out the world around us. ", Poppy: "You seem to know a lot about that book. What if after Casteel accomplished what he wanted, when he fulfilled his end of the bargain, all that remained was lies and betrayals? Maybe I didn't even say that. What did I want? Poppy: "And you needed this moment alone in a pantry?". ", Casteel: "Lion. ", Poppy: "That wasn't what I was going for. Your life depends on it. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. ", Poppy: "You're about to get a love tap to your face.". ", Casteel: "Are you thinking about using it against me?". ", Casteel: "You just need to be yourself, Poppy. He grinned. You made her flinch, and then you threatened her. Bastard. I love! It was more the strangeness of the relationship between Kieran and Poppy while Cas was a prisoner. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. The way The Joining should have gone. Phillips and Penellaphe race toward the stables, and Hawke kills Phillips. Poppy: "That and my sparkling personality. Talking to me. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and . I was Chosen to be given to the gods, even though I never chose the life. I nodded as Casteel cursed when the arrow he'd been pulling on most likely got stuck on something important. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. ", 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. Soon, she'll be running one of us over instead of stabbing us. You'd hate me. I'd rather sharpen a sword than knead yeast. Kieran: "I'm sorry. was actually a flaw that made what was happening in the rest of the story all the more uncomfortable and unlikable. All of that makes me anxious. ", Poppy: "I'm not planning to kill him with it. I loved how strong and curious Poppy was. I love! ", Casteel: "Just so you know, Penellaphe doesn't need protection. But it is one I will protect until my dying breath. You just aren't ready to accept it. ", Poppy: "Yes. When they go sit under the willow tree during the Rite and Poppy gets to be a normal girl for a second? ", Kieran: "Then why are you sighing every five minutes? Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. And thats where we get to the subjective portion. And you thought it would kill him? He will protect him with his life. Then again, I shouldn't be that surprised. He hesitated as if to see if I would pull away. Who she is - this beautiful, strong, intelligent, endlessly curious and kind woman who was as much a victim of the Ascended as any Atlantians. The family becomes very well-to-do and ok in the end of the series, thanks to Heaven Casteel. Casteel suddenly broke out into deep, thunderous laughter. ", Casteel: "You have a beautiful smile. We haven't been for a very long time. I expect to hear many stories that involve you throwing down with him. Casteel: "You don't smell like that to me. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone act like I'm seconds away from stabbing Casteel? ", Poppy: "There is. 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. But he he was the catalyst in a way. ", Casteel: "You're so incredibly violent.". Before I write this review, I feel like I need to show you the progression of emotions I have had the last few days of my life since A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire showed up on my Kindle. Cookie Notice This would also solve the issue of what the plot is going to be after the war with the blood queen. I just need you. I spun on the bench, swinging at Kieran, but he easily avoided my fist. Queen Ileana: "Beauty, my sweet child, is often broken and barbed, and always unexpected. That's why, even now, you are concerned about him. Oh, my gods. She has life all laid out for her and longtime boyfriend Scott. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. I refused his proposal at first, just so you know. That was true the first time I said it to you, and it is still the truth today and tomorrow., Alastir: Penellaphe? A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations. The last chapters of the book are just epic. So JLA is on live on Instagram right now and theyre talking about the Joining again. But Poppy is a character portrayed by the musician Moriah Poppy, born Moriah Pereira, created with the director Titanic Sinclair . V.C Andrews, full name Cleo Virginia Andrews was born in 1923 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the youngest and only daughter . You were just as violent then as you are now.". Because I do.". So fun to talk about this book with other fans! The two encounter Kieran in the corridor, who transforms into a wolvena long-thought extinct werewolf-like creature. Just. This was a huge disappointment for me. ", Casteel: "But you like what's wrong with me. Her answer? Besides, I doubt I'd be able to sleep. But damn are you for real? Then he moved, lifting a hand. A slight laugh escaped me at the unexpected sight. 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. I love when you can feel the tension and chemistry between two characters, and it, in this book. ", Poppy: "You don't sound like you're in awe. ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. ", Casteel; "Retribution is yours, if you want it. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. 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. ", Casteel: "Almost all the shame I've ever felt has to do with you. He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed the center of my palm. ", Alastir: "Ah, yes, you did take her. I sensed an acute rush of emotions flow through him, so swift and sudden, I couldn't make out what they were. The kiss was it was as intoxicating as his bite, as everything about him was. ", Kieran: "Yes, but your face is as red as a tomato. Whelp, shes off sharing a bed with naked Kieran, developing feelings for him, and getting asked why her husbands best friend is acting like her husband by family friends. Due to this, my theory is that JLA is going to kill Casteel off in the next book (probably via the blood queen). intriguing. I took her. For more information, please see our I can't control you. In War of Two Queens, Kieran has been the most wonderful supporter and friend to Poppy. Casteel: "Forcing a warrior to don a veil of submission was never going to last. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel. And if you refer to her as the Maiden one more time, we are going to have a problem. SO FREAKING MUCH. For romance readers, this is almost even more important than for general fiction readers. I don't know why I look forward to arguing with you, but I do. Book. In my heart. Yes. ", Poppy: "There is something wrong with me, too. S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. I thought I heard you calling my name. He obviously pushed his daughter into a relationship with Cas to get his bloodline onto the throne, and when that didn't work, he tried to push his niece to marry Cas. ", Casteel: "I'm curious. I'm looking at you now. You being mortal or half-Atlantian wouldn't have changed what was already happening. I wanted his hands on me, soothing away the sting of guilt and the feeling that I was betraying myself. ", Casteel: "If I'd known those marks were bites, I would've realized what you were right away. ", Poppy: "I know, but I want to be here when Delano comes back. Because I don't have gold or hazel eyes? And that love it entrenched itself deeply when I realized the kind of strength and will he had within him to survive what he had and to still find the pieces of who he used to be. . I stepped back, bumping into a shelf. A slow grin spread across his lips. I shrieked my frustration - my irritation - at him. I'm kinda, Poppy and Kieran? And if not, I will be your blade, the thing that ends his miserable existence. All of her books are amazing. I'm just a little chilled. Sep 30, 2022 - Penellaphe could run me over with a truck and I'd thank her. I need to feel your lips on mine.". ", Poppy: "I know you wanted to marry me partly because it offered me a level of protection -", Casteel: "Originally, Poppy. Holy fuck. ", Poppy: "I think he's far more taken with himself. "At least, not physically. Probably had something to do with the fact that they'd be holed up in their private chambers for days after a spat. Poppy and Casteel get word of Casteel's spies spotting Ian, her brother, in the Capitol. I was expecting her to have a stronger bloodline, sure but I was not expecting that at all. ", Casteel: "Oh, I'm listening. ", Casteel: "But it would give you great satisfaction. 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. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. In the heart? Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. Not with me. ", Casteel: "I'm distracted. -------> Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her choice to stay with him. We get to meet some of Kieran's family, and I'm totally in love with them too. It was an actual heart. Fucking. They made those tiny circles that tugged at the seam of my pants, rubbing it against my very center. 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 you know that. I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. The stupid dimple in his right cheek appeared. I hated lying to you, Poppy. ", Kieran: "I would advice against saying that in front of Casteel. Even when you inevitably do leave, I'll still want you. The Prince of Atlantia. Please please try to be careful. 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. And this was before I learned what she was. This book gives us Casteels perspective for the first time in the series. I didn't know what that would mean at the time, other than I wanted to have something that I actually wanted for myself. Kieran started to block me once more, and I'd had it with the ridiculousness. I will not forget that., Casteel: And I will not be able to forgive you.. "Jasper sort . But he was the first thing I'd ever truly chosen for myself.". ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". I could still feel Casteel's stare. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. 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