A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash, #2)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“So, those who barely have enough to survive, turn their anger towards those who have more than they could ever need. And never towards the Ascended.”

“You’re beautiful when you’re quiet and somber, but when you laugh? You rival the sunrise over the Skotos Mountains.”

But I am. I’m always in awe of you.”

“You should never forget that you were once an accessory, but you also shouldn’t forget what you are now a part of.”

“But even so, sometimes, the heartbreak that comes with loving someone is worth it, even if loving that person means eventually saying goodbye to them.”

Casteel laughed, and the sound was as real and sunny as my chest felt.

“I don’t want to pretend,” I whispered. “I’m Poppy and you’re Casteel, and this is real.”