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QOTD #2
Brother of the King Consort
It’s been seven years since Cassian pulled the trigger, and six since he left Old Dome territory, hoping never to return. Even with the time spent away, nightmares still plagued his sleep and anxiety still rode his senses. Though that didn’t mean that life on Old Dome territory would be any better, a knock on his door in the middle of the night makes him very aware that he doesn’t have much of a choice.
He has to go back.
Silence.
That’s all it’s been for seven years. One might have thought Salem’s new condition would be ideal for a person so sensitive to noise, but no. The silence is slowly swallowing her whole, and there isn’t much she can do about it. However, the arrival of a certain someone and an impending threat has new life entering her, feelings she’s never felt before. But she’s quickly reminded that it can all be snuffed out by a vicious game and a ruthless opponent.
This is the second book in the QOTD series, following Cassian and Salem's story. The order of the series:
1. Queen of The Dome
2. Brother of the King Consort
3. King of Patriam: Outlaws
Please be sure to read the author's note and trigger/content warnings.
This book is not a stand-alone and it is highly recommended that you read the first book in the series so that you can understand the world, magic system, and character backstories as it picks up where the epilogue of Book 1 ends.
He has to go back.
Silence.
That’s all it’s been for seven years. One might have thought Salem’s new condition would be ideal for a person so sensitive to noise, but no. The silence is slowly swallowing her whole, and there isn’t much she can do about it. However, the arrival of a certain someone and an impending threat has new life entering her, feelings she’s never felt before. But she’s quickly reminded that it can all be snuffed out by a vicious game and a ruthless opponent.
This is the second book in the QOTD series, following Cassian and Salem's story. The order of the series:
1. Queen of The Dome
2. Brother of the King Consort
3. King of Patriam: Outlaws
Please be sure to read the author's note and trigger/content warnings.
This book is not a stand-alone and it is highly recommended that you read the first book in the series so that you can understand the world, magic system, and character backstories as it picks up where the epilogue of Book 1 ends.
447 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2023
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April 1, 2023
Devoured this book in less than a day.
Loved the first book. The second was even better.
Highly suggest this book, was amazing.
Loved the first book. The second was even better.
Highly suggest this book, was amazing.
April 25, 2023
Cassian is the standard. Period.
I didn’t want this book to end. It was so beautiful. Give us the next book:) please:)
I didn’t want this book to end. It was so beautiful. Give us the next book:) please:)
April 12, 2023
SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP, it’s been days since I finished this book and it’s still the only thing I can think about. It rearranged my brain patterns and changed my body chemistry. I don’t think I’ll ever recover. I was so emotional reading this that my service dog thought I was having a seizure and freaked out. My autistic ass can’t get over how incredibly relatable Salem is, and how beautiful Cassian’s responses are. He’s the new standard and I’m afraid no actual human will ever live up to him. I NEED BOOK THREE PLEASE AMIZAH YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND (she does actually because I was losing it so bad when I read the ending that I actually aggressively messaged her about it 😂)
December 22, 2023
2.5 ...."spicy" scenes need to be gone forever because they always ruin an entire book for me. It's so gross.
January 13, 2024
Exceeded my expectations. The found family. Cassian. Salem. Their love was beyond incredible, the little things he did for her made my heart swell. And Salem, oh my I loved her character development and just overall her. Her sensory issues, how she needed to feel like everything was perfect, how she felt unwanted most of the times and can’t stand around people for too long just made her such a raw and relatable character. And Cassian- oh my. He was the perfect combination of the sweetest and hottest book bf ever!! LIKE HOW WAS HE SO SWEET AND PATIENT WITH HER WHILE ALSO BEING SO POSSESSIVE AND HOT? LIKE THE ANGRY SEX MADE ME DIE ON THE FLOOR HES SO HOT BRO. He literally made it to the top of my book bfs he’s so fucking fine and their love is smth I wish to experience in my life. Someone who really cares and loves me that much despite my flaws?? Yes please and istg, if they don’t have a happy ending- ALL OF THEM, I will kms. The found family was incredible too! They were all so fucking funny I died and the baby shower hunt made me wanna be apart of their group- like I loved them SM I felt like they were my family and I was laughing and playing along with them 😭 so good, top top tier I seriously didn’t think it cud be better than the first one but I’m proud to say I was wrong.
May 13, 2023
This book tore my heart apart in the best way😭All I wanna do is hug Salem and assure her everything would be alright💔💔 I love her so much and I love her with Cassian. They perfectly fit like two connected puzzle pieces!
Can’t wait till June 30th for King of Patriam❤️😍
Can’t wait till June 30th for King of Patriam❤️😍
April 26, 2023
What the fuck am I supposed to do till June 30TH?! A cliffhanger! Please. I just want to feel happiness.
January 11, 2024
No one told me this bitch was autistic 😐 THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT BTW I’m just saying like the author couldve mentioned it in the beginning or something because every time the character did something that was autistic (that sounds bad ugh I don’t know how to phrase it 😭) I got annoyed because I DIDNT KNOW SHE WAS AUTISTIC. But yeah I think if I had known it from the beginning I def wouldn’t have been annoyed with her sometimes 😭 but I still love salem 🫶 and cassian.
Idk this book wasn’t the best and I’m prob not gonna read the last book. I think my expectations were way too high because of the stupid ass fuckin tiktoks I see that give me good scenes and make me think that the book is some godgiven masterpiece.
One thing I absolutely despised about the book though was THERE WAS NO PAGE NUMBERS LIKE BITCH WDYMMMM I NEED PAGE NUMBERS.
The writing wasn’t all that either and I kinda found it cringe at times.
Idk this book wasn’t the best and I’m prob not gonna read the last book. I think my expectations were way too high because of the stupid ass fuckin tiktoks I see that give me good scenes and make me think that the book is some godgiven masterpiece.
One thing I absolutely despised about the book though was THERE WAS NO PAGE NUMBERS LIKE BITCH WDYMMMM I NEED PAGE NUMBERS.
The writing wasn’t all that either and I kinda found it cringe at times.
June 30, 2023
As I predicted the relationship had indeed moved too fast. Cassian hadnt had any type of relationship with salem before he left, a couple of weeks after he came back they were going at it. I personally prefer a more emotional connection between characters, all they really did was just surface level stuff. Yeah cassian payed attention to the things that irked her but that doesnt change the fact that their relationship seemed to be based on lust and understanding instead of knowing eachother and being truly connected to one another. the time skips are confusing and you dont teally know how much time has passed while reading. I enjoyed the patriam part of the plot however i feel like it wasnt really thought about enough by the characters. i didnt really like the part when they had a meeting with pola, learned that they are in great danger but in the next chapters nobody seemed to be expressing that much concern about the whole situation
April 24, 2023
4.5⭐️ I loved this sm more than the 1st book. Cassian and salem have such a good relationship and i liked how it wasn’t boring. However, the actual book itself didn’t have lots of plot but i didn’t mind as it showed the characters a lot more
June 14, 2023
I FEEL SICK AND NOTHING WILL MAKE ME FEEL WHOLE UNTIL CASSIAN AND SALEM GET THEIR HAPPY ENDING.
I read this whole book in a day WHAT A MASTERPIECE!!!!
I read this whole book in a day WHAT A MASTERPIECE!!!!
June 19, 2023
This book was literally everything. Came here from TikTok and did not disappoint. Salem is one of my new top ten favorites of all time. I DIED over her character. She’s so funny without even trying to be. And she’s an absolute genius with no sense of sarcasm or really understanding emotions. I’m sorry, but every time she tries to “negatively condition” Cassian so she wouldn’t be obsessed with him anymore I was LOSING IT. Come on, anyway with the nickname “crazy face” has a special place in my heart. And then we get Cassian who goes bat shit on anyone who hurts her and will do anything to protect her, even from herself. Ahhhh and how he’s so in tune with her needs and compulsions. And never once makes her feel bad for it. Like the way she needs her food, her own stuff, her house cleaned. I could talk about these two for the days.
And this all disregarding the actual plot of this book because I LOVE this book series plot. I’ve read hundreds of books and I genuinely enjoy the plot of this series and how it’s adapted from the first book. I find it interesting and unique and wow I can’t wait to get more Cassian and Salem. I really might die if I don’t.
And this all disregarding the actual plot of this book because I LOVE this book series plot. I’ve read hundreds of books and I genuinely enjoy the plot of this series and how it’s adapted from the first book. I find it interesting and unique and wow I can’t wait to get more Cassian and Salem. I really might die if I don’t.
September 29, 2023
I have absolutely and entirely lost my shit.
I just realized this book ends on a goddamn cliffhanger!!!! And the third book hasn't been released yet.
The torture!!
Quick review: I liked this book much more than the first one. The characters and their development was much more consistent, the plot was more engaging and wasn't rushed. I also absolutely adore Salem and Cassian.
Edit: im an idiot. The third book was indeed released, I'm gonna go read now.
I just realized this book ends on a goddamn cliffhanger!!!! And the third book hasn't been released yet.
The torture!!
Quick review: I liked this book much more than the first one. The characters and their development was much more consistent, the plot was more engaging and wasn't rushed. I also absolutely adore Salem and Cassian.
Edit: im an idiot. The third book was indeed released, I'm gonna go read now.
April 22, 2023
goooooood. probably would’ve enjoyed this more if i actually knew what was going on lol. but that was on me for not reading the first book. my bad. didn’t know they weren’t standalones. still good tho but wasn’t exceptional
April 13, 2024
the writing is even worse than i remember it being in the first book
May 21, 2023
the fact that this is so underrated is horrifying.
everything about this book I loved but mainly the main protagonist SALEM.
almost down to the very wire I related to this girl.
her always wanting her food on a plate to be separated and not mixed.
her preferring plain sandwiches/burgers.
her getting overstimulated when being around other people for long periods of time.
and ESPECIALLY her always needing to have her hair up because of sensory issues.
I felt comfortable with this character with all my heart because of how much it felt like i was seeing myself. And Cassian is undeniably the best partner for her simply because he understands her. Like tying her hair up when she got frustrated, making her meals exactly how she prefers, and even adapting to her routine on how she specifically organizes her things.
because of this cliff hanger, I will now go to start the third book where they better have a happy ending or I will commit mass genocide.
05/21/2023
Edit: NEVERMIND ITS NOT OUT YET, I AM GOING TO BREAKDOWN QUIETLY.
everything about this book I loved but mainly the main protagonist SALEM.
almost down to the very wire I related to this girl.
her always wanting her food on a plate to be separated and not mixed.
her preferring plain sandwiches/burgers.
her getting overstimulated when being around other people for long periods of time.
and ESPECIALLY her always needing to have her hair up because of sensory issues.
I felt comfortable with this character with all my heart because of how much it felt like i was seeing myself. And Cassian is undeniably the best partner for her simply because he understands her. Like tying her hair up when she got frustrated, making her meals exactly how she prefers, and even adapting to her routine on how she specifically organizes her things.
because of this cliff hanger, I will now go to start the third book where they better have a happy ending or I will commit mass genocide.
05/21/2023
Edit: NEVERMIND ITS NOT OUT YET, I AM GOING TO BREAKDOWN QUIETLY.
June 5, 2023
i went through every emotion during this book and i couldn’t stop thinking about it while reading it. it was very hard to put the book down because everything was just so perfect. i’m so glad we get to see cade and deianira again, and of course devin!! i love him and i’m glad he’s happy with his wife and kids. i wasn’t ready for lia’s behavior tbh that threw me off a bit but i’m excited to see how she’s gonna be in book 3. we saw more of the fantasy aspect with all the drama with pola and the battle is SCARING me, especially with how the book ended but i’m still eager to read the second part of their story. i love cassian and salem with my whole heart, the fact that they talk with each other in their minds like???? this is insane. and with all they went through they still have to soft spot for each other and i find it funny that everyone figured they were in love even before they did. anyway they’re definitely my favs and i can’t wait to have them back!!
June 3, 2023
This book was actually better than it’s first and I truly expect it to only get better. I cannot wait for the last book as I am dying to see if Cassian and Salems story will continue on. I NEED there to be a good ending or this will dictate my reads for the rest of this month lol. What I loved from this book was Salem and Cassian’s chemistry. They are adorable together and such a fitting dynamic. The smut was something else, I mean it’s like the smut gets better with the trilogy as well. I’m hoping for some character redemption (Lia and Devin are getting on my nerves a bit) in the next book and just some really great action. I have high expectations and I’m not worried that by the end of this I’ll be truly fulfilled.
July 3, 2023
I can’t believe deianira and the others would ever treat Salem like that when she lost her hearing FOR deianira. Salem is officially my favorite person in the whole series. Cassian and Salem would do anything for each other and I mean it. Crazy Salem is my favorite. Can’t wait to read the next book, the ending broke my heart… cassian is not ready for how psychotic Salem will be in the next book but I am.
July 13, 2023
you know i will eat up any book with sign language and this just made me so happy. i lv lv them. i needed them to be open and honest with their feelings though. i get there is a second book to their story but i dont want to read 800 something pages at the moment so i’m gonna live with that cliffhanger for a bit then revisit <3
June 19, 2024
I LOVED THISSSS. 💓 The first book was a disappointment but THIS one was something else. Cassian is LITERALLY MY FAV 😫, I WAS literally giggling and melting at certain scenes, I just love him. And the way he took care of Salem 🫶😭😍. Loved it and I can't wait to read the continuation of their story. This was so good, the main characters, the representation, the found family, just everything. 💖✨️
July 1, 2023
This was a good book! This book goes into two different characters in the series and their love story. It talks about life of a person who became deaf and she also has ocd and many other mental disabilities. This book is so stunningly sad and I just loved how it turned out. EXCITED for next book because wow left on a Cliff hanger.
December 10, 2023
Omg I literally can’t explain how good this book was. Like the found family in this was just so much better and I realllly loved salem and cassians development they’re so cute i can’t. Also WASNT expecting this cliff hanger😩😩😩 I’m so nervous.
May 4, 2023
WDYM TO BE CONTINUED????? OMD IM BOUT TO CRY i need someone to be as obsessed with me as salem is 🙈
May 25, 2023
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK. The writing was amazing and Salem is bae. No wonder Cassian wanted her so bad, she’s a baddie😫 can’t wait for part 2 cause I cried.
May 31, 2023
i thought i love the first book until I read the second book I loved everything about this book The characters the plot. I loved the ending of the book couldn’t have ripped my heart out any better.
July 6, 2023
the plot was so underwhelming that even the cliffhanger didn't phase me
August 18, 2023
Um excuse me I was not expecting this book to be this good?????? I didn’t even realize I finished the book when I read the last page. I’m entirely bamboozled rn.
March 17, 2024
Is this a true 5 star book? Ehhhh probably not. But when ranking a series, I always rate the book I liked the most as 5 stars, and that would be this one!
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