Kiss of the Basilisk

Split or Swallow, Book 1

De: Lindsay Straube

Narrado por: Elena Wolfe, Auron Wood

From internet sensation Lindsay Straube comes the first book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy kingdoms.

Twenty-year-old Temperance Verus has never been kissed. But that's what the basilisk is for.

Along with thirteen other contestants, Tem must train with a basilisk to learn the power of seduction and win the prince's hand in marriage. When Tem is matched with Caspen, the Serpent King, she realizes she might actually stand a chance.

But with tensions rising between the basilisks and the humans, Tem is suddenly torn in two directions. As her bond with Caspen deepens, so does her connection with the prince. When she uncovers a terrible secret about the royal family, Tem finds herself caught between two worlds, neither of which she can survive without.

Contains mature themes.

©2024, 2025 Lindsay Straube (P)2024, 2025 Tantor Media

STEAMYY!!! Naughtiest I’ve ever read!!

Faster paced than most series. Seems to be moving along well - keeps me guessing - enjoyable! And the spicy scenes!!!! Omg! It’s got me weak in the knees!

Unhinged and addicting

This book just brings me joy. I have read it twice and couldn’t wait to listen to it on audio. Tem’s character development is amazing. I already have the second book pre-ordered. 10/10 for smut with an actual plot you will love.

Absolutely LOVED!

I see some people saying this was all smut - UMM NO! This was a great balance of heavy spice and fantastic plot. I devoured this almost 24 hour book! And the cliffhanger gahhhh!

Just okay

I didn’t like the female lead. She was the villain to me. She wanted everyone to bend to her whim while not giving anything to anyone else. Then wanted to play broken. The story line was great.

Tem....The Basalisk & The Prince

Wow! Everything about this audiobook was amazing!! I absolutely loved every minute of this book!! I love all 3 main characters, and I am rooting for them❤️

Now, I'm left impatiently waiting for book 2....lol!🤣😂 Seriously though, I will be purchasing book 2 auidiobook immediately, once it is available!!!🤩🥰🥰🥰

How do does one get an early audiobook ARC for book 2?!! ..... I would love this for this story...I loved every minute of this audiobook!!😊

Temperance is toxic

The way she treated Leo was quite childish. I didn’t care for her character. The fight scenes also felt rushed. Temperance was constantly a damsel in distress her character was weak. It was a decent story.

3.5⭐️

Absolutely love this book. I did get a little bit smutted out. The reading dropped for me when the smut over around the plot. At some point, I was like OK let’s get on with it. But I loved that it was modernized and I hope that we see more open sexuality in the next book.

Drew me in

Oh my… where to start! This was such a captivating read. Frustrating at times and deeply satisfying at others. There is lust and tension like no other book I’ve read. It’s a brutally beautiful story, with a beautiful ending that left me wanting to keep reading. I can’t wait till the next book comes out!

Kiss of the basilisk

What a unique story I loved all the characters. I love the premise of the story so good can’t wait for book 2.

I did actually like this book not just for the smut

I loved the overall story! I think it was very well written the spice was spicing! I don’t think there was too much of one thing, but I do love two princes and a girl!!!! Was kind of hoping for all three of them to hook up, but that’s OK. The ending was very happy ending and the epilogue blew my mind so I’m excited to hear the next book.! 5 stars all around