Kiss of the Basilisk

Split or Swallow, Book 1

By: Lindsay Straube

Narrated by: 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

Love the why choose aspect

This was my first why choose book and wow was it a wild ride! Tem kind of annoyed me and acted like a hypocrite, but all in all it was a fun read

Torn between two lovers

It felt as if it didn’t go deep enough. Like it’s missing something. What’s Leo going to do with the Kingdom?

Great story!

Love the story and the plot twist were so clever. It goes back-and-forth between first person and third person which is why I gave it four stars because it feels like you’re a part of the story for a while and then it feels like someone’s just reading a story to you. Also would’ve had a lot more impact had there been a male voice. Love the story and I’m assuming there’s gonna be a book two? Kind of ends on a cliffhanger.

Hooked from beginning to end

I very much enjoyed this book, I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did. The plot is INSANE

Who knew Snakes can be spicy

Hot hot hot!!!! I couldn’t put it down. If you love spicy and sexual content this is the book to read. It will catch you off guard but it’s a book you can not put down