Kiss of the Basilisk
A Split or Swallow Novel
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4.1 • 527 Ratings
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- $1.99
Publisher Description
From internet sensation Lindsay Straube comes the first in a searing romantasy series where survival demands submission, and desire is the most dangerous game of all.
Temperance Verus has never been kissed—not exactly ideal for a girl competing in the palace’s most closely watched matchmaking ritual. Every year, a select group is invited to bond with the realm’s magical basilisks and train in the art of charm, poise, and influence. The prize? A chance to win the prince’s favor—and a life of privilege.
Tem expects rules, gowns, and etiquette.
She doesn’t expect her assigned partner to be Caspen—the Serpent King, commanding, mysterious, and anything but safe. As he pushes her to unlock the strength she never knew she had, Tem finds herself drawn into something deeper, stranger, and far more powerful than royal approval.
But not all bonds are built for the court, and some secrets are meant to break them.
Readers call it “feral, spicy, and unforgettably bold.” For fans of morally grey monsters, slow-burn fantasy romance, and stories that subvert the fairytale script.
Customer Reviews
DID NOT SEE THAT COMING AT ALL
Well, right off the bat you are left with your mouth hanging open and going “he just did what? With his what? And put it where? And… oh my god…”
It continues from that point to just do the same thing. Can’t wait for the next one. It actually has a lot of world building and story line if you can focus on it through the pure SMUT of it. It’s a great read and definitely on a a whole new level of supernatural romantasy reads.
Something was overall kind of missing in the writing, and I can’t tell if it was because it was so forward or maybe lacking some of the “read between the lines” type of writing some authors give us? Or if it was just that it contained such basic vocabulary that it almost needed more colorful wording?
Read it and you be the judge. Still a GREAT story and I’ll for sure read the next book!
Boo
Like it seemed fine but as soon as they started talking about how she had to have sex with Caspens father it was over for me. Its all porn and barely any plot. Dissapointing read, with such good worldbuilding too. DNF
Powerful
Lots and lots of sex. The story is a woman coming into her and own and it is worth the read !