Split or Swallow — series

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

Temperance Verus has never been kissed, but that's about to change in the most unexpected way. In a kingdom where survival demands submission, Tem is one of fourteen contestants vying for the prince's hand in marriage. Each must bond with a basilisk and master the art of seduction. Tem's partner, Caspen the Serpent King, is as dangerous as he is alluring, and their connection grows deeper with each passing day. But as Tem navigates the treacherous waters of court politics and uncovers dark secrets about the royal family, she finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Caspen and the prince. In a world where desire is the most dangerous game, Tem must decide where her loyalties lie. For fans of morally grey monsters and slow-burn fantasy romance.