First published 2025
The second installment of Straube's Split or Swallow series plunges readers back into a world where deadly basilisks roam and political alliances hang by threads. Our protagonist finds herself caught between two powerful kings, each vying for her loyalty and affection through increasingly bold acts of seduction. The stakes climb higher as their rivalry intensifies, with basilisks lurking as constant threats and kingdoms teetering on the brink of war. Every choice she makes pulls her deeper into a web of desire and danger, where the wrong decision could spark conflicts that destroy entire realms. The love triangle that began in the first book now threatens to unravel everything she holds dear, forcing her to navigate treacherous court politics while deadly creatures circle closer.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, love-triangle
512 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books
Content warnings: violence