Between Two Kings (Deluxe Edition) by Lindsay Straube (Split or Swallow, 2 of 3)

Why we love this

• ✦ The Searing Sequel: If the viral sensation Kiss of the Basilisk left you reeling, this second installment turns up the heat, the danger, and the political intrigue. The stakes have never been higher as a war brews between the basilisks and the humans.
• ✦ A Deadly Love Triangle: Tem is caught in the ultimate tug-of-war between Caspen, the dangerous and mysterious Serpent King, and Leo, the newly crowned human king. The tension of being legally bound to one while married to the other creates exquisite, smoldering angst.
• ✦ Farm Girl to Royalty: Watching Tem evolve from a simple life on a chicken farm to embracing her powerful, basilisk half is an incredible character arc. She is navigating a brutal world of power, gold, and greed, and she is holding her own.
• ✦ Unbearable Tension: The magical rules, court loopholes, and obligations keep pulling Tem and Leo together, complicating her explosive connection with Caspen. The romantic tension threatens to literally burn the kingdom down.
• ✦ Gorgeous Deluxe Details: This specific edition features stunning custom-printed edges! It is an absolute must-have collector's item for fans of the series.