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Just in case you haven’t noticed… we are completely OBSESSED with the Split or  Swallow universe, created by the amazingly talented and hilarious Lindsay Straube. Last year we did a deep dive and our very first author interview with Lindsay covering all things Kiss of the Basilisk, and now we’re back to yap about the highly anticipated sequel Between Two Kings! Out today! 

Last week we had Lindsay on for a spoiler free interview picking her brain on what it’s like to go from independent to traditional publishing in just a short year, what we can expect from this sequel and the upcoming prequel (yay!), and what’s on the horizon, including book tours and new projects. 

Today we’re following up with a spoiler filled deep dive of Between Two Kings where we discuss everything, including the ending heard ‘round the world. We even include an exclusive clip of Lindsay addressing the ending and what it symbolizes for her, just in case any of you are dying to talk about it!! We know we were! 

Follow along for our official reviews, favorite tropes, characters, and themes, and what parts were maybe not our favorite. Do we recommend Between Two Kings? And if so, do we think YOU should pick it up? And as usual, we’re bringing you our fave and fail of the week and a smash or pass, monster style. 

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Check out our coverage of the Split or Swallow Universe! ⬇️🐍⬇️

Check out our *NEWEST* interview with the Serpent Queen herself, Lindsay Straube, all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=die5tQVTSH8wky7R

Watch / Listen to our first official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM

Kiss of the Basilisk FULL DEEP DIVE https://youtu.be/R-iw4Bznxw8?si=nC5dNRD3QVpMdgpx

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We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4

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