Kiss of the Basilisk (Split or Swallow, #1)

by Lindsay Straube

Before she could put her foot in her mouth again, Tem retreated to her bedroom. It was her sanctuary in more ways than one: every time the world seemed too large, she knew she could end the day alone in her bed.

No bc same

This is good so far but the pacing is a little off

“No, my dear,” her mother said kindly, placing her palms on Tem’s shoulders. “No girl is hopeless.”