But in a moment that will change everything, Leelo betrays her family, her best friend, and Endla by making an unthinkable choice.ĭiscovery could lead to devastating consequences for both Leelo and the outsider, Jaren, but as they grow closer, Leelo realizes that not all danger comes from beyond the lake-and they can only survive if Leelo is willing to question the very fabric of her society, her people, and herself. When Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows exactly what she’s supposed to do. But as much as Leelo cares for her community, she struggles to accept that her younger brother will be exiled by his next birthday, unless he gains the magic of enchanted song so vital to Endla. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique. It brims with evocative storytelling that left me enchanted' Emily J.

Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it. Either way, they’re never heard from again.

Life on the island of Endla has been the same for generations. 'Mara Rutherford’s The Poison Season took me on journey through a bloodthirsty forest, where two star-crossed lovers discover the true meaning of poison. The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford 7025 Overview: Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it. A bloodthirsty forest and a forbidden romance set the mood for this fantasy novel. The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Inkyard Press (December 6, 2022) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website Twitter At first I didn’t know what I was expecting when I picked up The Poison Season, but I ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would. The beginning dragged for me, but I began to be invested around the 37-40 mark, when the story really began. Either way, they’re never heard from again. Having read Mara Rutherfords A Crown of Coral and Pearl as well as its sequel and being generally underwhelmed, I wasnt sure what I would think about the Poison Season. Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford – Free eBooks Download

The poison season by mara rutherford