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Title details for The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford - Available

The Poison Season

by Mara Rutherford
Amanda Dolan
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"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. It brims with evocative storytelling that left me enchanted!" — Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique
Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Either way, they're never heard from again.
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. 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.
When Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows exactly what she's supposed to do. But in a moment that will change everything, Leelo betrays her family, her best friend, and Endla by making an unthinkable choice.
Discovery 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.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  • Release date

    December 6, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781488215162
      • File size: 308029 KB
      • Duration: 10:41:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Amanda Dolan mesmerizes listeners with her raw portrayal of Endla, a mysterious magical island inhabited by fierce protectors and surrounded by a poisonous lake to deter outsiders from entering. Teenager Leelo possesses the gift of magical song that is necessary for the island's survival; those who don't have the same gift, such as her younger brother, are exiled from the island. When an outsider named Jaren arrives on Endla, Leelo makes an unthinkable choice that puts them both in danger and sparks revelations of Endla's history that will alter things forever. Dolan's ability to portray both innocence and complicity will hold listeners fast. She captures teenage longing and rebellion with a truth that is as compelling as it is believable. L.M.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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