The writing and the world building of The Poison Season were great. I adore a good story with a darker theme and this one centered around a poison lake, spooky sentient forest, and creepy ritual sacrifices.
The character development felt lacking for me. I think there were so many seemingly vital characters in this story that none of them really shined even with the reader following Leelo and Jaren, whose alternating views are shown with each new chapter.
The pacing felt a little slow and the chapters switching between Leelo and the island and Jaren and his family had me confused at times. This probably had to do with all the characters in the story.
Though, I would say The Poison Season is an enjoyable YA Fantasy. One I will be rereading in the future as that ending solidified it for me.
Thank you Inkyard Press via BookishFirst for the early copy to read and honestly review.
The character development felt lacking for me. I think there were so many seemingly vital characters in this story that none of them really shined even with the reader following Leelo and Jaren, whose alternating views are shown with each new chapter.
The pacing felt a little slow and the chapters switching between Leelo and the island and Jaren and his family had me confused at times. This probably had to do with all the characters in the story.
Though, I would say The Poison Season is an enjoyable YA Fantasy. One I will be rereading in the future as that ending solidified it for me.
Thank you Inkyard Press via BookishFirst for the early copy to read and honestly review.