Would you have the strength to act against everything you were taught and raised to know, just to save someone’s life? Leelo, our main character in The Poison Season, has grown up being told that the lake is poisonous and the Forrest protects them in exchange for their help. That if outsiders find their way to Endla, they are to kill them or be killed. But when a stranger accidentally stumbles onto their isolated island of Endla she risks everything to do what her instincts tell her is right.
The Poison Season has it all! Creepy Forrest, deep and dark family secrets, unique magic system, a sweet and tender love story, need I go on? This was a twisty, tender story and I loved every second of it. The plot was clever, the characters were written so strongly, and the romance sub-plot was tastefully done. We see incredible character growth with our main character Leelo, who starts out so meek and timid. I loved seeing her grow in to her own, and really makes a stand. The world building was incredibly immersive, to the point where I could easily picture Endla and the Wandering Forrest changes but without it being too wordy. Mara’s writing is always so immersive and magical, and The Poison Season is another incredible story to add to her repertoire. I cannot wait to add a physical copy of The Poison Season to my collection of Mara’s books!
The Poison Season has it all! Creepy Forrest, deep and dark family secrets, unique magic system, a sweet and tender love story, need I go on? This was a twisty, tender story and I loved every second of it. The plot was clever, the characters were written so strongly, and the romance sub-plot was tastefully done. We see incredible character growth with our main character Leelo, who starts out so meek and timid. I loved seeing her grow in to her own, and really makes a stand. The world building was incredibly immersive, to the point where I could easily picture Endla and the Wandering Forrest changes but without it being too wordy. Mara’s writing is always so immersive and magical, and The Poison Season is another incredible story to add to her repertoire. I cannot wait to add a physical copy of The Poison Season to my collection of Mara’s books!