Leelo lives on Endala, an island surrounded by poisoned water that is also home to the Wandering Forest, a forest that can protect individuals as easily as it can kill them. Residents of Endala rely on the magic that comes from their singing to hunt and to survive. Sadly not everyone has magic within their singing, and those that don’t are sent away across the poisoned waters. Leelo’s brother’s singing lacks this enchanting quality, leading to a sad goodbye when he is exiled. Leelo has barely had the chance to process this loss when she sees an outsider about to succumb to the poison of the lake, and is forced to make a difficult decision. Should she allow the lake to protect Endala and take this outsider, or should save the man and betray Endala?
I flew through this novel! The narrative itself is gripping and intriguing. The story jumps between two viewpoints, which I always enjoy; I liked experiencing the events through the eyes of Leelo and Jaren. The fact that The Poison Season centers around nature was a plus. The characters are relatable and sympathetic. There are so many strong, independent female characters, but they all have their flaws, making them realistic as well. The ending pulled everything together so well while also letting some mystery remain.
I flew through this novel! The narrative itself is gripping and intriguing. The story jumps between two viewpoints, which I always enjoy; I liked experiencing the events through the eyes of Leelo and Jaren. The fact that The Poison Season centers around nature was a plus. The characters are relatable and sympathetic. There are so many strong, independent female characters, but they all have their flaws, making them realistic as well. The ending pulled everything together so well while also letting some mystery remain.