![]() 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. 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. In a way The Poison Season is a bit reminiscent of The Giver, and it almost feels like its dark fairytale counterpart. It’s a cozy tale about a bloodthirsty forest, a poisonous lake, and a broken community. ![]() A magical Wandering Forest lives there, along with a people. ![]() ![]() Most of the story takes place on an island called Endla. Welcome to the fifth day of our book club readalong for OwlCrates December book, The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford Just a reminder that this will be a SPOILER discussion for Chapters 32-40 of The Poison Season, so make sure you read are finished this section before continuing. Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. It’s the kind of story whose beauty sneaks up on you silently, before you have time to notice. The setting of Mara Rutherford’s The Poison Season is an intriguing one. ![]()
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