The Poison Season

In "The Poison Season" by Mara Rutherford, Leelo navigates a perilous life on the island of Endla, where outsiders face a grim fate in the bloodthirsty Forest or the venomous lake. As she grapples with her brother's impending exile and the traditions of her community, Leelo makes a fateful decision to save an outsider, Jaren, who is drowning. This choice sparks a transformative journey that challenges her beliefs about danger, loyalty, and love, ultimately revealing that true threats may lie within her own society.