{"product_id":"the-poison-season-9781335915801","title":"The Poison Season","description":"\"Mara Rutherford's \u003cem\u003eThe Poison Season \u003c\/em\u003etook me on journey through a bloodthirsty forest, where two star-crossed lovers discover the true meaning of poison. It brims with evocative storytelling that left me enchanted!\" -- Emily J. Taylor, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHotel Magnifique\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Either way, they're never heard from again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeelo 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. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows exactly what she's supposed to do. But in a moment that will change everything, Leelo betrays her family, her best friend, and Endla by making an unthinkable choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscovery 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRutherford, Mara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. Originally from California, Mara has since lived all over the world along with her Marine-turned-diplomat husband. A triplet born on Leap Day, Mara holds a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the University of London.","brand":"Inkyard Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630159139090,"sku":"9781335915801","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2cd0f315-c080-474c-bdf0-cd2b57003df4.jpg?v=1732744554","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-poison-season-9781335915801","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}