In "The Poison Season" by Amanda Dolan, the story unfolds in a world intricately tied to nature, where the balance between humanity and the wild is both captivating and perilous. The protagonist discovers that the lush landscapes around her harbor deadly secrets, leading her on a quest that explores themes of survival, identity, and the consequences of choices. As she navigates through the complexities of her community and its dark rituals, she must confront the truths that bind her to both the land and her own past, ultimately deciphering what it means to belong in a world filled with both beauty and danger. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Inkyard Press .