Cirrus@Austlit

'At thirteen, as is their custom, Benjen son of Catherine was taken away from everyone he’s ever loved and everything he’s ever known.  Now he must survive on Dagon - the all-male island, where boys learn to be men until he comes of age.

'Under the wing of his assigned brother Luke, Ben is ushered into manhood, holding on to the memories of his teenage crush, Ariel.

'When he unexpectedly reunites with her during Mating Season, dangerous feelings blossom between them. Realising that if they truly love each other, they can never be together, Ben is forced to come up with a risky plan that can cost them everything.

'Under the all-seeing eyes of The Watchers, they will have to cross lines to survive, but more importantly to remain in each other’s arms.

'When staying together means staying apart, can love truly conquer all? 

'Mating Season is a provocative dystopian romance novel rich with forbidden love, vivid post-apocalyptic worlds, and underdogs facing impossible odds.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.