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Set in a secretive school outside Arlington, Virginia, where students are trained in the art of persuasion and manipulation through language, the story follows talented orphan Emily Ruff and her rise as a "poet" capable of wielding immense influence. Meanwhile, Wil Jamieson becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict between rival factions of poets after a mysterious attack leaves him with a shattering revelation about his past. As their stories intertwine, the novel delves into themes of power, identity, and the destructive potential of language, building toward a gripping and thought-provoking climax.