Hematite is a young vampire who is trying to find her way. As a member of the illustrious Blackwood family, she faces pressure to conform to high society standards, but such grandstanding isnโt for her. And neither is drinking bloodโsheโd rather have vegetable soup! So it is that she opts for the more diverse Wolven School, rather than joining the ranks of her fellow vampires at the Diaemus Academy. Being different can be hard, though, and doesnโt always help to make friends. Luckily for Hematite, she has her poetry, as well as Drunelaโa draugr who wonโt let their differences keep them apartโand Emile, a human boy fascinated by the occult who would just love to take a peek at the Blackwoodโs private library. Unfortunately, bridging societal divides isnโt always easy, and can lead to terrible consequences...