In this epic dark fantasy where written words are forbidden, a young woman harnesses the power of poetry to save her people … and her prince.
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Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Poppy War, and A Game of Thrones.
In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land is consumed by famine, and poetry magic is lost to all except the powerful.
Wei Yin is desperate. With her family and village on the brink of starvation, she wi...






















