Wednesday is convinced she saw a monster kill Rowan, but she is shocked when reappears at school completely unharmed. Suspecting a cover-up by Principal Weems , Wednesday begins her own investigation. She eventually discovers that the "Rowan" she saw was actually a shapeshifter, and the real Rowan is indeed dead. The Poe Cup
Amidst her sleuthing, Wednesday is recruited by her roommate to participate in the Poe Cup , an annual, no-holds-barred boat race.
Wednesday faces off against the school's "queen bee," Bianca Barclay .
Wednesday finds a sketch left behind by Rowan depicting her standing amidst the burning school, suggesting she is central to a dark prophecy.