[1] The book serves as a sequel to the hit novel Warcross, also written by Lu, and follows the protagonist Emika Chen as continues her hunt for Hideo, a rogue AI.

[2][3] Lu's background as an art designer for the video game industry influenced her to create a relatable and realistic videogame-like setting for her books.

Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo.

Amna from The Pop Culturalist gave it a positive review, saying, "[It] is everything you want in a finale: explosive, intense, emotional, entertaining, and most importantly, 100% satisfying.

"[5] The Bookish Libra described it as "more intense" than the first book, stating, "The stakes are definitely higher in this second installment since it moves beyond the idea of a bunch of teams trying to win a video game tournament.