Wildcard

In Marie Lu's electrifying sequel, "Wildcard," Emika Chen finds herself grappling with the devastating truth behind Hideo Tanaka's NeuroLink algorithm. Having narrowly escaped the Warcross Championships, Emika now knows Hideo's ambition to control humanity's free will, a revelation that shatters her trust in the man she once admired, and perhaps, loved. Teaming up with the Phoenix Riders, Emika is determined to dismantle Hideo's grim plans, only to discover a more immediate and dangerous threat: a bounty has been placed on her head. Her precarious survival now hinges on an unlikely alliance with Zero and his ruthless Blackcoats, a group shrouded in mystery. As Emika delves deeper into Zero's world, she uncovers that he, too, harbors secrets, and his protection comes with a steep price. Caught in a treacherous web of betrayal, where the very essence of free will hangs in the balance, Emika must confront her deepest loyalties and decide how far she is willing to go to stop the man she cares for, even if it means risking everything she believes in.