As humanity trades flesh for digital eternity, Lena stands apart by being resolutely human. In fact, that was part of her charm: to emulate perfection as closely as she could.

Or at least, it used to be.

As one of the few remaining human Idols on the Net—a cutthroat, virtual entertainment industry dominated by flawless, ageless transhumans—she fights to stay relevant, increasingly being outshined by rivals who are faster, stronger, and... more creative.

Enter Caden, a state-of-the-art AI designed to be her ace in the hole, the secret weapon to help her outwit the competition. But there’s a catch: Caden is different from the other AIs. Too perceptive, too curious, and way too capable of getting under Lena’s skin.

When a catastrophic emergency forces her to make a daring move in a high-stakes game that spans entire solar systems, Lena is thrust into a web of ambition and survival.

However, she fears the answer to her struggle may lie closer to home than she imagines.