I picked up this book directly from Kira Griffo, and I’m so glad I did. Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2 is unlike anything I’ve read in years. On the surface, it’s a pulse-pounding ride, two fearless female martial artists tearing through high-speed chases, going head-to-head with some of the world’s most powerful CEOs. The fight choreography is sharp, the pacing relentless, and the twists kept me turning pages late into the night. But what really sets this book apart is the way it weaves in bold socio-economic ideas without ever slowing down the action. The contrast between Earth in 2076, still clinging to fossil fuels, greed, and inequality, and the cooperative, women-empowered society built by spacers in orbit feels both visionary and unsettlingly believable. The author imagines a meritocracy where equal pay is the standard and corporations give way to cooperatives, and somehow makes those ideas feel as exhilarating as the fight scenes. What I loved most is that it never lectures. The philosophy sneaks in through story, through character choices, and through the clash of two very different worlds. By the time the assassins strike at the heart of wealth and power, you’re not just rooting for them to win the fight, you’re rooting for their vision of a better future. This is smart, daring, and fun sci-fi with real teeth. If you like your adrenaline mixed with a serious look at what our world could become, this book is a must-read.