In a world where a virtual reality game called Warcross has taken over, Emika Chen, a talented hacker and bounty hunter, gets pulled into the world of the game when she is hired to uncover a mysterious hacker threatening the game's creator. As she navigates the high-stakes world of the Warcross Championships in Tokyo, Emika finds herself entangled in a web of action, intrigue, and unexpected twists. The story blends elements of mystery, sci-fi thriller, and young adult romance, creating a fast-paced and immersive narrative that explores the blurred lines between reality and augmented reality.
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Has Romance?
There is a moderate amount of romance in Warcross, primarily focusing on the relationship between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu-when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.
For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game-it's a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down Warcross players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty-hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. To make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships-only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.
Convinced she's going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game's creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year's tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika's whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she's only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.
In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
Ratings (49)
Incredible (10) | |
Loved It (18) | |
Liked It (11) | |
It Was OK (5) | |
Did Not Like (4) | |
Hated It (1) |
Reader Stats (96):
Read It (54) | |
Want To Read (31) | |
Did Not Finish (1) | |
Not Interested (10) |
3 comment(s)
This wasn't for me, was really looking forward to it as sounded much better in the synopsis. I would have enjoyed it more if I was a teenager but I just found it annoying. Same old You.
I've been wanting to read this sence I read another book with an futuristic online game theme and I was not disappointed. An haigly entertainingly novel with great characters and fun plot. Didn't matter I'm not a gamer myself I still had a lot of fun reading it. Can't wait to read the next book.
For fans of Ready Player One and Ender’s Game. Great story, cool tech, I only wish the “game” was fleshed out a little more.
What can you read after
Warcross?
About the Author:
Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites series, as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist. Now…
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