368
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • Near Future
2017
YA
12-18 years
In Marie Lu’s Warcross, skilled teenage bounty hunter Emika Chen's life changes when she accidentally hacks into the opening game of the global phenomenon Warcross and is invited by its creator, Hideo Tanaka, to Tokyo to track down a notorious criminal, Zero, while undercover in the championship games. Themes of kidnapping, hacking, and mind control are explored.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Exciting
Inspirational
Mysterious
121,595 ratings
Loved it
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Reviews for Marie Lu's Warcross highlight its engaging, fast-paced plot and vivid world-building. Readers appreciate the relatable protagonist and the intricate blending of virtual and real worlds. However, some critique predictability in plot twists and a rushed romance subplot. Overall, it's lauded as an exciting and imaginative read for young adults.
Fans of Warcross by Marie Lu are typically young adults and gamers who enjoy fast-paced, tech-centric thrillers with a hint of romance. This reader would also likely appreciate the immersive worlds and competitive elements found in other YA favorites such as Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
121,595 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • Near Future
2017
YA
12-18 years
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