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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.
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.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Lu, Marie
- ISBN: 9780399547973
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.20 x 1.20
- Number Of Pages: 416
- Publication Year: 2018
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Young Adult noir in a vibrant neon rainbow future
Scott M. - 3 years 6 months agoA young hacker up to her ears in debt accidentally glitches herself into the middle of the opening ceremony of the world's biggest virtual reality championships. She quickly finds herself invited to Tokyo to meet the creator of the games, and is thrust into a complex web of intrigue and suspense as she struggles to find out who is plotting trouble and what exactly it is that the conspirators want, and who they are. She must manage her suddenly very busy life: investigating, training to compete in the championships, and even possibly falling in love. Warcross moves at breakneck speed and is a fun cyberpunk-inspired romp set in a fully realized and enchanting-to-imagine near future where reality and the wondrous worlds of virtual and augmented reality all co-exist together through special goggles and lenses. At once a noir-inspired detective story full of criminals and hacking and assassination attempts, Warcross is also an unlikely romance between outsiders, and a brilliant frenetic display of competitive augmented life that is waiting for us in a future that's just around the corner. An exciting thrill ride, I finished the second half of the book in one fevered reading session. Now I await the certain-to-appear sequel to find out the answers to the questions that remain.
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blown away
Emily L. - 5 years 6 months agothis book FULLY exceeded my expectations!! it was so much fun to read & gosh i was hooked. emika is such an easy protagonist to get behind & you can tell that her motives are pure even if she has a hard time deciding what they even are. as usual, i love the virtual reality element SO MUCH!!! hideo had my heart from the beginning. LOL that’s all i’ll say on that subject. i think the whole plot & leading up to wildcard was absolutely spectacular. the world building was so sick bc it was like our world but with ✨a cooler reality✨, now did i see that plot twist coming? mayhaps. but does it mean i wasn’t absolutely BALLISTIC when i found out whether i was right or wrong? no. bc i did in fact go ballistic. anyways in all this was such a fun book w a good cast of characters & a well balanced plot to go along w it. definitely recommend to honestly anyone. 😼 #SpringPicks
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warcross
sally a. - 5 years 11 months agoi really loved this book -- totally one of my favorites
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If you're looking for a virtual reality book, look here.
Carter S. - 6 years 4 months agoIt was a mediocre book with a mediocre plot. The characters were good, the description was hard to follow in some parts and the setting was brilliant. This book is an example of a good idea, that was not well executed.#SummerReading
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Good Book!
Kayli Y. - 6 years 5 months agoI'm a big fan of Marie Lu's Champion series and enjoyed this new book too. However, I feel like the age range for this book is a bit more on the younger side (early teens). I ordered a hard copy from HPB and it came as scheduled in very good condition. Very satisfied.