Warcross - Lu, Marie
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites and Legend series comes a high stakes world with unexpected and sinister twists that's "The Hunger Games meets Minecraft"--Seventeen For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game--it's a way of life. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. Needing 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…mehr

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites and Legend series comes a high stakes world with unexpected and sinister twists that's "The Hunger Games meets Minecraft"--Seventeen For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game--it's a way of life. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. Needing 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. 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.
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Marie Lu
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Praise for Warcross:
A New York Times Bestseller
An Amazon Editor's Favorite YA Book for Fall 2017
An Amazon September Best of the Month Pick YA/Teens
An Amazon Best YA Book of 2017
A Kirkus Best Teen Book of 2017
A Publishers Weekly Best YA Book of 2017
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017
A Boston Globe Best YA Book of 2017
A POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2017
A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2017
A Bustle Best YA Book of 2017
A 2018 YALSA Teens Top Ten Pick

A vibrant, action-packed shot of adrenaline. Lu delivers characters with heart and determination, then sets them loose in a luminously conceived world of infinite possibility. Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows

With a keen eye for detail, Lu (the Young Elites series) vividly imagines a future society where gaming is woven into daily life . . . Think The Hunger Games meets World of Warcraft. Publishers Weekly, starred review

Marie Lu s Warcross is unlike anything I ve ever read clever, smart, romantic yet exploding with color, action, and unrelenting speed. I flew through this book it s absolutely fantastic. Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes

A stellar cyberpunk series opener packed with simmering romance and cinematic thrills. Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Clear your schedule, because you won t stop reading Warcross until you re done. Addictive, fast-paced, and totally immersive, this book takes you from a futuristic Tokyo on a high-tech tour of incredible virtual worlds. Packed with danger, intrigue, and heart-pounding gameplay, set in a world built with an incredible eye for detail, Warcross is Marie Lu s best book yet. Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae

A highly engaging and incredibly exciting science fiction novel for young adults. School Library Journal, starred review

An immersive world that I didn't want to leave. Warcross is pure genius. I'm ready for the sequel! Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless

[A]s brightly hued as Emika s sleeve tattoo and rainbow hair a fast-paced, fun-filled adventure. The Washington Post

The novel is a page-turner, and even those who are not gamers will cheer for Emi as she tries to discover who is genuine and who is not. VOYA

The Hunger Games meets Minecraft as a teen hacker enters a virtual reality in Marie Lu s electrifying novel Warcross. Seventeen

[A]n inventive first in a series that showcases Lu s versatility as a storyteller. . . . Dystopia, dark fantasy, and now a sci-fi thriller what can t Lu do? Her boatloads of fans can t wait to find out. Booklist

[A]s visual, kinetic, and furiously paced as any video game. . . . It s Gleaming the Cube meets Strange Days meets Blade Runner, and it s a lot of fun. The New York Times

"Warcross is the kind of all-consuming fantasy novel that pulls you head-first into a brand new world that begins to feel so familiar you can t wait to get your hands on the next one." New York magazine…mehr