Review: WARCROSS // what just happened?!
Title: Warcross
Series: Warcross Book #1
Author: Marie Lu
Page count: 353
Date published: 14 September 2017
Genre: Young Adult Sci-fi
Thank you to Penguin Random House SA for
sending this to me in exchange for a review!
Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
GOODREADS SYNOPSIS
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 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. 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.
This was the TOPPING THE TBR December book pick so be sure to check out the book club I co-host, here are some links:
Goodreads group – https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/254843-topping-the-tbr-book-club
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MY THOUGHTS
Oh my gosh this book. This book was SO AMAZING and I loved it so so so much. It amazed me, blew me away and arranged mt funeral at the same time. I honestly have no idea what I’m so supposed to do know. My thoughts are so baffled right now and I don’t know if I should scream or thank the queen that is now Marie Lu. She’s honestly just so talented. This world is so unique and cool, yet scary. I loved all the characters and I was constantly on the edge of my seat. I didn’t expect to love this story as much as I did and just couldn’t put it down. I’m so excited for book two later this year and WOW. Now I just want to read all of Marie’s book because she’s just that good!
Can I go and play Warcross now? Or maybe just the glasses because I want to experience this for myself! That game is so EPIC and I loved reading them in the tournament. I loved all Emika’s teammates, but sceptical about Ren. Roshan was great and so was Hammie. I really like Asher but I didn’t love him in the beginning. The game is just so awesome.
I actually really like Hideo. He’s such an interesting character and I just want to give him a hug. Gahhh please someone, he needs help. I accidentally spoiled myself for something he does but he’s just so sweet and I’m mad andnot mad at the same time. I totally ship him and Emika and love how he always wants to spend time with her (I love basically all romance which ya’ll probably know by now). The relationships in this book were just so well done.
Emika was my favourite character. 1. she’s a hacker and 2. because she’s badass. A perfect combination. Did I mention hacker? She was a very confident character, but still had a vulnerable side which I LOVED. Emika is such a strong character and it was sometimes hard to keep up with all the coding, which again I really enjoyed. She’s such a strong character and I loved reading about her.
The book ended with me just wanting more. This book was so well written and I loved every second of it. I’m in a daze and my mind’s all jumbled (in a good way mind you). WOW!!!! Honestly this is such a good book and I’m SO PUMPED for the second book.
HAVE YOU READ WARCROSS YET? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK? DID YOU LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DID? IF NOT, I’D LOVE TO KNOW WHY?
xo
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17 Comments
Sumedha
I read it and I totally LOVED it! Definitely one of my favorite reads of 2017 and I can’t wait for the next book!
Ruby Rae Reads
It was so good and I’m counting the days till book 2 😀
Sumedha
Same!
ioana @dragonwaffles
Ah ok I still have yet to finish it but I’m love with what I’ve read so far. I adore Marie’s Legend series so I’m always excited to read more by her (she’s written in all genres except contemporary now I’M AMAZED by this woman).
Ruby Rae Reads
Marie Lu is so talented and i need to read all her other books now xD
It’s Lu Again
AHHHH YES THIS BOOOKKKKK!!!!
WAIT YOU LIKE HIDEO???? HE WAAS !!! HE DID ALL THOSE THINGS!!! BUT I KIND OF SEE WHY AT THE SAME TIMEEEEE!!!
MARIE LUUU. I love her because of this book!!! <3 <3
Great reviewwwww!! i LOVE the little image titles that you added!!
Ruby Rae Reads
I liked his character from the beginning but feel really bad for him… I don’t know? MARIE LU IS MY NEW QUEEN! And thanks, I wanted to add more graphics to my blog 😀
It’s Lu Again
yesss i feel so bad for himmm!!!!
YASSS SHE IS QUEEEN.
You’re welcome!! I love them!!
Ruby Rae Reads
Book 2 needs to come NOW! And it makes me smile that you like them <3
It’s Lu Again
sameeee!! BOOK 2 NOWWW
Stephanie - Bookfever
I haven’t read Warcross yet but I’m glad you enjoyed it so much because the reviews I’ve seen have been very different. Some like it, some don’t. I think I would enjoy it as well. 🙂
Ruby Rae Reads
I loved it so definitely give it a go 😊
amynikitawords
Lovely review, Ruby, so happy you enjoyed this!! I’ve heard amazing things about Marie Lu, so I’m dying to read her books. Hope you get to check out her other books soon, as well 🙂
Ruby Rae Reads
It was so GOOD, have you read yet? I’m really excited to get to her other books too 🙂
Elm
THIS BOOK DESTROYED MEEE I LOVED IT SO MUCH; I THINK I AM STILL DECEASED FROM IT.Thank you for this review; i just shrieked because I remembered how good it was again!!! I cannot WAIT for the sequel :)))
Ruby Rae Reads
Same!! WHERE IS THE SEQUEL??
Elm
I WANT IT NOWWW