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A review by theengineerisreading
Warcross by Marie Lu
5.0
For my first fantasy read of 2019, I chose to re-read Marie Lu's Warcross for I have an upcoming copy of Wildcard and I intend to finish the duology right off the bat. And again, Marie Lu did not disappoint.
Reasons why you should read Warcross:
1. Strong female lead
2. Clever world building
3. Character diversity
4. Fast-paced
5. Action-packed
And it's an easy 5-star read for me because of the abovementioned reasons.
This book is the modern sci-fi novel every new generation gamer has to read. Set in the future world where a sort of an RPG mixed with virtual reality game swept the world like a hurricane, Warcross is an exhilirating read that will make you grip the edge of your seat so hard because of its immersive storyline.
I know I said it a lot of times already but ICYMI, Emika Chen is the perfect definition of strong, independent woman, and it's pretty obvious that BADASS is her middle name. I loved how Marie Lu developed her character from a loving daughter who lost everything before her eyes up to the one heck of a hacker/bounty hunter who preys on illegal gambler for a living.
Everything in Warcross fits perfectly. From the introduction of Emika as this scrappy bounty hunter in New York, her fascination with Warcross creator Hideo Tanaka, her desperate move and accidental glitch during the openig WC game, her overnight fame, and her experience as the no. 1 pick in Wardraft. Every scene tops up the other and it just makes sense because we deserve this kind of augmenting intensity.
Character diversity also adds a point in my rating and it's justified since Warcross has taken the world by storm hence top international players are chosen to participate in the Championships. I love Roshan and Tremaine most. And ofc,who would miss the subtle appearance of Daniel Wing as Asher's renowned actor-brother.
Lastly, THE TWIST. Since the entirety of the storyline focus on the buildup for a major curveball, the final chapters manage to unravel an unexpected turn to the sinister plot I personally never expected. After all, Marie Lu's expertise is writing an appealing novel with an explosive ending so here's another work from her you should definitely not miss out! Can't wait to read Wildcard! Ciao.
Reasons why you should read Warcross:
1. Strong female lead
2. Clever world building
3. Character diversity
4. Fast-paced
5. Action-packed
And it's an easy 5-star read for me because of the abovementioned reasons.
This book is the modern sci-fi novel every new generation gamer has to read. Set in the future world where a sort of an RPG mixed with virtual reality game swept the world like a hurricane, Warcross is an exhilirating read that will make you grip the edge of your seat so hard because of its immersive storyline.
I know I said it a lot of times already but ICYMI, Emika Chen is the perfect definition of strong, independent woman, and it's pretty obvious that BADASS is her middle name. I loved how Marie Lu developed her character from a loving daughter who lost everything before her eyes up to the one heck of a hacker/bounty hunter who preys on illegal gambler for a living.
Everything in Warcross fits perfectly. From the introduction of Emika as this scrappy bounty hunter in New York, her fascination with Warcross creator Hideo Tanaka, her desperate move and accidental glitch during the openig WC game, her overnight fame, and her experience as the no. 1 pick in Wardraft. Every scene tops up the other and it just makes sense because we deserve this kind of augmenting intensity.
Character diversity also adds a point in my rating and it's justified since Warcross has taken the world by storm hence top international players are chosen to participate in the Championships. I love Roshan and Tremaine most. And ofc,who would miss the subtle appearance of Daniel Wing as Asher's renowned actor-brother.
Lastly, THE TWIST. Since the entirety of the storyline focus on the buildup for a major curveball, the final chapters manage to unravel an unexpected turn to the sinister plot I personally never expected. After all, Marie Lu's expertise is writing an appealing novel with an explosive ending so here's another work from her you should definitely not miss out! Can't wait to read Wildcard! Ciao.