Warcross

    Warcross

    by Marie Lu

    Ages 12-182017
    Young Adult

    In a near-future world where virtual reality gaming dominates global culture, teenage hacker Emika Chen accidentally glitches into the championship of Warcross, the world's most popular game, and is recruited by the game's creator to hunt down a security threat. The story features a diverse cast including characters of various ethnic backgrounds and explores themes of technology's impact on society, corporate power, identity in digital spaces, and the blurred lines between virtual and real worlds. Emika navigates romance, betrayal, and dangerous conspiracies while questioning the ethics of surveillance and control in a hyper-connected society.

    2017Published
    Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian, Cyberpunk, Romance, Thriller

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    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Minimal
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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