Warcross – Marie Lu

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Book 1 of the Warcross duology.

One risky hack turns teenage bounty hunter Emika Chen into an overnight sensation, and draws her into a game far more dangerous than she imagined.

Struggling to make ends meet, Emika hacks into the opening match of the international Warcross Championships. Instead of arrest, she receives an unexpected offer from the game’s elusive creator, Hideo Tanaka: travel to Tokyo and go undercover in the tournament to investigate a security threat.

Surrounded by fame, fortune and dazzling virtual worlds, Emika uncovers a sinister plot that could shake the entire Warcross empire. Choosing who to trust may be her biggest gamble.

“A vibrant, action-packed shot of adrenaline.” — Leigh Bardugo.

Perfect for readers who love high-stakes competitions, hacker heroines, virtual reality and dangerous secrets. If you liked Ready Player One by Ernest Cline or Legend by Marie Lu, you’ll like this.

A hardcover in Very Good condition: minor shelf wear, clean and intact pages, and a tight binding.