Warcross

races through Manhattan, desperate to capture a criminal for a $5,000 bounty. With only $13 in her account and an eviction looming, her life is a constant battle against debt. Despite her efforts, another hunter claims the reward, leaving her in dire straits. Emika reflects on her past, including her father's death and expulsion from school. Warcross , a virtual reality game, is her escape and hope for a better life. catapults Emika into the spotlight. While watching the Warcross opening ceremony, she accidentally hacks into the game, appearing before millions. This unintentional stunt makes h

Theme 1: Desperate Hunt in Manhattan

This thread running through Warcross gives the story its emotional weight. Marie Lu weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Warcross Glitch and Fame

This thread running through Warcross gives the story its emotional weight. Marie Lu weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Invitation to Tokyo

This thread running through Warcross gives the story its emotional weight. Marie Lu weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Warcross

Warcross has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Marie Lu's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Desperate Hunt in Manhattan" — Marie Lu, Warcross

About the Author

Marie Lu is the author of Warcross. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.