“Waiting
On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that
spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Basically books that are not yet out that we
are dying to get our hands on. This
week’s pick is:
Waycross (Warcross #1) by Marie Lu
Out: 10/3
From Goodreads:
From
#1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu—when a game called Warcross takes
the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths.
For
the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of
life. The obsession started ten years
ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and
others hoping to make a profit.
Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a
bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive
one, and survival has not been easy.
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 instead 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. With no time
to lose, 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.
In
this sci-fi thriller, author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world
where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
Why I’m Waiting:
I have really loved her other series so this
is an auto-buy for me based on that alone but the cover is awesome and it
sounds super interesting. So yeah I’m
totally in!
What
are you waiting on? Tell me below what
you think of this title and leave a link to your WoW as well so I can check it
out.
Aside from that amazing color, the story sounds really great as well. I haven't read any other books by the author before but I'm almost sure I'd love her book. :D
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I've not read any Marie Lu yet but this one sounds great. Also, that cover - words can't explain it. Great choice.
ReplyDeleteRemninds me of Warcraft, the game. Or well, World of Warcraft. Quite addicting too, that! Although maybe not THAT much. I hope you get to read this book soon.
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Yes! I am seeing this book around so much that even I am very excited by it!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it when you read it!
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I haven't read anything from Marie Lu yet, but I always hear wonderful things about her books. This synopsis sounds fantastic, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'm also dying for this book! I featured it in a Waiting on Wednesday last month :) Hopefully we both love it :D
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