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  • Wildcard

  • Warcross Series, Book 2
  • By: Marie Lu
  • Narrated by: Nancy Wu
  • Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (859 ratings)

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Wildcard

By: Marie Lu
Narrated by: Nancy Wu
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Publisher's summary

An instant New York Times best seller!

Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from number-one New York Times best-selling author Marie Lu

Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side.

Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems - and his protection comes at a price.

Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?

In this explosive sequel to the New York Times best-selling Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you captive till the very last sentence.

©2018 Marie Lu (P)2018 Listening Library
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Critic reviews

"Lu’s futuristic world, with its immersive technology, feels dangerously within reach in this action-packed escapade with a thoughtful, emotion-driven core." (Publishers Weekly)

"The plotting is exquisite, with tiny details connecting back to the first book, big twists that never feel forced, and emotional power drawn from character growth. The flawlessly rendered characters anchor the sophisticated themes and world-altering stakes right up to the end game. A fast, intense, phenomenal read." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

"There’s plenty of high-stakes double-crossing here, and this finale moves along at a breakneck clip. Series fans will be only too happy to zoom along for the ride." (Booklist)

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Excellent Duology!!

Didn’t want to rate these until I finished both books. Was hooked instantly by the first book - such a cool creative world and what a cliff hanger at the end! Immediately started this book and it didn’t disappoint. Felt the conclusion tidied up all loose ends and left me feeling good. Also love how each book got me really digging into my own thoughts on ethics and technology. Not something I expected but that’s of course why I love to read and listen - gets me thinking about things I wouldn’t normally even consider. Nancy Wu did a great job with the narration. Nothing dramatic or obnoxious. Easy to follow which character was which. Highly recommend for a good fantasy fiction series that’s refreshingly only 2 books long!

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Excellent second book!!!!

Loved Warcross- and wildcard was a fabulous follow up! Can’t wait to see what comes next.

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Amazing ending!

I love all the characters and I love this book! I listened to the whole thing in a day in a half it was just that good!

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Cool setting, interesting story

I enjoyed the relationship between the main character and her father. The futuristic Tokyo setting was very cool. Some of the characters on her warcross team seemed under developed. Several LGBTQ threads felt shoehorned in to check diversity boxes.

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Had trouble finishing part 2

No Spoilers. I enjoyed the first book and as soon as I was done with it, I purchased book 2. I have to be honest, I don't know if it's because everything was NEW in the first book, but I was really interested in the story (during book 1). I found myself getting a little bored with the sequel. The story isn't bad, I just felt as if a lot of the mystery was taken care of with the first book so this one, to me, felt as if it fell a little short.

I am glad that I finished the sequel, at least I got to see how it all turned out, but I really think that maybe I needed a longer break between the 2 books. I'd recommend to anyone who just finished the first book to give themselves some time before the follow up.

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So glad I found this series!

This story is intense, emotional, fun, & seriously thrilling. I loved book 1, but 2 is even better!! The characters are diverse & full of life. Their journey full of questionable moments & action with lots of intrigue. The world she has created is one I enjoy coming back to repeatedly. I can not wait for the next release!!! I am so glad I found this series!

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A wild ride!

I really enjoyed the conclusion to the warcross series. It was funny, sad, and full of action. I had a hard time putting it down!

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less cheesy and more thought provoking

Wildcard was a much less cheesy and way more thought provoking than Warcross. The book still was overly fantastical and trope-y, but it was good. A fun quick read and if you like YA LitRPGs, there's no reason not to give this a shot

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Warcross and Wildcard were an exciting series.

I thoroughly enjoyed the concept, and how “ethics” was developed. I love books that open my vistas on how the world could be if just a few elements were different.
The characters were very well written And that made it a true 5 star :-)
I am waiting for the next book in that series :-)

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i am destroyed. 10/10

I am so completely shattered, this book hit me like a train. The end makes you feel everything at once- this book will make you think. Reading Wildcard is important, and I don't know why, but this book will make you feel, and that's what books should do.

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