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Warcross

Marie Lu (2018-06-26)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages417 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeception

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeMysterySelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

HackerComing-of-Age HeroineWorking-Class Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish Out of Water

Tropes

CyberpunkRogue AIVirtual RealityReluctant HeroMorally Gray ProtagonistFound Family

Themes

Class StruggleComing of AgeCorporate ControlIdentityPowerTechnologyVirtual vs Reality

Synopsis

"When teenage coder Emika Chen hacks her way into the opening tournament of the Warcross Championships, she glitches herself into the game as well as a sinister plot with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire"--

Tags

GamingThrillerYoung Adult Sci-FiVirtual Reality

Is Warcross appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Warcross features moderate action violence within virtual gaming environments and a sinister conspiracy plot. No sexual content or strong language, appropriate for teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and deception.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the immersive virtual reality gaming world, high-stakes tournament action, and mystery around a dangerous conspiracy.