--- product_id: 147290799 title: "Wildcard (Warcross)" brand: "marie lu" price: "€ 21.25" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/147290799-wildcard-warcross store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Wildcard (Warcross) **Brand:** marie lu **Price:** € 21.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wildcard (Warcross) by marie lu - **How much does it cost?** € 21.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/147290799-wildcard-warcross) ## Best For - marie lu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted marie lu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Wildcard (Warcross) ## Images ![Wildcard (Warcross) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8196Z15F-qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gamer Girls of the World, UNITE! *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023* This is a sequel to Warcross. Marie Lu paints a vibrant, busy setting in near future Tokyo, with one of the most BRILLIANT book inventions I have ever read about - the NeuroLink. Oh, how I SO wish it was real! Just genius! I don’t think I’ve read a book of Lu’s that I don’t think about endlessly when I’m not reading it. I want to live in this world she has created! Then, she goes and creates this story that takes place around this genius tech, and I honestly can’t tell which I love more! Then, of course, her characters. They are beautifully flawed, real, and focused on what we should all be focused on - doing BETTER in the world we are living in. That isn’t always easy in this crazy world, which makes these books so devourable!I highly recommend this book - especially for young adult and above gamers. (Think 15 or 16 and up…male or female or otherwise…it’s incredible!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended for fans of iRobot (and possibly Robocop?) *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019* I refuse to believe that he’s nothing more than a monster. I can’t watch him sink like this. I keep going because I need to find that boy again, the beating heart buried underneath his lie. I have to stop him in order to save him.Following the events of Warcross, Emika now 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, and with a bounty on her head, her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But as Emika delves deeper into her new allies, she learns that Zero isn't all that he seems. Caught in a web of betrayal on both sides, with the future of free will at risk, she must decide who to trust before the clock stops ticking.Wildcard wasn't exactly what I was expecting. It would have been nice to bring in more of the gaming elements that I so loved from the first book as I feel Emika's real strength is how she games the system and the dynamic she has developed with her team. I found her less engaging than in the first book and ultimately docked a star because this feels less like a continuation and more like a companion novel.That being said, discovering Zero's story takes up about 75% of the book and it's fascinating! Marie Lu questions the morality of human experimentation and AI vs. human intelligence. She shines a light on those that do horrible things in the quest for doing good. She takes some twists and turns that I didn't expect and the resolution of it all was a satisfying one.I'm kinda hoping we get a short story later on just for kicks.Also, her acknowledgement to readers is (again) powerful:Do great things and challenge the world.Recommended for fans of iRobot (and possibly Robocop?) as well as those interested in exploring the morals of scientific research and interactions between the human brain and technology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sci-fi adventure worth taking! *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2018* Wildcard by Marie Lu picks up where Warcross left off, a science-fiction adventure that blurs the lines between reality and virtual reality.I enjoyed reading Wildcard! I thought it was a lot of fun. While it didn't grab me as much as Warcross, I thought it was well-written and well-paced. There was a lot of action in Wildcard, which made it easy to consume in just a couple sittings.After Warcross ended, I wasn't really sure which direction the next book would take. Wildcard really focused on Zero's story. You learned about his history, his creation, and his motives. I thought his story was both fascinating and heartbreaking on several levels. I liked learning about his evolution as a character.Wildcard was interesting because you battle with a lot of morally gray characters. From Hideo to Zero himself, the characters weren't morally black or white. Typically their motives were good, but their actions were bad. I appreciate characters who blur the traditional lines of "right" and "wrong." They're more relatable, and I find them to be more engaging.While I liked the story concept in Wildcard, I didn't think the story was as smoothly delivered as Warcross. Parts of it felt forced and awkward. While that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book, it was something I noticed while reading.I liked the ending of the book, especially Zero's outcome. Zero really forced you to think about what's real and not real. I also liked how Wildcard ended for Emika. I've always enjoyed her as a character, so I was pleased with the ending.The characters in Wildcard were richly written. Each character was unique with their own quirks and preferences. After Warcross, I became attached to Emika and Hideo, and this continued into Wildcard.If you haven't read this duology yet, I highly recommend you do so! These books are quick reads, so do yourself a favor and add them to your TBR! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/147290799-wildcard-warcross](https://www.desertcart.be/products/147290799-wildcard-warcross) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*