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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.

Ch. 8 (view spoiler)[ I love Em and her rainbow hair. Why didn't I read this sooner!? This is great so far. I'm super fascinated by Warcross and I love Em's hacking skills. (hide spoiler)]

Ch. 16 (view spoiler)[ The darknet is fucking shady as fuck. I don't trust Ren at all. And what is Zero playing at?? Also I'm starting to ship Emika and Hideo. God damn it (hide spoiler)]

Ch. 23 (view spoiler)[ Oh god Hideo. My heart is dead for him. My poor tortured boy. Okay but what is Sasuke is still alive??? Also I fucking love Em and Hideo together. I NEED THIS SHIP (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ WHY HIDEO WHY!?! AND I FUCKING KNEW IT ZERO IS SASUKE. WHERE IS WILDCARD GIVE ME NOW (hide spoiler)]

20%: (view spoiler)[UHM.. I would like all of these magical points to show up above my head for going to fucking work.. SALTY AF RIGHT NOW. (hide spoiler)]

50%: (view spoiler)[$50 bucks says he isn’t the bad guy and he’s another hunter. Also, how old is this mister guy? (hide spoiler)]

80%: (view spoiler)[hmm hello, zero. I just want to know who you ducking are right now. Please. (hide spoiler)]

oops, forgot to add this hours ago :(
100%: (view spoiler)[ajdlkfjlsdflakjsflasjflka I love this book with every fiber of my being - HOWEVER, I still hate zero/sasuke and his dumbassness. It's his fault his brother magically fucking disappeared. What a god damn twat. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK MEOW. (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "
20%: [spoilers removed]"

SALTY LMAO

Alaina wrote: "oops, forgot to add this hours ago :(
100%: [spoilers removed]"

???? (view spoiler)[ Sasuke is the one that disappeared? How is that his own fault lmao (hide spoiler)]

Andrea wrote: "Alaina wrote: "oops, forgot to add this hours ago :(
100%: [spoilers removed]"

???? [spoilers removed]"

lollolololololol no idea. I was so tired when I wrote that

********** RESTARTING OCTOBER 3RD 2018. HAPPY READING! **********

13 % Chapter 1-4
(view spoiler)[ I was a bit nervous reading this book, as I am not a gamer I was afraid I will be lost and wouldn't understand a lot of things. But I am actually enjoying myself.
I feel for Em and the situation she is in. She didin't just lost her father, but she was left in debts. She is struggling and I can see why she would risk hacking into a game. No matter the risk. I am pumped to see how the story goes from here. (hide spoiler)]

23 % Chapter 5 - 7
(view spoiler)[ I am hocked. I am so excited for Em's adventures in Tokyo. Don't want to put the book down. Also excited for the meeting with Hideo. (hide spoiler)]

41 % Chapters 8 - 11
(view spoiler)[ I am loving it. It's fun and at the same time it reads like a mystery. I'm starting to guess who might be that person she is looking for. I get why she suspects DJ. He just has too much protection shields no to be hiding something. (hide spoiler)]

50 % Chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ Hideo punching the bag so hard his arms bleeds. Hm.. is he hiding something or running from something? There is something under here. (hide spoiler)]

58 % Chapter 18
(view spoiler)[ Hm. Yeah. I can see the romance coming. For now not sure if it's needed here. But the "date"was kinda cute. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 20
(view spoiler)[ Oh damn. I didin't think it will turn into a murder attempt.. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 21
(view spoiler)[ I knew this is coming. I still don't know how much I like the romance, but I like the mystery of Hideo as a character.
Can the brother be somehow involved in the attacks? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 23
(view spoiler)[ Tha was a sad story. I can't even imagine living with all those memories and blame for his brother disappearance. So much unanswered questions. What really happened to Hideos brother? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 27
(view spoiler)[ Can't wait to se that Em will do. I am happy she is involving her team mates, I know with their help she can find and catch Zero. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 30
(view spoiler)[ omg. I didin't see that coming. That's sick. (hide spoiler)]

Finished and all I can say is I need second book now.
(view spoiler)[ I knew from early on that it will have something to do with Hideos brother, but I wasn't expecting that. No way. (hide spoiler)]

Anyone reading this series right now or it's just me? :) I'll be starting second book soon.

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[ This book is fantastic. Just finished chapter 4 and loving it. The world is really interesting. I love Emika! I can't wait to see more of her. Also, I cannot believe that she glitched herself into the game because she stole the powerup. I wonder what will happen to Emika now. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 8: (view spoiler)[ Loving the book so far. So Hideo Tanaka is hiring her to be a bounty? To be honest, I thought that she was going to get in trouble than a bounty job. I love the world. I can't wait to dive back into it now. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[ I am so in love with this book. I love the writing style. I think of this book as a mixture of both Ready Player One and The Hunger Games. I cannot wait to see how training will go for Emika. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 16: (view spoiler)[ Oh snap!! Ren is one of the bad guys?!! Also, I am now curious to see who Zero is. I am loving the story so far. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 20: (view spoiler)[ OMG! Zero is trying to assassinate Hideo. I am really curious to see who Zero is now and why he wants to kill Hideo. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 25: (view spoiler)[ OMG! Zero just blew up the Phoenix Riders dorm. That is so messed up yet I wonder why he is going to such lengths that he would even hurt one of his supporters aka Ren. (hide spoiler)]

Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ Hideo wants to control people’s minds?! Zero is Sasuke, Hideo’s brother?!! This is an amazing read. Can’t wait to read Wildcard next. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 1
(view spoiler)[ I am really excited for this book. I want to know what Em is going to choose: Zero or Hideo. I mean, from the summary I know she will unite with Zero, but I still kinda hope (same as Em) that she can save Hideo. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ Be killed by assassin or join Zero...hmm. Not much of a choice here. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[ What happened to Hideo's brother? I want to know the story behind him being so cold towards Hideo so much.

Getting close to Hideo shouldn't be too hard for Em. He has feelings for her. but he might be not so open to her now after their last conversations. He might be even suspisious. I think that won't end well. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 9
(view spoiler)[ It's nice that Em has friends to go for help to. But can she realy trust everyone? Hm. The bounty is huge - killing/catching her is worth a lot. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ Oh damn. People are killing themselves because of the algorithm. Geez. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[Now I don't even know anymore who are the good guys in this story. Hideo or Zero? Poor Tremaine. He knew this is dangerous, why did he come to look into it alone... (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ Then you think you know something, you find that you know nothing. Geez. What side Jax is on? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 20
(view spoiler)[ Zero isn't real? ugh. I wasn't expecting that. How Em tell this to Hideo now? What she will tell him?.. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 26
(view spoiler)[ This books is full of twists and turns. wow. Now Zero as his own plan??? Damn. (hide spoiler)]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ It was a sweet ending. For the last part of the book I wasn't sure if it's possible for everything to work out. But it did. And I enjoyed it. (hide spoiler)]