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Marie Lu's Warcross duology is a complete two-book YA sci-fi series set in a near-future world dominated by the Warcross virtual reality game. Emika Chen is a bounty hunter who accidentally hacks her way into the game's global championship — and is recruited by the game's billionaire creator to go undercover. The duology must be read in order.
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Warcross — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Warcross reading order?
Read Warcross (2017) first, then Wildcard (2018). Warcross is a complete two-book duology by Marie Lu — read both books in order for the full story.
How many Warcross books are there?
Warcross is a duology by Marie Lu: Warcross (2017) and Wildcard (2018). Both books are published and the story is complete.
Is Warcross by the same author as Legend?
Yes — both Warcross and Legend are by Marie Lu. If you loved Legend's dual-POV storytelling and high-stakes action, Warcross delivers a similar cinematic pace with a futuristic virtual reality setting instead of a post-apocalyptic world.
Is Warcross part of the Legend series?
No — Warcross and Legend are separate series by Marie Lu set in entirely different worlds. Legend is a dystopian series with military themes; Warcross is a near-future sci-fi series about virtual reality gaming. They share Marie Lu's signature dual-POV storytelling and pacing, but are otherwise unconnected.
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