Yesterday, the cover for the first book in Marie Lu’s latest series, Warcross, was revealed, and the internet exploded. We’ve attempted to round up all of the great things fans were saying, and the even more amazing visuals they’ve created, but it was SO HARD TO CHOOSE. Read on to learn more about Warcross and see what the fans are saying! Plus, don’t forget to read the first chapter here!

About the book:

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.

In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.

I want to eat this.

(this is my highest form of compliment, by the way) https://t.co/LqbRrmLRIq

— Brendan Reichs (@BrendanReichs) March 9, 2017

Well, that’s one way to say you love it.

I know you all have seen the cover reveal today for @marieluthewriter’s #Warcross! What do you all think?! P.S. You wouldn’t believe the struggle I had trying to find enough colored books. I don’t know how you guys do these rainbow shelves. It makes me sad knowing I don’t have enough colorful books.

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@Marie_Lu This is me after seeing the Warcross cover!!! pic.twitter.com/rGDmbuPi5n

— Maria Fatima (@SuperFatimae) March 10, 2017

Same tbh.

WARCROSS HAS A COVER!!! • I love @marieluthewriter’s books, I love video games, and I’m ~so~ ready to love WARCROSS. Just love at that wonderful cover! The book sounds AMAZING, the synopsis reminds me a bit of Ready Player One which is one of my favorite books eveeerrr. WARCROSS comes out Oct 3 and you will probably want to add it to your TBR after reading about it • From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. 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. In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all. • Doesn’t it sound fantastic?! Who all is excited to read this one?? • #warcross #marielu #yalit #yaliterature #yalovin #coverreveal #coverlove #coverlust #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #booknerd #nintendo #nintendoswitch #n64 #xbox #nes #wii

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Currently reading #Warcross ‘s excerpt. I’m on the verge of exploding from excitement and joy. @Marie_Lu

— Niks (@claradominique_) March 9, 2017

 

 

Yaaaas, all the gamer vibes.

Everyone please at the cover of my next new favorite book! @Marie_Lu, you beautiful genius. https://t.co/Cdc5cfO0oG

— Lauren DeStefano (@LaurenDeStefano) March 9, 2017

Next new favorite book! We love it.

did you guys see the cover reveal for warcross today?? because ohmygosh it’ssopretty im so in love with the colors, and sosO excited to get my hands on this story (october is too long to wait!! ) · anyone else excited for this story? i know my girl @booksthetics probably cried a little when the cover dropped ·

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October is indeed TOO FAR AWAY.

Happy cover release to #WarCross by @marieluthewriter Who is excited to get their hands on this beautiful book?? I know I am! WarCross is expected to be released on October 3 of 2017! I will include the synopsis down below!! • • • • • •SYNOPSIS: 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. #penguinteen #marielu #coverreveal #warcross #newrelease

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We’ve got a Marie Lu fan over here!

This cover is blowing my mind https://t.co/gy1QW0Ryok

— Brandi M Ziegler (@BrandiMZiegler) March 10, 2017

Just wait til you read it!

OH. MY. GOD. IM CRYING, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL https://t.co/fkWo6y1vZ2

— ☾ (@jennthongg) March 10, 2017

Agreed.

Today we were blessed with the cover of the book Warcross @marieluthewriter the first in a new duology! I’ve loved all of Marie’s books thus far and I’m really excited for Warcross! It totally sounds like a book up my alley! Video games, teenage hacker Emika Chen who works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on games illegally. I’m so in love with the cover and all the colours and it totally inspired me to make this post! I can’t wait to see the cover in person and I really hope that font is like holographic shiny! Who else is dying to get their hands on this book?!

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Omg the colors 

@PenguinTeen @Marie_Lu WHOA. That is seriously gorgeous!

— Megan Shepherd (@megan_shepherd) March 9, 2017

Did you see the cover reveal for Warcross by @marieluthewriter???? It’s very colorful and automatically made me want to take a rainbow picture !!! . I rather love how this turned out and guys I used my rainbow stars !!! I haven’t used these stars in months and I’m glad to have them back! Maybe my confetti will make another appearance too !!! . Warcross will be releasing this fall from @penguinteen and I’ll put the full synopsis below! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. 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.

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This is literally so beautiful and colorful we cannot even.

I want it in my hands right now https://t.co/cujUBeInam

— 愛, Natalia Wiki (@SailorNattyWiki) March 10, 2017

SAME.

Warcross cover reveal! in case you missed it, the cover for my most anticipated release of 2017 has been revealed + an excerpt that you can read if you click the link in my bio, as well as the full synopsis! isn’t it absolutely stunning??? to say I’m excited is the understatement of the century! @marieluthewriter wrote my favorite books in this whole entire world, The Young Elites trilogy, which I’m sure you’re all aware of, and I can’t wait to see how she did with Warcross! from what I’ve heard, it’s probably gonna be a new favorite of mine, so I’m stoked!

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Most  anticipated  release

I LOVE THIS MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF @Marie_Lu https://t.co/LMFA6oOCIs

— Carli (@carliMAREE) March 9, 2017

Us to Warcross rn: ILY

@Marie_Lu No words can explain how excited I am! The first chapter was amazing and I can wait to read the rest! #Warcross

— EMILY ROMO (@EmilyRoseRomo) March 9, 2017

YAAAAS, that first chapter thoooo.

OMG GUYS! Today we got the cover release for WARCROSS by Marie Lu! . What do you think of this cover? It reminds me of the Nintendo 64 logo (no joke!) . I was a very hardcore gamer in middle school and high school, before getting sucked in by my reading addiction, so I know I’ll definitely love this. I’m very excited and I cannot wait until OCTOBER 3! . Check out the synopsis for WARCROSS! . 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. . In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all. . #warcross #marielu #epicreads #serialbibliophile # #

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Reading + gaming = ️

Don’t forget to check out the cover and read the first chapter here!