4.5 stars 
 I don't play video games and I am not a big fan of virtual reality so I wasn't sure if I wanted to read Warcross, but all the high praise from book bloggers and reviewers I trust convinced me to give this book a try. And I must say I really enjoyed Warcross. The worldbuilding is amazing and the story is unique. The book is full of action, unexpected twists, and a sprinkle of romance. I liked the main heroine Emika a lot, Hideo was more difficult to figure out. He came across as distant and aloof, and because the story is told from Emika's POV it was hard to understand his motives and his behavior. Though I do love a mysterious hero! But by far the best thing about Warcross was the ending. It was epic, it was mind blowing, and it was a perfect set up for the next book. I cannot wait to read book two! 
 *ARC provided by the publisher via Edelweiss