A review by _bookishbrina
Wildcard by Marie Lu

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Some passages were bit long, but BOY did I not see this level of conspiracy unraveling. That was sooo good! Lu is quickly becoming one of my favorite action / worldbuilding writer. 

✅ Ready Player One vibes (virtual world)
✅ Strangers to friends to lovers to enemies to neutral to lovers
✅ Found family
✅ Conspiracy theory
✅ AMAZING MC! Em is quick-witted and has great reflexes.