Families who loved Wildcard by Marie Lu often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teen is fascinated by technology's power and ready to explore complex moral questions with no easy answers. A direct sequel to "Warcross," this high-octane sci-fi thriller follows teen hacker Emika Chen as she confronts a terrifying dilemma: her brilliant ex-boss plans to eliminate crime by controlling human minds. Emika must decide whether to stop him, even if it means siding with a shadowy organization. This book is a fantastic launchpad for conversations about free will, surveillance, and whether the ends ever justify the means, all wrapped in a pulse-pounding, game-centric adventure. It's best for older teens who can handle intense action and moral ambiguity.