Wires and Nerve: Volume 1

3.5/5 Stars

I am so happy that Iko is finally getting her own story and I love that it's in this new format. The art by Douglas Holgate is great, and while not everyone is depicted the way I pictured them, it all looks cohesive. Story wise I like where things are headed but it took too long to really get into it. I'm glad Meyer is focusing on Iko's inner workings and how she perceives life and how others perceive her. Hopefully the next one will cover more and give us a satisfying conclusion.

Originally posted on Hopeful Reads

I was really hesitant about this because in the past I haven't been a huge fan of graphic novel adaptations of already existing literary worlds but this graphic novel is a wonderful addition to the Lunar Chronicles. I'm so glad that Iko gets to be a featured player in the first volume of the story. She is so awesome getting to fight the wolf-hybrid soldiers throughout the universe. A must read if you loved the rest of the series!

I read it in one sitting. My husband was surprised by this but I imagine that no bookish person would be. I already love the series and this is written in comic form so it's that much easier to do in just one sitting.

I normally like to read ebooks but my husband has been listening to the series (as I had done) and just got Stars Above and so I asked his opinion on whether we should get the print hardcover or the ebook. His answer was that he can run over to Barnes and Noble and grab it during the rest of his errands for the day. When I finally got a chance to get my hands on it, I was surprised that it was a legit hardcover and looked like a book on the outside rather than a graphic novel would in the comics section. I've seen thick hardcovers there too, but they were always compilations of a huge set of comics that were a series put together or something. It was just a surprise.

I was also surprised by the lack of color. The blue hues that were used were gorgeous and evident from the cover but I did think at least the oranges would be sprinkled in there. But no. Make no mistake, this did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the graphic novel, but just a heads up to future readers.

While I'm sure that this graphic novel appeals to everyone who enjoyed the Lunar Chronicles and that it's audience was much bigger than YA alone, the art was everyone friendly. By that, I mean that it was drawn akin to an issue of Lumberjanes with everyone fully clothed and no body parts exaggerated or disproportionate to reality and no suggestive body language or poses.

My favorite scene was in a store where they were attempting to get some replacement parts for Iko. When you read it, you'll know why.

Now for the story! I am pleased to report that all your favorite people from the Lunar Chronicles will at least make a cameo though some have bigger roles than others here. This story is about Iko chasing down the wolves, and anyone reading is likely to have read the Lunar Chronicles, so you'd know that there has been some dispersal that is evident right at the beginning.

Of the characters who have been central to the series, my favorite here is definitely Thorne, though Wolf has a few awesome lines himself that made my little feminist heart flutter. There were some new characters I'd never met, mostly the new antagonists. They were set up well and I'll be interested to see how everything pans out down the line.

I liked this, though I wasn't a big fan of the illustrations. The characters just looked all wrong to me except for Iko and Wolf.

Anyway, Iko is amazing as always, and I really appreciate that this is addressing all the Lunar soldiers left behind, which I have to admit I hadn't given much thought to at the end of the series. So I like that Meyer is pushing us to think beyond "the win."

All of the major characters show up, which is also nice.

~~~Review posted on The Heart of a Book Blogger~~~

Wires and Nerve is a companion sequel of Marissa Meyer’s The Lunar Chronicles. I really enjoyed this graphic novel focusing on Iko’s adventures. I do not really read graphic novels, so I do not know how the art compares to other novels. I do think it’s the perfect medium to tell Iko’s story, though, and I am excited to read the Volume 2. TLC fans will love new addition to the series!

I enjoyed this graphic novel, and it helped to get me out of a reading hiatus. I am looking forward to reading the next installment. I love the way the author used the A.I. as one of the heroes in this work - it gave hope that maybe robots aren't going to take over the world.

... instead there are the mutant wolf men to take care of our destruction.

This was so fun to see more of my favorites from the Lunar Chronicles. Not all of them make an appearance in this one. I love Iko she is hilarious and under appreciated so I'm glad we get to see her breakout on her own and kick butt. Can't wait for more adventures. I don't want them to end!

Book #27 Read in 2017
Wires and Nerve by Marissa Meyer

This is a graphic novel, based on Meyer's series The Lunar Chronicles. This graphic novel is well done and focuses equally on all the couples from the series book. The engaging format will expose this series to a whole new reading audience. This is the first in a series. I borrowed this book from my public library.

LOVED this graphic novel! It was everything I didn't know I had been missing since the series originally ended. I can't wait until the next volume comes out. So many questions, and any tiny bit of time I get with the Lunar Chronicles series I cherish. They're all my OTPs, honestly.

I had REALLY enjoyed the Lunar Chronicles. As a rule, I usually don't read graphic novels but I did enjoy Wires and Nerve as a continuation of the Lunar Chronicles story.

Plus Iko was one of my favorite characters in the Lunar Chronicles.

Can't wait for volume 2!

This is a great addition to the series. It picks up right where the Lunar Chronicles left off and continues with the same feel and sense of adventure you expect. It's helpful to read the Lunar Chronicles first but if you have to start with this one there is a great overview to get you into the story. It has that great graphic novel feel and like all of Marissa Meyer's works it is very hard to put down. A must have for any fans of the series especially those who like Iko.

This graphic novel reads fast and it's fun. I need to make confession: I haven't read The Lunar Chronicles series. I am not sure how much I am missing by not reading it first and than this graphic novel. But it is definitely entertaining read.

I really enjoyed the storyline, the continuation of beloved characters and appreciate what this medium could accomplish in comparison to an audiobook or ebook. The interactive features helped immensely. Looking forward to the next win.

This book was pretty decent. I just started reading a few graphic novels last year, and though they are a nice change of pace for me, they are not as good as reading novels. The biggest problem I tend to have, and especially with this one, is that it is hard to tell the characters apart. They are drawn so similarly that I often think someone else is speaking and then have to go back and re-read the whole segment. Still, it was nice to get a book from Iko's point of view, and nice to see the whole gang again, in any capacity. The biggest let-down for me is that the book ends on a cliffhanger, hence the 3 star rating. I really hate when authors do that.

It was awesome to see all my favorite characters come to life with amazing, but simple, art. I was really lucky to go the the Launch party on 1/31/17, where my book was signed, which made the experience even better. Although some of the characters needed to be included more, I highly redcomend this graphic novel for TLC lovers!

I have always enjoyed the lunar chronicals, so when I learned of wires and nerve I was delighted. This graphic novel was everything I hoped it to be and more, and I simply can't wait for the continuation of the story of Iko.