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Wires and Nerve: The Graphic Novel Duology Boxed Set
Wires and The Graphic Novel Duology Boxed Set collects the paperback editions of #1 New York Times- bestselling author Marissa Meyer's graphic novels, Wires and Nerve and Wires and Nerve, Volume 2: Gone Rogue .
A must-read for fans of Marissa Meyer’s bestselling sci-fi Lunar Chronicles, these young adult graphic novels expand the futuristic fairy-tale universe of the original storyline to enchanting results. When a pack of powerful wolf-hybrid soldiers threaten to undo the alliance between Earth and Luna, the Lunar Queen Cinder’s best friend and android, Iko, takes it upon herself to bring down the wolf pack leader, in this gripping, action-packed paperback duology.
Praise for the Wires and Nerve
"Builds to a satisfying ending for all characters involved." ― VOYA, starred review , on Wires and Nerve Volume 2: Gone Rogue
"Holgate’s dynamic, stylized artwork handily balances the story’s action and humor while bringing Meyer’s world to vivid life." ― Publishers Weekly, on Wires and Nerve
A must-read for fans of Marissa Meyer’s bestselling sci-fi Lunar Chronicles, these young adult graphic novels expand the futuristic fairy-tale universe of the original storyline to enchanting results. When a pack of powerful wolf-hybrid soldiers threaten to undo the alliance between Earth and Luna, the Lunar Queen Cinder’s best friend and android, Iko, takes it upon herself to bring down the wolf pack leader, in this gripping, action-packed paperback duology.
Praise for the Wires and Nerve
"Builds to a satisfying ending for all characters involved." ― VOYA, starred review , on Wires and Nerve Volume 2: Gone Rogue
"Holgate’s dynamic, stylized artwork handily balances the story’s action and humor while bringing Meyer’s world to vivid life." ― Publishers Weekly, on Wires and Nerve
480 pages, Paperback
Published November 5, 2019
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October 7, 2020
| Reader Fox Blog |
I do not "boss." I advise decisively.
And my advice is that you pick up the Wires and Nerve series, a continuation of The Lunar Chronicles in the form of graphic novels the next time you get the chance. There's almost nothing a reader enjoys more than a continuation of a series they love. I was thrilled when I learned that Marissa Meyer would be writing more in this world and featuring all the original characters, to boot!
I read through these books extremely fast, which truthfully isn't too hard. I'd consider these rainy day books because you can read the whole series in one sitting and feel pretty good about it. Gone Rogue picks up right where Wires and Nerve leaves off, with Iko and Kinney, quickly transitioning to feature a bit more of Scarlet and Wolf than we got to see in the previous volume.
Still facing the threat of Alpha Steele, an angry ex-Lunar operative who intends to wreak pain and havoc across the globe unless newly crowned Queen Selene (Cinder) consents to reverse the genetic modifications that he was forced to have done under Queen Levana. And naturally, despite the understandable emotion Steele feels in this case, it is rather difficult to negotiate with someone when what they want is impossible.
I really enjoyed Gone Rogue and couldn't have been more thrilled to get the chance to read it. While this one certainly had less of Cress and Thorne than I would have liked (what can I say? I'm a bit obsessed), it was certainly not lacking in wonderful (and squeeful) moments with the characters we all know and love. Now, I'll be the first to admit that the graphics are not my favorite. I certainly pictured all the characters differently and I do feel a small disconnect when reading them in a graphic novel. But at the end of the day, it is the story and the characters themselves that matter to me most and Meyer does not disappoint.
The book is filled with emotinoal scenes from the kind that make you squeak with excitement to the moments that make you tear up. The characters' personalities shine through quite strongly and it is very easy to feel yourself pulled back to that world. If for nothing else, the feeling of returning to Meyer's futuristic setting is one of the most enjoyable ones I've had all year and I am so glad to have gotten the chance.
I have absolutely no complaints. Though I wouldn't be opposed to Meyer returning to all the amazing characters of The Lunar Chronicles at some point in the future.
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I do not "boss." I advise decisively.
And my advice is that you pick up the Wires and Nerve series, a continuation of The Lunar Chronicles in the form of graphic novels the next time you get the chance. There's almost nothing a reader enjoys more than a continuation of a series they love. I was thrilled when I learned that Marissa Meyer would be writing more in this world and featuring all the original characters, to boot!
I read through these books extremely fast, which truthfully isn't too hard. I'd consider these rainy day books because you can read the whole series in one sitting and feel pretty good about it. Gone Rogue picks up right where Wires and Nerve leaves off, with Iko and Kinney, quickly transitioning to feature a bit more of Scarlet and Wolf than we got to see in the previous volume.
Still facing the threat of Alpha Steele, an angry ex-Lunar operative who intends to wreak pain and havoc across the globe unless newly crowned Queen Selene (Cinder) consents to reverse the genetic modifications that he was forced to have done under Queen Levana. And naturally, despite the understandable emotion Steele feels in this case, it is rather difficult to negotiate with someone when what they want is impossible.
I really enjoyed Gone Rogue and couldn't have been more thrilled to get the chance to read it. While this one certainly had less of Cress and Thorne than I would have liked (what can I say? I'm a bit obsessed), it was certainly not lacking in wonderful (and squeeful) moments with the characters we all know and love. Now, I'll be the first to admit that the graphics are not my favorite. I certainly pictured all the characters differently and I do feel a small disconnect when reading them in a graphic novel. But at the end of the day, it is the story and the characters themselves that matter to me most and Meyer does not disappoint.
The book is filled with emotinoal scenes from the kind that make you squeak with excitement to the moments that make you tear up. The characters' personalities shine through quite strongly and it is very easy to feel yourself pulled back to that world. If for nothing else, the feeling of returning to Meyer's futuristic setting is one of the most enjoyable ones I've had all year and I am so glad to have gotten the chance.
I have absolutely no complaints. Though I wouldn't be opposed to Meyer returning to all the amazing characters of The Lunar Chronicles at some point in the future.
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September 20, 2025
Wires & Nerve is a 2-volume set of graphic novels that take place between the end of Winter, the last book in the Lunar Chronicles, and Something Old, Something New, which is the final story in Stars Above - a collection of short stories about the main characters in the Lunar world. (That's one heck of a run on sentence!)
It mainly follows Iko, Cinder's best friend, as she works to eradicate rogue enemies after the war. Obviously things take a rocky turn and the band of misfits has to reunite to keep the world safe.
Volume 1 was great! It felt so good to be reunited with my all time favorite cast and it was the perfect re-introduction into this world. But Volume 2. Whoa! What a roller coaster! Oh my stars, you guys! I laughed, I cried, I would have thrown the book across the room if it had been my own copy!
I'd say it probably took me a total of about 3-4 hours to complete both volumes. Despite being a slow reader, part of the reason it even took me that long was because I had to admire the artwork.
I absolutely, 100% REQUIRE anyone who has read at least all 4 main Lunar Chronicles books (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter) if not also Stars Above and Fairest - all 6 of which you can find my reviews in past reading challenge albums, for anyone interested in starting them 🙂
It mainly follows Iko, Cinder's best friend, as she works to eradicate rogue enemies after the war. Obviously things take a rocky turn and the band of misfits has to reunite to keep the world safe.
Volume 1 was great! It felt so good to be reunited with my all time favorite cast and it was the perfect re-introduction into this world. But Volume 2. Whoa! What a roller coaster! Oh my stars, you guys! I laughed, I cried, I would have thrown the book across the room if it had been my own copy!
I'd say it probably took me a total of about 3-4 hours to complete both volumes. Despite being a slow reader, part of the reason it even took me that long was because I had to admire the artwork.
I absolutely, 100% REQUIRE anyone who has read at least all 4 main Lunar Chronicles books (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter) if not also Stars Above and Fairest - all 6 of which you can find my reviews in past reading challenge albums, for anyone interested in starting them 🙂
February 22, 2025
Content Warnings: Thematic violence, Death, Tasteful references to escort droids
This is a fun, fast, charming, and surprisingly family-friendly graphic novel entry to Meyer's sci-fi fairy tale series.
I have not read the preceding novels and did not feel like I needed to. The large cast of characters and world-building doubtlessly benefit subtantially from the previous novels. As a warning, this likely spoils some major plot points for those interested in reading the other books.
Despite my positive perception, my 11-year old considered Wires & Nerve to be boring.
This is a fun, fast, charming, and surprisingly family-friendly graphic novel entry to Meyer's sci-fi fairy tale series.
I have not read the preceding novels and did not feel like I needed to. The large cast of characters and world-building doubtlessly benefit subtantially from the previous novels. As a warning, this likely spoils some major plot points for those interested in reading the other books.
Despite my positive perception, my 11-year old considered Wires & Nerve to be boring.
June 8, 2022
Simply love it, the story is very easy to read and it's good to know more about the characters. Also, I got very excited when I saw the kisses in the drawings!
This story made me love Iko a lot more, and miss Peony more, too.
Love Marissa for creating this incredible universe.
This story made me love Iko a lot more, and miss Peony more, too.
Love Marissa for creating this incredible universe.
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July 2, 2019
I absolutely loved this duology!! The format was cool and it wrapped up The Lunar Chronicles series well. I’m really glad Iko finally got the spotlight, too.
October 13, 2024
I am a big fan of the series so I was excited to read more. Especially in a graphic novel format. It took a little while to remember the character, but got there. Nice addition to the series.
January 2, 2022
3.75/5
a pleasant 5th book to the lunar chronicles in the form of a graphic novel duology. some nice larger themes about human nature too which was quite surprising tbh. like Winter it also lowkey had a pro progressive/working class theme to it which was nice.
the art was kinda basic tho and some of the story felt like it dragged on. also some of the characters didn't really feel unique and fleshed out/like themselves, so i still prefer reading about them in print.
still i liked this and it served as a nice way to continue the story and develop iko's character.
a pleasant 5th book to the lunar chronicles in the form of a graphic novel duology. some nice larger themes about human nature too which was quite surprising tbh. like Winter it also lowkey had a pro progressive/working class theme to it which was nice.
the art was kinda basic tho and some of the story felt like it dragged on. also some of the characters didn't really feel unique and fleshed out/like themselves, so i still prefer reading about them in print.
still i liked this and it served as a nice way to continue the story and develop iko's character.
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