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a book from a nonhuman perspective

Wires and Nerve, Volume 1 is an addition to Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, taking place shortly after the end of the final book. Readers are treated to Iko's perspective in the graphic novel; Iko is an android loyal to Queen Cinder, tasked with tracking and capturing the rogue wolf pack soldiers let loose under the previous queen's reign.

The world views androids as objects to be used, but Iko has her own desires and personality (with a heavy dose of sass). Through her eyes, we see her struggle to fit in while kicking a ton of wolf-pack butt!

I loved her sass in Cinder!

okay does non human classify as anything, like a witch or magical being..I started reading cinder I couldnt get into it

I was just pondering that same thing. I would think that nonhuman would be as it sounds. Accroding to Google, a nonhuman is "relating to or characteristic of a creature or thing that is not a human being." So, in theory, people don't have magical powers, we can time travel or wield magic, and we aren't cyborgs. So...I'm going to say he. Cinder is a great example of this, Iko is a great example of this, and other creatures/species/beings that have an identified that isn't "human" can go here.

Long and short, a witch could be nonhuman, but it could also go under human- depending on the text of the book. (See A Discover of Witches , How to Hang a Witch , etc.)

On that note, by V.E. Schwab is going here. The entire series follows Kell (and eventually other characters) who is an antari , someone who has been bestowed with magic. While Kell's origins are a little hazy (he showed up in Red London when he was 5), his use of magic is fantastic.

Eventually, other antari are introduced, as well as an ominous character from a London thought not to exist.

The action in this book is fantastic and I won't say much else until it's question/chat time here for the group.

I'm starting that series after before I fall, my reading list for March is out of control lol

Ashley wrote: "okay does non human classify as anything, like a witch or magical being..I started reading cinder I couldnt get into it"

Cinder was really difficult for me to get into as well. I actually didn't love the series until the end of book two! The uniqueness of the retelling was what was most compelling for me, and the characters kept me interested enough to give them another chance.

That being said, it may not be your cup of tea, but if you give it another go, it does get better!

I've requested it from the Library again Melissa - on audio book this time, one of my booktubers listened to them all and enjoyed them so I'm going to try it that way this time, I'll keep it in mind to give it a go further than just the first half of the book though !!

Hmmm....I might revisit this series too. Maybe if I jump into book 2, or further along in book 1? I'm not sure why I strayed with that series. I know the writing was part of it.

I do love the idea though. It's certainly a unique retelling.

Not sure if Manga counts, but I am in love with this series: The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Vol. 1 and the main character is an "Outsider," almost a shadow creature.

Kari wrote: "Not sure if Manga counts, but I am in love with this series: The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún Vol. 1 and the main character is an "Outsider," almost a shadow creature."

Manga totally counts! I counted a few Graphic Novels. For the reading challenges, it's really whatever you feel fits the item best. The "YA" part of this group is mainly for monthly book picks.