Do You Really See Me?: You Weren't Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White
Before I begin, I highly recommend you check out the author's content warning site for the novel. Crane is transgender, autistic, and mute. He also worships and cares for a hive of worms that demands bodies and unwavering loyalty, no matter the circumstances. The hive collects lost souls, giving them a chance to be part of something bigger. Crane lives with his not-really-a-boyfriend Levi, who is abusive and the enforcer for their hive. Crane finds out that he is pregnant and realizes that Levi and the hives across West Virginia and beyond await the birth of the baby with an almost hungry intensity. Welcome to You Weren't Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White . No. No, don't eat these worms. Before I get started, I highly advise you to read the content warnings I linked above. I won’t warn you again - this book is not for the faint of heart. Crane (our narrator) is not a lovable character, per se. He is flawed, desperate, and grasping for something he i...






