Graphic Novel Review – The Soul in the Machine (Rust, Vol 4) by Royden Lepp (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Middle Grade and Older
Genre: Graphic Novel/Science Fiction
Length: 192 pages
Publisher: Archaia
Release Date: February 6, 2018
ISBN-13: 978-1608869565
Stand Alone or Series: 4th book in the Rust series
Source: Gift
Rating: 5/5 stars

“Rocket boy Jet Jones faces robot forces closing in on the Taylor farm from all sides in an epic final battle to save the lives of those he loves.

As an unprecedented robot force closes in on the Taylor farm, Jet Jones must embrace his true identity if he’s to defend the family he loves. His years of running have led to this, an epic final battle where Jet will face his past and future head on for the safety of the Taylor family and the right to choose his own path.”

This is the fourth and final book in the Rust series and I’ve been waiting for this book to release for what feels like forever (it’s been 3-4 years since the last book). This book was worth the wait. Like all the other books in the Rust series I absolutely adored it. I love the story and the illustration style.

The illustration is in keeping with all the previous volumes. It is done in beautiful sepia tones and has a very nostalgic feel to it.

The story was amazing. We learn more about Jet Jones and get to watch as he takes on other robots in an effort to defend the Taylor farm. The story is a bit melancholy at points, but ends on a hopeful note. For having so few words; Lepp does an excellent job of telling an engaging, exciting, and heartfelt story through his beautiful pictures.

Overall an amazing conclusion to the Rust series. I love this series and recommend it for all readers middle grade and older. My 10 year old son loves this story as well. I can’t wait to see the next project Lepp starts working on.

This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– New Release Reading Challenge
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
– Graphic Novel Reading Challenge