For this to be a graphic novel, it provided some real world issues that most people have a hard time facing like the parent doing something that is unforgivable and the child calling them out on it or just simply hating them. Lacey and Chloe dealt with a lot of stuff during this novel and I wish there was more to like a normal book but, this was so good. I got really drawn in towards the middle when she was trying to find her dad in the city because there was some things that she just needed to learn on here own really. I enjoyed this and if there is more to read on it, I want every copy.

The graphics were pretty good to know what was going on, kind of reminded me on Sunday paper comic section.

This is gonna be a really quick review because unfortunately I don’t have a ton to say. To start I will say that I absolutely loved the art – the colours and tones were so well done and all the characters were really distinct. The layout was also really easy to follow.

For the story itself, it was just very forgettable to me? I also didn’t fully understand the message that the author is trying to convey, because honestly all the adults minus Lacey were just so…meh. Even she was a little meh herself at times. I also didn’t really like the main character but since she was young I can understand where she’s coming from and why she’s so frustrated.

This was a decently quick read with pretty art but a forgettable story, definitely not bad but not the best thing I’ve ever read.

I was given the opportunity to read an advanced readers ebook of this by the publishing company through Net Galley for an honest review. I just want to start off saying thank you. This was my first book I got to read through there. Now going into this I was already intrigued as I am a long time enjoyer of graphic novels. I love the combination of art and story that go into them. Most of what I have read have been very unique and fun while some were powerful in their own right. This one was a combination of both unique and fun while also being powerful and emotional. I love when it all comes down to it, family is always the number one. The messages in this were beautiful and strong. This book is much deserving of the five stars. I truly enjoyed it. Thank you for giving me the chance to read it. I will buy it when it is out too. I posted this on goodreads also. Thank you again. I intend to share my review in more places. Instagram, threads, facebook.

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

I liked the art. As for the story, I was hoping for more of a twist or at least more ambiguity with the characters. Basically, Lacey is the only good adult, and the rest are just straight up selfish and bad. The adults are all written to be very one track - minded and completely unsympathetic. I think the semi-twist of the dad being who people say he is instead of what Chloe believes was interesting, but it felt like there should have been more, like either making him a tragic character or the actual big villain, instead of just another selfish jerk. He did try to blame his wife's death during his experiment on her not fully believing in his crazy plans, but it still could've been taken further or made that a big reveal or something more dramatic. But I did like the dystopian ending, where things in the city ultimately haven't changed.

Soul Machine brings up interesting metaphors on very topical subjects, and I loved Jordana's art style.

I also loved Chloe - I really got to see a young girl who, in a world like this, still doesn't know who (and what) to believe in - as well as suffering her own internal problems.

I think that, in certain parts, there were some issues with the pace of the narrative - but nothing that took me out of the world.
A good debut graphic novel!

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It wasn’t a book I absolutely loved but I didn’t hate it. I did enjoy that the novel touches on issues we as a society should question and speak about. It is pouring with symbolism and does set the stage for the reader to interpret the books message however they see fit. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys graphic novels and wants something to devour in one sitting !