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Steel Soldier: A Post Apocalyptic Robot Science Fiction Novel (Rusted Wasteland Book 5)

Cameron Coral (2023-08-17)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages232 (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesRusted Wasteland #
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

The fifth book in the award-finalist robot sci fi series by award-finalist author Cameron Coral… The robot uprising took her sister. Now she leads the fight to reclaim humanity's future. Nova finds herself in charge of the fractured human rebel forces in Chicago. Her choices will force her to confront the wounds of her past in this thought-provoking work of speculative fiction. Can she infiltrate the AI stronghold and win back the city? Defending the Last Hope After fleeing across a barren, war-torn landscape from New York to the ruins of the Midwest, Block takes refuge on a farm. He finds himself caring for the last hope for the future—a group of cloned human infants. But the Rovers are closing in—cyborg dogs programmed to track down the children at any cost in this action-packed science fiction adventure. Block and his misfit robots work desperately to defend their safe haven against the incoming attack, while one of the Rovers starts questioning her programming. With themes of relatable robot heroes, found family, unlikely allies, redemption, and hope, this robot uprising story has something for every sci-fi reader. Emotional Science Fiction Steel Soldier is an action-packed, heartwarming science fiction tale of unlikely friendship and robot redemption that will keep you on the edge of your seat, rooting for Block, Nova, and their allies as they fight to protect the future of humanity. If you enjoy character-driven science fiction with heart-pounding action and emotional depth, then you'll love the fifth book of this post-apocalyptic sci-fi series and its unforgettable robot protagonist. Steel Soldier is the fifth novel in the complete Rusted Wasteland series about a robot protecting found family amid a human vs. robot war. For fans of JN Chaney, M.R. Forbes, and Kyla Stone, this is a hope punk sci fi book that is heartwarming and full of futuristic action.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticMilitary Science FictionHopepunkRobot ProtagonistAction Adventure

Is Steel Soldier: A Post Apocalyptic Robot Science Fiction Novel (Rusted Wasteland Book 5) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This post-apocalyptic sci-fi features war violence between humans and robots, action sequences with cyborg attackers hunting children, and themes of loss and grief from a robot uprising that destroyed civilization.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, death, and grief (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will root for the robot hero protecting clone babies and the human rebel leader fighting to take back her city from AI overlords.