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The Tesla Legacy
by K.K. Pérez
Originally posted to I Should Read That
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free.
I’m always on the lookout for some good science fiction, and The Tesla Legacy caught my eye. Not only did I meet the author at YALC last year, it’s a YA sci-fi novel set in a modern high school that sounded so much fun. I whipped through this book incredibly quickly -- it’s a perfect read-it-in-a-day book.
I didn’t entirely know what to expect from The Tesla Legacy, but I’m really glad I ended up taking a chance on it. I found the book a little slow to start -- there was a lot to establish within the plot and the science -- but once it got going, it was hard to put down. I really loved the modern setting for this book, and it’s a fantastic take on the ‘chosen one’ trope, which is one of my favourites. Given the name of the book, I would have thought there would be a stronger connection to Tesla himself. I think this is such a shame because he’s a fascinating figure, but having finished the book I can see why he wasn’t as much of a feature of the story as I had assumed.
Lucy is a fantastic character that carried the story well. She’s very much an average teenager with a mediocre boyfriend and overprotective parents, but she stands out in my mind as such a memorable character because of her brains. She’s incredibly intelligent in a way that feels so natural, and she’s always applying science and scientific technique to her real life situations. In addition, she suffers from epilepsy and it’s an ever-present threat to her safety. I can’t speak to the epilepsy rep in this book, however it was really great to see it represented in a book. Her condition and overall health was incorporated into the plot smoothly and it added to the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Tesla Legacy. Is it a groundbreaking book? I don’t think so. But it’s an incredibly fast and fun read that would be the perfect companion for your summer holiday. I think that now the scene is set and the sequel is only going to improve upon the story.
I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free.
I’m always on the lookout for some good science fiction, and The Tesla Legacy caught my eye. Not only did I meet the author at YALC last year, it’s a YA sci-fi novel set in a modern high school that sounded so much fun. I whipped through this book incredibly quickly -- it’s a perfect read-it-in-a-day book.
I didn’t entirely know what to expect from The Tesla Legacy, but I’m really glad I ended up taking a chance on it. I found the book a little slow to start -- there was a lot to establish within the plot and the science -- but once it got going, it was hard to put down. I really loved the modern setting for this book, and it’s a fantastic take on the ‘chosen one’ trope, which is one of my favourites. Given the name of the book, I would have thought there would be a stronger connection to Tesla himself. I think this is such a shame because he’s a fascinating figure, but having finished the book I can see why he wasn’t as much of a feature of the story as I had assumed.
Lucy is a fantastic character that carried the story well. She’s very much an average teenager with a mediocre boyfriend and overprotective parents, but she stands out in my mind as such a memorable character because of her brains. She’s incredibly intelligent in a way that feels so natural, and she’s always applying science and scientific technique to her real life situations. In addition, she suffers from epilepsy and it’s an ever-present threat to her safety. I can’t speak to the epilepsy rep in this book, however it was really great to see it represented in a book. Her condition and overall health was incorporated into the plot smoothly and it added to the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Tesla Legacy. Is it a groundbreaking book? I don’t think so. But it’s an incredibly fast and fun read that would be the perfect companion for your summer holiday. I think that now the scene is set and the sequel is only going to improve upon the story.