By no means bad, but the story felt cliche. In the words of a Youtuber I like, "just because it's cliche doesn't mean it's not good, and just because it's good doesn't mean it's not cliche."

I loved the illustrations. They're cartoony and expressive and circular, and I like the color choices too. However, that's where it ends for me. I just had nothing to be excited about, BUT for kids who have never seen these tropes before should enjoy the journey.

I'll read the next book to see where things are going. Hopefully, since the plot-building is out of the way, things can get interesting!

SN: I love the inventor names for the kids, Tesla (Tess) and Edison. Super cute.

2.5 stars
2 for enjoyment
1.5 for the artwork!