Hello Readers,
Thank you, Jamie and Tor Teen for sending me an eBook
copy of The Tesla Legacy by K.K. Pérez
for free in exchange for an honest review.
Spoilers
Publish date: April 1st 2019
The Tesla Legacy follows an intelligent young scientist
named Lucy Phelps. Lucy has been home-schooled most of her life because of a seizure
disorder. Since convincing her overbearing parents to let her attend
high school, she's been keeping a low profile and is getting ready to graduate. I
love that Lucy is a shameless geek, into STEM, while being fearless to display
her intelligence and is never discouraged from her passions. I also loved Lucy's
numerous pop culture references to Star Trek, etc. Until one day
she discovers a hidden message in a photo and an ill-fated encounter in the
Tesla Suite of the New Yorker Hotel causes her to question her medical
diagnosis when she begins developing strange abilities with electricity and
magnetism.
As Lucy struggles to
understand her new abilities through scientific experimentation, she is thrust
into a centuries-old battle between rival alchemist societies. Unfortunately, only one of those rival groups is concerned about her survival however
both sides believe she is the next step in human evolution. Lucy is quickly drawn into a murky world of secret
societies and alchemy as she deals with her newfound power, parents who might
be lying to her and high school drama. Lucy begins to uncover the tales of
historical rivalries, while trying to understand her genetic mutation. The things she discovers are terrifying and exciting all at
the same time.
The Tesla Legacy was such a fun read mixing real
science with science fiction, which in my opionion was done pretty perfectly. The books also features a brave
heroine, plenty of action and unexpected twists all the while, slipping in a
surprising amount of real science and history of science. We learn about electricity, magnetic fields, conductivity, and the
history of Tesla oh and a sprinkle of alchemy. One of the best parts about this
novel is the positivity it shows towards STEM especially Women in STEM. I loved the modern setting for
this book, and it’s a fantastic take on the ‘chosen one’ idea. The plot quickly
progressed from this teenage curiosity to a full-scale conspiracy in the blink
of an eye. However, It makes a lot of sense, once you start poking large
organisations you’re going to get the wrong type of attention very quickly. The Tesla Legacy
is a brilliant read that connects science, ethics, history, humanity and
growing up and making choices.
Lucy’s character made it easy to become invested in the book. She's just a teenager trying to find her way in life She’s pretty average with a mediocre boyfriend and overprotective
parents, but she stands out because she’s smart and isn't afraid to show it. She’s is driven and loyal to a fault and occasionally turns a blind eye to what is happening around her. She
desperately just wants to be a normal teenager and fit in, but her seizures
make her feel like an oddball. Yet she still manages to be feisty and quick-witted, smart
and strong and is fiercely loyal to those she loves. 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. Throughout the book, we
explore Lucy’s complicated relationship with her parents and the
relationship she has with her lesbian best friend all while feeling Lucy's
sense of betrayal and confusion of who she should trust. The characters are all
really well developed and interesting.
The Tesla Legacy is an intriguing and unique book and perfect
for science fiction and fantasy readers. I honestly don’t think I could
recommend this book enough and I really hope we get a second book.
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