I think this book did a good job of building a strong central character that most people will be able to relate to when they pick up this book. Also love to see well written science fiction.

I'm not the biggest science fiction fan, so how much I enjoyed this book came as a welcome surprise. This was my first K.K. Perez, and I'm glad I decided to request it from netgalley. (Thank you!) I really connected with the main character, Lucy. I loved how strong and confident she was. Also, it was so nice reading from the perspective of a highly intelligent female character, especially in YA. The story was packed with intrigue and mystery and was full of suspense that kept me turning the page. Excited for the next installment in the series.

As someone who has heard the name Nikola Tesla before, I was immediately fascinated when I saw the title.

Even more fascinated once I started reading this book! From the very beginning I was definitely a fan of Lucy’s. She definitely steals the show from the first pages. If you’re into high stakes adventures, mysterious societies, and the truth coming out in a way you never expected....definitely pick this one up!

I don’t know what to tell you, so I’m going to talk to you about my feelings. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the story because it’s interesting but I didn’t manage to catch it and I think it’s largely because science has always bothered me. However, if it is not something that bothers you, you will be won over because this book is interesting. I learned a lot about Tesla and a lot of other things.

One thing that bothered me was the fact that Lucy can’t finally trust anyone. She is all alone and even if at first she doesn’t want to trust anyone, in the end we realize that even if she wanted to, it’s too dangerous.

The author’s style is nice and frankly if I didn’t like the story as much it was also because I didn’t feel embarked, neither by the characters, nor by the subject.

If you like independent, intelligent young girls and adventure stories with science, you will be delighted by this book.

In short: A book that was not for me but that I recommend to all people who like action stories with science.

Phenomenal action adventure, The Tesla Legacy It is seriously brilliant and bonkers! Feminism, science, geekery, superpowers, conspiracies and the British - seriously there is something for everybody to enjoy reading in here!

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I started The Tesla Legacy. I've read K.K. Pérez's other book (Sweet Black Waves) and know that she's fantastic at tension, characters, and plot twists. The Tesla Legacy definitely had all of that and more.

I loved that Lucy, the main character, was so smart and confident. I liked her from the very first chapter. Overall, her character development was fantastic. Also, she was very into science, technology, and math and I loved how Pérez showed that as a good thing. I wish there had been more characters like Lucy when I was younger. I also liked how realistically she reacted to situations and how brave she always was. Plus the romance was good! Although her friendship with Claudia definitely stole the show for me.

Plot-wise, I don't want to say too much because of spoilers. But it was very enjoyable and engaging. I loved that I was never quite sure who to trust. I believe this book was the first book in a new series so there was a decent amount of world-building. However, since the reader was learning things as Lucy did, I never felt like there was info-dumping.

The Tesla Legacy was an intriguing series opener that melded action, mystery, romance, and more. I can't wait to see what's next. I definitely plan on picking up the sequel!

I was kind enough to be offered a copy of this one from the publisher in exchange for review. I'd never heard of it before I received the email and I was really intrigued by the premise. It's a super fun YA sci-fi book that I really enjoyed.

In this book we follow Lucy as she tries to lead a 'normal' teenage life after being home schooled and quite sheltered by her parents most of her life but, of course in true YA fashion, this isn't going to be the case. The writing in this one was quite easy to read and that therefore made it quite a quick read. There was lots of mystery and intrigue too and some twists and turns throughout the plot that kept me interested throughout the story. I did manage to work out one of the twists that happened towards the end before it happened but that didn't hinder my enjoyment of the story. I liked the focus on science in this book to especially as our main character is a female.

I really liked Lucy as a main character. She was smart and independent. She wanted to live a normal life and was determined to not let her illness get in her way. Lucy has epilepsy, so we have this representation throughout the book too which was nice. Lucy also wasn't reckless as often many YA main characters are. She always looked for the facts and used science to try and find a reasonable explanation for everything that was happening. She was also fiercely loyal to her friends and I really enjoy strong female friendships in books. I wasn't a massive fan of Lucy's romance with Cole. It was your generic YA romance, it was quite flat and a bit boring. I did enjoy Lucy's relationship with Ravi though and it was nice to watch that develop.

Overall I thought this was a really enjoyable story. I liked the premise and the science focus as well as Lucy as a character. There was a lot of mystery in this book and I definitely still have some unanswered questions and things I want to find out more about so I really hope there's going to be a sequel as I will definitely be picking it up.

The Tesla Legacy follows an intelligent young scientist named Lucy Phelps. Lucy is a budding scientist who has been home-schooled most of her life because of a seizure disorder. After finally convincing her overbearing parents to let her attend high school, she's been staying low key 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 loved Lucy's numerous pop culture references to Star Trek, Wonder Woman, 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.

The Tesla Legacy was such a fun read blending real science with science fiction that features a brave heroine, plenty of action and unexpected twists. All the while, slipping in a surprising amount of science and history of science and it was hard to put down. 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. I loved the modern setting for this book, and it’s a fantastic take on the ‘chosen one’ trope, which is one of my favourites. 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 garner attention very quickly. The Tesla Legacy is a brilliant read that connects science, ethics, history, humanity and growing up and making choices.

Thank you so much for an ARC but this book wasn't quite for me! I've left a review of what I read but I couldn't quite through it after 40% 💖

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 ook. 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 couldn't put this book down! I loved how Perez rooted Lucy's powers in science while creating a fantastical feel of ancient conspiracies, secret societies, and high-octane twists. I'm dying to know what Lucy's future holds.

The Tesla Legacy is an intelligent young adult fantasy. 

The lead character Lucy it smart and likeable. It great finding a book where the lead is smart and interested in science. One of my favourite elements was the experiments that she conducts to find out the answers about herself.  

The way in which Lucy power works is a really interesting take on the electrical power. It has several different element to her powers that I have read before and found really interesting. 

The other aspects of the book I really enjoyed was the history around the alchemical societies, and the fighting between them. 

The Tesla Legacy is well written and has romance, action and drama. 

If you like science and history with your fantasy than I would advise picking up The Tesla Legacy. 

My rating for The Tesla Legacy is 4 out of 5.

The Tesla Legacy is the debut novel of K.K. Perez. The title will probably give you a bit of an idea of what is in store, which is something I love about it. The novel follows young Lucy Phelps as the unbelievable happens to her. Lucy finds herself in a mystery of epic proportions, and she’s at the center of it all.
This novel is a young adult novel, but it’s also very satisfyingly a science fiction novel. It’s fast-paced, quirky, and a lot of fun to read. Lucy’s character is charismatic and stubborn, not to mention driven.
One of the best parts about this novel is the positivity it shows towards STEM. Lucy is a brilliant scientist, and while she’s young, she’s never discouraged from her passions. Not in any professional manner, at least. It’s heartening to see.
The Tesla Legacy was such a fun read. Blending actual science with science fiction is always a great call, but putting a young teenager at the helm really made this novel stand out. Lucy’s character made it easy to become invested in the plot on multiple levels.
I loved the steady buildup that occurred in this novel. Right away we had an idea of what was to come, if for no other reason than the title. But doesn’t mean we knew how it was going to happen. The subtleties were perfect, and honestly it worked well with Lucy’s driven nature at multiple points.
Speaking of Lucy, I feel like most of us could use somebody like her in our lives. She’s driven and knows what she wants to do with her life. She’s also loyal to a fault – even when it frequently forces her to turn a blind eye on what is really happening around her.
The plot quickly progressed from this teenage curiosity to a full-scale conspiracy in the blink of an eye. It made sense, once you start poking large organizations like that you’re going to garner attention very quickly…and you may not enjoy that so much.
I think I only had two major complaints about this novel. The first is how a young science – any young scientist - could possibly not know who Nikola Tesla is. This fact is made harder to grasp when you consider that Lucy’s study involves Edison and electricity. I suppose we could argue that her parents intentionally hid everything Tesla from her…but that doesn’t fit in well with her character. We’re talking about a character with a drive to learn – she would have come across his name at some point, right? Regardless of the reasoning behind it, that moment did break the emersion for me a little bit. Though I was able to sink back into the novel with time.
My second complaint is less of a complaint, and a very emotional opinion of a character. Cole is a turd. Sorry, but he totally is. Lucy is a good person for wanting him to have a second chance in life; because if you ask me he had a second and a third chance well before and totally blew it. Especially when he risked other people’s opportunities in life for his own gain. To put it simply, I don’t think Cole deserved that extra chance. So he’s lucky that Lucy is a kinder person than I am.
Other than those parts, I really enjoyed the Tesla Legacy. It was a fun read and full of mysteries and adventure. The characters were emotionally compelling, even if I didn’t always like them, and the plot itself was strong and intriguing.
I’ll be curious to see what the following novels will be named, and what will end up happening in them. I’ll have to be patient and wait for more information though, sadly.

This is a very intriguing beginning of a sci-fi/action adventure type YA series. The pacing is a little off (too much build up, too fast of a pay off at the end), but I would definitely continue in this series. I like that it reads as if it is actually written for YA readers, I like how it handles the inevitable love elements in the story, and I think the premise/set-up is a smart one as the engine for a series. All in all, enjoyed & hope the series continues!

We reviewed this title for our podcast, Genre Junkies, and even got to interview the author herself. This novel follows a competent and likeable heroine named Lucy who is also a budding scientist. Lucy’s life is about to be turned upside down as she learns she has powers and is a pawn in a large conspiracy.

Perez gives us a sci fi tale that feels fantastically possible. She wants her readers to learn some facts along the way. We were also really impressed with Lucy. She is 18 and while dealing with these new extraordinary presssures is also going through her passage into adulthood. We were pleased with her romantic and platonic relationships, her bravery, and her intelligence.

This story is a refreshing take on sci-fi and new adult. Well done!

Admittedly, I'm a science nerd, and when I see the name Tesla (not the car), I get excited - that's what drew me to this book.

A lot is packed into this novel - Lucy's typical high school life rapidly turns into a tug of war between two agencies trying to 'win' her.  Unfortunately, one of those groups isn't too concerned with her survival.  There's a good bit of science talk that may throw off some readers, but it's pertinent to the story and explained well.

I loved that Lucy is an unabashed science geek, heavily into STEM, and isn't afraid to display her intelligence.  Her numerous pop culture references to Star Trek, Wonder Woman, etc., also made me smile.  Lucy's sense of betrayal and confusion of who she should trust is portrayed well.  I did feel that some repetition regarding relationships in the middle of the book slowed the pace somewhat, but it turned into a whirlwind pace near the end.

If you enjoy reality-based sci-fi with a splash of X-Men and a pinch of The Davinci Code, I'd recommend The Tesla Legacy.  It's action-packed with some surprising twists.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

There is a lot to love about The Tesla Legacy. The writing is strong, immediately engaging and I connected with the main character on the first page. In fact, I read this book in one sitting, something I didn't expect with this YA novel with sci-fi themes. I selected this story because I'm interested in Nikola Tesla, which this novel explores while educating the reader in a way that doesn't feel forced.

The story follows Lucy Phelps, a homeschooled genius with a love for STEM. The story does a great job of making science fun and history. The integration of STEM was organic which I appreciated. I read this story in one sitting because I wanted to know how it ended. And that's how stories are supposed to be.

Tesla Legacy is a mystery, it's an adventure, it's sci-fi and there is a light romance sub-plot.

I have two proverbial bones to pick with this story: There are three "villain" organizations for the main character to contend with. I could suspend disbelief to believe there were two, but when the third was brought in, it felt like too much.

My other issue is that I knew all along who was keeping secrets and who was related to the mystery. There weren't enough red herrings in this story, so the mystery plotting felt too uncomplicated. It was a bit predictable in that way, but I can usually suss out the mystery subplot with ease - and this is for the YA reader - so I don't think that's a reason not to read this fast-paced story.

Hey, this story would make a great movie. And it reads like there could be a follow-up novel., which I'd love to read. But next go around, I'd love for the plotting to be more complicated.

I liked the beginning of this book, the idea of a very bright girl - bright with science, for once. The mystery around her was interesting and there were all the bases for a good story: parents with personalities, an old unbalanced relationship ready to be replaced with a more satisfying one and some characters with much potential.

But alas at the half the story wobbled: there were too much repetitions (about her relationship with the sooo perfect bestie, about the old love interest, about the danger she was in), the explanation of the central mystery wasn't to my taste (the bad guys really too caricatural), the romance was flat and boring and....I lost interest. I tried to read one but couldn't get over 60 %.

Still I would recommend this book to anybody who likes the idea of an intelligent and independent young girl in love with physics dealing with mysterious powers and mysterious organisations, and who doesn't mind some very classical relationships relative to best friends and love interests.

A great start to what is sure to be a series filled with delicious conspiracies and great use of history and science. I love that by the end of this book I was yelling at everyone and wondering who I could trust!! Excited to see how book 2 will continue STRESSING ME OUT.

A delightful sci-fi mystery with fun historical facts, plenty of interesting science, and a relateable main character.