ehsjaysaunders's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Some interesting payoff of threads and a twist on some old concepts.
4/5 A bit wobbly on the landing, but my investment is still very much intact.
4/5 A bit wobbly on the landing, but my investment is still very much intact.
berniemcbear's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
polywogg's review against another edition
3.0
PLOT OR PREMISE:
This is the sixth book about the U.S.S. Excalbur. This one sheers away from Captain Calhoun and Shelby, and focuses instead on Lefler and the return of her mother. In addition, there are extensive interactions between Selar, Burgoyne, and McHenry, trying to flesh out their characters.
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WHAT I LIKED:
The story is interesting, you get to meet another race, and Soleta has some amazing lines.
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
The Lefler storyline could have been far more detailed than it was, or gone into more depth for the relationship with her mother. However, a lot of the book seems to be simply tying up loose ends from previous stories and laying down markers for future ones.
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BOTTOM-LINE:
Cute ending but not one of the best in the series.
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DISCLOSURE:
I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, but I do follow him on social media.
This is the sixth book about the U.S.S. Excalbur. This one sheers away from Captain Calhoun and Shelby, and focuses instead on Lefler and the return of her mother. In addition, there are extensive interactions between Selar, Burgoyne, and McHenry, trying to flesh out their characters.
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WHAT I LIKED:
The story is interesting, you get to meet another race, and Soleta has some amazing lines.
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
The Lefler storyline could have been far more detailed than it was, or gone into more depth for the relationship with her mother. However, a lot of the book seems to be simply tying up loose ends from previous stories and laying down markers for future ones.
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BOTTOM-LINE:
Cute ending but not one of the best in the series.
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DISCLOSURE:
I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, but I do follow him on social media.
bdplume's review against another edition
3.0
As with all of Peter David's Trek work, this book had a gritty feel that was quite compelling, and a welcome (slight) departure from the Star Trek norm. I am, however, beginning to notice a penchant for the phrase "in the final analysis" which is becoming mildly tiresome. Still, if that's the worst criticism I can find it says good things.
apostrophen's review against another edition
4.0
The continuing saga of the New Frontier bunch, this is book six in the series by Peter David. This brings a bit more character to many of the "new" crew (the ones David made up for himself), and gives the returning "cast" (Selar, Shelby, Lefler) a bit more fleshing out. Well done, and fun - David likes to put in a bit of slapstick or well-timed humour and it's a good fit.
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