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ckeithjohnson's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. I feel like some of Beyer's books have been hit or miss, this is a definite hit for me.
The cliffhanger ending reminds me of the best of Trek cliffhangers, I can't wait for the next one.
You know that thing good books do? Where they just make you want to go back and re-read or read more from within the genre. That's what this one did for me. I sort of want to go back and revisit some of the early relaunch novels Beyer wrote.
The cliffhanger ending reminds me of the best of Trek cliffhangers, I can't wait for the next one.
You know that thing good books do? Where they just make you want to go back and re-read or read more from within the genre. That's what this one did for me. I sort of want to go back and revisit some of the early relaunch novels Beyer wrote.
celinejaneway's review against another edition
3.0
This was not at all my favorite Beyers book. The relaunch Voyager novels have for the most part been incredible especially the installment right before this one Pocket full of lies. I couldn't put that one down. But now coming right out of that success and having waited 2 years to read this one, it just felt blah.
There were definitely wonderful scenes in it and I liked getting to know Buyers original characters, but they took over the book. I felt like the characters we loved from the show took a back seat to her new creations. On that same note there was far too little Janeway in this book. I understand that other characters are going to need time to develop but she is the main character and anchor of Voyager. She needs to at least have some part especially as the Admiral of the fleet in the story lines.
I'm still all in for more Beyer's relaunch books but this being the first book to disappoint, it was hard to swallow.
There were definitely wonderful scenes in it and I liked getting to know Buyers original characters, but they took over the book. I felt like the characters we loved from the show took a back seat to her new creations. On that same note there was far too little Janeway in this book. I understand that other characters are going to need time to develop but she is the main character and anchor of Voyager. She needs to at least have some part especially as the Admiral of the fleet in the story lines.
I'm still all in for more Beyer's relaunch books but this being the first book to disappoint, it was hard to swallow.
mkpatt's review against another edition
5.0
I've enjoyed all of Kirsten Beyer's Voyager books and this is no exception.
kazzified29's review against another edition
1.0
I did not enjoy this book at all. It was so disappointing to me. I had been looking forward to it for the guts of two years. It was such a let-down. I felt that the characters were the most untrue to themselves; some characters were unbelievably childish for Starfleet officers and incredibly reckless in their behaviour. I found it wholly unbelievable. Usually, I live for anything to do with Janeway, (she can do no wrong in my eyes) but Janeway's behaviour/storyline in this book was boring and very out-of-character for her.
I re-read A Pocket Full of Lies before reading Architects of Infinity and the difference between these two books is very visible. For me, nothing really happens in this book. For about 150 pages, I was not entertained or even enjoying it. I disliked the storyline and the sub-plots. There was too much scientific rhetoric that it was too convoluted and headache inducing. Even the ending wasn't enough to excite me. I'm sorry, but this was a bummer and the worst post-series book yet.
I re-read A Pocket Full of Lies before reading Architects of Infinity and the difference between these two books is very visible. For me, nothing really happens in this book. For about 150 pages, I was not entertained or even enjoying it. I disliked the storyline and the sub-plots. There was too much scientific rhetoric that it was too convoluted and headache inducing. Even the ending wasn't enough to excite me. I'm sorry, but this was a bummer and the worst post-series book yet.
johhnnyinla's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.25
pangalactics's review against another edition
5.0
Um, OMG.
It was good, yeah. Some of my general problems with the storylines remain but this was moving in a better direction. Loved the emphasis on the „new“ crew members, loved most of Ichebs story (Why can’t people just be asexual, why does it have to be a „medical problem“, ugh, like that whole bit was super relatable until the „your genes are wrong“ part ... :-/)
It was super intense start to finish. In a good way.
And what a finish. Holy cow.
It was good, yeah. Some of my general problems with the storylines remain but this was moving in a better direction. Loved the emphasis on the „new“ crew members, loved most of Ichebs story (Why can’t people just be asexual, why does it have to be a „medical problem“, ugh, like that whole bit was super relatable until the „your genes are wrong“ part ... :-/)
It was super intense start to finish. In a good way.
And what a finish. Holy cow.
even_steven's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Beyer states in the afterward that this book was released following a busy time in her life and the birth of her child. It shows. The plot is paper thin and is mainly driven by bouncing between scenes of interpersonal drama. This would be absolutely fine if these scenes were interesting or insightful. They’re not. Without being too hyperbolic, it’s safe to say that virtually nothing notable happens in the first three quarters of the book.
Beyer also assumes that everyone picking up this book will be clued in on everything else she’s written in the Voyager series. She kind of drops you in the deep end without much context and certainly very little foundation-building to give you much reason to care for any of the characters introduced since the television series ended. Beyer refers to enemies and conflicts that are completely unrelated to the self-contained narrative of this book. If you’re just a casual fan of Voyager or are simply vaguely familiar with its characters and storylines, be prepared to be befuddled at the start.
The level of sentimentality and the constant references to babies and parenthood are sickeningly saccharine. Many of the women in the book are situated firmly in relation to their pregnancy, imminent birth, decisions about carrying a foetus to term, or caring for their young children. One character only discovers her true purpose once she develops a lifelong bond with someone else’s foetus. I’m serious. Also, last time I checked, B’Elanna Torres was a tenacious and highly competent engineer and fighter. In this book, she’s a background character caring for her litter of children. Even Janeway isn’t safe from this characterisation, as she reflects on the fact that she never had children.
The Janeway/Chakotay love(making) scenes are next level cringeworthy. If you like your Star Trek to read like Mills & Boon, this may be the book for you. The writing in these scenes is diabolical. Look, I realise Star Trek paperbacks are essentially sanctioned and licensed fan fic, but there has to be a bar somewhere.
judenoseinabook's review against another edition
4.0
Another cliff hanger ending after an exciting shore leave for the Full Circle team
birdmanseven's review against another edition
2.0
I'm pretty tired of this arc. I keep waiting for the series to have a back-to-basics story and it just doesn't seem to happen. At this point, I think I'll tap out until a new author comes in.
kbc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75