jecamp86's review against another edition
3.5
I’ll start by saying the authors did a good job of capturing the voices of the cast of the show. It felt like an episode of the show and I think that’s important with tie in fiction. I struggled with a couple of things. One: the authors try to make political and societal points in their books that come off as jarring and take you out of the story. Second: Trip’s covert storyline is kind of ridiculous and he continues to just barely escape through good luck or happenstance and it’s not believable. Plus his reaction to being saved is childish and is an eye roll under the pretense of him not being in control of his actions when it’s clear he never is when he’s on his own.
shiv91's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars really. For me, there were too many POVs. Felt at times, that the story didn't flow very well. But enjoyed the story.
maddox22's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
angelspirit7's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a great book for Star Trek fans.
It's fast paced and kept me wanting to read juts one more chapter.
While it does not revolve entirely around the Kobayashi Maru (as in, the test), it does give you a further understanding as to why this is the situation used to test star fleet captains.
It's fast paced and kept me wanting to read juts one more chapter.
While it does not revolve entirely around the Kobayashi Maru (as in, the test), it does give you a further understanding as to why this is the situation used to test star fleet captains.
the_bitextual's review against another edition
5.0
For a book that's largely set up? Man that was fun.
graff_fuller's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this book. Unfortunately, it was the last book on my list. I kept reading other books, but would pick this up and put it down with a few pages to a chapter read.
I enjoyed the story, the complicated beginning of the Romulan War buildup. Tellecapture System and poor Commander Tucker behind enemy lines as a Romulan engineer...trying to stop the Romulans from getting the first Warp Seven capable Star Drive.
Nothing seems to go right for the New Coalition of planets. Secrets, lies and mistakes.
Vulcans apparently know how to lie VERY well. T'Pol and Reed try to rescue Tucker, but he refuses to give up is failing mission.
Also, distrust on the bridge of the Enterprise.
And now, they have just declaired War.
I enjoyed the story, the complicated beginning of the Romulan War buildup. Tellecapture System and poor Commander Tucker behind enemy lines as a Romulan engineer...trying to stop the Romulans from getting the first Warp Seven capable Star Drive.
Nothing seems to go right for the New Coalition of planets. Secrets, lies and mistakes.
Vulcans apparently know how to lie VERY well. T'Pol and Reed try to rescue Tucker, but he refuses to give up is failing mission.
Also, distrust on the bridge of the Enterprise.
And now, they have just declaired War.
amandat's review against another edition
2.0
All the action happens in the last 180 pages, making the first 300 filler.
Some good stuff, but it's also filled with cringe-worthy moments (like Reed ogling T'Pol's bum - when he was drunk in Shuttlepod One, it was funny. Here, it's just creepy and wildly inappropriate).
A lot of loose ends, which should be answered in the next book.
Some good stuff, but it's also filled with cringe-worthy moments (like Reed ogling T'Pol's bum - when he was drunk in Shuttlepod One, it was funny. Here, it's just creepy and wildly inappropriate).
A lot of loose ends, which should be answered in the next book.
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