Zahara

  As I've mentioned before, I like the Star Trek Kelvin Timeline, and the premise of this particular novel interested me enough to check it out. Oh boy, where do I even begin with this one...to keep it simple the novel didn't live up to expectations.  This novel had to be reworked because, for the longest time, it was shelved. I think the novel started out strong however, it ultimately ended up meandering in the middle. Uhura is one of my favorite characters and she unfortunately was sidelined in the story and it was frustrating. Nextly, I felt the novel skewed into soap-opera territory.  Honestly, I don't recommend this novel. I did not feel satisfied after I finished reading it.

  Uhura is my favorite character from the Original Star Trek series and as I was searching for novels and other media where she was the central core focus, I came upon this novel. I thought the premise was interesting a deadly plague called ADF Syndrome is wreaking havoc on the planet of Eeiauo and a song that Uhura learned from one of the planet's inhabitants who's also her friend was the key to mediating the disease. However, don't let the title fool you this novel is a classic example of a bait and switch. Uhura is not the main focus of this novel she's a supporting character who ultimately ends up taking a backseat to Dr. Evan Wilson. Needless to say, I was disappointed. The book became a chore for me to read through and I didn't like the characterization of Uhura in this novel compared to the other pocket novel in this series that I've read. The twist towards the end was meh overall to me and it left a bad taste in my mouth.  I personally would not recommen...

  The Original Star Trek series is one of my favorites and Nyota Uhura is my favorite character in the original series cast, so naturally, I was eager to read a novel that centered around her. This novel in particular, I found to be a mixed bag there were things that I liked and disliked. I enjoyed how Uhura got to showcase more of her singing abilities and musicality because unfortunately, with the show being a product of its time Uhura's parts were constantly cut, and she didn't get to show her true full potential as a character. Next, up, I know the book is only 15 chapters long, but I felt that Uhura's and Guy Maslin's romance was rushed, and not so surprising he has a deadly illness that he ends up succumbing to in the end.  I must admit some of the writing did not age well. I think the initial dilemma presented within the novel was interesting and I liked how music and singing were at the heart and center of the story.  Overall, I would recommend this novel becaus...

  During the 2010s, is when I got into Star Trek, and it was in part due to the Kelvin Timeline films. I enjoy Spuhura, and naturally, I wanted to read about the build-up to their relationship because in the films they're already together as a couple. Ultimately, this ended up leading me to get the first novel of the Starfleet Academy series set in the Kelvin Timeline. The plot of the novel is a serial killer from long ago has returned, and the main heroes of the story get caught in his crosshairs; essentially the novel is a murder mystery. +Positives The initial premise of the novel was interesting, it hooks you in. Uhura getting to showcase her xenolinguistics prowess. Getting to see more of the main casts' time at the academy.  -Negatives Uhura gets sidelined about halfway through the book which was disappointing. The resolution towards the end of the novel wasn't satisfying.  Sometimes the multi-point-of-view switching was annoying.  Overall, I found the novel de...

  I want to preface this ranking by saying that I enjoyed all of the Kelvin Timeline films despite their flaws, and I would like to see a continued continuation of the Kelvin Timeline whether it be in novels, comics, or films. Right now Kelvin Timeline projects have screeched to a halt. Furthermore, I hope that if Paramount is actually able to get another Kelvin Timeline movie off the ground that the script is strong and good. Without further ado, onto the ranking: 3. Star Trek (2009) This is the film that kicked off the resurgence of the Star Trek brand and it's a solid first entry. The movie was cast well and the film's score was phenomenal. I believe that Spock/Uhura being romantically paired together makes perfect logical sense and I love them together as a couple. However, despite the subtle hints during the movie that hinted there was something more to their relationship beyond that of a teacher and student, it was disappointing that we didn't get to see how they fell...