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nivek1385's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
taaya's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I find it interesting how the children's books of Star Trek are so much harder and slower to read than the adult novels. And they're in no way badly written. In fact, this one here even went into the depth of exploring trauma and how that can affect you, so it's not as emotionally superficial as most children's book tend to be and does reach into the one realm where adult books are usually better in than children's books: meaningful depth.
But still I struggled with it and have no idea why.
But still I struggled with it and have no idea why.
Content Warnings
Minor: Genocide
djwudi's review
3.0
The Prodigy kids continue on their adventures, this time following a clue to a planet where they have to face nightmares from their past. This one is a little more Gwyn-focused, expanding on her backstory a little bit.
vgdesigns's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Nothing is Rarely Nothing
Robb Pearlman continues the explorations of the Protostar’s crew with a trilling original adventure. When Gwyndala (Gwyn) finds a secret message on a hodgepodge doll she was gifted, a secret leads the crew of the Protostar into a posable trap. Separated from their crew and stranded on an unknown planet, Dal and Gwyn must solve this mystery before it becomes a disaster.
Taking place a few days after the events of A Dangerous Trade, Captain Dal R’El suffers a sleepless night recalling some of the events that lead him and his crew to obtain the Protostar. The responsibilities of being captain weighing on him. This mysterious doll brings out sad memories for all the crew. Jankom does not want to get involved, they have had enough trouble. But if there is a chance a child needs help, the crew of the Protostar will find them.
Robb Pearlman delves into the thoughts of Dal and Gwyn as they face the unknown in different ways. While Dal puts up a brave face despite his fears for the safety of his friends, Gwyn is reminded of the guilt she feels and is ready for a fight. They both relive the memories of The Watchers, the robotic minions of the Diviner who they thought were long gone. They must overcome their past fears to help save their friends, and forgive each other for the past. Together they raise each other up, because they are family.
Robb Pearlman continues the explorations of the Protostar’s crew with a trilling original adventure. When Gwyndala (Gwyn) finds a secret message on a hodgepodge doll she was gifted, a secret leads the crew of the Protostar into a posable trap. Separated from their crew and stranded on an unknown planet, Dal and Gwyn must solve this mystery before it becomes a disaster.
Taking place a few days after the events of A Dangerous Trade, Captain Dal R’El suffers a sleepless night recalling some of the events that lead him and his crew to obtain the Protostar. The responsibilities of being captain weighing on him. This mysterious doll brings out sad memories for all the crew. Jankom does not want to get involved, they have had enough trouble. But if there is a chance a child needs help, the crew of the Protostar will find them.
Robb Pearlman delves into the thoughts of Dal and Gwyn as they face the unknown in different ways. While Dal puts up a brave face despite his fears for the safety of his friends, Gwyn is reminded of the guilt she feels and is ready for a fight. They both relive the memories of The Watchers, the robotic minions of the Diviner who they thought were long gone. They must overcome their past fears to help save their friends, and forgive each other for the past. Together they raise each other up, because they are family.
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Death, Violence, and Death of parent
shortcub's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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