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chimichannika's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book gave me so many mixed feelings! On one hand, the characterizations were just about spot on, although I took some issues with the way Lwaxana was depicted in light of her ds9 developments on screen— but, given that this book was published in ‘92, there was no way to know about what they’d do with her character, and given that Deanna’s death is undone, I’m choosing to believe the conclusion that in the restored timeline, Lwaxana’s is as well, so that we can pretend this fits within greater canon :)
On the whole, this was a fun read, and as a Troi/Riker shipper it was so interesting to picture what they’d be like as younger versions of themselves, before they’ve matured and “evened out,” so to speak.Deanna’s introspections and internal debating between logic-and-thinking-her-way-through-love and coming to terms with what she saw as conflicting “impulses” reminded me so much of my younger self, and was very neat to see represented in a character who we know on screen grows into such an emotionally, sexually, and intellectually healthy and balanced person. 10/10 for that whole aspect!! It made me cringe at parts but out of it being so relatable, which meant it was written really well. My main complaint with this book is the multiple occurrences of 1990s-period-typical sexism and tropes, but even that was delightfully disrupted by multiple queer-affirming/queer-supportive statements and characterizations, which was an absolute delight!! and totally unexpected. Also, the author’s forward to the book was so sweet.
I’d definitely still recommend this book, just keep in mind it is an early-90s writing. Even with that, though, it might surprise you with how progressive it manages to be at times!
On the whole, this was a fun read, and as a Troi/Riker shipper it was so interesting to picture what they’d be like as younger versions of themselves, before they’ve matured and “evened out,” so to speak.
I’d definitely still recommend this book, just keep in mind it is an early-90s writing. Even with that, though, it might surprise you with how progressive it manages to be at times!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Sexual harassment
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