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vingilot's review against another edition
4.0
As the mystery of the Taurus Reach unfolds, the stakes are ramping up. War is coming, and the only question is who will be the participants.
A new ship arrives at Vanguard, the USS Lovell to help with the ongoing investigations, and support the colonies. Questions are answered, but new ones are raised, and a new captain gets her trial by fire. The legal ramifications of the previous novel are also building up and the crew of starship and starbase alike are put to the test.
Another great story, I myself in particular love the inclusion of the USS Lovell, she and her crew was originally created for the SCE series which is one of my absolute favourites, and they are still in good form. It does feel a little like the authors are scrambling for as many characters to including who were known to be alive during the time the book takes place, but it never feels like a bad thing.
Go read this series, it is excellent.
A new ship arrives at Vanguard, the USS Lovell to help with the ongoing investigations, and support the colonies. Questions are answered, but new ones are raised, and a new captain gets her trial by fire. The legal ramifications of the previous novel are also building up and the crew of starship and starbase alike are put to the test.
Another great story, I myself in particular love the inclusion of the USS Lovell, she and her crew was originally created for the SCE series which is one of my absolute favourites, and they are still in good form. It does feel a little like the authors are scrambling for as many characters to including who were known to be alive during the time the book takes place, but it never feels like a bad thing.
Go read this series, it is excellent.
eddyfate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
graff_fuller's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
This is a multi-thread story, with a cast of characters. If this was a Cecil B. Demille movie, there literally would be thousands of characters.
One thing that really works, is the time that it is set in. The Original Series (First Season) era is perfect for this multi-book story (nine books in total).
The first one set the tone, the characters and the stakes. This second book is starting the unravel the scope of what can/cannot happen, but also adding MORE characters (especially the Romulans).
Vanguard, Starbase 47 is in a unique position (not technically in Federation space), but put out there...in hopes of making it Federation space, in time.
Commadore Reyes and his team on Vanguard are doing a LOT of exploring in this section of space for a specific reason...which hopefully will bring dividens over time.
The dual nature of the station is NOT known by many, but it's circumference of knowledgable people is growing, because of the need to keep their people safe, while still doing the work.
Even some of the characters that seemed to be a pain in the rear, are now being fleshed out and are becoming some of my favourites.
This is a good book, but it also suffers from a not so defined plot, but a series of events that have taken place within the whole story.
I'll pick up the third book, hopefully before the end of the month (June 2023).
One thing that really works, is the time that it is set in. The Original Series (First Season) era is perfect for this multi-book story (nine books in total).
The first one set the tone, the characters and the stakes. This second book is starting the unravel the scope of what can/cannot happen, but also adding MORE characters (especially the Romulans).
Vanguard, Starbase 47 is in a unique position (not technically in Federation space), but put out there...in hopes of making it Federation space, in time.
Commadore Reyes and his team on Vanguard are doing a LOT of exploring in this section of space for a specific reason...which hopefully will bring dividens over time.
The dual nature of the station is NOT known by many, but it's circumference of knowledgable people is growing, because of the need to keep their people safe, while still doing the work.
Even some of the characters that seemed to be a pain in the rear, are now being fleshed out and are becoming some of my favourites.
This is a good book, but it also suffers from a not so defined plot, but a series of events that have taken place within the whole story.
I'll pick up the third book, hopefully before the end of the month (June 2023).
leinad's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
jecamp86's review against another edition
4.0
I was never a fan of this time in Star Trek but this series is amazing. What a great gritty read. If they had this universe on tv today this would be the series I'd want to see.
I really enjoy this series p. There’s certainly a lot of mystery but also a lot of great character work. I love how there’s just enough mystery revealed that leaves you wanting more. My one complaint and this is consistent with the authors are when characters are narrating multiple questions covering either the current situation or plot lines that happened in the previous novels instead of just letting events happen and continuing the story.
I really enjoy this series p. There’s certainly a lot of mystery but also a lot of great character work. I love how there’s just enough mystery revealed that leaves you wanting more. My one complaint and this is consistent with the authors are when characters are narrating multiple questions covering either the current situation or plot lines that happened in the previous novels instead of just letting events happen and continuing the story.
fbone's review against another edition
3.0
This one had more action and revealed more information. I thought too much time was spent in reviewing the actions of book #1. Several story arcs not all very interesting but may have bearing later on. Will move on to #3 Reap the Whirlwind.
thetarantulalounge's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Earlier this year I reviewed book one in the Star Trek Vanguard series. Long story short – it’s a series set in the time of the original Star Trek tv show. It’s about the Federation and the rest of the known universe encountering technology that is simultaneously very old and very advanced.
While I liked many of the ideas in the book, the writing felt a little hammy and dated. Summon the Thunder is book two in the series. While some plot points carry over from book one, this feels almost like a different series. It’s more mature, more nuanced, and more interesting. Do you know how sometimes a tv show finds its rhythm and voice in the second season? This is like that.
In book one, I loved the low-level criminal Cervantes Quinn (again, what a name). That character isn’t featured as much in this book. Instead, the political machinations between the Federation, the Klingons, and the rest of the regular rogue’s gallery takes center stage. The events of book one have complicated relationships between the major players in the galaxy, and they are collectively starting to realize that something else may be going on. Alliances may need to shift, at least temporarily. There’s some real cloak and dagger stuff going on.
The political stuff is fun, but one of the things I enjoyed the most in this book is how writers Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore capture the horror and otherness and awe of something alien and beyond our comprehension.
While this one isn’t quite in four-star territory, it’s definitely better than three stars. I’m probably read book three this summer and report back.
3.5/5
bdplume's review against another edition
4.0
It is somewhat difficult to keep up with all the characters..but that variability is also what gives this series part of its strength. You get to see events from the perspectives of all of the major 22nd century Trek powers (Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Tholian, Orion) and the operation of a Starbase from that era not just in a Starfleet capacity but through the eyes of a smuggler, an attorney, a journalist, an ambassadorial staff, and a spy.
fbone's review against another edition
3.0
This one had more action and revealed more information. I thought too much time was spent in reviewing the actions of book #1. Several story arcs not all very interesting but may have bearing later on. Will move on to #3 Reap the Whirlwind.
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