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Star Trek: Voyager #16
Seven of Nine
Once she was Annika Hansen, an innocent child assimilated by the fearsome, all-conquering Borg. Now she is Seven of Nine, a unique mixture of human biology and Borg technology. Cut off from the collective that has been her only reality for most of her existence, and forced to join the crew of the Starship Voyager™, she must come to grips with her surprising new environment—and her own lost individuality.
Seven of Nine has already captured the imagination of fans all over the world. Now the most sensational new character of the twenty-fourth century stars in her first full-length novel. Resistance is futile.
Seven of Nine has already captured the imagination of fans all over the world. Now the most sensational new character of the twenty-fourth century stars in her first full-length novel. Resistance is futile.
233 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 1998
About the author
Christie Golden
177 books1,779 followersAward-winning author Christie Golden has written over thirty novels and several short stories in the fields of science fiction, fantasy and horror. She has over a million books in print.
2009 will see no fewer than three novels published. First out in late April will be a World of Warcraft novel, Athas: Rise of the Lich King. This is the first Warcraft novel to appear in hardcover. Fans of the young paladin who fell so far from grace will get to read his definitive story.
In June, Golden’s first Star Wars novel, also a hardcover, sees print. Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi—Omen is the second in a nine-book series she is co-authoring with Aaron Allston and Troy Denning. Also in June comes the conclusion of Golden’s StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga with the release of Twlight, the third book in the series. The first two are Firstborn and Shadow Hunters.
2004 saw the launch of an original fantasy series called The Final Dance, from LUNA Books. The first novel in the series, On Fire's Wings, was published in July of that year. The second, In Stone’s Clasp , came out in September of 2005. With In Stone’s Clasp, Golden won the Colorado Author’s League Top Hand Award for Best Genre Novel for the second time. The third book, Under Sea’s Shadow, is available only as an e-book
Golden is also the author of two original fantasy novels from Ace Books, King's Man and Thief and Instrument of Fate, which made the 1996 Nebula Preliminary Ballot. Under the pen name of Jadrien Bell, she wrote a historical fantasy thriller entitled A.D. 999, which won the Colorado Author's League Top Hand Award for Best Genre Novel of 1999.
Golden launched the TSR Ravenloft line in 1991 with her first novel, the highly successful Vampire of the Mists , which introduced elven vampire Jander Sunstar. Golden followed up Vampire with Dance of the Dead and The Enemy Within . In September of 2006, fifteen years to the month, The Ravenloft Covenant: Vampire of the Mists enabled Jander Sunstar to reach a whole new audience.
Other projects include a slew of Star Trek novels, among them The Murdered Sun , Marooned , and Seven of Nine , and "The Dark Matters Trilogy," Cloak and Dagger , Ghost Dance and Shadow of Heaven .
The Voyager novel relaunch, which includes Homecoming and The Farther Shore , were bestsellers and were the fastest-selling Trek novels of 2003. Golden continued writing VOYAGER novels even though the show went off the air, and enjoyed exploring the creative freedom that gave her in the two-parter called Spirit Walk, which includes Old Wounds and Enemy of my Enemy .
Golden has also written the novelization of Steven Spielberg's Invasion America and an original "prequel," On The Run , both of which received high praise from producer Harve Bennett. On The Run, a combination medical thriller and science fiction adventure, even prompted Bennett to invite Golden to assist in crafting the second season of the show, if it was renewed.
Golden lives in Loveland, Colorado, with her artist husband and their two cats.
2009 will see no fewer than three novels published. First out in late April will be a World of Warcraft novel, Athas: Rise of the Lich King. This is the first Warcraft novel to appear in hardcover. Fans of the young paladin who fell so far from grace will get to read his definitive story.
In June, Golden’s first Star Wars novel, also a hardcover, sees print. Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi—Omen is the second in a nine-book series she is co-authoring with Aaron Allston and Troy Denning. Also in June comes the conclusion of Golden’s StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga with the release of Twlight, the third book in the series. The first two are Firstborn and Shadow Hunters.
2004 saw the launch of an original fantasy series called The Final Dance, from LUNA Books. The first novel in the series, On Fire's Wings, was published in July of that year. The second, In Stone’s Clasp , came out in September of 2005. With In Stone’s Clasp, Golden won the Colorado Author’s League Top Hand Award for Best Genre Novel for the second time. The third book, Under Sea’s Shadow, is available only as an e-book
Golden is also the author of two original fantasy novels from Ace Books, King's Man and Thief and Instrument of Fate, which made the 1996 Nebula Preliminary Ballot. Under the pen name of Jadrien Bell, she wrote a historical fantasy thriller entitled A.D. 999, which won the Colorado Author's League Top Hand Award for Best Genre Novel of 1999.
Golden launched the TSR Ravenloft line in 1991 with her first novel, the highly successful Vampire of the Mists , which introduced elven vampire Jander Sunstar. Golden followed up Vampire with Dance of the Dead and The Enemy Within . In September of 2006, fifteen years to the month, The Ravenloft Covenant: Vampire of the Mists enabled Jander Sunstar to reach a whole new audience.
Other projects include a slew of Star Trek novels, among them The Murdered Sun , Marooned , and Seven of Nine , and "The Dark Matters Trilogy," Cloak and Dagger , Ghost Dance and Shadow of Heaven .
The Voyager novel relaunch, which includes Homecoming and The Farther Shore , were bestsellers and were the fastest-selling Trek novels of 2003. Golden continued writing VOYAGER novels even though the show went off the air, and enjoyed exploring the creative freedom that gave her in the two-parter called Spirit Walk, which includes Old Wounds and Enemy of my Enemy .
Golden has also written the novelization of Steven Spielberg's Invasion America and an original "prequel," On The Run , both of which received high praise from producer Harve Bennett. On The Run, a combination medical thriller and science fiction adventure, even prompted Bennett to invite Golden to assist in crafting the second season of the show, if it was renewed.
Golden lives in Loveland, Colorado, with her artist husband and their two cats.
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May 5, 2022
I have very recently become pretty much obsessed with Seven of Nine (thanks to Star Trek Picard). I didn't love her when I first watched Voyager, so now I'm kind of making it a point to go back and appreciate the character with new eyes. That meant, of course, diving into the books that I've kind of ignored or skipped over because I didn't want to read things that focused on her character. This was the first of those books that I read, and I have to say that it didn't disappoint at all!
In the beginning, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the way that Seven was being represented. However, this version of her really grew on me as time went on.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to any fan of the Star Trek novels, but I especially recommend it to those who love Seven of Nine!
In the beginning, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the way that Seven was being represented. However, this version of her really grew on me as time went on.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to any fan of the Star Trek novels, but I especially recommend it to those who love Seven of Nine!
February 6, 2024
In writing this review, I found myself having to travel back in time in my mind to the first introduction of Seven of Nine. At the time this novel was written, she was a very new character, and no one knew in which directions she might develop. Reading Seven of Nine, however, one can marvel at how much of a handle Christie Golden had on her character in those early days. Now, 26 years later, the character has grown so far past her origins in season four of Star Trek: Voyager (even more so in the Star Trek: Picard series and attendant novels), and one can see the seeds of that growth in this novel. While it is not the origin story for Seven that the title might imply, it is still a great foundational work for an exceptional and crucial character.
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April 21, 2024
I think it is a very good book, but not a good "Seven of Nine - Book".
Christie Golden only writes bangers and I like her work very much, I mean this book was well written, but I did not like the story.
Christie Golden only writes bangers and I like her work very much, I mean this book was well written, but I did not like the story.
February 18, 2012
Awesome book, another Christie Golden's finest. Even if you're not a Seven of Nine fan, the book was still an excellent story. Golden proved once again with this book that she is the quintessential Voyager author.
May 22, 2023
Man why are tie-in novels always so so bad. Only giving this the extra star because the alien designs were cool. Lizard people, kangaroo people and insect people, plus the occasional Humanoid With One (1) Weird Facial Ridge. Too bad everything else was so lousy. Clumsy, stilted writing. No one sounded in character. Didn't spend nearly enough time with the bad guys and what happened to them, anyway? Multiple references to the worst Voyager episode of them all. Half of this was just a smashup of The Raven and the one where Seven starts being subsumed by all the assimilated people lurking in her brain? And it was a lot more interesting the first time.
Speaking of Seven, multiple times I doubled checked the author out of surprise this wasn't written by a man. Why is everyone always so weird about Seven! Especially coming off of ST Picard which gave us a complex, thoughtful, fully realized Seven (staunchly Not Annika! Dating ladies! Wearing five shirts!), it was grating to be stuck back in the 00s dichotomy of Seven (mean) Vs Annika (nice, bouncing blonde curls and flouncy dress, everyone likes her so much better than that mean ol Seven).
Don't feel like I learned anything new about Seven despite her being the star of the book. And it annoyed me that drone!Seven was talking while assimilating. Individual drones don't talk. In this powerpoint on Borg society I will
OK, one thing I did like was that the only reason anyone survived the bad guys was due to the Borg having already figured out their weak spots. Everyone say "thank u Borg Collective."
Finally, of all the characters to make racist against bug people, even momentarily, how could you choose FORMER SCIENCE OFFICER Captain Janeway? Kidding? You can't tell me her first thought upon seeing a sentient human-sized water bug wouldn't be "neat!!!!!" Plus the Federation absolutely has bug people she probably studied under one at the Academy. Cmon now.
Those are the thoughts I had about this lousy tie-in novel.
Speaking of Seven, multiple times I doubled checked the author out of surprise this wasn't written by a man. Why is everyone always so weird about Seven! Especially coming off of ST Picard which gave us a complex, thoughtful, fully realized Seven (staunchly Not Annika! Dating ladies! Wearing five shirts!), it was grating to be stuck back in the 00s dichotomy of Seven (mean) Vs Annika (nice, bouncing blonde curls and flouncy dress, everyone likes her so much better than that mean ol Seven).
Don't feel like I learned anything new about Seven despite her being the star of the book. And it annoyed me that drone!Seven was talking while assimilating. Individual drones don't talk. In this powerpoint on Borg society I will
OK, one thing I did like was that the only reason anyone survived the bad guys was due to the Borg having already figured out their weak spots. Everyone say "thank u Borg Collective."
Finally, of all the characters to make racist against bug people, even momentarily, how could you choose FORMER SCIENCE OFFICER Captain Janeway? Kidding? You can't tell me her first thought upon seeing a sentient human-sized water bug wouldn't be "neat!!!!!" Plus the Federation absolutely has bug people she probably studied under one at the Academy. Cmon now.
Those are the thoughts I had about this lousy tie-in novel.
January 23, 2015
The main plot device of this book is based on what really happens to the distinctive features of a society when it is assimilated into the Borg collective. As the “Next Generation” episode “Best of Both Worlds” demonstrated, the memories of an assimilated creature are not lost when they become a Borg drone. Therefore, the terror, frustration and hatred that one experiences when being assimilated would become part of the Borg collective consciousness. Clearly, that does not affect the behavior of the Borg, for there appears to be no change in their behavior.
In this story, Voyager is traveling through space controlled by the Lhiaarian Empire, a vast region where the emperor must give personal permission to travel through it and going around is unrealistic. Voyager is also carrying the last few survivors of the Skedan, a race of telepaths whose culture was destroyed by the Borg. The Skedans were part of the Lhiaarian Empire and were promised protection by the Empire when it was known that the Borg were on their way. That assistance never arrived so the few remaining Skedans blame the emperor for their destruction.
Seven of Nine begins experiencing hallucinations and flashbacks to events where she was part of the assimilation of a species. She begins taking on the personality characteristics of a young girl that was assimilated and when it happens, Seven of Nine becomes more open and agreeable. The Skedans use their telepathic abilities to manipulate the Voyager crew as the Skedans have plans to seek their own revenge. The surfacing of Seven’s memories as a Borg helps her make the right decision when one has to be made.
While the story has some flat spots, the raising of the issue of what effect assimilated memories have on the Borg collective consciousness is one that had me thinking throughout the entire story. It would seem that these memories would have some effect on the Borg, leading to the potential for conflicts within the Borg. A schizophrenic Borg collective makes for a very entertaining thought.
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In this story, Voyager is traveling through space controlled by the Lhiaarian Empire, a vast region where the emperor must give personal permission to travel through it and going around is unrealistic. Voyager is also carrying the last few survivors of the Skedan, a race of telepaths whose culture was destroyed by the Borg. The Skedans were part of the Lhiaarian Empire and were promised protection by the Empire when it was known that the Borg were on their way. That assistance never arrived so the few remaining Skedans blame the emperor for their destruction.
Seven of Nine begins experiencing hallucinations and flashbacks to events where she was part of the assimilation of a species. She begins taking on the personality characteristics of a young girl that was assimilated and when it happens, Seven of Nine becomes more open and agreeable. The Skedans use their telepathic abilities to manipulate the Voyager crew as the Skedans have plans to seek their own revenge. The surfacing of Seven’s memories as a Borg helps her make the right decision when one has to be made.
While the story has some flat spots, the raising of the issue of what effect assimilated memories have on the Borg collective consciousness is one that had me thinking throughout the entire story. It would seem that these memories would have some effect on the Borg, leading to the potential for conflicts within the Borg. A schizophrenic Borg collective makes for a very entertaining thought.
This review appears on Amazon
September 13, 2013
Another good Voyager book from Christie Golden. Again, it could have been an actual episode on the TV series.
The basic premise is that Seven of Nine begins seeing ravens again, with corresponding hallucinations. But in these hallucinations, she's in the body/mind of someone else. As they progress, she realizes she's experiencing the lives of multiple people, and the Doctor can't find an explanation for why it's happening. Meanwhile, Voyager is passing through a section of the Delta Quadrant ruled by a highly bureaucratic Empire and they've taken on a group of refugees seeking an audience with the Emperor. Janeway simply wants the Emperor to grant them passage through their space, and the refugees seem to be able to cut through much of the red tape. But the refugees are far more than they seem and are using Janeway and the crew of the Voyager for their own ends.
Again, the writing is smooth and the plot was good. I could certainly see this as an episode of the show. Seven of Nine's character arc in this was the strongest and coincided nicely with the dilemma that Janeway and the Voyager crew face. She's the only one with a character arc here, the rest of the crew is mainly there to be used by the refugees for their own purposes. If you sit back and enjoy the ride, it's fun.
I did have one problem with the plot, which was this: If the refugees can cut through the red tape so easily, why were they stranded on the station where Voyager first meets them? I'd think, with their own abilities, they wouldn't have needed Voyager at all. I think this little plot point could be easily fixed, so it isn't a major problem with the book, but I don't remember it being addressed at all and it's one of the first questions that popped into my head while reading.
In any case, a good, solid addition to the Voyager adventures.
The basic premise is that Seven of Nine begins seeing ravens again, with corresponding hallucinations. But in these hallucinations, she's in the body/mind of someone else. As they progress, she realizes she's experiencing the lives of multiple people, and the Doctor can't find an explanation for why it's happening. Meanwhile, Voyager is passing through a section of the Delta Quadrant ruled by a highly bureaucratic Empire and they've taken on a group of refugees seeking an audience with the Emperor. Janeway simply wants the Emperor to grant them passage through their space, and the refugees seem to be able to cut through much of the red tape. But the refugees are far more than they seem and are using Janeway and the crew of the Voyager for their own ends.
Again, the writing is smooth and the plot was good. I could certainly see this as an episode of the show. Seven of Nine's character arc in this was the strongest and coincided nicely with the dilemma that Janeway and the Voyager crew face. She's the only one with a character arc here, the rest of the crew is mainly there to be used by the refugees for their own purposes. If you sit back and enjoy the ride, it's fun.
I did have one problem with the plot, which was this: If the refugees can cut through the red tape so easily, why were they stranded on the station where Voyager first meets them? I'd think, with their own abilities, they wouldn't have needed Voyager at all. I think this little plot point could be easily fixed, so it isn't a major problem with the book, but I don't remember it being addressed at all and it's one of the first questions that popped into my head while reading.
In any case, a good, solid addition to the Voyager adventures.
May 13, 2016
Seven of Nine had FINALLY joined the Star Trek Voyager Lit-Verse! Tom and B'Elanna are together. I mention that in my reviews not because I'm a shipper but to use it as a way to place it within the TV series. This story would take place sometime after early Season 4.
Christie Golden is one of the better Star Trek writers and does a great job with this story. It is not however Seven of Nine's 'story'. It does not tell the story of little Annika Hansen's journey to the Collective and back again. It is simply another adventure set on Voyager that could have been an episode. I personally think a different title would be more appropriate but since Seven is the focus character I'll let it pass.
Voyager wishes to pass through the Lhiaarian Empire. If they cannot years will be added to their journey. On their way to seek permission from the Emperor they pick the Skedans who are refugees of a Borg Invasion. They wish to seek redress from the Emperor who was supposed to offer them protection that never came.
These Skedans have a hidden agenda. They can not only read minds, they can manipulate them. They mentally torture Seven of Nine because of their anger at the Borg and they subtly use the crew to make decisions they would not otherwise.
Great read and great use of Seven of Nine and a very good resolution. I omit one star simply because Golden uses the same old trope I keep seeing in these books. Tom becomes involved with a alien female. Now this time around it is a case of mind control and it doesn't last long but its still there. I don't know why that was used over and over again in the numbered books and I realize it is probably not the fault of the authors but someone should have caught it.
Christie Golden is one of the better Star Trek writers and does a great job with this story. It is not however Seven of Nine's 'story'. It does not tell the story of little Annika Hansen's journey to the Collective and back again. It is simply another adventure set on Voyager that could have been an episode. I personally think a different title would be more appropriate but since Seven is the focus character I'll let it pass.
Voyager wishes to pass through the Lhiaarian Empire. If they cannot years will be added to their journey. On their way to seek permission from the Emperor they pick the Skedans who are refugees of a Borg Invasion. They wish to seek redress from the Emperor who was supposed to offer them protection that never came.
These Skedans have a hidden agenda. They can not only read minds, they can manipulate them. They mentally torture Seven of Nine because of their anger at the Borg and they subtly use the crew to make decisions they would not otherwise.
Great read and great use of Seven of Nine and a very good resolution. I omit one star simply because Golden uses the same old trope I keep seeing in these books. Tom becomes involved with a alien female. Now this time around it is a case of mind control and it doesn't last long but its still there. I don't know why that was used over and over again in the numbered books and I realize it is probably not the fault of the authors but someone should have caught it.
June 23, 2020
It began with a bird. A single black bird — a raven? A crow? — perched in an alien marketplace, its eyes boring into Seven’s own. Then the memories, the tide of sensations from a being who was not heard, overwhelming her. It was only the beginning for poor Seven, who found herself losing her mind even as her skills were desperately needed aboard Voyager. Making its way through a vast empire fond of red tape, Voyager has become the target of a vicious insectoid species, intent on destroying it for reasons unknown. At risk are not only Voyager and her crew, but also a meager band of refugees from a planet which has been destroyed by war and plague. They’re such nice people, so mild and pleasant.
Seven of Nine, so succinctly titled, can’t be dismissed like so many of the numbered novels. Although it carries some of the usual baggage — one-off aliens who we’ll never see again, and language so vanilla it makes B’Elenna Torres say things like “hurts like the dickens” — there’s more here than meets the eye. Golden’s writing chops were enough to let her write the first two novels in the Voyager Relaunch, and there are little hints here as to why. Beyond the awkward language, which may have been imposed by Pocketbooks, characterization is solid; Seven relates to people in a unique way, and Golden has a good grasp on that. There are dashes of humor, even though most of the story is full of bewilderment and fear as Voyager fights for its life and Seven struggles for her mind. Golden not only introduces a premise that will later be explored in a full episode of Voyager (Seven being exposed to and overcome bythe memories of those she’s assimilated — see “Infinite Regress“), but sheds a little light into one of the Borg’s more unique abilities.
Although there were warts and weaknesses, Seven of Nine still recommends itself to those who find its titular character as compelling as I do.
Seven of Nine, so succinctly titled, can’t be dismissed like so many of the numbered novels. Although it carries some of the usual baggage — one-off aliens who we’ll never see again, and language so vanilla it makes B’Elenna Torres say things like “hurts like the dickens” — there’s more here than meets the eye. Golden’s writing chops were enough to let her write the first two novels in the Voyager Relaunch, and there are little hints here as to why. Beyond the awkward language, which may have been imposed by Pocketbooks, characterization is solid; Seven relates to people in a unique way, and Golden has a good grasp on that. There are dashes of humor, even though most of the story is full of bewilderment and fear as Voyager fights for its life and Seven struggles for her mind. Golden not only introduces a premise that will later be explored in a full episode of Voyager (Seven being exposed to and overcome bythe memories of those she’s assimilated — see “Infinite Regress“), but sheds a little light into one of the Borg’s more unique abilities.
Although there were warts and weaknesses, Seven of Nine still recommends itself to those who find its titular character as compelling as I do.
October 28, 2016
This starts out as Voyager still just trying to get home and they have come to a region of space that is a bit harder to get threw then run into refugees that they decide to help.
This book is centered around Seven and a few aliens, unfortunately there were only nominal mentions of the rest of the crew. One thing that did surprise me was how much I was laughing, here is one quote I think is pretty good.
""An unkindness of Ravens. Much the way we discuss a pack of wolves, a flock of sheep, a gaggle of geese, a squabble of Klingons." He smiled. "Klingon gatherings aren't actually called 'squabbles,' of course. Though it would be an appropriate term."" (pg 160)
I could go on a lot further with that quote it just keeps getting funnier. Golden just paints such a realistic interactions with the crew and always seems to nail the characters. She also does such a great job weaving in theories and sub-stories that just made me unable to put this book down. This story did remind me the episode 'Infinite Regress', however, much much better.
Overall a great read, one of Golden's best books I have read, well maybe Murdered Sun was a bit better. I do recommend this to everyone even to those that don't love Seven of Nine I never really loved her character but I still really enjoyed the book.
This book is centered around Seven and a few aliens, unfortunately there were only nominal mentions of the rest of the crew. One thing that did surprise me was how much I was laughing, here is one quote I think is pretty good.
""An unkindness of Ravens. Much the way we discuss a pack of wolves, a flock of sheep, a gaggle of geese, a squabble of Klingons." He smiled. "Klingon gatherings aren't actually called 'squabbles,' of course. Though it would be an appropriate term."" (pg 160)
I could go on a lot further with that quote it just keeps getting funnier. Golden just paints such a realistic interactions with the crew and always seems to nail the characters. She also does such a great job weaving in theories and sub-stories that just made me unable to put this book down. This story did remind me the episode 'Infinite Regress', however, much much better.
Overall a great read, one of Golden's best books I have read, well maybe Murdered Sun was a bit better. I do recommend this to everyone even to those that don't love Seven of Nine I never really loved her character but I still really enjoyed the book.
January 14, 2022
Rounded up from 3.5 stars.
What can I say, it's Christie Golden. She writes good stories, and she knows the Voyager crew inside and out. When you read one of her books, you can hear the lines being spoken in the character's voices from the show, which doesn't hold true for many of the pre-Kirsten Beyer novels.
My only real complaint is that the story could have used more Janeway, and especially more Janeway/Seven interactions. More minor complaints include some weird plot holes - like why didn't experienced telepaths like Vorik and especially chief-of-security Tuvok detect the Skedan's telepathic manipulation of the crew. But, it's Star Trek. Technobabble and plotholes are part of the charm.
Maybe I'm biased in giving this an above average rating, but I love this universe, and I love these characters, and Golden writes them well enough that I'm willing to overlook problematic elements more so that in other works of fiction.
What can I say, it's Christie Golden. She writes good stories, and she knows the Voyager crew inside and out. When you read one of her books, you can hear the lines being spoken in the character's voices from the show, which doesn't hold true for many of the pre-Kirsten Beyer novels.
My only real complaint is that the story could have used more Janeway, and especially more Janeway/Seven interactions. More minor complaints include some weird plot holes - like why didn't experienced telepaths like Vorik and especially chief-of-security Tuvok detect the Skedan's telepathic manipulation of the crew. But, it's Star Trek. Technobabble and plotholes are part of the charm.
Maybe I'm biased in giving this an above average rating, but I love this universe, and I love these characters, and Golden writes them well enough that I'm willing to overlook problematic elements more so that in other works of fiction.
June 18, 2020
I picked this up for a quick read. Voyager has always been my favourite of the Star Trek series and I enjoy reading book adaptations of the episodes, even if they are only loosely linked, or more original ones like this. I picked this book because it gives us a good look at Seven's internal struggles and search for self after being severed from the Collective. The book format allows us to delve deeper into Seven as a character. We see her gain a little understanding of her humanity and self worth. So as well as being an adventurous read, it is also quite philosophical. It's not the best Voyager read out there, and can at times be a little confusing as the narrative is a little unclear, but the insight into Seven's character is worth it.
January 30, 2022
Another solid story from Christie Golden. The aliens are particularly interesting in their ability to influence the crew to do their bidding. Sevens characterisation is great, and the black bird returning from the TV show to herald a warning to her was a cool idea. An interesting exploration of the Borg and Seven's responsibility for assimilating other individuals and how that plays on her mind. The motives of the aliens are also sympathetic, and it's interesting to see how Seven tries to deal with her humanity by empathising with them but not necessarily going about helping them that is in line with the Federation.
Overall a great story which had me hooked throughout.
Overall a great story which had me hooked throughout.
August 16, 2018
Golden really understands Voyager and does a great job with their characters and story. This was her first stab at Seven of Nine to my understanding and she does a great job with a complex character such as her. The plot seemed a little convoluted at times but seemed to make sense in the end although I still had questions. I feel this book was just a little too much like the episode that they reference where Seven displays different personalities (at least I think they reference it) otherwise it was pretty much the best you could expect from a Star Trek Voyager novel.
August 19, 2022
This is not a biography about Seven's past like I assumed, but it was an excellent Voyager episode. this author really captured the personalities of the Voyager characters very well--so well that I recalled actual scenes where they had said some phrases. no one behaved strangely or out of character which is a problem with many of these novels. the story was deep and complex and very enjoyable. Seven has to endure some horrendous mental torture from her memories as a drone and that was interesting.
September 8, 2022
Probably more of a 3.5. Feels like a serviceable episode of Voyager dealing with Seven’s humanity. Since it’s said that Chakotay has worn the Starfleet uniform for over four years, I imagine this takes place between seasons 4 and 5. Like the Seven’s Reckoning comic I read earlier, a highlight of this story is when, toward the end, there’s a debate about ethics between Seven and Janeway, and Janeway is on the fence about how she should feel about it all. I do admit Seven’s thoughts at the very end, which indicate that she’s becoming more of an individual, are heartwarming.
June 15, 2024
Perfectly fine as Trek books go. It reads a bit like a young adult novel, and was unlucky enough to be supplanted by an episode which used much the same idea, but there's a clear effort to capture the tone and personality of the characters (something often lacking from the rushed/disinterested works which make up much of Trek lit). My main annoyance is that the characters are particularly stupid at times - not least leaving open the blindingly obvious way to disable their guard - but the idiot ball is a standard Voyager/Trek trope so I suppose it's in keeping with the course material.
February 25, 2018
For a book written in the span of a couple months, it manages to be (1) an original use of Seven of Nine, (2) a novel with a solid core story of revenge and guilt, and (3) a "Voyager" novel that perfectly captures the cast of characters as they existed in season four. Considering how (with a few exceptions) most of the pre-finale DS9 novels consistently missed their targets, this is quite the exemplar in how to create a "Star Trek" missing adventure that works on all levels.
March 19, 2018
I liked the perspective from Seven's thought processes, both when she's "in" her own mind and "out" of it. The nursery rhyme aspect was a bit obvious, but since it was a memory from her childhood before she was Borg, I guess it's childishness, including the belated child like realization of it's meaning, is understandable. All in all, not my favorite Star Trek Voyager book, but I still liked it. 4 stars!
August 14, 2020
A well written Trek novel accompanied by a true Trekian plot. Aliens attacked by the Borg seek revenge on their King that abandoned them in their time of need. The plot felt like one that belongs in Trek although the story does lack action. Lots of time, especially in the middle of the book, is spent on the characters and little is spent on action or adventure.
A good Seven of Nine story but long and sometimes stale.
A good Seven of Nine story but long and sometimes stale.
November 8, 2018
Original and Engrossing Story.
This book was well written and original in its storyline. Seven of Nine is an interesting character as a former Borg. The story had drama and action in good measure. The plot was developed smoothly and played out interestingly. A great story of Star Trek Voyager's collection.
This book was well written and original in its storyline. Seven of Nine is an interesting character as a former Borg. The story had drama and action in good measure. The plot was developed smoothly and played out interestingly. A great story of Star Trek Voyager's collection.
June 16, 2020
Nice Voyager book. Seven of Nine plot is nice but it's not the main plot of the book. As always there are two plots to follow. Even if the title of the book is "Seven of nine" and one of the plot si Senven based the book is not adding new info on Seven character.
It's a good read for a trekker.
It's a good read for a trekker.
May 14, 2021
The Voyager episode Infinite Regress handled this similarly and perhaps better. maybe I just wasn't feeling the Trek vibe, but although the backstory here was interesting, it didn't sadly come to life.
July 31, 2021
Given her back story, any story involving Seven of Nine as the main character has great potential. This book did an adequate job as she was tormented by her past. Too short a story to deal with all the issues raised. I would and will read another.
March 14, 2022
Entertaining read
This was a pretty good Star Trek book, I really enjoyed it. It gave a lot of insight into Seven's character. A couple of times the writing was a bit confusing though.
Overall I would recommend.
This was a pretty good Star Trek book, I really enjoyed it. It gave a lot of insight into Seven's character. A couple of times the writing was a bit confusing though.
Overall I would recommend.
June 27, 2022
This book took a new angle on the Voyager series. We learn more about Seven of Nine and some interesting Aliens. Some interesting dealings with a dictatorship appears in book and a very interesting resolution.
May 2, 2018
The storyline was engaging and the characterizations were spot-on. Fans of Seven of Nine will love this book.
April 21, 2020
An enjoyable, fun read. I've enjoyed other books written by Christie Golden, and she doesn't disappoint here. Felt like an episode of Voyager.
June 17, 2020
One of my favorite trek books. To the point that I sometimes mix up plot points with the book and think they're from episodes.
June 30, 2020
This was so fun. I love that we got to experience more creative alien races than the typical humanoids we saw on the show.
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