Calls back to the show in fun ways, introduces a new species we could never see on screen (especially with 90s effects), and charmingly portrays beloved characters. Pretty much what I’m asking for in a Star Trek novel!

Valhalla is finding a great shirt at a thrift store.

This is a great concept and was executed really well. My only disappointment was the way things were resolved, although it was a hardly surprising outcome.

This is definitely not as humour focused but at times this reminded me of the very short journey of self discovery that Douglas Adams' whale undertook.