This was an upgrade from the previous book imo. Wasn’t as dense, less POVs and a rip roaring battle in the end. It also helps set up TOS a lot and the future of Trek with cameos from Picard’s ancestor to many more. I felt it said it needed to say within the right amount of pages. Although; I can understand why people wanted a whole trilogy out of this as it’s the granddaddy to the Dominon War. It was the original war that defined the Federation and lead to its creation.

I would say this book does still feel rushed and could have benefited from a third volume but I’m happy with what I read. Also the ending with Trip and T’Pol was a nice touch

7/10