The novel by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels is an ambitious addition to the Enterprise "relaunch" series that serves as both a political thriller and an origin story for Starfleet's most famous training exercise. Set shortly after the series finale, it chronicles the rising tensions between the fledgling Coalition of Planets and the secretive Romulan Star Empire. Review Summary
Reviewers from sites like Fantasy Book Review and Unreality SF view the book as a "solid though not quite spectacular" bridge to the Romulan War. While praised for its world-building, it has faced criticism for inconsistent characterizations. Star Trek Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru - Josh Edelglass Star Trek: Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru (Star Tre...