The Last Best Hope

How do I review this book? The writing is fantastic. It keeps the flow going and brings the voices of the characters to life. My one complaint is that I don't particularly care for current day swearing showing up more. Especially the f-bomb. I like Star Trek without it. This book did not have many, but it feels awkward to hear a member of a non-human race using it.

I enjoyed getting the a glimpse into the histories of Raffi, Dr Jurati, and others. I would like to have learned the story behind the two Romulans who are employed by Picard at his vineyard, but the book doesn't go there. This book sets the stage for the first episode of Picard and would likely feel incomplete without the television series to follow.