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Star Trek: Prodigy #2
Supernova
Star Trek: Prodigy is a brand-new animated series streaming on Paramount+ and airing on Nickelodeon! In this middle grade adventure based on the Star Trek: Prodigy video game, Dal and Gwyn must rescue their missing crewmates.
When the Protostar crash-lands in a peculiar star system, the crew ends up separated and Dal and Gwyn must work together to find their missing crewmates. They don’t have much time, though: the nearby star is destabilized and in danger of creating a supernova. Then Dal and Gwyn discover evil droids patrolling the area, and they look just like the Watchers back in Tars Lamora. How will Dal and Gwyn confront this nightmare from their past…and prevent an explosion in their near future?
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When the Protostar crash-lands in a peculiar star system, the crew ends up separated and Dal and Gwyn must work together to find their missing crewmates. They don’t have much time, though: the nearby star is destabilized and in danger of creating a supernova. Then Dal and Gwyn discover evil droids patrolling the area, and they look just like the Watchers back in Tars Lamora. How will Dal and Gwyn confront this nightmare from their past…and prevent an explosion in their near future?
TM & © 2022 CBS Studios Inc. Star Trek and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
147 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2023
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January 25, 2025
Four stars because you should make more of these. I will buy them. But if we're being honest this was fun but obviously not for my age group. I felt like I was picking up on too many inconsistencies, like people not knowing things that they should - and vice versa. And I also had spent so much time thinking, "oh that was clearly explained in a simple way for kids to learn it easier" that it really stuck out when some stuff wasn't well explained, or when an unnecessarily big word was used.
Quibbles aside, it was kinda cool to hang with the Prodigy crew. I do hope they keep making them. More content, more good!
Quibbles aside, it was kinda cool to hang with the Prodigy crew. I do hope they keep making them. More content, more good!
January 18, 2023
An entertaining read! With the drought of Star Trek publishing recently, I was excited to find this book and "A Dangerous Trade" releasing this month. I'm not a huge Middle Grade/Young Reader fan, and I am also not necessarily a fan of Prodigy (I haven't watched it yet), but I am a Star Trek fan and I wanted Star Trek publishing to do well so we'd get more books. So I picked this book up and read it in about an hour and half. It was lots of fun.
While "A Dangerous Trade" was small in every scale, this book aims to be large in scale. This book deals with entire planets and star systems being in peril. And miraculously, our young teenagers are the only people who can save the world. Ha!
I do give props to Robb Pearlman for trying to tell a big story. If these two books were television arcs, this one would get a lot more time in the press because of its ambition.
This book primarily follows Dal and Gwyn. We get almost all the book from Dal's perspective, but Gwyn is the one with all of the character development. I'm shocked they gave her so much in just this book, considering they probably have plans for her character in Season 2 of the show.
Because this book tries to be so big, there are some plot points that seem a little far fetched and a little illogical. But when you consider this is a book for kids, I think its still excusable and worth it.
There are several references to Star Trek that will absolutely tickle adult Star Trek fans. There were references to just about every single Star Trek series, particularly TOS and Voyager. There were two in particular that I was shocked that Pearlman got away with.
Overall, this is a quite enjoyable book. I think that "A Dangerous Trade" was faster paced, more evenly written with the characters, and more enjoyable overall. But this book is certainly well worth the read, and is a great entry point for the Star Trek universe for kids and adults alike. 8.0 out of 10!
While "A Dangerous Trade" was small in every scale, this book aims to be large in scale. This book deals with entire planets and star systems being in peril. And miraculously, our young teenagers are the only people who can save the world. Ha!
I do give props to Robb Pearlman for trying to tell a big story. If these two books were television arcs, this one would get a lot more time in the press because of its ambition.
This book primarily follows Dal and Gwyn. We get almost all the book from Dal's perspective, but Gwyn is the one with all of the character development. I'm shocked they gave her so much in just this book, considering they probably have plans for her character in Season 2 of the show.
Because this book tries to be so big, there are some plot points that seem a little far fetched and a little illogical. But when you consider this is a book for kids, I think its still excusable and worth it.
There are several references to Star Trek that will absolutely tickle adult Star Trek fans. There were references to just about every single Star Trek series, particularly TOS and Voyager. There were two in particular that I was shocked that Pearlman got away with.
Overall, this is a quite enjoyable book. I think that "A Dangerous Trade" was faster paced, more evenly written with the characters, and more enjoyable overall. But this book is certainly well worth the read, and is a great entry point for the Star Trek universe for kids and adults alike. 8.0 out of 10!
September 17, 2025
This book was based on the video game of the same name. I played the game on both ps4 and ps5. It was decent enough, and the story was serviceable for a video game, but not overly interesting. So, does the book improve on the story? Well, yes. It's more streamlined and paced better. I know these are kids' books, but this one was written better than the first book in the series. By that, I mean the author doesn't waste words as much. When I read Cassandra Rose Clarke's book, I found myself skipping over lots of unnecessary words and phrases in order to keep the action moving. It was like she was padding the word count. Such was not the case here.
However, the author incorrectly defines an acronym in his story. An acronym is made of initials that can be pronounced like a word (e.g., NATO). If you read the letters (e.g., FBI), it's called an initialism. It's good to teach kids in books, but it's embarrassing that you're teaching them wrong.
4 out of 5.
However, the author incorrectly defines an acronym in his story. An acronym is made of initials that can be pronounced like a word (e.g., NATO). If you read the letters (e.g., FBI), it's called an initialism. It's good to teach kids in books, but it's embarrassing that you're teaching them wrong.
4 out of 5.
January 30, 2023
I started this book pretty much on the tail of the first one. I loved this one as much as I loved the first. When I got to the back of the book, there was a "sneak peek" type section, and I got excited and imagined there might be a third that was about to come out. Alas, the extra chapter was just a pitch for the first book, in case you read them out of order.
I think these little books are great for children/young readers. I could imagine, while reading, how much I would have enjoyed them when I was younger.
I also think they're great for adults who won't get hung up on the fact that they're reading a book that's written for younger readers.
These are very much like the show, so they have something to offer old and new Trek fans, as well as young and old fans. There were quite a few references to other Trek movies and shows, and those serve as great moments to get new fans interested in other things, but they also are a tip of the proverbial hat to those of us who have already seen and enjoyed those moments.
I highly recommend these little novels, and I hope there are more to come!
I think these little books are great for children/young readers. I could imagine, while reading, how much I would have enjoyed them when I was younger.
I also think they're great for adults who won't get hung up on the fact that they're reading a book that's written for younger readers.
These are very much like the show, so they have something to offer old and new Trek fans, as well as young and old fans. There were quite a few references to other Trek movies and shows, and those serve as great moments to get new fans interested in other things, but they also are a tip of the proverbial hat to those of us who have already seen and enjoyed those moments.
I highly recommend these little novels, and I hope there are more to come!
March 11, 2023
I thought this started much stronger than “A Dangerous Trade”, and really took the time to get into the characters’ heads, early on. Especially Dal’s.
For whatever reason, perhaps to hit the short page count, everything seemed to speed up in the text and where the book had initially taken time to tell us what characters were thinking and what was motivating them, suddenly everything was rushed. The second half almost feels written by a different person to the first half, to be honest.
That said, greatly enjoyed everything up to the point where it started to touch on what was in the game, so keeping it at 3 stars. Probably a generous rating, especially given this is a very YA novel, but the Trekkie in me loves more Trek!
For whatever reason, perhaps to hit the short page count, everything seemed to speed up in the text and where the book had initially taken time to tell us what characters were thinking and what was motivating them, suddenly everything was rushed. The second half almost feels written by a different person to the first half, to be honest.
That said, greatly enjoyed everything up to the point where it started to touch on what was in the game, so keeping it at 3 stars. Probably a generous rating, especially given this is a very YA novel, but the Trekkie in me loves more Trek!
April 30, 2023
Nothing is Rarely Nothing
Robb Pearlman continues the explorations of the Protostar’s crew with a trilling original adventure. When Gwyndala (Gwyn) finds a secret message on a hodgepodge doll she was gifted, a secret leads the crew of the Protostar into a posable trap. Separated from their crew and stranded on an unknown planet, Dal and Gwyn must solve this mystery before it becomes a disaster.
Taking place a few days after the events of A Dangerous Trade, Captain Dal R’El suffers a sleepless night recalling some of the events that lead him and his crew to obtain the Protostar. The responsibilities of being captain weighing on him. This mysterious doll brings out sad memories for all the crew. Jankom does not want to get involved, they have had enough trouble. But if there is a chance a child needs help, the crew of the Protostar will find them.
Robb Pearlman delves into the thoughts of Dal and Gwyn as they face the unknown in different ways. While Dal puts up a brave face despite his fears for the safety of his friends, Gwyn is reminded of the guilt she feels and is ready for a fight. They both relive the memories of The Watchers, the robotic minions of the Diviner who they thought were long gone. They must overcome their past fears to help save their friends, and forgive each other for the past. Together they raise each other up, because they are family.
Robb Pearlman continues the explorations of the Protostar’s crew with a trilling original adventure. When Gwyndala (Gwyn) finds a secret message on a hodgepodge doll she was gifted, a secret leads the crew of the Protostar into a posable trap. Separated from their crew and stranded on an unknown planet, Dal and Gwyn must solve this mystery before it becomes a disaster.
Taking place a few days after the events of A Dangerous Trade, Captain Dal R’El suffers a sleepless night recalling some of the events that lead him and his crew to obtain the Protostar. The responsibilities of being captain weighing on him. This mysterious doll brings out sad memories for all the crew. Jankom does not want to get involved, they have had enough trouble. But if there is a chance a child needs help, the crew of the Protostar will find them.
Robb Pearlman delves into the thoughts of Dal and Gwyn as they face the unknown in different ways. While Dal puts up a brave face despite his fears for the safety of his friends, Gwyn is reminded of the guilt she feels and is ready for a fight. They both relive the memories of The Watchers, the robotic minions of the Diviner who they thought were long gone. They must overcome their past fears to help save their friends, and forgive each other for the past. Together they raise each other up, because they are family.
February 7, 2023
What is technically the 2nd book based on "Star Trek: Prodigy", Robb Pearlman's "Supernova" (not connected to the series 1 final 2 episodes) is a mesmerizing book that is where this series can be at its best. The story involves the crew of the Protostar finding their way to a peculiar star system that has planets and a star protected by a failing Dyson Sphere. When the crew beams down to investigate they are split across 3 different worlds & slowly but surely the story of what happened to this system unfolds in a way that is very believable and also in a way that reveals a touch more of Gwyn's past. This fast-moving book is an easy read for any one of any age group and will not be a problem for the younger audience for him this series is geared toward. The ending makes perfect sense & keeps to the themes we've seen as an audience across this series opening season.
September 6, 2023
know this was written for adolescents, but sine Prodigy is the ONLY current Paramount Puss show that deserves to be called Star Trek, (The only show that has the spirit of Legacy Trek shows), so I picked it up.
The book was a fun adventure that captured the essence of the series.
On a rescue mission, the crew of the Protostar get locked inside a Dyson sphere and are separated on different planets inside of it.
As the crew try to find each other, they run into the problems that the population are dealing with and against their will, they get dragged into it.
As the sun inside the Dyson sphere begins to go supernova, the crew is running out of time to find each other and save the planets.
This was a highly enjoyable book that captures the crew perfectly to the on screen characters.
I highly recommend it, foe Trek fans of all ages.
The book was a fun adventure that captured the essence of the series.
On a rescue mission, the crew of the Protostar get locked inside a Dyson sphere and are separated on different planets inside of it.
As the crew try to find each other, they run into the problems that the population are dealing with and against their will, they get dragged into it.
As the sun inside the Dyson sphere begins to go supernova, the crew is running out of time to find each other and save the planets.
This was a highly enjoyable book that captures the crew perfectly to the on screen characters.
I highly recommend it, foe Trek fans of all ages.
April 18, 2025
As a fan of the television series, Supernova feels like an okay filler episode. If you haven't watched any Star Trek: Prodigy, this really isn't going to make sense to you, as even though they drop a few little reminders early on, you need to already be familiar with these characters and concepts. If you don't already know Murf, you're lost, because there is zero explanation here. The story itself is fine; a self contained little outing that could happen at almost any point in the series. The writing is understandably simple and the characters feel mostly series accurate. It doesn't have the same sense of fun and discovery the show has, but it's decent enough to scratch the Prodigy itch.
March 3, 2024
Really good book. I felt like the author got the characters right..i could hear them saying the dialogues. Some star trek books don't get the characters right. He clearly knew the Star Trek universe. The easter eggs were very appropriate. They aided the story. I liked that the story was part of the overall prodegy story line but is complete in or itself.
November 1, 2023
Much more action packed than A Dangerous Trade but still equally good at characterization and pacing.
January 13, 2024
My kids and I love this show, so this was a fun read while we wait for the release of season 2!
January 20, 2025
Much like the game it's based on, a fun little story. Hardly worth complaining about any discrepancies between the Prodigy books considering it's a kids series.
July 15, 2023
This was good and felt a lot like watching the show.
I also really loved the small nod to Tuvix for the long time fans.
I also really loved the small nod to Tuvix for the long time fans.
February 12, 2023
I know this was written for adolescents, but sine Prodigy is the ONLY current Paramount Puss show that deserves to be called Star Trek, (The only show that has the spirit of Legacy Trek shows), so I picked it up.
The book was a fun adventure that captured the essence of the series.
On a rescue mission, the crew of the Protostar get locked inside a Dyson sphere and are separated on different planets inside of it.
As the crew try to find each other, they run into the problems that the population are dealing with and against their will, they get dragged into it.
As the sun inside the Dyson sphere begins to go supernova, the crew is running out of time to find each other and save the planets.
This was a highly enjoyable book that captures the crew perfectly to the on screen characters.
I highly recommend it, foe Trek fans of all ages.
The book was a fun adventure that captured the essence of the series.
On a rescue mission, the crew of the Protostar get locked inside a Dyson sphere and are separated on different planets inside of it.
As the crew try to find each other, they run into the problems that the population are dealing with and against their will, they get dragged into it.
As the sun inside the Dyson sphere begins to go supernova, the crew is running out of time to find each other and save the planets.
This was a highly enjoyable book that captures the crew perfectly to the on screen characters.
I highly recommend it, foe Trek fans of all ages.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 4, 2023
Supernova tops A Dangerous Trade due to its faster speed and more action scenes. The plot plays out just how it should, like an episode of Star Trek: Prodigy. Younger fans of the series will enjoy reading about their favorite characters on another mission, while older fans will enjoy it simply because it's Star Trek; it's goofier, yes, but it's still a fun read. —★★★★★
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