As a huge Voyager fan, I bought this book to help me go through withdrawal when the series ended. I found the story of her life fascinating - I couldn't put it down once I started reading - and even non-Trekkies would find the story a good one. Knowing her background really helps understand the decisions she makes on the show, however from a literary standpoint, some parts are way too predictable (especially Hobbes). My only real complaint is a lot of the transitions from Present to Past, and Past to Present, are really bumpy and left me rolling my eyes. Other than that it's a great read and anyone who loves the character Kathryn Janeway will read it many times over!