One that often gets the title of the worst is 'The Courtship of Princess Leia'. It has a plot that seems a bit forced. The way it tries to explore the relationship between the main characters feels unnatural. And it doesn't really enhance the overall Star Wars story but rather feels like a side - note that doesn't quite fit in.
In my opinion, 'The Jedi Academy Trilogy' had its problems. While it had some interesting concepts, the execution was a bit off. There were some plot holes and the character development wasn't as strong as it could have been. Some of the new characters introduced didn't really gel with the existing Star Wars cast, and the overall story flow felt a bit disjointed at times.
In my opinion, 'Dyson Sphere' is also a contender for the worst Star Trek novels. The science in it was a bit iffy. It didn't really hold up to what we know about the Star Trek universe's science. And the story was just not that interesting. It lacked the excitement and the thought - provoking elements that good Star Trek novels usually have.
I think 'Vulcan's Forge' is one of the worst. It had some really cheesy dialogue that didn't seem to fit the Star Trek style. The plot also had some holes in it. For example, some of the character's actions didn't seem to have proper motivation, which made the whole story feel a bit disjointed.
Well, 'The Courtship of Princess Leia' is not well - liked by many fans and could be seen as one of the worst Star Wars novels. It has a rather odd premise. The relationship between Han and Leia is portrayed in a way that many fans find unappealing. And the overall plot doesn't really contribute much to the broader Star Wars saga.
Some would say 'Insomnia' is not his best. It has a slow - moving plot and lacks the immediate horror or suspense that his most famous novels are known for. The themes it explores, while interesting, are not presented in as engaging a way as in his other works.
Definitely 'Gerald's Game'. It's a very slow - paced novel with a rather limited setting. Just a woman handcuffed to a bed for most of the story. It doesn't have the wide - ranging and exciting elements that his more popular works do.
Well, 'The Crystal Star' is often regarded as one of the worst. It's got a plot that's all over the place. There are these strange alien concepts that don't seem to blend well with the rest of the Star Wars elements. It's like the author was trying to be too creative and ended up making a mess. The characters also don't act in ways that we've come to expect from them in the Star Wars universe.
Well, 'Aftermath' is often regarded as one of the worst. The story just didn't seem to have the same level of excitement as other Star Wars stories. It focused a lot on new characters that many fans had a hard time getting attached to. There were parts where the pacing dragged, and it didn't do a great job of making you feel like you were in the heart of the Star Wars galaxy.
The prequel trilogy has its detractors who think it's part of the worst Star Wars stories. The overly complicated trade disputes in Episode I as a starting point for the whole saga seemed dull. Also, the wooden acting in parts of the prequels and some of the less - than - impressive CGI, like Jar Jar Binks, made it a bit of a let - down for many fans who had high hopes based on the original trilogy.
In my opinion, the story of the sequel trilogy had some major flaws that could be considered 'the worst'. The way they handled Luke Skywalker's character in 'The Last Jedi' was really disappointing. They made him seem so out of character compared to the original trilogy. It was like they were trying to subvert expectations but ended up ruining the essence of the beloved character.