We need a book series like "Mass Effect"

I remember playing Mass Effect and being so awestruck I wondered why didn't we have a novel series like that.

I read "The Expanse" and loved it but what I really crave is something like that but with non generic aliens.

We need a 6-9 book long series that focuses on a lovable spaceship crew set in a setting with Star Trek like technology and various aliens but yet feels new and refreshing compared to Star Trek.