A review by crimsonsparrow
Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey

4.0

I LOVED these books as a teen. They captivated me and made me fall in love with dragons - an obsession I maintain to this day. If I had rated them then, it would have been 5 stars: A strong-willed, resourceful female lead marked for greatness, telepathy, animals, a brilliant blend of science and fantasy - what's not to love?

I don't know that the stories have aged well, but they shaped me. I owe so much of my love of fantasy and sci fi to these books, and regardless of their current appeal, McCaffrey knows how to weave a seamless and realistic tale.