If you loved all the dragons & riders of Pern
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If you loved all the dragons & riders of Pern, this is for you. Good adventure, and no gratuitous sex, okay for kids.
2012844
This was recommended to me by a friend, and I absolutely adored it. This was a very fun alternate history, and a must-read for any dragon lover. Also worth noting: the audible narration for this book is exquisite, so if you're considering adding it to your purchase, I'd highly recommend it.
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I bought a ScFi Club copy in I think 1988. Hardcover. I've since lost the dust jacket, and the spine is at best loose. I'm going to have to get a new copy of it soon. It's WELL loved :) But right now I'm rereading it. Seems like every 4 or 5 years I do so. And am thrilled once again by the lovely and intelligent dragons and their brave riders. I save all my books, take good care of them, and reread them. But this trilogy is special.

I especially think if you're looking for a first SciFi/Fantasy series for teens this would be a good choice. This trilogy along with The Harper Hall of Pern.

Someone mentioned that the current version has typos. Well, the 1988 version I have has typos also. Don't let that deter you, just ignore them.

And please, don't be expecting it to make sense. Some people complain this  is too silly. Do I have to point out the obvious? I guess so. This is FANTASY. I understand physics and biology, yet I can still lose myself in the world of Pern. Sometimes that's all we need-to fall away from the real world for a while.
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I love the characters in the story.  So real, they could be your friends,  even the dragons! Absolutely loved it!
1750521
I enjoyed all of the stories in this collection, but then, I'm an avid Anne McCaffrey fan: I loved all of the Pern books, and I thought -  it couldn't get better than this. Then, I loved the Pegasus series (The Rowan, Damia, and the rest). But, the Crystal Singer books are great, too - you get the idea!  These  short stories evoked worlds that were familiar and worlds that were new to me - each world interesting and complex, a treat to visit.  As usual, Anne's stories lift the spirits with hopeful endings, except the one sad story "Habit is an Old Horse" - skip it if you prefer.  Two additional treats in this book: 24 lovely illustrations and eight autobiographical pages by Anne herself.
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This most recent book in the Dragons of Eternity series doesn't fail to deliver.  They remind me so much of Anne McCaffery's Pern series with different characters (and sometimes different timelines) being highlighted.  Yet again Julie has managed to find a new twist on Dragon Lore to throw in there and it certainly kept me turning the pages.  A great addition to the collection and I can't wait until it comes out in paperback to add to my "actual" shelves too! V""V

**Note would be considered a "clean" romance - with it being an NA title people expecting different should check out the rating system on the Crimson Tree publishing page.
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I have been a fan of these books for over 20 years now.  My addiction stared in junior high and has grown into the love that it is today.  Her style along with the descriptions have emersed me in the dragonriding fantasy world of Pern.  The characters are so vivid in my mind that they actually feel like friends or foes.  She is by far my favorite author.  I'm so glad that Todd has picked up and continued on with the story.
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This book is even better than Dragonflight. Easily, as a matter of fact. And that's no small feat at all!
In this book, we get to see, well, Pern. :-) We get to know better the people who make Pern works, though the book is still mostly focused on the dragonriders.
The story is much more action packed than Dragonflight, and the characters are better developed too. How McCaffrey managed that, I don't know. :-)
We get to see the dragonriders fight between themselves (politically, mostly), we learn how Halls and Holds work, we get to know some of the most important Lord Holders and Craftmasters.
The book also sets in motion events that will eventually led to the erradication of thread, way down the line (in All the Weyrs of Pern).
I loved this book, and can't put a single fault to it. While it might not be my favorite, it's definitely one of the best.
My only complain is a timeline disagreement with Dragonsinger, but only consistency fanatics like me would even notice it. :-)
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I loved this book. I love how Madja Oaer confounds Sevrrn the dragon. This book is funny as well as sweet. To start with Madja does not think the dragon is real & it is funny when she realizes he is & she gets caught with her hand in the cookie jar, so to speak! She gets him to let her appraise his many treasures. Sevrrn has been alone a long time & was content until Madja comes along. He really does not understand her & her emotions. He does not realize he starts to have feelings for the annoying woman (at least that is what he says about her)! I look forward to seeing how both characters in the book grow & mature as the next book comes out. Viola creates a world I get lost in & want to stay. She creates loveable characters that have depth to them! I would recommend this book! Can't wait to see what happens in the next book! I have loved all of the books she has written & have read!
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I love anything about dragons and this was written where you want the story to never end! Thanks and keep up the great work.
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I remember reading the smallest dragon boy in school. Aww the memorieshas some really cool other stories that show other aspects of Pern life.
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I love fantasy. I love dragons. The detail & descriptions had me feeling I could have been there! I'm on the next book & have to pace myself
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This has to be my favorite book in the Dragonriders of Pern universe.  I have always loved the character of the masterharper, and to have a book that tells his story was perfect.  If you haven't yet immersed yourself into the world Anne McCaffrey has created take the time to do so, you will not be disapointed.

This books follows the history of the Masterharper of Pern, from his childhood in the harperhall, up to his death.  Learn about his wife, his introducing to dragonriders, his friends with F'Lar's father, and much more.

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This has been by far my favorite dragonriders of pern book. It was so engaging I read the whole thing in under two days
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Fans of Anne McCaffery's Dragonriders of Pern, Steampunk, Historical Asian settings and sword and sorcery will love this book.
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I loved every thing that / Anne McCaffrey has written. So sad that she's gone but this book was a wonderful to end the series. There are many old characters from past stories we love along with many more. This story was about an older rider and new young one  building a relationship. What happens when Dragon riders are not needed anymore? What future do they have if not riding thread? Great answer. The only thing missing and we can hope that her son Todd will follow up with a story on Toric causing trouble. I hope he gets caught.
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I am so glad I bought both books.  For a person who loves dragons these books are an answer to a dream. You won't be sorry if you get these 2 books.