Books like Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey
When Lessa, once seen only as a kitchen girl in Benden Weyr, discovers her true lineage, she must break free from her disguise and claim her rightful place. Joined by a queen dragon, their bond gives them the strength to confront Thread, an ancient, deadly substance that rains through Pern and annihilates all it touches. With dragons and their Riders dwindling, Lessa risks her life and that of her dragon to defend her planet and its inhabitants.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Anne McCaffrey
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