Fantasy · Science fiction
Dragonflight
On a world menaced by deadly spores falling from a wandering star, the dragonriders are few and the other holds have grown complacent. A dispossessed young woman is swept into the riders' ranks when a queen dragon chooses her.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1968
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 356
- Format
- Book 1 of 24 in Pern
Read this if you love dragons that bond with their riders and want a classic of the genre from the late sixties.
Skip this if you want modern romance or gender politics, as some attitudes in this book feel distinctly dated.
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Quick answers about Dragonflight
- What is Dragonflight about?
- On a world menaced by deadly spores falling from a wandering star, the dragonriders are few and the other holds have grown complacent. A dispossessed young woman is swept into the riders' ranks when a queen dragon chooses her.
- Who should read Dragonflight?
- Read it if you love dragons that bond with their riders and want a classic of the genre from the late sixties. Skip it if you want modern romance or gender politics, as some attitudes in this book feel distinctly dated.
- How long and how fast is Dragonflight?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 356 pages, first published in 1968.
- Does Dragonflight have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Dragonflight for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Dragonflight; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Dragonflight?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Eragon, Fourth Wing, The Dragonbone Chair.
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