Dragon Riders of Pern 1: Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey

On a beautiful world called Pern, Lessa is an outcast survivor?her parents murdered, her birthright stolen? A fierce young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge. That is, until an ambitious young dragonrider, F’lar, offers her something even greater: the chance to lead Pern at his side by Impressing a golden dragon with whom she will share a telepathic bond more intimate than any human connection.

Although there is also her intense relationship with F’lar himself…But Lessa’s fierceness and courage will be put to the test when an ancient scourge returns to the land: a deadly silver spore that falls from the sky, destroying all it touches.

Only dragons can fight this Thread, and there are not enough dragons to protect all of Pern. Lessa and her dragon may hold the key to their world’s salvation . .