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A review by winterreader40
Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey
5.0
I don't know how many times I've reread this book but this is the first one in approx 10-15 years. This series is the reason I love fantasy so it was/will always be 5 stars.
Menolly has arrived at the Harper Hall, where she needs to be assessed by all the masters to see where her abilities are at, she also needs to learn that her abilities are a good thing and nothing to be ashamed of. She meets Piemur probably the youngest/smallest apprentice in the hall and they become fast friends, initially because of her fire lizards, because what little boy wouldn't want to be around mythical creatures(?) but they get along well and he helps Menolly find her way.
Her unlearning the attitudes of fear and shame instilled by her family about her abilities does happen a bit fast, but these aren't long books.
This one is more character driven than book one because it all happens in one location that is a relatively safe space, so we see her build friendships with a few people while she is tested by all of the Masters who are all very distinct personalities as well.
Menolly has arrived at the Harper Hall, where she needs to be assessed by all the masters to see where her abilities are at, she also needs to learn that her abilities are a good thing and nothing to be ashamed of. She meets Piemur probably the youngest/smallest apprentice in the hall and they become fast friends, initially because of her fire lizards, because what little boy wouldn't want to be around mythical creatures(?) but they get along well and he helps Menolly find her way.
Her unlearning the attitudes of fear and shame instilled by her family about her abilities does happen a bit fast, but these aren't long books.
This one is more character driven than book one because it all happens in one location that is a relatively safe space, so we see her build friendships with a few people while she is tested by all of the Masters who are all very distinct personalities as well.