Dragon’s Kin is a fantasy novel set in the Dragonriders of Pern universe. It follows Kindan, a young boy from the mining settlement of Camp Natalon, who loses his family and must find a new path in life. Taken in by a Harper, Kindan’s growing talent with music and his friendship with a mysterious girl named Nuella lead him to hatch and train a new watch‑wher—a dragon‑related creature—during rising tensions that threaten his community. Themes include courage, loss, identity, and the bond between humans and dragon‑like creatures.