Die Kristall-Sängerin

Anne McCaffrey masterfully combines elements of both genres, but I'm curious what sparked her interest in merging these worlds and how she decided on this particular setting.

Her journey of self-discovery was compelling but also made me wonder if her decisions were entirely her own or influenced by external pressures. How did others interpret her autonomy?

The vivid descriptions made these worlds feel both mesmerizing and deadly. I'm curious if this setting was inspired by real-world environments or purely imagined.