I actually prefer first person over third, particularly in UF. The main reason being I want to be deep in the main character's head experiencing everything with her. Plus the voice comes out so much clearer if it's written well. Most authors do not do this well for me in third and I give up on them quickly (Stacia, I will say you are an exception to the rule).
In the end, though, it isn't my preferences or anyone else's here that matter so much as the individual author's. They have to decide for themselves which POV works best for their story. As many have said, if it's written well enough the readers won't care either way.
In the end, though, it isn't my preferences or anyone else's here that matter so much as the individual author's. They have to decide for themselves which POV works best for their story. As many have said, if it's written well enough the readers won't care either way.