Tooth and Claw in SpecFic Buddy Reads

Feb 18, 2020 Bradley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, 2020-shelf

This complex novel finally answers the age-old question of what would a Regency-Era romance look like if all the characters were dragons.

No, this isn't a Novak novel. This came out before. Indeed, this was popular enough to win the World Fantasy Award and it is well-deserved.

Far from being a gimmick, the core 'tail' tackles all the original Austen-like social criticisms such as inheritance law, marriage customs, a Pride and Prejudice level of anxiety, quips, and misunderstandings, the full issue ...more

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May 26, 2021 Lyn rated it liked it

Smaug, Mushu, Drogon, Spyro and Denton Van Zan sit at a table playing Basements and Humans and discussing Jo Walton’s 2003 novel Tooth and Claw.

Mushu (rolling a 20 sided die) – Saving throw – YES! My fifth level lawyer’s objection is sustained! Take that Van Zan, guess you don’t get to kill this dragon today!

Van Zan: Alright, alright, alright. At least we’re fighting, not enough action in Walton’s book for this ax wielder.

Drogon: Not enough action? My word, Walton’s depiction of dragonkind is ur ...more

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Feb 18, 2018 Alissa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-ebooks

Ah, the comfort of gentle hypocrisy!!

What a complex society! A fantasy of manners starring ambitious dragons? Dragons addressing quarrels through law? Dragons debating about religion and navigating the intricacies of the marriage market?

This is unlike everything I've ever read, and I enjoyed both the worldbuilding and the many intrigues surrounding the Argonin family. Top that with clever storytelling and masterful writing, and you have quality hours of reading ahead.

4.5 stars rounded down becau ...more

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Aug 15, 2016 Sarah rated it liked it

Shelves: world-fantasy-award

This was a light and fun book that really made me laugh. A lot. The author's chapter titles were particularly funny. Part of the fun in the book was the very clear cut characters. You could loathe Frelt and Daverak unequivocally, you rooted for Avan and Sebeth, and you desperately wanted Selendra to just blush already! It was really a fun book. ...more

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Nov 08, 2020 Leticia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, 5-star-comics, fantasy_of_manners

This 'Gedankenexperiment' was really entertaining! It has 'Victorian Dragons' and all original situations that would arise from the juxtaposition of a Victorian and a dragon society. I really liked and wish it would be a series instead of a standalone so I could read more stories with Victorian Dragons.

This is my first book by this author but I'll be checking out her other books. ...more

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May 22, 2020 Emily rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, sff

A quick, very fun read. It did remind me of Jane Austen in its tone and setup. A quirky premise and perfect if you're looking for something light and unusual. ...more

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