Books like Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton
Set in a Victorian‑era world reimagined with dragons as the sole inhabitants, "Tooth and Claw" follows a family of winged beasts whose daily drama is driven by literal consumption. Walton employs the familiar social mores of the era—hierarchies, propriety, and sibling rivalry—while personifying the dragons through a quirky, satirical lens. The novel examines the bonds of brothers and sisters, revealing how familial loyalty and self‑preservation collide within a bizarre yet intimately human narrative.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Jo Walton
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