Books like 2004: Tooth And Claw
30 fantasy books to read after 2004: Tooth And Claw, by Walton, Jo, the closest match first.
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1. Among Others (2012)
by Walton, Jo
- Same author
An award-winning and break-out novel, that is about good versus evil magic, about books, about self-discovery, about imagination. It is an example of an unfolding and nonlinear plot.
Morwenna Phelps grew up in the Welsh valleys talking to fairies among the ruins of old factories. After a disaster involving her mother, a witch, she is left with a...
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2. Tooth And Claw (2004)
by Walton, Jo
- Same author
In a world of dragons, a dying patriarch's will starts a dispute among his children. His son the parson wants the family to eat the body of the dead, as...
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Temeraire book 1 Start here
3. His Majesty's Dragon
by Novik, Naomi
- On the same lists
This series explores a post-colonial world and both sides have their faults.
The Napoleonic Wars seem to be an especially fascinating era for writers; this series is the second on the list set in this time period at the turn of the...
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Rain Wilds Chronicles book 1 Start here
4. The Dragon Keeper
by Hobb, Robin
- On the same lists
The first in the The Rain Wild Chronicles, a party of deformed dragons and their handlers are on a journey to a safe haven for the dragons.
Hobb’s Farseer trilogy incorporates a dragon theme into the mythos of the world, though dragons are not really a tangible presence in the day-to-day happenings of the book. Her not-quite-a-direct-sequel...
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Age Of Fire book 1 Start here
5. Dragon Champion
by Knight, E.e.
- On the same lists
Unlike the other entries on this list, Age of Fire actually stars dragons as the characters. It’s an interesting twist with the story being solely about dragons. This carries on...
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6. Dragon Weather
by Watt-evans, Lawrence
- On the same lists
One of the more interesting dragon tales out there. Arlian, a young boy, survives a dragon attack which destroys his entire village. Dragons, you see, are evil, heartless creatures that...
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7. Dragonsbane
by Barbara Hambly
- On the same lists
Barbara Hambley almost seems forgotten in most fantasy circles these days, being eclipsed by the new modern crowd of fantasy writers like Martin, Lynch, Erikson, and the like. But in...
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Discworld book 8
8. Guards, Guards
by Pratchett, Terry
- On the same lists
Ankh-Morpork's Night Watch is three men: Captain Vimes, who drinks, Sergeant Colon, and Corporal Nobbs. Crime in the city is legal, organised and left to the Thieves' Guild, so nobody...
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The Dragon Jousters book 1 Start here
9. Joust
by Lackey, Mercedes
- On the same lists
If you want a fresh (and more fantasy instead of sci-fi) update to the Pern series, you probably won’t find anything closer than Mercedes Lackey’s Dragon Jouster series. They are...
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10. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
by Rowling, J. K.
- On the same lists
Say what you may, but on a list of fantasy books with female authors, J.K. Rowling, likely the most popular female fantasy author of all time, can hardly be left...
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11. The Queen Of The Tearling
by Johansen, Erika
- On the same lists
One of the more recently published novels on this list, Queen of the Tearling has elicited strong reactions; this seems to be one of those love it or hate it...
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12. The True Game Series
by Tepper, Sheri S.
- On the same lists
Warning: get ready to commit if you enjoy this stories; The True Game series is not just a trilogy, it's a trilogy of trilogies. This unique delivery of her story,...
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Song Of The Lioness book 1 Start here
13. Alanna: The First Adventure
by Pierce, Tamora
- On the same lists
While Tamora Pierce's novels are mainly marketed towards younger readers, her Song of the Lioness series is still a worthwhile read, especially if you're looking for a break from some...
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14. The Privilege Of The Sword
by Kushner, Ellen
- On the same lists
Though The Privilege of the Sword is actually the second in a series, the witty and intelligent novel does well a highly praised stand-alone, winner of the Locus award and...
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15. 1975: The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- On the same lists
Sybel is 16 years old, and alone in the world, orphaned by her princess mother and her wizard father. Her only goal in life is to maintain the magical animals...
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16. Ash: A Secret History
by Gentle, Mary
- On the same lists
A gritty, realistic story that is also a part Military Fantasy; set in medieval France.
Ash: A Secret History is one of the few novels on this list with ties to the present world, framed from the start and throughout as a story a historian...
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Eon book 1 Start here
17. Eon
by Goodman, Alison
- On the same lists
Features a dragon theme. Complex characters and relationships make this a compelling read. The author really plays around with gender identity issues here, but does so in a way that's...
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18. 2015: The Bone Clocks
by Mitchell, David
- On the same lists
The story starts in 1984, introducing us to a 15-year-old girl from England named Holly. The book shares the significant moments in Holly's life as she intersects with various characters,...
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19. 2009: The Shadow Year
by Ford, Jeffrey
- On the same lists
The story of the narrator's sixth-grade year in the New York suburbs in the 1960's. In addition to dealing with issues with school, bullies, and his alcoholic mother, he and...
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20. 2009: Tender Morsels
by Lanagan, Margo
- On the same lists
Molested by her father, gang raped by her peers, Liga wishes for death but instead find herself delivered to a magical haven, safe from all sexual violence. But as she...
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21. 2001: Declare
by Powers, Tim
- On the same lists
A British spy novel influenced by Le Carre and Lovecraft--secret history and the supernatural.
Set in World War II and during the 1960's during the height of the Cold War, the story takes place in Europe and the Middle East. While Declare is at...
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22. 2000: Thraxas
by Scott, Martin
- On the same lists
Thraxas is a private investigator who is scratching out a career as a private investigator. Living in a poorer section of town, he has a barbarian landlord and an attractive...
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23. 1999: The Antelope Wife
by Erdrich, Louise
- On the same lists
The Antelope Wife guides its readers through the interconnecting stories of two closely related Ojibwa families. Urban Indians of mixed blood, the story trails them through a set of disastrous...
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24. 1997: Godmother Night
by Pollack, Rachel
- On the same lists
Set in an alternate fantasy world sprawled across the back of a giant turtle, this fantasy novel is broken into distinct episodes, focussed on death, identity and most of all...
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25. 1996: The Prestige
by Priest, Christopher
- On the same lists
The story is about two rival magicians, told in 2 parts. The first part is narrated by the Alfred Borden, who tells his version of this particular rivalry and what...
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26. 1995: Towing Jehovah
by Morrow, James
- On the same lists
Anthony Van Horne is visited by an angel and is informed that God is dead. His corpse is miles long and floating in the ocean. Anthony needs to command an...
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27. 1994: Glimpses
by Shiner, Lewis
- On the same lists
Ray Shackleford is a middle-aged electronics technician who realizes that life is not what he always imagined it would be. His father died, and things between his wife are strained....
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28. 1993: Last Call
by Powers, Tim
- On the same lists
As a young man, Scott played in a very mysterious game of poker involving some dark and mysterious players and a very unusual deck of tarot cards. Now, 20 years...
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29. 1991: Only Begotten Daughter
by Morrow, James
- On the same lists
Murray Katz, is a single Jewish guy who experiences an immaculate conception. The scientific reason is clear - one of his donated sperm suddenly fertilize and eventually gives birth to...
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30. 1990: Madouc
by Vance, Jack
- On the same lists
The story follows the protagonist, Madouc, and the adventures around her quest for her pedigree. Casimir, the ruthlessly devious king of Lyonesse, has discovered that the girl he initially thought...
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