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The Chronicles of Breed #2
Tooth And Claw
The World Needs A Hero, but all its got is Breed.
Leaving the Empire to face the wrath of an angry demon and its infernal hordes, Breed takes a ship and flees to Shen. With pockets full of gold, the hammer of the Hammer of the North, a crate of whiskey, and a conscience unburdened by guilt, life doesn't get any better, does it?
Well, yes, it does, but it gets a lot worse first. No matter how fast Breed runs, trouble is never far behind. Charged by an ancient power to find a way to stop Shallunsard the demon, Breed is thrust from one world into another.
Hold on tight, for here be krakens, dragons, undead queens, and vengeful sorcerers.
Leaving the Empire to face the wrath of an angry demon and its infernal hordes, Breed takes a ship and flees to Shen. With pockets full of gold, the hammer of the Hammer of the North, a crate of whiskey, and a conscience unburdened by guilt, life doesn't get any better, does it?
Well, yes, it does, but it gets a lot worse first. No matter how fast Breed runs, trouble is never far behind. Charged by an ancient power to find a way to stop Shallunsard the demon, Breed is thrust from one world into another.
Hold on tight, for here be krakens, dragons, undead queens, and vengeful sorcerers.
419 pages, ebook
First published April 11, 2018
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K.T. Davies
22 books184 followersI was born in Yorkshire. I have a degree in literature and a modest comic collection. I share my life with an understanding partner, two savage children, three silly dogs, and an angry cat. I’ve lived in t’north and the Republic of China but currently reside in suburban bliss in the West Midlands.
I’ve worked as an actor, a teacher, and a scaffolder amongst many other things. Until recently I made theatrical props for a living. Have a look at www.antrobusandgrimm.co.uk to see how I (used to)roll.
I’m a nerd and proud, and play with swords and other pointy things from time to time as well as 'puter games.
Pointless trivia bit:
I once fell down the highest mountain in Taiwan and was led to safety by a couple of tribesmen in exchange for some cigarettes. I have also been taught how to wrestle by ‘Crybaby’ Jim Breaks.
I’ve worked as an actor, a teacher, and a scaffolder amongst many other things. Until recently I made theatrical props for a living. Have a look at www.antrobusandgrimm.co.uk to see how I (used to)roll.
I’m a nerd and proud, and play with swords and other pointy things from time to time as well as 'puter games.
Pointless trivia bit:
I once fell down the highest mountain in Taiwan and was led to safety by a couple of tribesmen in exchange for some cigarettes. I have also been taught how to wrestle by ‘Crybaby’ Jim Breaks.
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January 30, 2019
Tooth and Claw
The Chronicles of Breed, Book 2
By: K.T. Davies
Narrated by: Chris Coxon
It had been a while since I read book one and I was worried I had forgotten the characters but once into the book it all rushed back to me.
Breed is a character all his own...a smarty pantys, snarky, but witty, a bit annoy at times but I just love him!!! He has just enough of each plus good qualities too. Seems like he finds more use for the bad ones in his world. What a strange world it is, and the one he accidentally travels to!
His reincarnation ability to go along with magic is nice but I liked him in his original Breed body. Oh well, it has saved him, lol!
The narration was terrific for this story! I am glad, Breed needs the best!
The Chronicles of Breed, Book 2
By: K.T. Davies
Narrated by: Chris Coxon
It had been a while since I read book one and I was worried I had forgotten the characters but once into the book it all rushed back to me.
Breed is a character all his own...a smarty pantys, snarky, but witty, a bit annoy at times but I just love him!!! He has just enough of each plus good qualities too. Seems like he finds more use for the bad ones in his world. What a strange world it is, and the one he accidentally travels to!
His reincarnation ability to go along with magic is nice but I liked him in his original Breed body. Oh well, it has saved him, lol!
The narration was terrific for this story! I am glad, Breed needs the best!
June 18, 2025
This book continues the story of Breed, the tough, clever and sharp-tongued mercenary. It picks up quickly after the events of the first and is full of action and dark humour and of course Breed’s foul mouth and sarcastic attitude which I have come to really like.
The world building is amazing, I loved all the different worlds described in this story, such detail had me loving everything I read. The different types of people, creatures, and magic are also described in wonderful detail. There are plenty of hilarious moments some really weird which made for excellent reading. I especially loved these magic elements in this story it was new, refreshing and surprising too.
”The cull was right, I didn't give two F's for the fate of humanity, or any race come to that. I was entirely concerned with the continued existence and wellbeing of me and no one else.“ - Breed
The writing is again very descriptive, sharp and full of character, just like Breed. From the cities to the characters everything is written in detail without stoping the story from flowing. The tone is sometimes dark but never dull, and the dialogue is fun to read. Even the many supporting characters are given life and personality.
”Those who are inclined to evil would pluck the scales from an angel's wings if they thought they could get away with it.“ - Breed
This book is fast, fun, clever, full of sharp humour and more flawed characters. If like me you enjoyed the first book, this one gives you more of what made it exciting; strong characters, a rough world, and a lead character who won’t back down. Absolutely amazing fun, can’t wait for the next..
The world building is amazing, I loved all the different worlds described in this story, such detail had me loving everything I read. The different types of people, creatures, and magic are also described in wonderful detail. There are plenty of hilarious moments some really weird which made for excellent reading. I especially loved these magic elements in this story it was new, refreshing and surprising too.
”The cull was right, I didn't give two F's for the fate of humanity, or any race come to that. I was entirely concerned with the continued existence and wellbeing of me and no one else.“ - Breed
The writing is again very descriptive, sharp and full of character, just like Breed. From the cities to the characters everything is written in detail without stoping the story from flowing. The tone is sometimes dark but never dull, and the dialogue is fun to read. Even the many supporting characters are given life and personality.
”Those who are inclined to evil would pluck the scales from an angel's wings if they thought they could get away with it.“ - Breed
This book is fast, fun, clever, full of sharp humour and more flawed characters. If like me you enjoyed the first book, this one gives you more of what made it exciting; strong characters, a rough world, and a lead character who won’t back down. Absolutely amazing fun, can’t wait for the next..
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November 12, 2018This was a fun sequel to the enjoyable, Dangerous to Know. Just like the first book it was a dark fantasy packed with a ton of humor and featuring a lead character who is hilariously lacking in morals but definitely not lacking in wit or charm!
In terms of story this second book ended up being a bit of a surprise. Breed, deciding discretion is the better part of valour, hops on a ship bound out of the Empire in the hopes that a bit of distance will see him rid of his pesky demonic nemesis. Alas, poor Breed remains as unlucky as ever and it is not long before his booze cruise goes awry when his ship is attacked by a kraken and he is captured by a bunch of murderous sentient crustaceans, losing the artefact The Hammer of the North in the struggle! As if that is not a bad start to a life of adventuring Breed's holiday is cut brutally short when his old friend Shallunsard pays him a visit!
It ended up being a fun and sometimes quite shocking adventure. Shallunsard was not happy about being betrayed and pitched a full on demonic hissy fit. The strange result was that it left Breed with the chance to explore a bunch of weird new worlds. It was an unexpected plot twist but I enjoyed both Breed's holidaying and his exploration of the new worlds. The things he seen and learned on his travels helped him learn more about himself and sparked a bit of growth in him.
The best thing about this series is its lead character Breed. He makes an awful hero since he is low on morals but he always manages to be a witty, charming, and fun narrator and so it is easy to root for him during his misadventures and escapades!
All in all I felt like this was not quite as good as the first book in the series but that it was still a very enjoyable read. It is dark, comic, fantasy done well.
Rating: 3.5 stars.
Audio Note: I felt Cris Coxon did a decent job with the audio. He gets the tone of the story, both the hilarious and dark moments, and is a perfect voice for Breed. If he has an issue it is that a few of his minor character accents are a bit awful!
In terms of story this second book ended up being a bit of a surprise. Breed, deciding discretion is the better part of valour, hops on a ship bound out of the Empire in the hopes that a bit of distance will see him rid of his pesky demonic nemesis. Alas, poor Breed remains as unlucky as ever and it is not long before his booze cruise goes awry when his ship is attacked by a kraken and he is captured by a bunch of murderous sentient crustaceans, losing the artefact The Hammer of the North in the struggle! As if that is not a bad start to a life of adventuring Breed's holiday is cut brutally short when his old friend Shallunsard pays him a visit!
It ended up being a fun and sometimes quite shocking adventure. Shallunsard was not happy about being betrayed and pitched a full on demonic hissy fit. The strange result was that it left Breed with the chance to explore a bunch of weird new worlds. It was an unexpected plot twist but I enjoyed both Breed's holidaying and his exploration of the new worlds. The things he seen and learned on his travels helped him learn more about himself and sparked a bit of growth in him.
The best thing about this series is its lead character Breed. He makes an awful hero since he is low on morals but he always manages to be a witty, charming, and fun narrator and so it is easy to root for him during his misadventures and escapades!
All in all I felt like this was not quite as good as the first book in the series but that it was still a very enjoyable read. It is dark, comic, fantasy done well.
Rating: 3.5 stars.
Audio Note: I felt Cris Coxon did a decent job with the audio. He gets the tone of the story, both the hilarious and dark moments, and is a perfect voice for Breed. If he has an issue it is that a few of his minor character accents are a bit awful!
September 12, 2018
5 Stars
Tooth and Claw (The Chronicles of Breed 2) is a great follow up to a very good first book. Davies has made something special here the world building is unbelievable. I loved Breed, the side kicks, the different god-like species, and the story itself.
An original dark fantasy that has much to offer.
Highly recommended!
Tooth and Claw (The Chronicles of Breed 2) is a great follow up to a very good first book. Davies has made something special here the world building is unbelievable. I loved Breed, the side kicks, the different god-like species, and the story itself.
An original dark fantasy that has much to offer.
Highly recommended!
December 5, 2018
Well, volume 2 of the series felt like a rodeo ride of a storyline, with the plot bucking and twisting for the first third of the book. Breed moves across worlds, rubs shoulders with god-like beings and evolves from the magic-lite mongrel of volume 1 to a magic-heavy creature(s).
The character Breed, still the first person narrator, is also still quite recognisable from volume 1 as the cynical, bitter, selfish assassin. But now he’s rather more in the forefront of the demonic conflicts given his increased profile. Perhaps a bit less of a sympathetic character himself as he has become more powerful.
Whether you’ll like this big change in Breed will be a matter of taste. I lived with it fine, and I enjoyed the imagainative story and new worlds. But it did take some adjusting to.
Breed evolves as a character, now developing some bonds and even sympathy with others. Maybe the last handful of pages took this a bit too far for me, with Breed plunging into a new long term lifestyle which I found hard to believe given his personality to date. But I suspect this may be setting us up for the next volume.
All in all, although this volume is soooo different from volume 1, I enjoyed the dramatic ride and imaginative sweep of the story.
The character Breed, still the first person narrator, is also still quite recognisable from volume 1 as the cynical, bitter, selfish assassin. But now he’s rather more in the forefront of the demonic conflicts given his increased profile. Perhaps a bit less of a sympathetic character himself as he has become more powerful.
Whether you’ll like this big change in Breed will be a matter of taste. I lived with it fine, and I enjoyed the imagainative story and new worlds. But it did take some adjusting to.
Breed evolves as a character, now developing some bonds and even sympathy with others. Maybe the last handful of pages took this a bit too far for me, with Breed plunging into a new long term lifestyle which I found hard to believe given his personality to date. But I suspect this may be setting us up for the next volume.
All in all, although this volume is soooo different from volume 1, I enjoyed the dramatic ride and imaginative sweep of the story.
March 13, 2019
I didn’t enjoy this second installment in the Chronicles of Breed nearly as much as the first, and that is rather disappointing. The impressive use of language is still there but there were a lot of really gross descriptions that were over the top. The description of the kraken scene was disgusting.... I didn’t care for how the story meandered through multiple worlds and incarnations either. I have the third book but need some time to get over this one before reading it. I am hopeful it is more like the first glorious book, Dangerous to Know.
August 19, 2018
I have to admit to being very disappointed with this second volume of Breed's adventures, having loved the first so much. Breed as hero, albeit reluctantly, is just not as much fun as Breed the anti-hero. I prefer the blade to the mage too and there's too little sardonic humour and too much pointless swearing.
May 26, 2018
Bloody Brilliant!
Action packed and full of twists and turns from start to finish.
Breed is a lovable rogue.
Oh! K.T Davies also managed to make me cry at the end of this romp.
Action packed and full of twists and turns from start to finish.
Breed is a lovable rogue.
Oh! K.T Davies also managed to make me cry at the end of this romp.
April 15, 2018
Following on soon after the events of book 1, Dangerous To Know - Breed is on the run. On the run from Breed's own conscience and inner demons, Breed's past actions and an ACTUAL Demon!
Haunted by ghosts feom the past, Breed must make a journey that none have made before, crossing continents and worlds.
This book is all about the transition from the Breed we all came to know and love in the first book - to the Breed that will be needed to save worlds.
There's a whole lot of expansion upon the world building here - and a lot of character development of Breed.
I'm looking forward to seeing what new worlds and adventures Breed will embark upon in further installments of the series - and hearing what imaginative new curses and language Breed will bless those worlds and peoples with! 😆
Haunted by ghosts feom the past, Breed must make a journey that none have made before, crossing continents and worlds.
This book is all about the transition from the Breed we all came to know and love in the first book - to the Breed that will be needed to save worlds.
There's a whole lot of expansion upon the world building here - and a lot of character development of Breed.
I'm looking forward to seeing what new worlds and adventures Breed will embark upon in further installments of the series - and hearing what imaginative new curses and language Breed will bless those worlds and peoples with! 😆
March 18, 2019
Another good read. I felt like it took the story away from the ending of the 1st book a bit too much, I wanted to see what happened with Shallunsard, but overall, a good continuation of the chronicles of Breed. Good character building as usual, and a good overall story. Looking forward to reading the next one, hopefully it will cap it all off nicely.
March 27, 2021
3.5
Definitely improved over the first book. The end was also full of the feelz. This character certainly runs the gamut in terms of nebulous morality. He's still fairly likable, too.
Definitely improved over the first book. The end was also full of the feelz. This character certainly runs the gamut in terms of nebulous morality. He's still fairly likable, too.
January 20, 2020
Since I read these straight though, without a break in between, I am leaving the same review on each book. For that I apologize as it might be a little lazy but there's really no point in separating the review in to three parts as one book flows directly in to the next.
Firstly let me say that I didn't know where things were headed multiple times during all three books. At times I merely wanted to throw things because I thought I had something figured out and I couldn't have been more wrong. Now that may sound like I didn't enjoy this series but the reality is that I enjoyed it, probably, more than I should have. I couldn't put any of the books down easily and I certainly couldn't have walked away!
Breed is an amazing character and if she were real I'd wonder why she didn't off herself just to get away from all of the bullshit. To be fair, in the beginning, it was mostly bullshit of her own making but as the series goes on she becomes less and less responsible for it even as she tries to become the master of her own destiny. Even though she is very other, in every sense of the word, she is somehow relatable. She shouldn't be relatable at all because Davies does a rather amazing job of relating the otherness of the world and characters and as such there should be very little that feels comfortable for the reader. What Davies does here shows some real talent, blending such otherness with enough bits and pieces that reader still feels like they can relate.
As I am wont to do I crave more worldbuilding in my fantasy and Davies sets out a very interesting world here and while I really enjoyed the story I would have liked to see and understand more of it. This may be due to her mad ability to make things truly other that I have already mentioned. To be sure this doesn't detract from my overall awe at the series, this is just me being me and wanting to know more about how everything works in a story.
Davies creates a very interesting ride for the reader. I couldn't wait to pick up Tooth and Claw after finishing Dangerous to Know but halfway through I briefly wondered if I had made the right decision as I couldn't fathom how things were going to spin back in to a coherent narrative. I can say, with pleasure, that I was wrong about that and never doubted picking up Something Wicked when Tooth and Claw came to a close. I really can't stress this point enough, things do get confusing at points but trust the author and it'll all come together. It won't all necessarily make sense at the time, this is the otherness I keep mentioning, but it will come together and the story will be told to completion, and if you're anything like me it will be immensely rewarding.
I know, my reviews suck, I didn't talk about the story, or really even drop any hints about it but that's just going to have to do. I loved this series and sometimes you choose to talk about a thing rather than about a thing.
Firstly let me say that I didn't know where things were headed multiple times during all three books. At times I merely wanted to throw things because I thought I had something figured out and I couldn't have been more wrong. Now that may sound like I didn't enjoy this series but the reality is that I enjoyed it, probably, more than I should have. I couldn't put any of the books down easily and I certainly couldn't have walked away!
Breed is an amazing character and if she were real I'd wonder why she didn't off herself just to get away from all of the bullshit. To be fair, in the beginning, it was mostly bullshit of her own making but as the series goes on she becomes less and less responsible for it even as she tries to become the master of her own destiny. Even though she is very other, in every sense of the word, she is somehow relatable. She shouldn't be relatable at all because Davies does a rather amazing job of relating the otherness of the world and characters and as such there should be very little that feels comfortable for the reader. What Davies does here shows some real talent, blending such otherness with enough bits and pieces that reader still feels like they can relate.
As I am wont to do I crave more worldbuilding in my fantasy and Davies sets out a very interesting world here and while I really enjoyed the story I would have liked to see and understand more of it. This may be due to her mad ability to make things truly other that I have already mentioned. To be sure this doesn't detract from my overall awe at the series, this is just me being me and wanting to know more about how everything works in a story.
Davies creates a very interesting ride for the reader. I couldn't wait to pick up Tooth and Claw after finishing Dangerous to Know but halfway through I briefly wondered if I had made the right decision as I couldn't fathom how things were going to spin back in to a coherent narrative. I can say, with pleasure, that I was wrong about that and never doubted picking up Something Wicked when Tooth and Claw came to a close. I really can't stress this point enough, things do get confusing at points but trust the author and it'll all come together. It won't all necessarily make sense at the time, this is the otherness I keep mentioning, but it will come together and the story will be told to completion, and if you're anything like me it will be immensely rewarding.
I know, my reviews suck, I didn't talk about the story, or really even drop any hints about it but that's just going to have to do. I loved this series and sometimes you choose to talk about a thing rather than about a thing.
November 30, 2018
Redemption Arc
"Be the hero, Breed." In a twisting journey that begins by being attacked by a kraken while drunk abroad a pirate ship, Breed gets suckered into being the hero they ( I'm still foggy on a gender, if any) always swore that they were not. New friends, New foes, and a tale of friendship and redemption, characterized by Breed's ever enduring foul mouth. I am curious on what more book 3 could possibly offer.
"Be the hero, Breed." In a twisting journey that begins by being attacked by a kraken while drunk abroad a pirate ship, Breed gets suckered into being the hero they ( I'm still foggy on a gender, if any) always swore that they were not. New friends, New foes, and a tale of friendship and redemption, characterized by Breed's ever enduring foul mouth. I am curious on what more book 3 could possibly offer.
March 12, 2025
I haven't written a review for a book before, because I don't really think I'm smart enough. I usually just write about food because that's easy but I was so surprised by this book that I couldn't not leave this.
Non-Spoiler
This is the second book in a series revolving around the protagonist "Breed", a morally questionable and shady character in a fantasy world. They're a witty and selfish jndividual with a funny internal monologue akin to a "Deadpool" type character, right down to the "merc with a mouth" archetype. To my memory Breed's gender is never actually referred to either which provides some fun ambiguity.
K.T. Davies has a funny, sharp and at times conversational writing style, aided by the first person style of story telling, but what I often found myself surprised by sporadic wisdom or eloquent observations about "the human condition" sprinkled throughout. This was not amiss from the first book either but I think maybe shone a touch brighter here.
I personally found the first third or so of this book quite directionless, I had literally no idea where the story was going, but seeing the world through Breed's cynical eyes alongside K.T. Davies' witty writing was enough to keep me interested until the plot really got going.
From that point I was entirely hooked and not expecting it at all. More than once I laughed out loud and whilst it does have some of the classic fantasy and story telling tropes you'd expect, I could not put this book down. I even enjoyed it more than the first. Maybe this is a hot take but I cannot stress how much of a good time I had with his book, finishing the majority in a day and a half. It may not be ground breaking to many, but I can't not give this 5 stars with how much fun I had.
Spoiler
I read the first book in this series over half a year ago, and whilst I did enjoy it, it didn't have me scrambling to get the sequel in this book. That being said I finally picked this up for a holiday and whilst the start felt a bit directionless to me, when Breed finally takes a chance on being the good guy, I found myself engrossed in this story and I finished the rest of the book over the course of two days. This much to the dismay of my partner who I was on holiday with and couldn't get my head out of my Kindle.
I acknowledge that I hated the reincarnation side of this book for about two or three chapters, then totally vibed with it for the rest of the book, to the extent I was gutted that it was written out at the end, and I feel like the transition from Breed being a no-nonsense and uncaring thief to the hero was earned, and I particularly like that they maintained their antagonistic attitude and poor language.
READ THIS ONE.
Non-Spoiler
This is the second book in a series revolving around the protagonist "Breed", a morally questionable and shady character in a fantasy world. They're a witty and selfish jndividual with a funny internal monologue akin to a "Deadpool" type character, right down to the "merc with a mouth" archetype. To my memory Breed's gender is never actually referred to either which provides some fun ambiguity.
K.T. Davies has a funny, sharp and at times conversational writing style, aided by the first person style of story telling, but what I often found myself surprised by sporadic wisdom or eloquent observations about "the human condition" sprinkled throughout. This was not amiss from the first book either but I think maybe shone a touch brighter here.
I personally found the first third or so of this book quite directionless, I had literally no idea where the story was going, but seeing the world through Breed's cynical eyes alongside K.T. Davies' witty writing was enough to keep me interested until the plot really got going.
From that point I was entirely hooked and not expecting it at all. More than once I laughed out loud and whilst it does have some of the classic fantasy and story telling tropes you'd expect, I could not put this book down. I even enjoyed it more than the first. Maybe this is a hot take but I cannot stress how much of a good time I had with his book, finishing the majority in a day and a half. It may not be ground breaking to many, but I can't not give this 5 stars with how much fun I had.
Spoiler
I read the first book in this series over half a year ago, and whilst I did enjoy it, it didn't have me scrambling to get the sequel in this book. That being said I finally picked this up for a holiday and whilst the start felt a bit directionless to me, when Breed finally takes a chance on being the good guy, I found myself engrossed in this story and I finished the rest of the book over the course of two days. This much to the dismay of my partner who I was on holiday with and couldn't get my head out of my Kindle.
I acknowledge that I hated the reincarnation side of this book for about two or three chapters, then totally vibed with it for the rest of the book, to the extent I was gutted that it was written out at the end, and I feel like the transition from Breed being a no-nonsense and uncaring thief to the hero was earned, and I particularly like that they maintained their antagonistic attitude and poor language.
READ THIS ONE.
August 14, 2021
A heroic read
Breed is now cursed by a demon and a god, now he’s cursed with Immortality,
He can’t die. Well, he can in the most painful of ways yet he will still live.
Breed as in book one still has a potty mouth that would make a sailor blush. He’s quick witted always sarcastic. Thinks he’s better then everyone else, well he is I suppose, he’s not human.
He is captured by the Demon lord and tortured to death, over and over again. Until the gods or something close to once saves him.
There he learns that he can’t die, he been Breed is shoved through a gate and visit a few different worlds dying each time, because his body isn’t compatible, he comes back to life as the closest living being to him.
When he reaches a realm of Dragons, he doesn’t want to go, feels at one with them but they fear him and thrust him through the gate, he lands in a mortal realm full of humans fighting an undead army.
But apparently Dragon’s cant breathe their air, so he dies again, though not before taking out the undead army.
When he wakes, he’s somewhere between a human and a Dragon. Shockingly bright red hair, naturally the humans want to kill him as they think he’s a Demon.
After some threats and show of power he calls himself a Dragon sorcerer.
He is taken to the king, a young King of only fourteen, offers to help. Now I know what your thinking Breed offer to help? Well, he’s being haunted by his dead Friend Tobias, the guilt over his death wears him down enough that he will listen, “Be the Hero Breed”, so he does.
I loved this book as much as the first one. It’s one hell of an adventure. Fair warning, though, if you don’t like bloody descriptions or his potty mouth then this book isn’t for you.
I’d advise listening to the book as well, the reader brought Breed to life.
Breed is now cursed by a demon and a god, now he’s cursed with Immortality,
He can’t die. Well, he can in the most painful of ways yet he will still live.
Breed as in book one still has a potty mouth that would make a sailor blush. He’s quick witted always sarcastic. Thinks he’s better then everyone else, well he is I suppose, he’s not human.
He is captured by the Demon lord and tortured to death, over and over again. Until the gods or something close to once saves him.
There he learns that he can’t die, he been Breed is shoved through a gate and visit a few different worlds dying each time, because his body isn’t compatible, he comes back to life as the closest living being to him.
When he reaches a realm of Dragons, he doesn’t want to go, feels at one with them but they fear him and thrust him through the gate, he lands in a mortal realm full of humans fighting an undead army.
But apparently Dragon’s cant breathe their air, so he dies again, though not before taking out the undead army.
When he wakes, he’s somewhere between a human and a Dragon. Shockingly bright red hair, naturally the humans want to kill him as they think he’s a Demon.
After some threats and show of power he calls himself a Dragon sorcerer.
He is taken to the king, a young King of only fourteen, offers to help. Now I know what your thinking Breed offer to help? Well, he’s being haunted by his dead Friend Tobias, the guilt over his death wears him down enough that he will listen, “Be the Hero Breed”, so he does.
I loved this book as much as the first one. It’s one hell of an adventure. Fair warning, though, if you don’t like bloody descriptions or his potty mouth then this book isn’t for you.
I’d advise listening to the book as well, the reader brought Breed to life.
May 2, 2019
Tooth and Claw (The Chronicles of Breed #2) – KT Davies
Well that fitted a lot in! Breed is back and he’s like we’ve never met him before! He is still a cursing cull (by the way I’m not going to swear this time, it’s going to be tricky as Breed brings out the cove in you). However, the anti-hero is much more of a hero than ever and his half war spawn half human heritage gets some added oomph! P.S I’m just assuming Breed is a male, I could quite as easily have written ‘female’ as it is never mentioned and to be honest it isn’t important, Breed is Breed!
The action moves from realm to realm with Breed meeting some new friends and enemies, whilst still linking back to the original stories supporting cast. The humour is liberally sprinkled throughout and as always Breed’s not giving ‘two hoots’ creates some great one-liners and thoughts. Another book that I was getting looks on the bus whilst guffawing away.
Really can’t recommend these books highly enough, if you like your fantasy funny and fighty with a kichin cove of a hero who you’ll grow from loving to hate to just loving, if you don’t mind the odd swear word (and by odd I mean a fair bit) and laughing at someone being an absolute get but doing it with style, then this is the series for you – find Dangerous to Know to start off your Breed love.
Bring on Something Wicked, this one ended in a very different place both physically and emotionally for Breed so I can’t wait to see where KT Davies takes this now. I’m very happy that I saw this advert on Facebook a while ago and thought why not give it a go, it looks fun. Thank you KT.
Well that fitted a lot in! Breed is back and he’s like we’ve never met him before! He is still a cursing cull (by the way I’m not going to swear this time, it’s going to be tricky as Breed brings out the cove in you). However, the anti-hero is much more of a hero than ever and his half war spawn half human heritage gets some added oomph! P.S I’m just assuming Breed is a male, I could quite as easily have written ‘female’ as it is never mentioned and to be honest it isn’t important, Breed is Breed!
The action moves from realm to realm with Breed meeting some new friends and enemies, whilst still linking back to the original stories supporting cast. The humour is liberally sprinkled throughout and as always Breed’s not giving ‘two hoots’ creates some great one-liners and thoughts. Another book that I was getting looks on the bus whilst guffawing away.
Really can’t recommend these books highly enough, if you like your fantasy funny and fighty with a kichin cove of a hero who you’ll grow from loving to hate to just loving, if you don’t mind the odd swear word (and by odd I mean a fair bit) and laughing at someone being an absolute get but doing it with style, then this is the series for you – find Dangerous to Know to start off your Breed love.
Bring on Something Wicked, this one ended in a very different place both physically and emotionally for Breed so I can’t wait to see where KT Davies takes this now. I’m very happy that I saw this advert on Facebook a while ago and thought why not give it a go, it looks fun. Thank you KT.
November 8, 2020
Tooth And Claw keeps up with the acerbic wit of our hero (?) Breed. And Breed needs that sense of humour as once again the war-spawn is put through the wringer. This time though, Breed does become the beneficiary of some fairly awesome powers.
The second half of the book was the stronger half I felt, with an intriguing antagonist with a charming name. The earlier underwater episode's significance is not quite clear yet. I'm assuming the encounters Breed had there will come back to aid or plague in the next book.
There's also a time-leap near the end which felt out of place when held up against the frenetic energy and pace of the first book. It gave a warm angle on Breed's character though, which made a change.
The series won't be for everyone but I recommend it if you want a highly original protagonist, a world (worlds?) where anything goes but most of that is filth and violence, and a veritable library of put-downs and curses. K.T. Davies has a real flair for that!
Worth checking the author's web-site too!
The second half of the book was the stronger half I felt, with an intriguing antagonist with a charming name. The earlier underwater episode's significance is not quite clear yet. I'm assuming the encounters Breed had there will come back to aid or plague in the next book.
There's also a time-leap near the end which felt out of place when held up against the frenetic energy and pace of the first book. It gave a warm angle on Breed's character though, which made a change.
The series won't be for everyone but I recommend it if you want a highly original protagonist, a world (worlds?) where anything goes but most of that is filth and violence, and a veritable library of put-downs and curses. K.T. Davies has a real flair for that!
Worth checking the author's web-site too!
January 3, 2020
So.. No spoilers , but this book takes off soon after book 1 ended.. Our hero Breed has the Hammer of the Hammer of the North and is on a ship to another continent getting very drunk.. At this point things o wrong for him.. No surprise there, the style of his (mis)adventures starts very much in the style of the first book. Breed continuing to show that he cares about nothing but himself. Now in the first book, this constant reminders that he only cares for himself , was a little wearing, yes we got that point, no need to keep repeating it.. However by this book either I was able to gloss over that fact or it was stated a bit less by the author. ( I still enjoyed book 1 though)
After a couple of chapters though things change.. Breeds outlook changes and it takes a bit of getting used to. The story changes quite dramatically too, was not sure I liked the direction at first, but it grew on me.. As I say no spoilers.. but a good read Book three beckons
After a couple of chapters though things change.. Breeds outlook changes and it takes a bit of getting used to. The story changes quite dramatically too, was not sure I liked the direction at first, but it grew on me.. As I say no spoilers.. but a good read Book three beckons
May 16, 2018
Impressive sequel
As much as the first in the series might have made my eyes itch occasionally with typos and slightly dodgy editing, and the fact that it didn't always seem quite as well considered as it deserved, this second book in the Chronicles of Breed more than makes up for it.
Breed may have lost his friends, but he seems to have begrudgingly gained a conscience, and it could be his greatest enemy yet. If he'd met Spiderman, he could have taken the shortcut to what is required of one with so much newly-gained power. But as it is, he needs to learn the hard way, and that's lots more fun for us.
Really looking forward to the next book. If it's anything like this one, it'll be a blast.
As much as the first in the series might have made my eyes itch occasionally with typos and slightly dodgy editing, and the fact that it didn't always seem quite as well considered as it deserved, this second book in the Chronicles of Breed more than makes up for it.
Breed may have lost his friends, but he seems to have begrudgingly gained a conscience, and it could be his greatest enemy yet. If he'd met Spiderman, he could have taken the shortcut to what is required of one with so much newly-gained power. But as it is, he needs to learn the hard way, and that's lots more fun for us.
Really looking forward to the next book. If it's anything like this one, it'll be a blast.
January 23, 2019
Warspawn, can Breed really still be called warspawn?
Totally worth reading. I really enjoy the colorful descriptions that Breed gives everything and how she paints the world and people around her. This is the second book in the series, the last one leaving off with a demon threatening her, this one starting with her trying to outrun the destruction from said demon.
In this one Breed finds out that being cursed by a demon and blessed by a demi-god has an interesting effect.
This is a must read to find out about the new mischief Breed is up to and if anyone she knows has a chance to walk away unscathed.
Totally worth reading. I really enjoy the colorful descriptions that Breed gives everything and how she paints the world and people around her. This is the second book in the series, the last one leaving off with a demon threatening her, this one starting with her trying to outrun the destruction from said demon.
In this one Breed finds out that being cursed by a demon and blessed by a demi-god has an interesting effect.
This is a must read to find out about the new mischief Breed is up to and if anyone she knows has a chance to walk away unscathed.
February 7, 2021
Same attitude, same great dialogue (both inner and outer), but the plot takes a complete 90-degree turn from the first book. I won't lie, the first 30% of this book is downright weird. You can see the changes that it's bringing about in Breed, but it was not what I expected at all.
Nevertheless, this is a fun follow-up and a solid 4-star, and that's mainly because it had a lot to live up to after the first book. There seems to be stronger hints as to Breed's sex in this one, but it's still never explicitly stated. It certainly succeeds in making me want to read the next one. Off to get #3...
Nevertheless, this is a fun follow-up and a solid 4-star, and that's mainly because it had a lot to live up to after the first book. There seems to be stronger hints as to Breed's sex in this one, but it's still never explicitly stated. It certainly succeeds in making me want to read the next one. Off to get #3...
April 26, 2018
Breed: Dangerous to Know is one of my favourite books of the past few years and, as a sequel, Tooth and Claw does not let it down. There is no one else like Breed, no matter what shape or size they come in. Unapologetically and irreverently blowing raspberries at all that dour heroic fantasy business while playing its tropes like a fiddle (one Breed would steal if it was worth even a single ducat) and then suddenly you are bruised and battered and left crying on the floor. KT Davies is a singular writer and Breed her singular creation. Bravo.
June 23, 2018
Just gets better
I must admit, I haven't found the humour which is supposed to be a big part of this series. I don't think I've even chucked. But regardless of that, I've enjoyed the read. I'm especially appreciative of the clever writing which has left the gender and sexuality of the main protagonist completely open to the interpretation of the reader. Total genius. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.
I must admit, I haven't found the humour which is supposed to be a big part of this series. I don't think I've even chucked. But regardless of that, I've enjoyed the read. I'm especially appreciative of the clever writing which has left the gender and sexuality of the main protagonist completely open to the interpretation of the reader. Total genius. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.
June 24, 2018
Wonderful read
I’m surprised this book doesn’t have more reviews, because it’s great - and more folks should be reading it. The writing is mature, tongue in cheek, self-deprecating and brilliantly descriptive. The main character is developed more here, almost taking a break to grow into his powers - and a respite from the main plot. This book had a fast pace, surprises with each page - and, at the end, I was in tears.
I’m surprised this book doesn’t have more reviews, because it’s great - and more folks should be reading it. The writing is mature, tongue in cheek, self-deprecating and brilliantly descriptive. The main character is developed more here, almost taking a break to grow into his powers - and a respite from the main plot. This book had a fast pace, surprises with each page - and, at the end, I was in tears.
August 25, 2018
There's something missing
As well written as the previous book, but suddenly and author explanation breed is now a powerful sorcerer, having to remember wards and spells that as readers we didn't know he'd ever learnt. In the first book he's a mediocre magic user able to cast minor cantrips and suddenly he's not, it's like a bit of the time line is missing...
Also pay much entirely divorced from the first book story and setting wise...
As well written as the previous book, but suddenly and author explanation breed is now a powerful sorcerer, having to remember wards and spells that as readers we didn't know he'd ever learnt. In the first book he's a mediocre magic user able to cast minor cantrips and suddenly he's not, it's like a bit of the time line is missing...
Also pay much entirely divorced from the first book story and setting wise...
November 15, 2018
A good sequel
This book was a great read. I gave the first in the series 5 stars which is rare for me. I reserve 5 for the best of the best so awarding 4 stars is no slight. At the start I began to think the author had lost her way slightly. However she expertly crafted a great story from these beginnings. I recommend the chronicles of breed to any disillusioned fantasy lovers out there who are fed up of the sheer amount of crap out here in this, my favourite, genre
This book was a great read. I gave the first in the series 5 stars which is rare for me. I reserve 5 for the best of the best so awarding 4 stars is no slight. At the start I began to think the author had lost her way slightly. However she expertly crafted a great story from these beginnings. I recommend the chronicles of breed to any disillusioned fantasy lovers out there who are fed up of the sheer amount of crap out here in this, my favourite, genre
December 2, 2018
Davies writes well, taking the character Breed from situation to situation with pace and excitement. There doesn't seem, however, to be any overriding sense of plot or direction, the magic system changes back and forth repeatedly, and the sheer abuse of the common comma is heartbreaking. I understand the desire to be "indie" and sit outside of the publishing houses, but this really needs a skilled editor to go over it.
March 7, 2019
Well, I read the first one so I figured I might as well continue the Chronicle, even though chronicles are tacky! I enjoyed the first book a great deal, so I had high hopes for this one. I didn't and still don't buy the idea that this book is "Deadpool meets sword and sorcery" but I can say it is a completely entertaining read. I am glad to have found this book series and look forward to reading Something Wicked.
May 25, 2019
This starts (pretty much) where the first book ends, but by the end, you've traveled far, far from the beginning. Not a spoiler, but a head's up that this isn't a direct "sequel" to the first book. It does, however, continue Breed's story in a way that is much better than the first one, as you get to know Breed a bit better, and dare I say, start to feel for him? I may or may not have cried during the reading of this...shut up.
September 21, 2025
You may need tissues when this is over
Breed had hardened himself to ignore the jibes and slurs of his heritage. Until he found friends who accepted him as he was. Save a child, save a prince, save a mercenary, each one comes at a cost. Destroy the animated dead, destroy the demon infested, destroy the usurper and his cronies. Each death draws Breed a little closer to the lives of mortals.
Breed had hardened himself to ignore the jibes and slurs of his heritage. Until he found friends who accepted him as he was. Save a child, save a prince, save a mercenary, each one comes at a cost. Destroy the animated dead, destroy the demon infested, destroy the usurper and his cronies. Each death draws Breed a little closer to the lives of mortals.
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