Direct Descendant

De: Tanya Huff

Narrado por: Savannah Thomas

This cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance—the perfect balance of dark and delightful

Generations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it's worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways.

Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it's a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for . . . and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own homegrown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together.

Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.

©2025 Tanya Huff (P)2025 Tantor Media

Fun serious light and a good read

Read twice. Good time. Love the small town and every character seemed very real. Nicely Canadian.

What a disappointment

I finished this book several weeks ago, and I’m still mad about it. A really great premise ruined by lazy storytelling and poor character development.

I want more!

I loved this book. It reminded me just a bit of all my favorite things about The Enchantment Emporium. It had me hooked and staying awake far too long finishing it. The voice actor did a wonderful job. I want a sequel!

Zany and sweet

This is a wonderfully Canadian, whacky, well written, cozy, and charming story, read skillfully. The characters are quirky but loveable.

Charming with a little bit of bite

Often cosy supernatural falls over because the environment is a little too cosy. Tanya Huff strikes a fantastic balance here. I loved the Flock and their silver needles and bridget...just all of Bridget, she was awesome.