Direct Descendant

By: Tanya Huff

Narrated by: 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.

narration ruined an otherwise okay story

the Cassie chapters are fun and learning the town was interesting and unique. however the complete inability of narrator to change voices meant I never knew when I rolled over into a Melanie chapter. the romance was wholly unnecessary to the central mystery and could have been left out with no real.impact on the story

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.