Direct Descendant

I thoroughly enjoyed Direct Descendant! I loved the characters, the incredible world, and the engaging plot! Highly recommend! Such a fun read!

A funny and creepy story about a town with a weird history and weird rules, and what happens when people come to poke around.This is now one of my favorite books by the author.

I love Tanya Huff’s novel and this stand alone novel made me thing of a beloved series like The KeepersWell plotted, gripping, intriguing characters and world buildingI hope this stand alone could be the start of a new seriesI love Tanya Huff’s novel and this stand alone novel made me thing of a beloved series like The KeepersWell plotted, gripping, intriguing characters and world buildingI hope this stand alone could be the start of a new seriesWell doneMany thanks to the publisher, all opinions are mineMany thanks to the publisher, all opinions are mine

First of all, I loved it! Direct Descendent was a blend of cozy mystery, horror, and romance that just hit the spot. The small town was small towning, the mystery was mysterying, and I was giggling the whole way through. I love a sapphic romance, and Cassidy and Melanie fit the bill. Cassidy is a baker who also happens to watch over "The Dark," a magical force that requires sacrifices in order to keep the town in business. When someone decides to sacrifice themselves, Cassidy and Melanie set to work figuring out why and how to fix the situation.The cute romance that blossoms between the two brings heart to an otherwise darkly funny tale. The town is a character in itself, and it reminded me of other fictional small towns that loom large in the lives of the characters. I loved the humor, which reminded me of my favorite funny horror movies (some even mentioned in this book!) The antics ensue, and those who love DAW science fiction and cozy mysteries will totally fall in love with this one. This book definitely has to be taken for what it is, but if you do, you'll have an awesome ride. The love story was a little quick, and I would've liked a bit more character development as it developed, but the plot and setting are the stronger elements of this story. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes Neil Gaiman, Bruce Campbell movies, Rocky Horror Picture Show, etc. Campy & super fun!Themes & Tropes!- small town- love & belonging- good v. evil (or is it more gray area?)- found family- queer/sapphic love story- dark humor- cosmic horror- new in town- monsters/paranormal characters/witchy vibes- magical committees/organizations

This is a delightful f/f cozy paranormal or urban fantasy - it's definitely not horror, which is great for me! Super sweet, super fun, super enjoyable.