As far as series introductions go, this was pretty excellent! The novella stands on its own well enough, too, being a thrilling, tightly plotted haunted house story with two likable queer characters who have vastly different views on what's even happening. The mutual attraction does develop rather quickly, which is normally not something I often like, but in this case, it felt really natural: there was that initial spark, and then it got fueled by adrenaline into a promise of a bigger fire.

The main point of this story, however, is to be the primer for a bigger series, and this is a job it does so, *so* well. It showcases the tip of such an exciting iceberg. A "broken masquerade" type of urban fantasy world with multiple magical systems whose practitioners have vastly different views on the supernatural phenomena? Clearly a kitchen sink of magical beings, since there are passing mentions of so many of those, from fairies to werewolves to vampires? And what's with the MC's magic? Can I please learn more about his backstory? When do I get to meet this Lauren, whoever she is, who gave him that spell book? And, of course, I do want to see the above-mentioned flaring spark develop! 

Clearly, San Amaro Investigations is going to be the next queer urban fantasy I delve into, and I'm delighted to see there are quite a few novels in it already. Who needs [insert all sensible purchases here] when I can buy new books instead? :D