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The Limerent Series
Ghosting Academy: A Dark Psychological Fantasy Thriller
It’s been years since Amelie abandoned her home to become an elite agent of the Academy.
In its embrace she has found support and stability, but in return the Academy uses her gifts for destruction and control. For ten years, she has chosen to live only for the moment, neither questioning nor considering the motives of her employer. But when Amelie and her pod of fellow agents, “graduate” into becoming strategic operatives, they are spirited off to an isolated island. Here they uncover a labyrinth of deception and lies far more sinister than any they ever imagined, including Verite, a new virtual reality game, in which time has no meaning and your blood holds the keys to your soul.
In the Ghosting Academy, consciousness is currency, morality is shackles and there is no death.
In its embrace she has found support and stability, but in return the Academy uses her gifts for destruction and control. For ten years, she has chosen to live only for the moment, neither questioning nor considering the motives of her employer. But when Amelie and her pod of fellow agents, “graduate” into becoming strategic operatives, they are spirited off to an isolated island. Here they uncover a labyrinth of deception and lies far more sinister than any they ever imagined, including Verite, a new virtual reality game, in which time has no meaning and your blood holds the keys to your soul.
In the Ghosting Academy, consciousness is currency, morality is shackles and there is no death.
- GenresFantasyParanormal
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2024
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About the author
L.S. Delorme
6 books67 followersLexy Delorme was born in San Diego, California. After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of law, various internships and years working in risk, tax, family, and international law, she now classifies herself as a recovering attorney.
With a father who served in the US Military, Lexy had a wandering lifestyle from her earliest days and in her time has been a pop musician, a science geek and a writer for magazines like Bonjour Paris and Playtimes. Throughout all of her different careers, her love of fiction has been a mainstay.
Within this eclectic life, she was also one of the first employees at 23andMe, a genomics and biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California and that experience influenced the genetic aspects of her Limerent Series, of which Caio is the first book.
For as long as she can remember she’s had characters in her head. As a child, these were the friends she wished to have. As a young woman, the lovers she wanted to find or the people she wanted to become. Writing fiction novels allows her the chance to give these characters a background, a story and a voice.
Having lived in in 3 continents, 9 US states, and 21 cities around the world, including London and Hong Kong, Lexy now lives in Paris with her French husband and two very cool sons. She is currently working on the next books in the Limerent Series.
With a father who served in the US Military, Lexy had a wandering lifestyle from her earliest days and in her time has been a pop musician, a science geek and a writer for magazines like Bonjour Paris and Playtimes. Throughout all of her different careers, her love of fiction has been a mainstay.
Within this eclectic life, she was also one of the first employees at 23andMe, a genomics and biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California and that experience influenced the genetic aspects of her Limerent Series, of which Caio is the first book.
For as long as she can remember she’s had characters in her head. As a child, these were the friends she wished to have. As a young woman, the lovers she wanted to find or the people she wanted to become. Writing fiction novels allows her the chance to give these characters a background, a story and a voice.
Having lived in in 3 continents, 9 US states, and 21 cities around the world, including London and Hong Kong, Lexy now lives in Paris with her French husband and two very cool sons. She is currently working on the next books in the Limerent Series.
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September 9, 2025
I received a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the book tour hosted by Lovebookstours.
Ghosting Academy is the 4th book in this series which I wasn't aware of until I started the book and I do feel that although it is supposed to be a stand alone in the series, reading the earlier 3 books would have made it more understandable and given more depth to the story, so I would recommend reading these books in order.
The story itself is well written and the characters are complex, resilient and well fleshed out. Written as part fantasy, magical and also sci-fi as the main genres, I found I really enjoyed the overlap between these and it made the story more interesting. The book does keep you on your toes and the world it is set in along with the academy itself is dark and trauma filled for those in its existence.
I hope to go back and start this series from the beginning at some point as I did feel parts of the story passed me by having not got the full backstory of the previous 3 books.
Ghosting Academy is the 4th book in this series which I wasn't aware of until I started the book and I do feel that although it is supposed to be a stand alone in the series, reading the earlier 3 books would have made it more understandable and given more depth to the story, so I would recommend reading these books in order.
The story itself is well written and the characters are complex, resilient and well fleshed out. Written as part fantasy, magical and also sci-fi as the main genres, I found I really enjoyed the overlap between these and it made the story more interesting. The book does keep you on your toes and the world it is set in along with the academy itself is dark and trauma filled for those in its existence.
I hope to go back and start this series from the beginning at some point as I did feel parts of the story passed me by having not got the full backstory of the previous 3 books.
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September 8, 2025Ghosting Academy by LSDelorme
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“In the ghosting Academy, consciousness is currency, morality is shackles and there is no death”.
This book was wild. Part science fiction and part fantasy we follow a group of agent operatives on an isolated island as they tackle a virtual reality game in an effort to prove their worth. I enjoyed it and thought it was a good time. It was a quick read, very fast paced, and short enough to read in one sitting. I think fans of the divergent series would get a kick out of this one.
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Thanks to LBT for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review of the content.
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“In the ghosting Academy, consciousness is currency, morality is shackles and there is no death”.
This book was wild. Part science fiction and part fantasy we follow a group of agent operatives on an isolated island as they tackle a virtual reality game in an effort to prove their worth. I enjoyed it and thought it was a good time. It was a quick read, very fast paced, and short enough to read in one sitting. I think fans of the divergent series would get a kick out of this one.
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November 3, 2024
Ghosting Academy is the fourth book in the Limerent Series by LS Delorme.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series, and I am slightly miffed that it's not a complete series as I need more - there are eight books in this series and I can't believe I'm only halfway through!
I'm glad that I've read the prior three books in the order I did - the prior books have been classed as stand-alone, but you do need to read Amelie's story in Bright Midnights (my favourite book of the four so far).
It would also help to read Caio's story as both are in Ghosting Academy. And there is also a cameo from Victoria and Laslo in Fanning Fireflies!
My attitude towards Caio completely changes between his book and Ghosting Academy. I've gone right off him, but then I thought I disliked Clovis at the end of Bright Midnights too until we find out more about him in Ghosting Academy and now I feel bad!!
This is what Lexy is doing to me, my emotions are all over the place, and nothing appears to be what it seems and this is even more evident in her latest book.
I don't know what to believe or who to trust anymore! Who is a friend, who is working and sleeping with the enemy? what is real!!!!!
You can't read this book on its own! It will come across as bizarre, in my opinion! You need to be invested in Amelie, Clovis, Caio and what's happened to Hudson!!
All is not what it seems in Amelie's world, she's working for "The Academy", she has weapon skills, a found family and a dislike for love but all this has led her down a dark path of working with an incubus, ghosts, virus carriers - and being forced to travel back to what was once her safe space, but is now a nightmare in the form of alternative dimensions and stories controlled by "the game" which has the essence of VR.
The book is intense, a lot is going on, some will question the character's morals, and some touch on darker subjects but it all leaves you wanting even more. It's hard to give a review of this book without giving away spoilers, and the way the story is written any spoiler will ruin your experience.
I suggest reading Fanning Fireflies, Bright Midnights and then Caio to bring you to the Ghosting Academy and trust the process.
You won't be disappointed.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series, and I am slightly miffed that it's not a complete series as I need more - there are eight books in this series and I can't believe I'm only halfway through!
I'm glad that I've read the prior three books in the order I did - the prior books have been classed as stand-alone, but you do need to read Amelie's story in Bright Midnights (my favourite book of the four so far).
It would also help to read Caio's story as both are in Ghosting Academy. And there is also a cameo from Victoria and Laslo in Fanning Fireflies!
My attitude towards Caio completely changes between his book and Ghosting Academy. I've gone right off him, but then I thought I disliked Clovis at the end of Bright Midnights too until we find out more about him in Ghosting Academy and now I feel bad!!
This is what Lexy is doing to me, my emotions are all over the place, and nothing appears to be what it seems and this is even more evident in her latest book.
I don't know what to believe or who to trust anymore! Who is a friend, who is working and sleeping with the enemy? what is real!!!!!
You can't read this book on its own! It will come across as bizarre, in my opinion! You need to be invested in Amelie, Clovis, Caio and what's happened to Hudson!!
All is not what it seems in Amelie's world, she's working for "The Academy", she has weapon skills, a found family and a dislike for love but all this has led her down a dark path of working with an incubus, ghosts, virus carriers - and being forced to travel back to what was once her safe space, but is now a nightmare in the form of alternative dimensions and stories controlled by "the game" which has the essence of VR.
The book is intense, a lot is going on, some will question the character's morals, and some touch on darker subjects but it all leaves you wanting even more. It's hard to give a review of this book without giving away spoilers, and the way the story is written any spoiler will ruin your experience.
I suggest reading Fanning Fireflies, Bright Midnights and then Caio to bring you to the Ghosting Academy and trust the process.
You won't be disappointed.
August 31, 2025
This one kicks off with Amelie interviewing new recruits for the academy. The real heart of the story is her pod—her found family. They go on missions, and they have each other’s backs . When Caio joins their pod, everything flips upside down. He’s supposed to expose their talents, but instead he ends up opening up to Amelie in ways she never saw coming.
Then comes Verite—the wild VR like “game” they get thrown into after being gassed. Talk about an intense graduation test (they got gassed)!
This book has incubus, ghosts, creepy viruses that spread through hosts— and some pretty dark themes (so check trigger warnings first).
What I loved most was learning more of Caio. Amelie has grown since losing her significant other. I can wait to see what the next book has in store for us!
Book 4 down, 4 more to go in this 8 book series!
Then comes Verite—the wild VR like “game” they get thrown into after being gassed. Talk about an intense graduation test (they got gassed)!
This book has incubus, ghosts, creepy viruses that spread through hosts— and some pretty dark themes (so check trigger warnings first).
What I loved most was learning more of Caio. Amelie has grown since losing her significant other. I can wait to see what the next book has in store for us!
Book 4 down, 4 more to go in this 8 book series!
November 9, 2024
It’s safe to say that Lexy is becoming one of my favourite authors! The Ghosting Academy is part of the Limerent series, but could be read as a standalone - I have so far read ‘Bright Midnights’, but hope to have time to read the other 2 yet because I’m loving these so much!
This book is just brilliant, I was absolutely hooked. I love Lexy’s writing style so much, she really knows how to grip you! I LOVED getting to follow Amelie’s story again, although I must admit my heart was broken AGAIN.
I also loved meeting her ‘pod’, I really loved them all too!! I loved the plot and the concept of the game ‘Verite’ was super cool, especially in the age of AI, I love modern technology horror.
I need book 5 ‘Limerence’ now pls.
This book is just brilliant, I was absolutely hooked. I love Lexy’s writing style so much, she really knows how to grip you! I LOVED getting to follow Amelie’s story again, although I must admit my heart was broken AGAIN.
I also loved meeting her ‘pod’, I really loved them all too!! I loved the plot and the concept of the game ‘Verite’ was super cool, especially in the age of AI, I love modern technology horror.
I need book 5 ‘Limerence’ now pls.
November 16, 2024
Enjoyable fantasy. Having read Bright Midnight (read this first if you can, more on that below) I happily jumped into this sequel. What will you find in The Ghosting Academy? Some dark horror, secrets held, secrets revealed, a yearning for a past love and an ‘everything you thought was’ turns out to be false. What do you expect though when your dealing with demons. Amelie is now an elite agent and has been putting her unusual skills to use to aid the Ghosting Academy. Using this to escape the hurts of her past, living on the surface of her given jobs, going through the motions without really thinking things through too much at all. But now she finds herself in a nightmare experience, eyes opened wide. What that really means is that The Ghost Academy better watch out because Amelie is not going down without a fight, and she can really fight! This story is to continue in another book. I can’t wait. For info: There are now four books in this series, some of which I believe are connected but read alone. I haven’t read them all. This is a sequel to book two in sequence. Read that one before this if you can as it will explain a lot of where this story is coming from. Thank you to LS Delorme, LiterallyPR, Limerent Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.
September 8, 2025
This book was pretty good. I had a little trouble reading it only because I really wanted to know what had happened before in the book series.
It’s marked as a standalone interconnected but I think this is better read as a series. I did not read the first three books so I did not understand where some things came in or more who people were they were talked about situations mentioned.
I had to go and read the spoilers so I kind of would understand and I think I’m going to have to go in and do a reread of this when I read the first couple books, but all in all the story itself was very entertaining and the film family was absolutely amazing .
our FMC Amelie and her pod are such a great group of characters. When Caio joins the pod things really get twisted . I mean, our FMC doesn’t really know who she’s working for which seems kind of sketchy, but it’s all she knows. But after their gased and end up in their virtual reality game Verite all bets are off, and our FMC has to face things She never thought she could
all in all if I had read the other books and read this as a series. I think it would’ve been a lot better now because the writing was Amazing 🤩 the story was amazing. The magic system amazing will. I keep reading this series? Yes, definitely
Will I go read the rest of this series starting from the beginning and then do a reread? Absolutely yes💯
I just missed out on pieces I’m nosy. I like to know everything lol from the very beginning. Truly though, I would definitely recommend this,
but I would recommend this as a series not a standalone love the magic love the adventure love the found family. And I love an FMC with attitude. I need to know more about her story. I need to read it for myself. This review may change after I read the rest of the series.
It’s marked as a standalone interconnected but I think this is better read as a series. I did not read the first three books so I did not understand where some things came in or more who people were they were talked about situations mentioned.
I had to go and read the spoilers so I kind of would understand and I think I’m going to have to go in and do a reread of this when I read the first couple books, but all in all the story itself was very entertaining and the film family was absolutely amazing .
our FMC Amelie and her pod are such a great group of characters. When Caio joins the pod things really get twisted . I mean, our FMC doesn’t really know who she’s working for which seems kind of sketchy, but it’s all she knows. But after their gased and end up in their virtual reality game Verite all bets are off, and our FMC has to face things She never thought she could
all in all if I had read the other books and read this as a series. I think it would’ve been a lot better now because the writing was Amazing 🤩 the story was amazing. The magic system amazing will. I keep reading this series? Yes, definitely
Will I go read the rest of this series starting from the beginning and then do a reread? Absolutely yes💯
I just missed out on pieces I’m nosy. I like to know everything lol from the very beginning. Truly though, I would definitely recommend this,
but I would recommend this as a series not a standalone love the magic love the adventure love the found family. And I love an FMC with attitude. I need to know more about her story. I need to read it for myself. This review may change after I read the rest of the series.
February 2, 2025
Dark twists and turns, deception and lies, and a place where there is no true escape awaits you in Ghosting Academy by LS Delmore.
Amelie abandoned her home years ago to become an elite agent of the Academy. Though she has found support and stability there, the Academy uses her gifts for their own motives. When she and her fellow podmates graduate into strategic operatives, they discover deceptions and lies more sinister than they ever imagined. In a place where time has no meaning and your blood holds the keys to your soul, Amelia must decide if she will continue along this path or fight to escape the Academy's grip before its too late.
If you enjoy paranormal psychological thrillers, then Ghosting Academy is for you. While I haven't read the three prior books, I felt able to keep pace with the story and its characters, which were all well-defined and complex (loved that). I felt like Ghosting Academy crossed The Hunger Games and The Exorcist to come up with a deeply dark story about a controlling entity dictating a world filled with humans and non-humans they toy with for their own controversial reasons. Readers should be warned you might find some triggers within its pages and, since it is a series, readers are left with an open ending that likely picks up with the next book.
Ghosting Academy is not my typical read, so I struggled with parts of it. That said, Delmore has crafted a suspenseful tale whose twists and turns will keep you guessing what you know about the characters and their world. Dream sequences and in-game experiences bring depth to Amelie's life and keep you rooting for her as she decides whether to stay or go. Though this novel stands alone, I suggest starting with the first book in the series to reap the most understanding of these characters and how things have gotten to this point.
Amelie abandoned her home years ago to become an elite agent of the Academy. Though she has found support and stability there, the Academy uses her gifts for their own motives. When she and her fellow podmates graduate into strategic operatives, they discover deceptions and lies more sinister than they ever imagined. In a place where time has no meaning and your blood holds the keys to your soul, Amelia must decide if she will continue along this path or fight to escape the Academy's grip before its too late.
If you enjoy paranormal psychological thrillers, then Ghosting Academy is for you. While I haven't read the three prior books, I felt able to keep pace with the story and its characters, which were all well-defined and complex (loved that). I felt like Ghosting Academy crossed The Hunger Games and The Exorcist to come up with a deeply dark story about a controlling entity dictating a world filled with humans and non-humans they toy with for their own controversial reasons. Readers should be warned you might find some triggers within its pages and, since it is a series, readers are left with an open ending that likely picks up with the next book.
Ghosting Academy is not my typical read, so I struggled with parts of it. That said, Delmore has crafted a suspenseful tale whose twists and turns will keep you guessing what you know about the characters and their world. Dream sequences and in-game experiences bring depth to Amelie's life and keep you rooting for her as she decides whether to stay or go. Though this novel stands alone, I suggest starting with the first book in the series to reap the most understanding of these characters and how things have gotten to this point.
October 11, 2024
Anyone looking to read adventurously need look no further. In the world of Ghosting Academy, the only limit is your imagination. The book contains elements of horror, sci-fi, paranormal, spy thriller, and romance. For most authors, this hodge-podge would result in a nigh-unreadable patchwork of a book, but LS Delorme’s storycraft is brilliant, and Ghosting Academy is much more than the sum of its genres.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this world, these characters, and the superb balance between complexity and readability. The writing style is so evocative that each time I opened Ghosting Academy I felt like I was sharing one mind with Amelie, the main character. When her heart ached, my own broke. When she was horrified, I felt waves of nausea and dread. Although the second act dragged a bit, the dialogue sometimes fell just shy of natural speech and there were places where the metaphysical thread of events lost me, overall, Ghosting Academy was phenomenal. It was a workout for my brain and heart, leaving me riding high on a wave of literary endorphins.
This latest Delorme is the first installment of a series with three already-published standalones in the Limerence universe that can be read as prequels. Although you can begin with Ghosting Academy, I would strongly recommend reading Bright Midnights, the second standalone. This is where we meet Amelie, see her love story with Clovis, and get introduced to the hallway that redefines reality. It is possible to follow the story without having read Bright Midnights, but having it as a reference point makes for much easier reading in an already cerebral work.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this world, these characters, and the superb balance between complexity and readability. The writing style is so evocative that each time I opened Ghosting Academy I felt like I was sharing one mind with Amelie, the main character. When her heart ached, my own broke. When she was horrified, I felt waves of nausea and dread. Although the second act dragged a bit, the dialogue sometimes fell just shy of natural speech and there were places where the metaphysical thread of events lost me, overall, Ghosting Academy was phenomenal. It was a workout for my brain and heart, leaving me riding high on a wave of literary endorphins.
This latest Delorme is the first installment of a series with three already-published standalones in the Limerence universe that can be read as prequels. Although you can begin with Ghosting Academy, I would strongly recommend reading Bright Midnights, the second standalone. This is where we meet Amelie, see her love story with Clovis, and get introduced to the hallway that redefines reality. It is possible to follow the story without having read Bright Midnights, but having it as a reference point makes for much easier reading in an already cerebral work.
November 12, 2024
Just when I thought this series couldn’t get any better it did! This is going to be a hard one to review without spoilers but I will try my best. I want to say first of all this is the fourth in the series and while it can potentially be read with just reading Bright Midnights I highly recommend reading Caio and Fanning Fireflies because not only do some characters return or make cameo appearances but it helps further build the world and the enjoyment of the novel.
The second thing I want to say is I’m not sure how Lexy manages to combine so many genres so well and create a brilliant series. There is fantasy, sci-fi, horror, mystery and romance all of which works so well. I also couldn’t believe how good the characters are, I originally didn’t think it was possible to dislike some characters from previous books but goodness knows, slight spoiler, Ciao tested me!
There were some good twists and turns. What I love about this series is how it can be equally dark and deal with difficult themes but Delorme also manages to show the light. So while we might see the worst humanity can offer we also see the best. That said I would remember there are some themes that may be triggering so do take that in to consideration.
If you are looking for the perfect dark fantasy series that touches on sci-fi and fantasy this is for you. The characters are all fantastically written, even the “bad guys” and most, if not all, of the characters are believable. I am so addicted to this series that while I wait I will probably have to reread them all again!
As always thank you to Literally PR and Lexy for the copy to review. My review is always honest, truthful and freely given.
The second thing I want to say is I’m not sure how Lexy manages to combine so many genres so well and create a brilliant series. There is fantasy, sci-fi, horror, mystery and romance all of which works so well. I also couldn’t believe how good the characters are, I originally didn’t think it was possible to dislike some characters from previous books but goodness knows, slight spoiler, Ciao tested me!
There were some good twists and turns. What I love about this series is how it can be equally dark and deal with difficult themes but Delorme also manages to show the light. So while we might see the worst humanity can offer we also see the best. That said I would remember there are some themes that may be triggering so do take that in to consideration.
If you are looking for the perfect dark fantasy series that touches on sci-fi and fantasy this is for you. The characters are all fantastically written, even the “bad guys” and most, if not all, of the characters are believable. I am so addicted to this series that while I wait I will probably have to reread them all again!
As always thank you to Literally PR and Lexy for the copy to review. My review is always honest, truthful and freely given.
October 11, 2025
I'm here again, back with the fourth book in The Limerent series and here's a secret (but no surprise, given my schedule this last few months!!) but I'm still yet to catch up with the first book, Caio.
I know, I know - I have been hectic though!
However, after reading book 2, Bright Midnights in June and following this with book 3, Fanning Fireflies in August, I just had to grab this next book with both hands and dive right on in!
Now, up to now, these books have easily read as standalone reads, but in this fourth book, we see some of the characters returning and we see their stories develop further.
I've learned my lesson though as the main character from book 1, Caio, features in this story too and although I followed this thread just fine, I'm annoyed with myself for not catching up first!!
For this reason I'd definitely recommend that you read these in order to be safe....
This story sees Amelie (from Bright Midnights) now, years later, as an elite agent for the Academy.
Having just coasting so far, she and her pod have now been sent to an isolated island to participate in a virtual gaming experience.
Whilst there, things come to light that make Amelie re-think the future.
I'm absolutely loving the series and this book, as the others did, draws us right into the storyline and certainly for me, had me immersed from start to finish.
The pacing is perfect and I love the relatively short book length for this genre.
It means that I'm left wanting more - especially when we're left with a great big gaping chasm of a cliffhanger - almost like some pages got lost in the printing!
This is exciting, shocking and totally gripping from start to finish and I'm promising to read book 1 well before the next release!!
I'm off to get over my frustration at the ending now ...and keeping my fingers crossed that book 5 is on its way soon!!
I know, I know - I have been hectic though!
However, after reading book 2, Bright Midnights in June and following this with book 3, Fanning Fireflies in August, I just had to grab this next book with both hands and dive right on in!
Now, up to now, these books have easily read as standalone reads, but in this fourth book, we see some of the characters returning and we see their stories develop further.
I've learned my lesson though as the main character from book 1, Caio, features in this story too and although I followed this thread just fine, I'm annoyed with myself for not catching up first!!
For this reason I'd definitely recommend that you read these in order to be safe....
This story sees Amelie (from Bright Midnights) now, years later, as an elite agent for the Academy.
Having just coasting so far, she and her pod have now been sent to an isolated island to participate in a virtual gaming experience.
Whilst there, things come to light that make Amelie re-think the future.
I'm absolutely loving the series and this book, as the others did, draws us right into the storyline and certainly for me, had me immersed from start to finish.
The pacing is perfect and I love the relatively short book length for this genre.
It means that I'm left wanting more - especially when we're left with a great big gaping chasm of a cliffhanger - almost like some pages got lost in the printing!
This is exciting, shocking and totally gripping from start to finish and I'm promising to read book 1 well before the next release!!
I'm off to get over my frustration at the ending now ...and keeping my fingers crossed that book 5 is on its way soon!!
September 11, 2025
This was a fascinating, fast-paced read that definitely fell outside my usual genres, but I was hooked by the premise. The Academy trains operatives with incredible abilities and uses them to tilt the world's stage away from corruption and darkness. One seemingly ordinary mission for Amelie spirals into a complex web of secrets, hidden powers, and shifting loyalties.
The writing is packed with information and twists, sometimes to the point where it almost felt a little overwhelming as the plot built on itself. I found myself having to reread a few passages to fully grasp some of the nuances. That said, the pace is relentless, and the story truly kept me guessing!
The characters are what kept me fully invested. I especially loved the dynamic between Amelie and her podmates including Majo, Widget, and James. Their bond felt like a real found family - it was the little taste of emotional grounding that the story needed to balance all the suspense. I also got a real kick out of the little Easter eggs from other Limerent series characters!
While I would have loved a bit more of the romance (which is entirely a personal preference, and not a critique of the book at all), the world and plot were so intriguing that I'm really curious to see what is in the next book.
If you're a fan of paranormal suspense with a heavy focus on plot and a strong sense of found family, this is one to check out. Due to some issues with Amazon, please look for the author's books on her website at www.lsdelorme.com.
The writing is packed with information and twists, sometimes to the point where it almost felt a little overwhelming as the plot built on itself. I found myself having to reread a few passages to fully grasp some of the nuances. That said, the pace is relentless, and the story truly kept me guessing!
The characters are what kept me fully invested. I especially loved the dynamic between Amelie and her podmates including Majo, Widget, and James. Their bond felt like a real found family - it was the little taste of emotional grounding that the story needed to balance all the suspense. I also got a real kick out of the little Easter eggs from other Limerent series characters!
While I would have loved a bit more of the romance (which is entirely a personal preference, and not a critique of the book at all), the world and plot were so intriguing that I'm really curious to see what is in the next book.
If you're a fan of paranormal suspense with a heavy focus on plot and a strong sense of found family, this is one to check out. Due to some issues with Amazon, please look for the author's books on her website at www.lsdelorme.com.
September 3, 2025
The one thing you can absolutely except with L.S Delorme's Limerent series is the unexpected! All of the books so far are incredibly different, but you can follow the threads, catch familiar characters, and find Easter eggs. Amelie, Caio, and a few other surprise characters make appearances in this one, and the time is very wobbly wobbly. If you're a time travel fan this is fantastic!!
But it's not for the faint of heart! Neither of these characters is happy or living their best lives when they meet up. But I wouldn't expect that from Delorme. She isn't feeding us romcoms - she's feeding dark, paranormal, urban fantasy and I'm here for it! And dark it is! Wow! I read and sometimes wondering if she challenges herself to get a little darker each time!
The social commentary is thick and really good. The monsters are monsters, but what about the humans who are right there? I am so excited to read more of her books and see where this story is going.
Content Warnings: This book is not for the faint of heart. That is a common thread throughout this series. Delorme does not shy away from topics the light up the most serious trigger warning pages and sensors in the land. So if you can handle the big touch ones, the worst ones you can think of - this series is for you. If not, come back when you're ready. And, yes, were talking actual r@pe, @ssault, un@living of various sorts, child @buse, and so much worse than you are imagining.
But it's not for the faint of heart! Neither of these characters is happy or living their best lives when they meet up. But I wouldn't expect that from Delorme. She isn't feeding us romcoms - she's feeding dark, paranormal, urban fantasy and I'm here for it! And dark it is! Wow! I read and sometimes wondering if she challenges herself to get a little darker each time!
The social commentary is thick and really good. The monsters are monsters, but what about the humans who are right there? I am so excited to read more of her books and see where this story is going.
Content Warnings: This book is not for the faint of heart. That is a common thread throughout this series. Delorme does not shy away from topics the light up the most serious trigger warning pages and sensors in the land. So if you can handle the big touch ones, the worst ones you can think of - this series is for you. If not, come back when you're ready. And, yes, were talking actual r@pe, @ssault, un@living of various sorts, child @buse, and so much worse than you are imagining.
October 29, 2024
Absolutely fantastic book!
This is Book 4 of The Limerent Series, and in this book, we meet some new faces, but also, there are a few old ones popping up too..
Oh my goodness... WHAT A BOOK.
Buckle up because Lexy is going to take you on one heck of a ride...
First up, once again, this new cover artwork is absolutely gorgeous - so dark and foreboding! I currently don't own Caio or Fanning Fireflies, so I will be getting these so I can complete the collection so far.
In Ghosting Academy, Amelie is back... older and in control of who she is, which was fantastic to see. She is also a real bad a$$ which I loved, plus she has a much loved family, a Pod of Academy operatives.
When her Pod graduates, we are thrown in a story that ties the previous 3 books together and allows us to understand what REALLY is happening at the Academy.
What I adore about Lexy's work is how you are never bored, and she constantly keeps you guessing.
She has merged several genres into her own unique sub-genre of dark psychological fantasy and with the fantasy element being urban, you can really emerge yourself into the story as the characters and locations (for the most part!) are relatable.
So many questions were answered in this book, but there are still a few that haven't, so I'm sure Lexy will enjoy taking us on a future rollercoaster ride in Book 5!
There is so much to unpack with this book, and it really makes you think!
This series is just beautifully dark and twisty, and I absolutely love it!
You HAVE to read this!!
This is Book 4 of The Limerent Series, and in this book, we meet some new faces, but also, there are a few old ones popping up too..
Oh my goodness... WHAT A BOOK.
Buckle up because Lexy is going to take you on one heck of a ride...
First up, once again, this new cover artwork is absolutely gorgeous - so dark and foreboding! I currently don't own Caio or Fanning Fireflies, so I will be getting these so I can complete the collection so far.
In Ghosting Academy, Amelie is back... older and in control of who she is, which was fantastic to see. She is also a real bad a$$ which I loved, plus she has a much loved family, a Pod of Academy operatives.
When her Pod graduates, we are thrown in a story that ties the previous 3 books together and allows us to understand what REALLY is happening at the Academy.
What I adore about Lexy's work is how you are never bored, and she constantly keeps you guessing.
She has merged several genres into her own unique sub-genre of dark psychological fantasy and with the fantasy element being urban, you can really emerge yourself into the story as the characters and locations (for the most part!) are relatable.
So many questions were answered in this book, but there are still a few that haven't, so I'm sure Lexy will enjoy taking us on a future rollercoaster ride in Book 5!
There is so much to unpack with this book, and it really makes you think!
This series is just beautifully dark and twisty, and I absolutely love it!
You HAVE to read this!!
January 31, 2025
There is a lot to the story, romance, drama, paranormality, great pacing to the story, well written, and the characters are well written and engaging. I recommend this one to all fans of YA and adult dark romances! Ghosting Academy is the 4th book in the series and I did read Bright Midnights which is book 2 in the series before this. You should definitely read Bright Midnights, where you learn about Amelie and Clovis' relationship. As I stated previously in another review, both Amelie and Clovis are perfect for each other in Bright Midnights and this book's story picks up after a 3rd book.
In this book Amelie is working at top secret paranormal place The Academy, with people who have supernatural gifts. Amelie is using her past hurts as an agent at the Academy. She is just doing the job and there is an experience that happens in this book that puts Amelie into a difficult situation, and she needs to find out how to fight back. I will not spoil anymore of the book so read this one and Bright Midnights if it sounds interesting to y'all!
This is a very dark read, with many triggerable topics to read about including incest, so be warned. I really like the dark romance that this book provides and will be reading the other two in the series soon!
In this book Amelie is working at top secret paranormal place The Academy, with people who have supernatural gifts. Amelie is using her past hurts as an agent at the Academy. She is just doing the job and there is an experience that happens in this book that puts Amelie into a difficult situation, and she needs to find out how to fight back. I will not spoil anymore of the book so read this one and Bright Midnights if it sounds interesting to y'all!
This is a very dark read, with many triggerable topics to read about including incest, so be warned. I really like the dark romance that this book provides and will be reading the other two in the series soon!
September 4, 2025
Thank you to Love Book Tours and LS Delorme for a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
The story follows Amelie and agent or the Academy and her pod (found family of other elite agents with abilities).
The Academy sends her out on missions, using her unique skills to attract people she is able to get close to them and find ways of bringing them down, whichever the Academy requires to seemingly control the spread of evil in the world.
Following a mission that went wrong Amelie and her pod are taken to a remote island where the Academy wants to delve deeper into all their paranormal abilities. It doesn't take long before it all unravels and she begins to see through the truths they've been feeding her and the others. Just what is their game play and how can they get out.
The book has a sprinkle of other characters from the previous books all popping up at various points. Having only read the previous book I have no doubt I missed a few references to some. The story contains Incubus, ghosts and spirits plus some mind bending thoughts on other realities. It ends on a cliffhanger and leaves you reeling with that revelations. Bring on the next installment
The story follows Amelie and agent or the Academy and her pod (found family of other elite agents with abilities).
The Academy sends her out on missions, using her unique skills to attract people she is able to get close to them and find ways of bringing them down, whichever the Academy requires to seemingly control the spread of evil in the world.
Following a mission that went wrong Amelie and her pod are taken to a remote island where the Academy wants to delve deeper into all their paranormal abilities. It doesn't take long before it all unravels and she begins to see through the truths they've been feeding her and the others. Just what is their game play and how can they get out.
The book has a sprinkle of other characters from the previous books all popping up at various points. Having only read the previous book I have no doubt I missed a few references to some. The story contains Incubus, ghosts and spirits plus some mind bending thoughts on other realities. It ends on a cliffhanger and leaves you reeling with that revelations. Bring on the next installment
October 29, 2024
I've been really enjoying The Limerent series and Ghosting Academy is the fourth book in the series that continues the story of Amelie, who we met in Bright Midnights. I think you do have to have read the earlier books in the series to enjoy Ghosting Academy, so I wouldn't recommend reading it as a standalone.
The series takes an even darker turn in this instalment as Amelie and a group of similarly gifted friends graduate through the Academy and take part in a virtual reality game that is scary and dangerous.
I really liked catching up with Amelie again and seeing how she was coping without Clovis (the love of her life). I'm not into gaming at all so I did struggle a bit with the game in the book although I did find it very scary.
LS Delorme has such a vivid imagination that nothing and nobody are what they seem and the story could go absolutely anywhere so it's a book to just sit back and enjoy the incredibly imaginative ride.
Ethereal, scary and mind-bending, Ghosting Academy is pure escapism set in the alternate reality of both our dreams and our nightmares.
I received an ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
The series takes an even darker turn in this instalment as Amelie and a group of similarly gifted friends graduate through the Academy and take part in a virtual reality game that is scary and dangerous.
I really liked catching up with Amelie again and seeing how she was coping without Clovis (the love of her life). I'm not into gaming at all so I did struggle a bit with the game in the book although I did find it very scary.
LS Delorme has such a vivid imagination that nothing and nobody are what they seem and the story could go absolutely anywhere so it's a book to just sit back and enjoy the incredibly imaginative ride.
Ethereal, scary and mind-bending, Ghosting Academy is pure escapism set in the alternate reality of both our dreams and our nightmares.
I received an ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
November 21, 2024
Did I just find a new series and author I love?
Yes, 100% I did.
OK so, Ghosting Academy is book four and is a dark physcological fantasy thriller and I'd say that you definitely need to read book two Dark Midnights first.
That's where we get the HUGELY romantic back story to Amelie and Clovis (that one is more paranormalromance than thriller)
Then, I expect you'll be like me and want to read books one and three, which focus on other interconnected characters. Because, well, it's a brilliant series.
This was easily a 5 star read for me.
I really don't want to give anything away here, but GA picks up quite some years after and sees Amelie now working for the top secret paranormal The Academy alongside a host of other awesome characters all with special gifts.
Beware, this series is dark and graphic with LOTS of TW (school shooting, mention of rape, incest, violence etc) but boy, is it good!! And definitely one I'd recommend.
You know to all you guys who like your reads DARK and awesome!
I loved the switch in genres from BM to GA. The added future tech thriller aspect, the explanation of what happened after BM and Amelies POD characters were all brilliant.
Dark, and OMG that ending!! How do I wait to see what happens next
Yes, 100% I did.
OK so, Ghosting Academy is book four and is a dark physcological fantasy thriller and I'd say that you definitely need to read book two Dark Midnights first.
That's where we get the HUGELY romantic back story to Amelie and Clovis (that one is more paranormalromance than thriller)
Then, I expect you'll be like me and want to read books one and three, which focus on other interconnected characters. Because, well, it's a brilliant series.
This was easily a 5 star read for me.
I really don't want to give anything away here, but GA picks up quite some years after and sees Amelie now working for the top secret paranormal The Academy alongside a host of other awesome characters all with special gifts.
Beware, this series is dark and graphic with LOTS of TW (school shooting, mention of rape, incest, violence etc) but boy, is it good!! And definitely one I'd recommend.
You know to all you guys who like your reads DARK and awesome!
I loved the switch in genres from BM to GA. The added future tech thriller aspect, the explanation of what happened after BM and Amelies POD characters were all brilliant.
Dark, and OMG that ending!! How do I wait to see what happens next
September 13, 2025
Another absolutely amazing adventure in this world. Ghosting Academy is the forth book in this series and each one has been better than the last. These worlds are addicting and had me hooked from the very first page.
I loved that this book was for Amelie's point of view and seeing her in the academy was so good.
I think this book definitely leaned to the darker side compared to the others in the series and it made me enjoy the story so much.
As always we had so many different twists and turnsthroughout the story that sucked you in and left me desperate to find out what was going to happen next.
I have loved every minute of this series and I can't wait for the next books release to be back in this world.
I loved that this book was for Amelie's point of view and seeing her in the academy was so good.
I think this book definitely leaned to the darker side compared to the others in the series and it made me enjoy the story so much.
As always we had so many different twists and turnsthroughout the story that sucked you in and left me desperate to find out what was going to happen next.
I have loved every minute of this series and I can't wait for the next books release to be back in this world.
October 31, 2024
Do you like reading horror? Paranormal? Spy thrillers? Romance? What about sci-fi? If yes then this multi genre book is for you! Having read the authors other books, I was itching to read this one - and it did not disappoint!!
This is such a wonderfully written story, which had me hooked from the first page. This story will certainly appeal to all.
Delormes writes in a way that you can feel the eeriness leap off the page, making it the perfect read for Halloween. The characters emotions can also be felt which makes Delormes a fantastic storyteller, as she can convey a series of emotions and senses just from her story craft. The writing also flows well. A must read!
This is such a wonderfully written story, which had me hooked from the first page. This story will certainly appeal to all.
Delormes writes in a way that you can feel the eeriness leap off the page, making it the perfect read for Halloween. The characters emotions can also be felt which makes Delormes a fantastic storyteller, as she can convey a series of emotions and senses just from her story craft. The writing also flows well. A must read!
September 2, 2025
Readers are advised straight away to be aware of some of the subject matter of the book. This intrigued me to read on.
Having read the first book in the series I was a little worried that I wouldn't know what was going on but you can read it as a standalone. It does get confusing in parts but the more you read, the more you understand. I've got to admit that it did start getting a bit disturbed towards the end but thats why there are warnings in the beginning. It ends in a cliff hanger so I definitely need to read the next book as well as going back to read book 2 and 3.
Having read the first book in the series I was a little worried that I wouldn't know what was going on but you can read it as a standalone. It does get confusing in parts but the more you read, the more you understand. I've got to admit that it did start getting a bit disturbed towards the end but thats why there are warnings in the beginning. It ends in a cliff hanger so I definitely need to read the next book as well as going back to read book 2 and 3.
September 3, 2025
Ghosting Academy is book four in the series, and for me, probably shouldn't be read as a standalone, although I suppose you could. But I'd definitely recommend reading the first three, Caio, Bright Midnights and Fanning Fireflies. Ghosting Academy would work so much better with the background from these.
So all in all, another brilliant read by this author. It's a tale of duplicity, deceit and lies, however, the narrative also follows path of destruction and sinister control.
But it's also an uplifting tale of succeeding against the odds, of hope, and of redemption, with a great magical feel.
Character development was good, pace spot on, with a storyline that bobbed along nicely.
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
So all in all, another brilliant read by this author. It's a tale of duplicity, deceit and lies, however, the narrative also follows path of destruction and sinister control.
But it's also an uplifting tale of succeeding against the odds, of hope, and of redemption, with a great magical feel.
Character development was good, pace spot on, with a storyline that bobbed along nicely.
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
September 12, 2025
✨ Book Review: Ghosting Academy by LS Delorme ✨
I hadn’t read the first three books in the series, but using AI summaries to catch up on the characters and backstories made such a difference—I was able to dive right in and enjoy every moment. From the very beginning, I was hooked!
This YA paranormal fantasy with a touch of sci-fi blends supernatural twists with modern digital technology. The virtual reality headsets felt so real, giving the whole story a fresh, contemporary vibe.
And that ending… 🤯 Just wow. I absolutely cannot wait to see where this series goes next!
I hadn’t read the first three books in the series, but using AI summaries to catch up on the characters and backstories made such a difference—I was able to dive right in and enjoy every moment. From the very beginning, I was hooked!
This YA paranormal fantasy with a touch of sci-fi blends supernatural twists with modern digital technology. The virtual reality headsets felt so real, giving the whole story a fresh, contemporary vibe.
And that ending… 🤯 Just wow. I absolutely cannot wait to see where this series goes next!
October 13, 2025
The protagonist is a member of a secret society; and everyone in her ‘pod’ has special powers. But after a recent mission they are taken to an island and forced to become part of a game. But strange things are happening in the game - is the game real? Are the people real? Is time?
I really enjoyed the first approx. 100 pages. I loved the secret society and the first mission. But after they arrived on the island I became confused. There were alot of very cool ideas in this book, but I felt lost in the second half. Perhaps it would have make more sense if I had read the first three books in the series first. I am unsure how interconnected they are.
I really enjoyed the first approx. 100 pages. I loved the secret society and the first mission. But after they arrived on the island I became confused. There were alot of very cool ideas in this book, but I felt lost in the second half. Perhaps it would have make more sense if I had read the first three books in the series first. I am unsure how interconnected they are.
September 4, 2025
This is book 4 of The Limerent Series, and while it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel, I really would recommend reading the other books in the series first, at least Bright Midnights as you get Amelie's full backstory of who she is and why she joined the Ghosting Academy.
I was expecting a more fantasy style book after reading Bright Midnights. However I was pleasantly surprised by the sci-fi style of this story. I loved the mix of the video game world, reality and "the hallway".
What a cliff hanger! I need the next book to hurry up!
I was expecting a more fantasy style book after reading Bright Midnights. However I was pleasantly surprised by the sci-fi style of this story. I loved the mix of the video game world, reality and "the hallway".
What a cliff hanger! I need the next book to hurry up!
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September 7, 2025For my full sensory review please visit my blog. I did enjoy this. I admit I have not read the previous books in the series. I feel Ghost Academy can be read as a standalone, however for you to have a better understanding of characters and their black stories I feel reading the books in order before would be very helpful to the reader. I found it quite a quick read for myself and by this I mean it kept up its pace throughout and I was eager to read on. I was okay with difficult subject areas covered despite experiencing many of these first time with myself, I found the author handled them very well and with genuine care and compassion. I am not a huge YA fan but I do find myself dipping into them every once in awhile. I am definitely always up for YA if it has a supernatural element. I believe my almost 20-year-old daughter and 18-year-old daughter would enjoy this however I would advise them to read the first three in the series 1st to get maximum reading pleasure from this series.
September 7, 2025
Ghosting Academy is the 4th book in the Limerent Series. I have NOT read the other books in the series, and I think that created some confusion for me early in the book. My understanding after finishing the book is there is some background information relevant to the characters in the prior books in the series. I suspect I would not have been confused if I had read the prior books before reading this one. That being said, I still very much enjoyed this story. There are elements from multiple genres blended here that I really love: paranormal, urban fantasy, sci-fi ~ so that was a treat! The gaming and virtual reality element was also really interesting and a favorite for me. I'm looking forward to going back and reading the others in the series to get all the little nuggets and backstory of these characters.
October 24, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC copy
This book left a strong impression due to its atmosphere and unusual concept. The book immerses the reader in the world of a mysterious academy, where learning is connected not only with spiritual practices but also with communication with ghosts. The author skillfully conveys an eerie mood, keeping the intrigue to the very end. The characters are developed in depth, with interesting personal stories and internal conflicts.
Despite the predictability of some of the storylines, the book captures the atmosphere and the idea of hidden secrets. If you like stories with elements of mysticism and dark academicism, this novel may interest you.
This book left a strong impression due to its atmosphere and unusual concept. The book immerses the reader in the world of a mysterious academy, where learning is connected not only with spiritual practices but also with communication with ghosts. The author skillfully conveys an eerie mood, keeping the intrigue to the very end. The characters are developed in depth, with interesting personal stories and internal conflicts.
Despite the predictability of some of the storylines, the book captures the atmosphere and the idea of hidden secrets. If you like stories with elements of mysticism and dark academicism, this novel may interest you.
November 10, 2024
This is the 4th Book in the Limerent series, I have only read Bright midnights before this. Which I'm glad I did as its very much a continuation of Amelie's story. Delorme is a master at keeping you engaged and intrigued. This book does have some intense moments and can get very dark, please read trigger warnings before you read it. I loved finding out about the Academy and what they were doing, I find that this book balances the line well between our MC and supporting cast. I do want to read more in this series as each character is so interesting. I am gutted this ends in a bit of a cliff-hanger only because I didn't want to stop reading.
September 8, 2025
I'm so glad to be back in this series. It's a great continuation. The story was brilliant. We have another stunning cover. The green and black are beautiful together. The book is well written and it flows nicely. I loved the setting on the island. The deception was excellent and it was well handled. The virtual reality game of Verite was an interesting concept! The characters are all excellent and I do love Amelie. She so resilient and she has come on leaps and bounds. It's lovely to see her this way. I one hundred percent recommend this book and the Limerent Series.
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