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The Limerent Series
Fanning Fireflies: A Romantic Historical Paranormal Mystery
There is something rotting in Harrisville.
It's 1944 and Veronica works so she can afford to eat. Maybe one day she will save enough to own the home her family is living in, but for now, she doesn't have time for fanciful thoughts, or much else. She doesn't have time for the fire whispering to her, the ghosts trying to talk to her and the son of her boss, who can't stop staring at her. She definitely doesn't have time to think about Lazlo, the handsome black soldier that she processed at the draft office, but she can't seem to stop herself. As her ability to ignore Lazlo evaporates, so does her self-imposed ignorance about her hometown. There is, and always has been, something rotten in Harrisville. It shouldn't have been a surprise. After all, Veronica works in the cigarette factory, where corpses hide in the tobacco with the roaches.
It's 1944 and Veronica works so she can afford to eat. Maybe one day she will save enough to own the home her family is living in, but for now, she doesn't have time for fanciful thoughts, or much else. She doesn't have time for the fire whispering to her, the ghosts trying to talk to her and the son of her boss, who can't stop staring at her. She definitely doesn't have time to think about Lazlo, the handsome black soldier that she processed at the draft office, but she can't seem to stop herself. As her ability to ignore Lazlo evaporates, so does her self-imposed ignorance about her hometown. There is, and always has been, something rotten in Harrisville. It shouldn't have been a surprise. After all, Veronica works in the cigarette factory, where corpses hide in the tobacco with the roaches.
- GenresHistoricalRomance
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 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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August 2, 2025
Moments of Magic, Buried in the Crowd
3/5 stars
I received a free copy of Fanning Fireflies through Love Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
Fanning Fireflies has a fun, mysterious vibe with a solid dose of the supernatural—that was definitely the highlight for me. It’s part of a series, but I read it as a standalone and had no trouble following the story. The concept of teens with special abilities navigating a hidden world is always interesting, and Delorme clearly has a lot of creativity.
Where it didn’t quite land for me was the number of side characters. There were so many introduced, and most didn’t feel fully developed or essential to the plot. It seemed like some of their storylines were started but never really went anywhere, which made the pacing feel a bit scattered. I would’ve preferred more focus on the main characters and their arc.
However, if you like YA with a paranormal twist and don’t mind a large cast, this might be worth a try. I didn’t love it, but I didn’t regret picking it up either.
3/5 stars
I received a free copy of Fanning Fireflies through Love Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
Fanning Fireflies has a fun, mysterious vibe with a solid dose of the supernatural—that was definitely the highlight for me. It’s part of a series, but I read it as a standalone and had no trouble following the story. The concept of teens with special abilities navigating a hidden world is always interesting, and Delorme clearly has a lot of creativity.
Where it didn’t quite land for me was the number of side characters. There were so many introduced, and most didn’t feel fully developed or essential to the plot. It seemed like some of their storylines were started but never really went anywhere, which made the pacing feel a bit scattered. I would’ve preferred more focus on the main characters and their arc.
However, if you like YA with a paranormal twist and don’t mind a large cast, this might be worth a try. I didn’t love it, but I didn’t regret picking it up either.
August 2, 2025
I loved this book! I was completely immersed in the story and I just couldn’t help but be obsessed with it. The whole 1940’s vibe was just so good and you really got a feel for what it was like in those days. It highlighted the way people were treated in those days wither you were a woman, a man, someone from a different race, someone high up in the workplace or even in the community. There’s a paranormal twist in there too that helps the main character along in the story, Violet has a very interesting ability that was passed down from her grandmother and it helps her uncover some dark and twisted secrets that are happening in here hometown. Nothing is as it seems in this story any you’ll be surprised by how things come to be in the end. Theres so much action and suspense!There’s also a visit from some characters in a previous book that was really good to read about! I’m so excited to see what comes next in this series!
Really worth the read if you like a bit of a paranormal thriller but be warned your heart will break.
Really worth the read if you like a bit of a paranormal thriller but be warned your heart will break.
August 3, 2025
What a beautifully sad love story, set in America in such a dark time in history of the treatment of black people.
Veronica works and she works extremely hard in a tobacco factory, she earns herself a promotion. Realising that will help her mother and brother out massively.
Lazlo meets veronica and just the instantly connected, he goes to war ! But quickly realises his in love.
Sending letters back being careful not to say too much ! Incase veronica gets caught with them..
Veronica reads the letters in private, the towns bullies wouldn't take too kindly to her receiving letters from lazlo.
In this story we have a town on the turn for the worst. Everyone is on edge ! Girls are going missing...
black people in fear of been killed.
Veronica has magic ✨ which helps her in situations but she is also frightened for her friends and family..
This book is book 3 in a series and you can read them without having to read the others. But we do get mentions of characters...
In this book we get magic ! Love, tragedy, heartbreak !
Veronica works and she works extremely hard in a tobacco factory, she earns herself a promotion. Realising that will help her mother and brother out massively.
Lazlo meets veronica and just the instantly connected, he goes to war ! But quickly realises his in love.
Sending letters back being careful not to say too much ! Incase veronica gets caught with them..
Veronica reads the letters in private, the towns bullies wouldn't take too kindly to her receiving letters from lazlo.
In this story we have a town on the turn for the worst. Everyone is on edge ! Girls are going missing...
black people in fear of been killed.
Veronica has magic ✨ which helps her in situations but she is also frightened for her friends and family..
This book is book 3 in a series and you can read them without having to read the others. But we do get mentions of characters...
In this book we get magic ! Love, tragedy, heartbreak !
August 13, 2025
Set in the American South of the 1940s, this historical paranormal romance follows a young woman just trying to earn enough to survive and eat during the war. The author nails the historical accuracy of the time, from the daily grind to the harsh realities of the Deep South. The story follows Veronica as she falls in love with Lazlo, a Black soldier she met at the draft office. Their star crossed romance definitely pulls you right in, but it’s also a tragic one.
Alongside the love story is a murder mystery and a raw look at the terrible racism and injustices in that time, making it a very emotional read. But, I’ll be honest—I couldn’t fully wrap my head around the paranormal aspect. I’m not sure the story really needed it, though it does help explain the deep bond between Lazlo and Veronica in the ending, I think I would have perferred it as just a historical romance. This is the third book in a series, but it reads like a standalone, and you don’t need to read the others to enjoy it.
Thank you lovebooktours for my gifted copy.
Alongside the love story is a murder mystery and a raw look at the terrible racism and injustices in that time, making it a very emotional read. But, I’ll be honest—I couldn’t fully wrap my head around the paranormal aspect. I’m not sure the story really needed it, though it does help explain the deep bond between Lazlo and Veronica in the ending, I think I would have perferred it as just a historical romance. This is the third book in a series, but it reads like a standalone, and you don’t need to read the others to enjoy it.
Thank you lovebooktours for my gifted copy.
August 4, 2025
Third book in the series and I am utterly obsessed!! I know I have said this already but this series is so refreshing! It's got all genres and all the tropes you all love in a book ❤️.
The world building is impeccable and @L.S you have done it again- another 5 star book 😍😍. With the story being set in 1945, I will admit that this has been my favourite so far! I loved Veronica's character!
The fact that there were some overlaps with characters from the first two books definitely tells me that the vision for this series is brilliant 🥰. Nothing beats a well put together book series and this is definitely one of those!
The world building is impeccable and @L.S you have done it again- another 5 star book 😍😍. With the story being set in 1945, I will admit that this has been my favourite so far! I loved Veronica's character!
The fact that there were some overlaps with characters from the first two books definitely tells me that the vision for this series is brilliant 🥰. Nothing beats a well put together book series and this is definitely one of those!
August 18, 2025
This is a beautifully written book that captures the feeling of warm summer evenings. The words paint vivid pictures and stir deep emotions, creating a sense of nostalgia that pulls you in. It explores themes of love, loss, and hope, with some parts moving at a slower pace. However, the lovely writing and the enchanting atmosphere more than compensate for that. It's a great choice for anyone who enjoys stories that are rich in detail and evoke strong feelings, like the gentle glow of fireflies on a quiet night.
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April 26, 2024Thanks to @Literallypr for my copy of Fanning Fireflies this is the 3rd book 'The Limerent Series Book 3.I found the pacing of this book to be slow, but I really enjoyed reading about Veronica and her thoughts, especially during the 1940s. It felt like I was on an emotional journey with her, experiencing her heartache and struggles.
I don't have much knowledge of American history, so it was fascinating to learn about it through the book. I also liked the supernatural element of the story as it progressed, and how there was a bit of yin and yang incorporated into the narrative.
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I don't have much knowledge of American history, so it was fascinating to learn about it through the book. I also liked the supernatural element of the story as it progressed, and how there was a bit of yin and yang incorporated into the narrative.
#bookreview #booksofinsta #ww2 #1940sera
August 16, 2025
Fanning Fireflies by L.S. Delorme.
Book 3 of the Limerent Series.
Wow. I just love this series. This was a haunting and emotional read. I loved everything about this book. I love the supernatural moments in this book. I love the historical fiction that's in this book too. I can tell this is very well researched. I loved the writing style and the story and the world-building. I do love the 1940s. This does have some triggers in it. Lexy portrays racism so well. This book is so well done. She certainly did her homework on this. I did like the characters. Well not all of them. Some. I absolutely can't wait for the next book. I do recommend this series.
Book 3 of the Limerent Series.
Wow. I just love this series. This was a haunting and emotional read. I loved everything about this book. I love the supernatural moments in this book. I love the historical fiction that's in this book too. I can tell this is very well researched. I loved the writing style and the story and the world-building. I do love the 1940s. This does have some triggers in it. Lexy portrays racism so well. This book is so well done. She certainly did her homework on this. I did like the characters. Well not all of them. Some. I absolutely can't wait for the next book. I do recommend this series.
August 13, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to the author & LBT for allowing me to tour Fanning Fireflies 🫶🏻
Fanning Fireflies is the third book of the series and is set in the 1940s but fantasy/paranormal elements, so be warned this does have certain themes that were present back in those days.
I’d not read anything by the author before (I should really read the previous instalments asap) and I was pleasantly surprised by the book, the author provides great detail, plenty of references to the times, even the gruelling kind, as a whole I enjoyed reading Fanning Fireflies and look forward to more from the author in the future ☺️
Would I recommend it? Yes I would, it’s different to the norm paranormal (that I’ve read before) and can see others enjoying it too.
Thank you to the author & LBT for allowing me to tour Fanning Fireflies 🫶🏻
Fanning Fireflies is the third book of the series and is set in the 1940s but fantasy/paranormal elements, so be warned this does have certain themes that were present back in those days.
I’d not read anything by the author before (I should really read the previous instalments asap) and I was pleasantly surprised by the book, the author provides great detail, plenty of references to the times, even the gruelling kind, as a whole I enjoyed reading Fanning Fireflies and look forward to more from the author in the future ☺️
Would I recommend it? Yes I would, it’s different to the norm paranormal (that I’ve read before) and can see others enjoying it too.
May 5, 2024
Fanning Fireflies is like a fantasy version of Mississippi Burning (sorry if that dates me), only set in 1944 rather than the 1960s. Racism is rife in the Southern states and in Harrisville it’s about as bad as it can get. Rallies are held by a group of Harrisville residents, which eventually morph into the Ku Klux Klan. And they soon become violent.
Veronica lives with her mother Iona and her brother Franklin, who has a stutter. This makes him a target for the town bullies, particularly the loathsome Tommy Sawika. Tommy’s father John owns the cigarette factory where both Veronica and Iona work. Franklin works at the pig farm.
Then comes the draft for young men to join the war effort and many of these boys are black. In the book they are referred to as ‘colored’ but that is not meant in any way to be disrespectful – it’s how they were referred to at the time. Veronica, plus her friends Lizzie and Missy, can earn more money by helping to register these would-be soldiers. The girls alternate each day between the white men and the ‘coloreds’. And it’s here that Veronica first encounters Lazlo Fox. If the townspeople saw him so much as looking at her, he would be beaten, and she would be considered an outcast.
In the meantime, Franklin is in love with Nan Payne, daughter of the widowed Dr Payne, but he is too scared to court her. He would be ridiculed by Tommy and his bunch of bullies, or worse.
One day Veronica sees the most beautiful couple. She eventually discovers that they are called Dante and Kara. But are they real or are they ghosts? Veronica has started to see the ghosts of dead animals who appear to be trying to tell her things. And it’s not only animals who have died in suspicious circumstances.
Fanning Fireflies took me way out of my comfort zone. I read a lot of gothic horror, supernatural stories and magical realism, but as this book progresses we are literally ‘shoved kicking and screaming’ into the world of fantasy, with an ending that borders on apocalyptic. It literally blew my mind and I was almost scared to read on. But of course I did!
Many thanks to @LiterallyPR for inviting me me to be part of the #FanningFireflies blog tour.
Veronica lives with her mother Iona and her brother Franklin, who has a stutter. This makes him a target for the town bullies, particularly the loathsome Tommy Sawika. Tommy’s father John owns the cigarette factory where both Veronica and Iona work. Franklin works at the pig farm.
Then comes the draft for young men to join the war effort and many of these boys are black. In the book they are referred to as ‘colored’ but that is not meant in any way to be disrespectful – it’s how they were referred to at the time. Veronica, plus her friends Lizzie and Missy, can earn more money by helping to register these would-be soldiers. The girls alternate each day between the white men and the ‘coloreds’. And it’s here that Veronica first encounters Lazlo Fox. If the townspeople saw him so much as looking at her, he would be beaten, and she would be considered an outcast.
In the meantime, Franklin is in love with Nan Payne, daughter of the widowed Dr Payne, but he is too scared to court her. He would be ridiculed by Tommy and his bunch of bullies, or worse.
One day Veronica sees the most beautiful couple. She eventually discovers that they are called Dante and Kara. But are they real or are they ghosts? Veronica has started to see the ghosts of dead animals who appear to be trying to tell her things. And it’s not only animals who have died in suspicious circumstances.
Fanning Fireflies took me way out of my comfort zone. I read a lot of gothic horror, supernatural stories and magical realism, but as this book progresses we are literally ‘shoved kicking and screaming’ into the world of fantasy, with an ending that borders on apocalyptic. It literally blew my mind and I was almost scared to read on. But of course I did!
Many thanks to @LiterallyPR for inviting me me to be part of the #FanningFireflies blog tour.
May 6, 2024
There is something rotting in Harrisville.
It's 1944 and Veronica works so she can afford to eat. Maybe one day she will save enough to own the home her family is living in, but for now, she doesn't have time for fanciful thoughts, or much else. She doesn't have time for the fire whispering to her, the ghosts trying to talk to her and the son of her boss, who can't stop staring at her. She definitely doesn't have time to think about Lazlo, the handsome black soldier that she processed at the draft office, but she can't seem to stop herself. As her ability to ignore Lazlo evaporates, so does her self-imposed ignorance about her hometown. There is, and always has been, something rotten in Harrisville. It shouldn't have been a surprise. After all, Veronica works in the cigarette factory, where corpses hide in the tobacco with the roaches.
I found the premise of this book completely different to anything I've ever read before. I was unsure at first as there was a few shocking things happening but then I felt like the story flowed really well and we got to know the characters better. I read this as a standalone but it is part of a series too so I will be intrigued to read the others. I found the pacing to be quite slow but picked up more towards the end. I wasn't sure about the mixture of genres at first, but I think Delorme does a fantastic job of intertwining fantasy, supernatural, horror and historical fiction!
Great novel from this author and would be interested to read more.
I would like to thank Literally PR and the author, LS Delorme for gifting me a copy of this book.
It's 1944 and Veronica works so she can afford to eat. Maybe one day she will save enough to own the home her family is living in, but for now, she doesn't have time for fanciful thoughts, or much else. She doesn't have time for the fire whispering to her, the ghosts trying to talk to her and the son of her boss, who can't stop staring at her. She definitely doesn't have time to think about Lazlo, the handsome black soldier that she processed at the draft office, but she can't seem to stop herself. As her ability to ignore Lazlo evaporates, so does her self-imposed ignorance about her hometown. There is, and always has been, something rotten in Harrisville. It shouldn't have been a surprise. After all, Veronica works in the cigarette factory, where corpses hide in the tobacco with the roaches.
I found the premise of this book completely different to anything I've ever read before. I was unsure at first as there was a few shocking things happening but then I felt like the story flowed really well and we got to know the characters better. I read this as a standalone but it is part of a series too so I will be intrigued to read the others. I found the pacing to be quite slow but picked up more towards the end. I wasn't sure about the mixture of genres at first, but I think Delorme does a fantastic job of intertwining fantasy, supernatural, horror and historical fiction!
Great novel from this author and would be interested to read more.
I would like to thank Literally PR and the author, LS Delorme for gifting me a copy of this book.
August 7, 2025
4.5⭐️ I didn’t know what I expect going into Fanning Fireflies but what I got was a beautiful story, filled with historical horrors and a dash of magic.
Fanning Fireflies is book 3 in The Limerent Series but can be read as a standalone (which is what I’ve done) but I believe there are characters that cross over between the books.
The book is set in 1944 and follows Veronica (Ronnie) whose family struggle to make ends meet living in a small town called Harrisville. Ronnie has a special gift passed down in her family - she can see ghosts and create fire but this is all kept a secret to others. Her family are poor, her dad is gone and her brother has a speech impediment so the family are already targeted by bullies without drawing more attention to herself.
She works at a tobacco factory and makes extra money by enrolling men into the US Army. Segregation and white supremacy are in full flow during this time and the ‘coloured men’ enlisting are kept separate and are treated as much lesser than the ‘white men’. While working on signing in the coloured soldiers, one catches her eye - Lazlo. He consumes her thoughts and her dreams and she doesn’t care about what society thinks, she is smitten.
Meanwhile, strange things are happening in town. Animals and then women are found dead and Ronnie sees ghosts everywhere. While a group of white supremacists are rallying the town into a frenzy believing it’s the work of coloured men, Ronnie believes otherwise.
When Lazlo is sent to war, he writes to Veronica and when the town finds out she is communicating with a coloured man, her family is in danger.
With ghosts being more prevalent, strangers making threats about the future of the town and racism going crazy, will Veronica and her family survive the horrors of Harrisville and will she and Lazlo find each other again?
Fanning Fireflies covers some difficult topics such as abuse, racism/segregation and bulling. All are dealt with in what I believe to be an accurate and sensitive way. I came away from the book being disgusted that people were treated in this manner because of their skin colour and are still facing issues because of this today.
The story evolved into a wonderful showdown with a satisfying yet incredibly sad conclusion. I enjoyed the epilogue which takes place years after the events of the book.
I loved the characters - Veronica and her family were written brilliantly with her brother having to deal with bullying and her hard mother struggling to keep the family together. The ‘baddies’ were also written well and I hated them, especially Tommy who got what he deserved in the end!
I’m definitely going to go back and read the other books in this series and will look out for more books from LS Delorme in the future.
Overall this was a fantastic read which made me feel all of the emotions!
Thank you to LS Delorme for sending me a copy of this wonderful book.
Fanning Fireflies is book 3 in The Limerent Series but can be read as a standalone (which is what I’ve done) but I believe there are characters that cross over between the books.
The book is set in 1944 and follows Veronica (Ronnie) whose family struggle to make ends meet living in a small town called Harrisville. Ronnie has a special gift passed down in her family - she can see ghosts and create fire but this is all kept a secret to others. Her family are poor, her dad is gone and her brother has a speech impediment so the family are already targeted by bullies without drawing more attention to herself.
She works at a tobacco factory and makes extra money by enrolling men into the US Army. Segregation and white supremacy are in full flow during this time and the ‘coloured men’ enlisting are kept separate and are treated as much lesser than the ‘white men’. While working on signing in the coloured soldiers, one catches her eye - Lazlo. He consumes her thoughts and her dreams and she doesn’t care about what society thinks, she is smitten.
Meanwhile, strange things are happening in town. Animals and then women are found dead and Ronnie sees ghosts everywhere. While a group of white supremacists are rallying the town into a frenzy believing it’s the work of coloured men, Ronnie believes otherwise.
When Lazlo is sent to war, he writes to Veronica and when the town finds out she is communicating with a coloured man, her family is in danger.
With ghosts being more prevalent, strangers making threats about the future of the town and racism going crazy, will Veronica and her family survive the horrors of Harrisville and will she and Lazlo find each other again?
Fanning Fireflies covers some difficult topics such as abuse, racism/segregation and bulling. All are dealt with in what I believe to be an accurate and sensitive way. I came away from the book being disgusted that people were treated in this manner because of their skin colour and are still facing issues because of this today.
The story evolved into a wonderful showdown with a satisfying yet incredibly sad conclusion. I enjoyed the epilogue which takes place years after the events of the book.
I loved the characters - Veronica and her family were written brilliantly with her brother having to deal with bullying and her hard mother struggling to keep the family together. The ‘baddies’ were also written well and I hated them, especially Tommy who got what he deserved in the end!
I’m definitely going to go back and read the other books in this series and will look out for more books from LS Delorme in the future.
Overall this was a fantastic read which made me feel all of the emotions!
Thank you to LS Delorme for sending me a copy of this wonderful book.
August 18, 2025
A town on the brink and a love that shouldn’t be.
Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delorme’s riveting and mysterious Limerent series, and it may be my favorite of the three. Set in 1944, when the entire world is at war, Veronica Crane yearns for a young man going off to fight. But theirs is a forbidden attraction because he is black and she is white. In the meantime, weird things are going on in Veronica’s small hometown of Harrisville, North Carolina. Tensions are rising as an all-white, Clan-like organization is gaining ground and members, and Veronica is just trying to keep a low profile and avoid angering the wrong people. But she has a couple of special gifts, abilities only she and her people know about. One is the ability to see ghosts, and she’s seen more in town recently than in her entire life up to now.
Veronica’s story was gripping from the very beginning, and the author did a fabulous job placing me smack in the middle of the action with its vivid 1940s wartime vibe. The racial attitudes of the time hit hard, even as the author carefully avoids using some of the worst invectives of the day. The portrayal of gender behavior and attitudes is spot on and demonstrates why there are stereotypes. The gap between the haves and the have-nots is also clearly pictured, with Veronica making do with what little she has and often going without as she helps her mother and brother get by. But even those acquaintances of hers who were better off were still careful and well aware of how they used their resources. Most characters lived through the Depression before experiencing wartime rationing.I absolutely enjoyed the magic and the legacy of the Furies; however, Veronica’s special abilities, handy as they turned out to be, were one more secret to keep. I know I’ve said this before in my reviews of the previous books, but the author must have my tastes and interests down to a T. I find her writing compelling and easy to get lost in. Veronica’s very realistic circumstances completely absorbed me. The supernatural and magical elements were creative, intriguing, and unpredictable.
While the story has a lot of characters to keep track of, I loved that some had been featured in the previous books. This novel, like those earlier, can be read and enjoyed without any problems as a standalone. Still, as the storylines are converging, and the first two books were 5-star stories for me, I feel they should not be missed! I recommend FANNING FIREFLIES to readers who enjoy historical romances and adventures with a paranormal element.I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tours.
June 21, 2025
"The ghosts didn’t scare her. The living did."
What a haunting, luminous, and emotionally charged read.
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1944 North Carolina, Fanning Fireflies is part historical fiction, part paranormal mystery, and part slow-burn forbidden romance and yet, it doesn’t feel like a genre mash-up. It feels like truth whispered through layers of memory, tobacco smoke and dreams.
We follow Veronica Crane, a young woman working in a cigarette factory to support her family, her ailing mother, her shy brother and a house full of ghosts, both literal and figurative. Veronica can see and speak to the dead (yes, including her late pet chicken named Betty), but it’s the living who truly terrify her, especially the ones in white robes and pointed hoods. As Black soldiers begin arriving in town, she meets Lazlo, a young man with steady eyes and a quiet soul and everything begins to change. Love, danger, and visions swirl together as secrets unravel and the truth threatens to burn everything down.
What struck me most, beyond the aching romance and the eerie supernatural moments, was Delorme’s clear eyed understanding of the violent realities Black Americans faced in the Jim Crow South. She doesn’t just acknowledge the cruelty; she exposes it. From the silent terror of segregation to the outright menace of the Klan, Delorme writes with both restraint and fury. Lazlo’s experiences as a Black soldier, fighting for a country that denies his humanity, are rendered with painful authenticity. There’s no sugar-coating here, just a raw, honest confrontation with history.
Delorme doesn’t write trauma for shock value. She writes it to bear witness.
Her portrayal of both overt and systemic racism is layered and deeply informed. You can feel the research, but it never overwhelms the story, it anchors it. When their romance begins to spark, you feel how radical even the smallest act of love or defiance can be.
🔥 Highlights:
•A fierce, flawed, unforgettable heroine
•Ghosts that feel like metaphors and also like real threats
•A forbidden romance that’s tender, urgent, and doomed (but worth every page)
•A deeply informed and unflinching depiction of anti-Black racism and resistance
•A final act that left me breathless and a little broken
I didn’t expect Fanning Fireflies to wreck me, but it did…in the best way. Beautifully written, brutally honest, and quietly magical.
What a haunting, luminous, and emotionally charged read.
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1944 North Carolina, Fanning Fireflies is part historical fiction, part paranormal mystery, and part slow-burn forbidden romance and yet, it doesn’t feel like a genre mash-up. It feels like truth whispered through layers of memory, tobacco smoke and dreams.
We follow Veronica Crane, a young woman working in a cigarette factory to support her family, her ailing mother, her shy brother and a house full of ghosts, both literal and figurative. Veronica can see and speak to the dead (yes, including her late pet chicken named Betty), but it’s the living who truly terrify her, especially the ones in white robes and pointed hoods. As Black soldiers begin arriving in town, she meets Lazlo, a young man with steady eyes and a quiet soul and everything begins to change. Love, danger, and visions swirl together as secrets unravel and the truth threatens to burn everything down.
What struck me most, beyond the aching romance and the eerie supernatural moments, was Delorme’s clear eyed understanding of the violent realities Black Americans faced in the Jim Crow South. She doesn’t just acknowledge the cruelty; she exposes it. From the silent terror of segregation to the outright menace of the Klan, Delorme writes with both restraint and fury. Lazlo’s experiences as a Black soldier, fighting for a country that denies his humanity, are rendered with painful authenticity. There’s no sugar-coating here, just a raw, honest confrontation with history.
Delorme doesn’t write trauma for shock value. She writes it to bear witness.
Her portrayal of both overt and systemic racism is layered and deeply informed. You can feel the research, but it never overwhelms the story, it anchors it. When their romance begins to spark, you feel how radical even the smallest act of love or defiance can be.
🔥 Highlights:
•A fierce, flawed, unforgettable heroine
•Ghosts that feel like metaphors and also like real threats
•A forbidden romance that’s tender, urgent, and doomed (but worth every page)
•A deeply informed and unflinching depiction of anti-Black racism and resistance
•A final act that left me breathless and a little broken
I didn’t expect Fanning Fireflies to wreck me, but it did…in the best way. Beautifully written, brutally honest, and quietly magical.
July 24, 2025
Thank you to Love Book Tours and LS Delores for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
This is the third book in a series but they can be read as standalones. The book follows Veronica Crane in 1944 Harrisville, a small town in the southern states of America. Veronica knows hunger and is doing what she can to survive, along with her family. Things really change for her when she works a couple of shifts at the draft office processing men to go to war, where she meets Lazlo and her life changes. Just being seen talking to him would be enough to put her family into danger and get him lynched.
The author does a great job describing the growing undercurrent of racism, bigotry, misogyny and fear that all threatened to spark the tinderbox of a town. And then throws in a twist that Veronica can see spirits, plus some additional intriguing characters such as Dante, Kara and Caio.
The story tumbles through the growing unrest in the town, the rallies where those meant to protect are riling up the population, the mysterious disappearances and deaths of anyone that isn't confirming and you start being on the edge of your seat whilst you're reading. Veronica is being guided by spirits to uncover what is going on but what will it cost to find out for both her and her family?
I truly did not know where this book would go but I was so intrigued that I raced through it and the ending was absolutely perfect for this book.
This is the third book in a series but they can be read as standalones. The book follows Veronica Crane in 1944 Harrisville, a small town in the southern states of America. Veronica knows hunger and is doing what she can to survive, along with her family. Things really change for her when she works a couple of shifts at the draft office processing men to go to war, where she meets Lazlo and her life changes. Just being seen talking to him would be enough to put her family into danger and get him lynched.
The author does a great job describing the growing undercurrent of racism, bigotry, misogyny and fear that all threatened to spark the tinderbox of a town. And then throws in a twist that Veronica can see spirits, plus some additional intriguing characters such as Dante, Kara and Caio.
The story tumbles through the growing unrest in the town, the rallies where those meant to protect are riling up the population, the mysterious disappearances and deaths of anyone that isn't confirming and you start being on the edge of your seat whilst you're reading. Veronica is being guided by spirits to uncover what is going on but what will it cost to find out for both her and her family?
I truly did not know where this book would go but I was so intrigued that I raced through it and the ending was absolutely perfect for this book.
August 1, 2025
Set in 1940s America, Fanning Fireflies follows Veronica, a young woman living a difficult life living hand to mouth. After her abusive father disappears, she scrapes by working in a cigarette factory, barely making ends meet. But everything begins to shift when she meets someone who becomes both the catalyst for change in her life—and the spark that starts burning down the world around her.
This book is a subtle piece of art. It took me by surprise in the best way, quietly growing into something powerful and eye-opening. Days after finishing it, I’m still thinking about the characters and the way L.S. Delorme explores the horrors of racism and misogyny in 1940s America with such care and authenticity.
Veronica is an understated protagonist—not flashy or loud—but written with a realism that makes her feel like someone you might know. That realness makes her experiences all the more harrowing, as it feels like it could happen to your sister, your neighbour, your work colleague.
The romance is deeply emotional, and genuinely moving. I don’t want to give away any plot points, but I will say this: if you’re drawn to character-driven historical fantasy that doesn’t shy away from hard truths, this one is absolutely worth picking up.
Fanning Fireflies is available on Kindle Unlimited, and I’ll definitely be continuing the series. There’s a unique honesty to L.S. Delorme’s storytelling that stays with you long after the last page.
This ARC was given to me in return for an honest review as part of a book tour.
This book is a subtle piece of art. It took me by surprise in the best way, quietly growing into something powerful and eye-opening. Days after finishing it, I’m still thinking about the characters and the way L.S. Delorme explores the horrors of racism and misogyny in 1940s America with such care and authenticity.
Veronica is an understated protagonist—not flashy or loud—but written with a realism that makes her feel like someone you might know. That realness makes her experiences all the more harrowing, as it feels like it could happen to your sister, your neighbour, your work colleague.
The romance is deeply emotional, and genuinely moving. I don’t want to give away any plot points, but I will say this: if you’re drawn to character-driven historical fantasy that doesn’t shy away from hard truths, this one is absolutely worth picking up.
Fanning Fireflies is available on Kindle Unlimited, and I’ll definitely be continuing the series. There’s a unique honesty to L.S. Delorme’s storytelling that stays with you long after the last page.
This ARC was given to me in return for an honest review as part of a book tour.
August 5, 2025
Another amazing instalment in this series
This series has been a massive hit for me and it certainly continued with Fanning Fireflies.
Veronica is a great character who is just trying to suvive in the 1940's in the American south, but all is not as it seems in her little town and there is darkness lurking around every corner. As we soon discover, Veronica has some paranormal abilities that she has never really tapped into as she doesn't really understand them and how to use them but they are developing everyday, especially her ability to see ghosts.
I loved how Lozlo was introduced into the book and how he and Veronica had a connection from the very beginning even if any interaction between them would be massively frowned upon.
This book had me hooked I was so desperate to find out what was happening and uncover the mysteries of Harrisville.
Each character that was introduced played a part in the story and added to the complexities of what was going on.
The was we see characters from the previous books is a massive bonus for me and I really liked how we had some interconnected situations too.
This series is so good. it is unlike anything I have ever read and it certainly keeps you on your toes as you are reading it and I can't wait for the next instalment of the series.
This series has been a massive hit for me and it certainly continued with Fanning Fireflies.
Veronica is a great character who is just trying to suvive in the 1940's in the American south, but all is not as it seems in her little town and there is darkness lurking around every corner. As we soon discover, Veronica has some paranormal abilities that she has never really tapped into as she doesn't really understand them and how to use them but they are developing everyday, especially her ability to see ghosts.
I loved how Lozlo was introduced into the book and how he and Veronica had a connection from the very beginning even if any interaction between them would be massively frowned upon.
This book had me hooked I was so desperate to find out what was happening and uncover the mysteries of Harrisville.
Each character that was introduced played a part in the story and added to the complexities of what was going on.
The was we see characters from the previous books is a massive bonus for me and I really liked how we had some interconnected situations too.
This series is so good. it is unlike anything I have ever read and it certainly keeps you on your toes as you are reading it and I can't wait for the next instalment of the series.
October 14, 2025
1944. Harrisville, a small southern town.
Veronica works at the cigarette factory and takes a side gig processing cannon fodder, er, new army recruits. Some of the recruits are black, and the small town is rife with prejudice. She meets and falls for a black recruit despite the social taboo. Just a hint of such a thing can get her and her family ostracized at best and lynched at worst. But there are wheels within wheels in this story. Small town politics, family tragedy, murder, and secrets only the dead remember.
The book is an excellent period piece, depicting the lives of poor whites in the South. Veronica’s family deals with poverty along with racism and the community’s hateful fear of anyone different, which expands to include even Veronica’s brother simply because he has a stutter. Hate in the community increases with insidious precision, fanned by the local KKK, until no one is safe. (sound familiar?)
Besides the historical drama, Fanning Fireflies explores a thread of magic, a hint of reincarnation, a soupçon of the supernatural. Veronica, it seems, sees ghosts and has a predisposition to set things on fire. She guards this skill, though her grandmother hinted that her ability includes more than anything Veronica can imagine.
Well written, paced nicely, and peopled with believable and complex characters, Fanning Fireflies is an enjoyable read with enticing mysteries yet to be explored.
Fanning Fireflies is part of a series, but it stands alone very well. I received a free copy from Goddess Fish and LS Delorme in exchange for an honest review.
The tarot card for this book is the Ace of Wands. All Aces are opportunities that must be seized. Wands are related to the element of fire—All cards in the suit of Wands involve a spark of one kind or another. The ace of Wands is the promise of new life, the spark of creativity, a primal fire that can represent the regenerative power of the Universe. Veronica inherited her fiery abilities, but it takes will and focus to use them. Her story is one of perseverance, discovery, and self-realization.
Veronica works at the cigarette factory and takes a side gig processing cannon fodder, er, new army recruits. Some of the recruits are black, and the small town is rife with prejudice. She meets and falls for a black recruit despite the social taboo. Just a hint of such a thing can get her and her family ostracized at best and lynched at worst. But there are wheels within wheels in this story. Small town politics, family tragedy, murder, and secrets only the dead remember.
The book is an excellent period piece, depicting the lives of poor whites in the South. Veronica’s family deals with poverty along with racism and the community’s hateful fear of anyone different, which expands to include even Veronica’s brother simply because he has a stutter. Hate in the community increases with insidious precision, fanned by the local KKK, until no one is safe. (sound familiar?)
Besides the historical drama, Fanning Fireflies explores a thread of magic, a hint of reincarnation, a soupçon of the supernatural. Veronica, it seems, sees ghosts and has a predisposition to set things on fire. She guards this skill, though her grandmother hinted that her ability includes more than anything Veronica can imagine.
Well written, paced nicely, and peopled with believable and complex characters, Fanning Fireflies is an enjoyable read with enticing mysteries yet to be explored.
Fanning Fireflies is part of a series, but it stands alone very well. I received a free copy from Goddess Fish and LS Delorme in exchange for an honest review.
The tarot card for this book is the Ace of Wands. All Aces are opportunities that must be seized. Wands are related to the element of fire—All cards in the suit of Wands involve a spark of one kind or another. The ace of Wands is the promise of new life, the spark of creativity, a primal fire that can represent the regenerative power of the Universe. Veronica inherited her fiery abilities, but it takes will and focus to use them. Her story is one of perseverance, discovery, and self-realization.
April 22, 2024
I wasn’t sure what to expect but given the time period I had prepared myself to be angry and let me tell you I was but this is not a bad thing. Delorme has brought to life the bigotry, unrest and injustice that was rife in the 40s. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions and I loved that Veronica stood up for not only herself but her family and those who she saw where being treat unfairly.
These themes take a rather central role to the plot but Delorme weaves in love and paranormal. I particularly liked that the love covers several aspects including familial as well as romantic. The paranormal element adds a nice little extra layer to the novel and I loved the way it was introduced.
The writing was easy to follow but engaging and really brought the past to life. This in turn lets the characters shine and come to life, including the vile ones. I will say this is a hard novel to read in some parts due to the accurate descriptions of the Ku Klux Klan or rather a wing/copy of it that is in this town. It will definitely make you angry but at the same time there are moments of joy and love in there. I will certainly be reading the previous two by these authors.
These themes take a rather central role to the plot but Delorme weaves in love and paranormal. I particularly liked that the love covers several aspects including familial as well as romantic. The paranormal element adds a nice little extra layer to the novel and I loved the way it was introduced.
The writing was easy to follow but engaging and really brought the past to life. This in turn lets the characters shine and come to life, including the vile ones. I will say this is a hard novel to read in some parts due to the accurate descriptions of the Ku Klux Klan or rather a wing/copy of it that is in this town. It will definitely make you angry but at the same time there are moments of joy and love in there. I will certainly be reading the previous two by these authors.
August 19, 2025
Fanning Fireflies is a beautifully sad romantic paranormal mystery with a great historical feel.
It's book three in the series, but can definitely be read as a standalone.
Set in 1940's U.S.A, during a time when black people were treated incredibly poorly, we follow the story of Veronica, who works incredibly hard in a tobacco factory, in order to help her mother and brother, and one day, she meets Lazlo, a black soldier who signs up to fight in the war. Lazlo Is sent away to fight, but sends regular letters home to Veronica, which she must hide due to members of her community not taking too kindly to her receiving letter from a black person.
She's afraid of being found out, but she can use her magic to help her out of tight spots.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up to find out.
So all in all, another brilliant read by this author. Although sad in parts, it's also an uplifting tale of succeeding against the odds, of hope, and of redemption.
I really enjoyed the 1940's setting, one of my favourite periods of history, and the storyline flowed well, and bobbed along nicely.
I will say, there were quite a few side characters, some maybe not as fully developed as I would have liked, but in the main, character development was good.
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
It's book three in the series, but can definitely be read as a standalone.
Set in 1940's U.S.A, during a time when black people were treated incredibly poorly, we follow the story of Veronica, who works incredibly hard in a tobacco factory, in order to help her mother and brother, and one day, she meets Lazlo, a black soldier who signs up to fight in the war. Lazlo Is sent away to fight, but sends regular letters home to Veronica, which she must hide due to members of her community not taking too kindly to her receiving letter from a black person.
She's afraid of being found out, but she can use her magic to help her out of tight spots.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up to find out.
So all in all, another brilliant read by this author. Although sad in parts, it's also an uplifting tale of succeeding against the odds, of hope, and of redemption.
I really enjoyed the 1940's setting, one of my favourite periods of history, and the storyline flowed well, and bobbed along nicely.
I will say, there were quite a few side characters, some maybe not as fully developed as I would have liked, but in the main, character development was good.
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
April 26, 2024
Great Characters and a Page-turning Plot
I’ve read all three of the Limerent Series books and I liked them all, Fanning Fireflies best of all. Each book tells a different story, although characters from one book can recur in the others. The paranormal component is subtle and not fantastical, and suggests a world and a reality much larger than what is currently accepted by science. The characters are well drawn and distinct, some good, some bad, and some where it can be hard to discern until much deeper into the story. Fanning Fireflies has a huge ending, but like the other books, there is the sense that there’s much more story to come, in the world of these characters. It’s impossible to predict for sure what will come in the next book in the series, except there have been references to a “Ghosting Academy,” and I confess to being hooked into a desire to find out what that organization is all about, and what it does, and how it connects with the overall story so far.
I’ve read all three of the Limerent Series books and I liked them all, Fanning Fireflies best of all. Each book tells a different story, although characters from one book can recur in the others. The paranormal component is subtle and not fantastical, and suggests a world and a reality much larger than what is currently accepted by science. The characters are well drawn and distinct, some good, some bad, and some where it can be hard to discern until much deeper into the story. Fanning Fireflies has a huge ending, but like the other books, there is the sense that there’s much more story to come, in the world of these characters. It’s impossible to predict for sure what will come in the next book in the series, except there have been references to a “Ghosting Academy,” and I confess to being hooked into a desire to find out what that organization is all about, and what it does, and how it connects with the overall story so far.
August 13, 2025
I loved following Veronica through the trials and tribulations she underwent in her story. The hardship of coming from a poor family and trying hard to fulfil her dreams of becoming educated in such hard times.
Finally a breakthrough with a better position at the cigarette factory and a home that she can finally say is hers things seem to be turning around for her family however Veronica has a lot more going on from the supernatural to the love of her life that she may never meet again.
The heartbreaking story hits hard on hierarchy of society in the 40s and how difficult it is to be poor, a women, black or disabled. The love Veronica had for Lazlo causes a stir for her and her family and it isn’t taken lightly with other locals who are racist and scapegoating people to locals so they believe these individuals are to blame for local deaths and attacks.
The suspense was brilliant, the supernatural was amazing and the comeuppance was spectacular.
Barring in mind this is one of 3 books so far and not having read the previous 2 books I read this as a stand-alone and loved it.
Finally a breakthrough with a better position at the cigarette factory and a home that she can finally say is hers things seem to be turning around for her family however Veronica has a lot more going on from the supernatural to the love of her life that she may never meet again.
The heartbreaking story hits hard on hierarchy of society in the 40s and how difficult it is to be poor, a women, black or disabled. The love Veronica had for Lazlo causes a stir for her and her family and it isn’t taken lightly with other locals who are racist and scapegoating people to locals so they believe these individuals are to blame for local deaths and attacks.
The suspense was brilliant, the supernatural was amazing and the comeuppance was spectacular.
Barring in mind this is one of 3 books so far and not having read the previous 2 books I read this as a stand-alone and loved it.
April 28, 2024
Loved this book!
I’m a historical fiction lover and was instantly drawn in by the blurb but having never read anything by this author I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this novel, however I was more than delighted with how quickly I was sucked into this read.
Delmore effortlessly transports you back in time in this novel, be prepared to feel a range of emotions as this author does not sugar coat and you’re faced with a lot negative aspects of living in the 40’s such as racism and injustice however this is also a book that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy as there is an amazing love story that weaves through out the plot. Amazing pacing that makes it hard to put this down for even a second and a unique story line, if you’re a historical lover you need to pick this one up!
I’m a historical fiction lover and was instantly drawn in by the blurb but having never read anything by this author I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this novel, however I was more than delighted with how quickly I was sucked into this read.
Delmore effortlessly transports you back in time in this novel, be prepared to feel a range of emotions as this author does not sugar coat and you’re faced with a lot negative aspects of living in the 40’s such as racism and injustice however this is also a book that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy as there is an amazing love story that weaves through out the plot. Amazing pacing that makes it hard to put this down for even a second and a unique story line, if you’re a historical lover you need to pick this one up!
June 23, 2025
I really wasn't sure what to make of this book. It started as a fairly conventional romance set in the Deep south of America in the 1940s. White girl meets black boy against the background of racist intolerance blah blah. But then suddenly there was a ghost walking into the plot. Then a demon or two. Which was where it all started to get a bit strange.
Don't get me wrong, this is a good storyline looking at the main storyline, but the side plots and characters are all a bit odd. Some of the subplots don't go anywhere and one of the most interesting characters - Kara - seems to fizzle out before the end. And it was never really clear if the mayhem that engulf the town where this is set was because of the visiting demons - or if the demons were visiting because of the unfolding mayhem.
I think I might have understood it all a bit better if I knew more about the deep South in the 1940s, but there again maybe not.
Give it a try.
Don't get me wrong, this is a good storyline looking at the main storyline, but the side plots and characters are all a bit odd. Some of the subplots don't go anywhere and one of the most interesting characters - Kara - seems to fizzle out before the end. And it was never really clear if the mayhem that engulf the town where this is set was because of the visiting demons - or if the demons were visiting because of the unfolding mayhem.
I think I might have understood it all a bit better if I knew more about the deep South in the 1940s, but there again maybe not.
Give it a try.
July 26, 2025
Thank you @lovebookstours and @LS_Delorme for the ARC of Fanning Fireflies. This is book 3 of The Limerent Series but can be read as a complete standalone.
There is something rotting in Harrisville. Immediately I was hooked into this book, because it made me uncomfortable and took me right into 1944 when racial tensions were at a high (not unlike even now). Veronica works at the cigarette factory and as a draft registrant so she can afford to eat. She meets Lazlo Fox, a colored man, and is immediately taken with him, much to the dismay of her co-workers. He is eventually shipped off to war but writes to Veronica. Wow did I find those letters moving, a solider writing to his love desperate to get back to her, but the unknown of the war separating them.
The fantasy elements of this book were a welcomed surprise. I wish we would’ve gotten more of her Nan’s backstory and more about the fantasy elements, but I enjoyed them nevertheless. Now the bodies turning up at the cigarette factory? Those I could’ve done without 😅
There is something rotting in Harrisville. Immediately I was hooked into this book, because it made me uncomfortable and took me right into 1944 when racial tensions were at a high (not unlike even now). Veronica works at the cigarette factory and as a draft registrant so she can afford to eat. She meets Lazlo Fox, a colored man, and is immediately taken with him, much to the dismay of her co-workers. He is eventually shipped off to war but writes to Veronica. Wow did I find those letters moving, a solider writing to his love desperate to get back to her, but the unknown of the war separating them.
The fantasy elements of this book were a welcomed surprise. I wish we would’ve gotten more of her Nan’s backstory and more about the fantasy elements, but I enjoyed them nevertheless. Now the bodies turning up at the cigarette factory? Those I could’ve done without 😅
July 27, 2025
Set in 1944 North Carolina, Fanning Fireflies is a beautifully crafted novel that seamlessly blends the supernatural with stark historical reality. Veronica Crane, a young woman who possesses the unique ability to communicate with ghosts, serves as a guide through a world marked by racism, poverty, and loss. But this is not a whimsical ghost story. Ms. Delorme does not sugarcoat, so be prepared for an unvarnished look at the struggles of Black Americans.
At the story’s heart is the quiet but powerful romance between Veronica and Lazlo, a Black soldier fighting for a country that denies his humanity. Their bond, tender and defiant, underscores the novel’s deeper message: Love and truth endure, even in the darkest times.
A haunting and heartfelt novel that will linger in consciousness.
At the story’s heart is the quiet but powerful romance between Veronica and Lazlo, a Black soldier fighting for a country that denies his humanity. Their bond, tender and defiant, underscores the novel’s deeper message: Love and truth endure, even in the darkest times.
A haunting and heartfelt novel that will linger in consciousness.
August 1, 2025
Fanning Fireflies delves into the prejudices against race, class, and disabilities in the early 1940s. It follows Veronica, a low class worker at a cigarette factory who has the uncanny ability to see spirits. When black soldiers arrive in town, she finds herself falling in love with one of them. Admist her forbidden romance her small town is in turmoil. There is a lot going on in this book, and I felt the plot to be a bit scattered at times. Despite this, it was still quite an enjoyable read. I enjoyed Veronica as a main character. She was very strong and outspoken. There were parts that were quite hard to read as it portrayed quite vividly the racism of the South. Even though this is the third book in the series, it reads well as a standalone. For anyone who enjoys a historical paranormal romance with a great mystery, this book would be a great addition to your shelf.
August 22, 2025
After reading the other books in The Limerent Series I couldn't wait to jump into the story again. Fanning Fireflies sees a different set of characters whilst bringing back Ciao. It was an interesting read especially seeing Ciao in a different light. The story is based in 1940s, the different treatment based on the colour of your skin and gender was highlighted a lot in this novel and it's really an eye opener. The mix with the paranormal twist was a great edition and I felt everything in this novel was written well and with respect. I really liked the character developments and I liked Veronica, her magic and character grew really well. As always LS Delorme writes with great flare, she pulls you into the story with ease and I always find myself hooked.
August 10, 2025
Although I’ve only read one of the other books in the series, I didn’t feel lost diving into this third one. Veronica and Lazlo are an unlikely pairing in the 1940s, but clearly drawn to each other by fate. Getting to know Veronica, Lazlo, and the dark goings-on in the town made for an interesting story. While it doesn’t move along at a very quick pace, it does have a smooth, steady one, and Delorme keeps you interested from start to finish. The horrors of America’s racist past are put on full display, including the way PoC were viewed and treated, and the dangers of even the hint of a possible interracial relationship forming. The characters feel real, right down to those who you’ll end up hoping get a taste of their own medicine for the way they treat those around them. I recommend this if you enjoy paranormal romance and historical fiction with a touch of horror elements mixed in.
August 12, 2025
This was a really good continuation of the series. I loved the story, it was a strong concept.
The cover is yet another stunning one in the series. The colours are gorgeous.
The book again is very well written. I loved the chapter headings in this one!!
I loved the time period. The writing was so authentic. If you're offended by terms or the racial segregation then this won't be for you. I personally wasn't offended as leaning some history was fascinating.
I liked the characters. I felt sad for Veronica. She has to work so hard to help her family. Lazlo was sweet. He had a kind heart.
I definitely recommend this and look forward to the next in the series
The cover is yet another stunning one in the series. The colours are gorgeous.
The book again is very well written. I loved the chapter headings in this one!!
I loved the time period. The writing was so authentic. If you're offended by terms or the racial segregation then this won't be for you. I personally wasn't offended as leaning some history was fascinating.
I liked the characters. I felt sad for Veronica. She has to work so hard to help her family. Lazlo was sweet. He had a kind heart.
I definitely recommend this and look forward to the next in the series
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