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Vector City Supers #2
Fanning the Flames
Joan and Sadie’s romance continues in the next installment of the Vector City Supers trilogy.
You can’t just walk away from villainy…
Things are going great for Joan Malone since hanging up her Spark suit. She’s found love with the best girlfriend in Vector City. The food truck she and her twin brother opened a few months ago is a success. So what if she’s having nightmares about turning on her cohorts from her Supervillain days? And maybe it’s been a hard transition from the world of Supers to being a normal, everyday citizen. She’ll gladly deal with a few growing pains to have the quiet life she’s always wanted.
Sadie Eagan is one step closer to all her dreams coming true. Her amazing girlfriend has superpowers. She’s supporting Joan’s new business endeavor at the food truck. Sure, she could be working on her own plans to open a café, but it’s not the right time. What if she fails?
When new Villains arrive to cause chaos in Vector City, the Superheroes need some help from the former Supervillains. Joan doesn’t want to jeopardize her peaceful situation, but she can’t turn away from being Spark. Even when it puts her at odds with old friends.
Villain activity pushes Sadie’s coffeehouse farther out of reach, and also cuts into her at-home time with Joan. Being involved with Superhero affairs means coming to terms with what they both really want. It’ll take some unlikely allies to show Sadie and Joan the extraordinary lives they can have if they’re brave enough to risk getting burned.
You can’t just walk away from villainy…
Things are going great for Joan Malone since hanging up her Spark suit. She’s found love with the best girlfriend in Vector City. The food truck she and her twin brother opened a few months ago is a success. So what if she’s having nightmares about turning on her cohorts from her Supervillain days? And maybe it’s been a hard transition from the world of Supers to being a normal, everyday citizen. She’ll gladly deal with a few growing pains to have the quiet life she’s always wanted.
Sadie Eagan is one step closer to all her dreams coming true. Her amazing girlfriend has superpowers. She’s supporting Joan’s new business endeavor at the food truck. Sure, she could be working on her own plans to open a café, but it’s not the right time. What if she fails?
When new Villains arrive to cause chaos in Vector City, the Superheroes need some help from the former Supervillains. Joan doesn’t want to jeopardize her peaceful situation, but she can’t turn away from being Spark. Even when it puts her at odds with old friends.
Villain activity pushes Sadie’s coffeehouse farther out of reach, and also cuts into her at-home time with Joan. Being involved with Superhero affairs means coming to terms with what they both really want. It’ll take some unlikely allies to show Sadie and Joan the extraordinary lives they can have if they’re brave enough to risk getting burned.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2025
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Kelly Farmer
8 books89 followersKelly Farmer (she/her) has been writing romance novels since junior high. While the stories have changed, one theme remains the same: everyone deserves to have a happy ending. She is the bestselling author of queer contemporary romances with snarky humor and lots of heart.
When not writing, she enjoys being outside in nature, quoting from eighties movies, listening to all kinds of music, and petting every dog she comes in contact with. All of these show up in her books. Kelly lives in the Chicago area, where she swears every winter is her last one there.
To connect with Kelly, talk about current TV binges, and subscribe to her newsletter for access to free bonus stories, head over to www.kellyfarmerauthor.com.
When not writing, she enjoys being outside in nature, quoting from eighties movies, listening to all kinds of music, and petting every dog she comes in contact with. All of these show up in her books. Kelly lives in the Chicago area, where she swears every winter is her last one there.
To connect with Kelly, talk about current TV binges, and subscribe to her newsletter for access to free bonus stories, head over to www.kellyfarmerauthor.com.
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July 23, 2025
The second book in the Vector City Supers series was such a fun and enjoyable read! The story was super easy to follow and kept me entertained the whole way through. I found myself laughing out loud more than once, and I absolutely loved seeing more of Sadie and Joan’s relationship—they’re such a sweet couple, and I’m really looking forward to seeing where their story goes next.
The side characters were great too! Each one had their own personality and little storyline, which made the whole book feel full and lively. It was just a really great read overall.
I definitely recommend this one—along with Book 1 if you haven’t read it yet. Start there so you can really enjoy the full story. I’m so excited for Book 3!
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
The side characters were great too! Each one had their own personality and little storyline, which made the whole book feel full and lively. It was just a really great read overall.
I definitely recommend this one—along with Book 1 if you haven’t read it yet. Start there so you can really enjoy the full story. I’m so excited for Book 3!
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
July 20, 2025
The second installment in the Vector City Supers series, Fanning the Flames by Kelly Farmer, picks up where the first book ends. Our lovable villains are enjoying their "normal" lives but finding it challenging to adjust to being on the right side of the law and under the thumb of the superheroes. They find they have a tenuous peace with the do-gooders, but that the heroes are severely out of touch with the citizens.
Since the capture of Vector City's notorious villains and the disappearance of Spark and Ice, it has been quiet in the city until the appearance of some old villains who have a score to settle. Can Joan and Mark keep their new lives uneventful and boringly safe, or will they be forced back into the public eye? Will Sadie gather the courage to start her own cafe? Will Joan and Sadie's relationship withstand the changes coming their way? And, what's up with the secretive Perry? And who is Gus?
Farmer once again delivers a fantastic comic book experience in novel form. She writes amazing action sequences evoking imagery reminiscent of comic book art panels. It is easy to be caught up in the excitement and suspense. These scenes are balanced by strong character development, resulting in a well-rounded plot.
Farmer effectively explores the evolving relationship between Joan and Sadie as they navigate extraordinary circumstances and develop their communication. I also enjoy getting more insight into Perry's motivations.
This series is highly entertaining, and I am a solid fan of Kelly Farmer. I am looking forward to the conclusion in the upcoming third and final installment of Vector City Supers.
#superheroes #supervillains #sappic #queernormative #epilogue #action #nonbinaryrep
I received this free ARC from the author. This is my honest opinion.
Since the capture of Vector City's notorious villains and the disappearance of Spark and Ice, it has been quiet in the city until the appearance of some old villains who have a score to settle. Can Joan and Mark keep their new lives uneventful and boringly safe, or will they be forced back into the public eye? Will Sadie gather the courage to start her own cafe? Will Joan and Sadie's relationship withstand the changes coming their way? And, what's up with the secretive Perry? And who is Gus?
Farmer once again delivers a fantastic comic book experience in novel form. She writes amazing action sequences evoking imagery reminiscent of comic book art panels. It is easy to be caught up in the excitement and suspense. These scenes are balanced by strong character development, resulting in a well-rounded plot.
Farmer effectively explores the evolving relationship between Joan and Sadie as they navigate extraordinary circumstances and develop their communication. I also enjoy getting more insight into Perry's motivations.
This series is highly entertaining, and I am a solid fan of Kelly Farmer. I am looking forward to the conclusion in the upcoming third and final installment of Vector City Supers.
#superheroes #supervillains #sappic #queernormative #epilogue #action #nonbinaryrep
I received this free ARC from the author. This is my honest opinion.
September 29, 2025
I loved this book. I think I liked it more than the first one, which was also a delight. I can’t wait for book three. This was simply a great book with a lot of different things going on all at once. It was a great example of what a sequel should be, building on all of the previous elements to throw the reader right into a great story right from the beginning.
Rating: A / 5-Stars
Highlights:
-Standalone books that actually stand-alone. It’s a well-connected series but each book worked entirely on its own and did NOT end on a cliffhanger. You walk away satisfied but can see how more books could easily follow. Thank you!
-So fun and heartwarming and delightful. I love the protagonists, and it was great to see them together. Add in the perfect friendship/found-family vibes and this was a wonderful experience.
-Doubling down on the found family and friendship vibes. We got to see a lot more of this, continuing from the first novel, and some of the secrets hinted at previously got revealed.
-The conflict. I won’t include spoilers, but I love how the author chose to work the conflict in this novel; it was perfect and exactly what I like to see in a series like this. Largely external in nature relative to the relationship.
-Yay food truck vibes.
-This is a great take on the superhero genre. Realistic but not in the unpleasant way that something like The Boys is.
-Perfect blend of romance, action, conflict, and fighting with insurance agents.
-So much social commentary. Are criminals simply bad people or are they often regular people who were delt bad situations and didn’t have other options?
Rating: A / 5-Stars
Highlights:
-Standalone books that actually stand-alone. It’s a well-connected series but each book worked entirely on its own and did NOT end on a cliffhanger. You walk away satisfied but can see how more books could easily follow. Thank you!
-So fun and heartwarming and delightful. I love the protagonists, and it was great to see them together. Add in the perfect friendship/found-family vibes and this was a wonderful experience.
-Doubling down on the found family and friendship vibes. We got to see a lot more of this, continuing from the first novel, and some of the secrets hinted at previously got revealed.
-The conflict. I won’t include spoilers, but I love how the author chose to work the conflict in this novel; it was perfect and exactly what I like to see in a series like this. Largely external in nature relative to the relationship.
-Yay food truck vibes.
-This is a great take on the superhero genre. Realistic but not in the unpleasant way that something like The Boys is.
-Perfect blend of romance, action, conflict, and fighting with insurance agents.
-So much social commentary. Are criminals simply bad people or are they often regular people who were delt bad situations and didn’t have other options?
August 26, 2025
Vector City has been quiet with half its former villains in prison, and the other half trying for a normal life. For twins Joan and Mark, the former villains Spark and Ice, that means working on their successful food truck with Joan's normie girlfriend Sadie. The heroes of Vector City are checking on the former villains, and there's a tense truce. But then new super-powered villains show up and the heroes are a disorganized mess against the well-coordinated new group.
This is a natural continuation of the story from the first book in the series. Spark and Ice were never villains by choice and the heroes are isolated, self-interested and invested in a deeply flawed system. So them working with the heroes against the new villains is fraught, but the various inter-personal conflicts need to be navigated for a good outcome. Which closely mirrors what's happening in Joan and Sadie's relationship.
Solid novel that continues beyond the happy-for-now ending of the first one, and explores systematic privilege and prejudice in ways directly parallel to the experiences of the queer protagonists.
This is a natural continuation of the story from the first book in the series. Spark and Ice were never villains by choice and the heroes are isolated, self-interested and invested in a deeply flawed system. So them working with the heroes against the new villains is fraught, but the various inter-personal conflicts need to be navigated for a good outcome. Which closely mirrors what's happening in Joan and Sadie's relationship.
Solid novel that continues beyond the happy-for-now ending of the first one, and explores systematic privilege and prejudice in ways directly parallel to the experiences of the queer protagonists.
July 26, 2025
FANNING THE FLAMES is the second in Kelly Farmer’s Vector City Supers trilogy. Joan Malone has retired from a life of villainy and she and her brother, Mark, are focused on getting their food truck up and running with the help of Joan’s girlfriend, Sadie Eagan. Things are cruising along when unfortunately super villains from other cities show up, wanting to take advantage of the seeming opportunity.
Kelly Farmer’s story is an interesting take on superpowers and the choices that shape people's lives no matter what powers they possess. Loved getting to know Joan and Sadie and their families and friends even better in this book, and look forward to more in this creative universe!
Kelly Farmer’s story is an interesting take on superpowers and the choices that shape people's lives no matter what powers they possess. Loved getting to know Joan and Sadie and their families and friends even better in this book, and look forward to more in this creative universe!
July 25, 2025
In Fanning the Flames, Kelly Farmer delivers exactly what superhero/supervillain romantic fantasy readers crave: flawed heroes, a complex love story, thrilling stakes, and a world that feels as real as it is fantastical. The novel exemplifies how the genre can balance explosive action with intimate emotional arcs, all while avoiding lazy tropes. Most importantly, it explores deeper questions, such as what happens when saving the world conflicts with saving a relationship.
At the heart of the novel is Joan, a former supervillain trying to build a normal life with her girlfriend. While she yearns for a peace she isn’t sure she deserves, she’s haunted by nightmares and guilt. Farmer makes Joan compelling not because of her superpowers but because she is painfully, recognizably human. She craves the calm of an ordinary life yet feels an unshakable responsibility to atone for her past. This inner conflict gives the story a relatable moral weight and makes Joan’s struggle feel achingly real.
Equally compelling is Sadie, Joan’s girlfriend. She’s far more than a passive onlooker; she’s determined and ambitious, with dreams of opening her own café and a very real fear of falling short. In a genre that often sidelines romantic partners in favor of flashy battles, Sadie’s agency and determination to build her own future make the romance feel genuine, mutual, and worth rooting for. Their relationship never feels shallow or overly sweet; instead, it’s grounded in two people whose goals sometimes collide in ways that feel honest and authentic.
Farmer weaves the romantic tension seamlessly into the heart of the story, showing how Joan’s return to hero work puts not just her hard-won peace but also her future with Sadie at risk. The storytelling makes it clear that love doesn’t neatly fit around heroism; it complicates it at every turn. This conflict adds depth and raises the stakes, reminding readers that saving the city and saving a relationship can clash, forcing Joan and Sadie to face what they truly want and what they’re willing to sacrifice.
Vector City grounds all this emotional conflict in a believable, richly imagined world with its own code of heroes, villains, and uneasy alliances. The idea of former villains working alongside heroes isn’t just a clever twist; it’s woven into a world where actions have real consequences and redemption is possible but never easy or certain. This layered setting gives Joan and Sadie’s struggles a vivid backdrop that makes every choice and sacrifice feel genuine.
Despite rooftop battles and city-wide threats, Fanning the Flames never neglects the quieter, more tender moments that make its characters feel real. Farmer balances grand heroics with small, grounding moments: nightmares that linger, food truck mishaps, hesitant steps toward new dreams, and the comforting intimacy of shared silences. These everyday moments remind us that behind the masks and capes are people just trying—and sometimes failing—to live and love in an imperfect world.
At its core, Fanning the Flames asks timeless, haunting questions that linger far beyond the action and romance. Can we ever truly outrun who we used to be? Is it possible to build something good atop old mistakes? How much of yourself can you sacrifice for others before you lose who you are? And how do you love someone who’s trying to save the world? Themes of redemption, self-acceptance, and courage elevate the story beyond typical superhero clichés, giving it an emotional weight that lingers well after the final page.
Beyond its well-crafted themes, what truly makes this story shine is the richness of Farmer’s writing. It’s polished and sharp, yet refreshingly free of the tired tropes that often drag down romance or superhero tales. The writing gives as much care to authentic, engaging dialogue as it does to building a dynamic, vivid story world. Furthermore, Farmer never takes shortcuts when tackling trauma or the messiness of relationships. Instead of settling for a simple good-versus-evil story, it leans into moral gray areas that deepen the characters and make their choices feel real and earned.
Final remarks…
For anyone who loves stories about redemption, courage, and the messy work of loving and forgiving, Fanning the Flames is a perfect pick. It mixes fantasy and grounded reality to deliver a story that’s deeply engaging and full of heart. This is a superhero tale where the battles inside the characters matter just as much as the ones they fight on the streets. It’s fun, romantic, and an easy two thumbs up.
Strengths…
Entertaining
Well-written
Likable characters
Immersive story world
At the heart of the novel is Joan, a former supervillain trying to build a normal life with her girlfriend. While she yearns for a peace she isn’t sure she deserves, she’s haunted by nightmares and guilt. Farmer makes Joan compelling not because of her superpowers but because she is painfully, recognizably human. She craves the calm of an ordinary life yet feels an unshakable responsibility to atone for her past. This inner conflict gives the story a relatable moral weight and makes Joan’s struggle feel achingly real.
Equally compelling is Sadie, Joan’s girlfriend. She’s far more than a passive onlooker; she’s determined and ambitious, with dreams of opening her own café and a very real fear of falling short. In a genre that often sidelines romantic partners in favor of flashy battles, Sadie’s agency and determination to build her own future make the romance feel genuine, mutual, and worth rooting for. Their relationship never feels shallow or overly sweet; instead, it’s grounded in two people whose goals sometimes collide in ways that feel honest and authentic.
Farmer weaves the romantic tension seamlessly into the heart of the story, showing how Joan’s return to hero work puts not just her hard-won peace but also her future with Sadie at risk. The storytelling makes it clear that love doesn’t neatly fit around heroism; it complicates it at every turn. This conflict adds depth and raises the stakes, reminding readers that saving the city and saving a relationship can clash, forcing Joan and Sadie to face what they truly want and what they’re willing to sacrifice.
Vector City grounds all this emotional conflict in a believable, richly imagined world with its own code of heroes, villains, and uneasy alliances. The idea of former villains working alongside heroes isn’t just a clever twist; it’s woven into a world where actions have real consequences and redemption is possible but never easy or certain. This layered setting gives Joan and Sadie’s struggles a vivid backdrop that makes every choice and sacrifice feel genuine.
Despite rooftop battles and city-wide threats, Fanning the Flames never neglects the quieter, more tender moments that make its characters feel real. Farmer balances grand heroics with small, grounding moments: nightmares that linger, food truck mishaps, hesitant steps toward new dreams, and the comforting intimacy of shared silences. These everyday moments remind us that behind the masks and capes are people just trying—and sometimes failing—to live and love in an imperfect world.
At its core, Fanning the Flames asks timeless, haunting questions that linger far beyond the action and romance. Can we ever truly outrun who we used to be? Is it possible to build something good atop old mistakes? How much of yourself can you sacrifice for others before you lose who you are? And how do you love someone who’s trying to save the world? Themes of redemption, self-acceptance, and courage elevate the story beyond typical superhero clichés, giving it an emotional weight that lingers well after the final page.
Beyond its well-crafted themes, what truly makes this story shine is the richness of Farmer’s writing. It’s polished and sharp, yet refreshingly free of the tired tropes that often drag down romance or superhero tales. The writing gives as much care to authentic, engaging dialogue as it does to building a dynamic, vivid story world. Furthermore, Farmer never takes shortcuts when tackling trauma or the messiness of relationships. Instead of settling for a simple good-versus-evil story, it leans into moral gray areas that deepen the characters and make their choices feel real and earned.
Final remarks…
For anyone who loves stories about redemption, courage, and the messy work of loving and forgiving, Fanning the Flames is a perfect pick. It mixes fantasy and grounded reality to deliver a story that’s deeply engaging and full of heart. This is a superhero tale where the battles inside the characters matter just as much as the ones they fight on the streets. It’s fun, romantic, and an easy two thumbs up.
Strengths…
Entertaining
Well-written
Likable characters
Immersive story world
July 24, 2025
🏳️🌈Rep: Pansexual MC, Lesbian MC, Gay SC, Pansexual Nonbinary SC
📝Tropes/Themes: Superheroes/Villains, Established Couple, Shenanigans, Found Family, Revenge, Unlikely Friendships, Butch/Femme, Humor & Snark
I absolutely love Joan and Sadie! And really all these characters (even Otis and Darlene are growing on me lol). The Vector City Supers trilogy is a fun and quirky take on superhero stories that is packed to the brim with action, drama, romance, and humor. Fanning the Flames is book two in the series. Joan, her brother Mark, and Perry (who is basically their adopted dad) have turned away from a life of villainy and now run a food truck called Hot and Cold. They’ve made friends with some other food truck folks. Joan is loving her new quiet life with Sadie, even if living together hasn’t been 100% smooth sailing. Mark is happily living the single life and flirting shamelessly with all the cute boys, even though everyone but him seems to know he really only has eyes for a certain superhero. Life in Vector City is calmer than it’s ever been. That is until new villains show up wreaking havoc and creating more chaos than ever before.
The Supers reluctantly seek out the aid of these former villains, who aren’t really in a position to refuse the request thanks to their deal. But the fact that they’ve been out of the life for a while and know so little about these new villains, mixed with the Supers lack of trust and apparent allergy to planning and teamwork - their attempts at de-escalation only manage to make things worse.
The heroes and villains have a bit of a love-hate relationship (leaning more towards the hate side of things lol). They don’t trust each other and it’s hard to go from enemy to teammate - even in the most dire of circumstances. It was so fun watching the interactions between them - so much snark and sass! But it was also great watching them slowly build trust and, dare I say, even become friends. Zee and Kade are my favorites though. Kade is this big hulk of a man who is 100% a teddy bear, just incredibly sweet and wholesome. I love Zee in part because they are nonbinary, but they have always been the super who didn’t look down on Joan and Mark simply because they were villains. Plus…Mark and Zee are definitely one of my favorite sideships and I want more of them! So stinking cute.
I love that we get more backstory as to why Perry hates the supers and what his origin story is. He is such a grump, but I would be too if I were in his shoes! It was nice getting to see a different side of him, though (thanks to a certain someone who I will not be naming to avoid spoilers).
There was SO MUCH that happened in this story. It’s a quick, fast-paced book you won’t want to put down because you need to know what happens next. The action scenes are incredibly well done and make you feel like you’re right there in the midst of it. You’ll meet new villains with new powers and get to meet some old heroes and villains, too! This book is a bit more focused on the action than the romance between Sadie and Joan, but their relationship is still front and center through every page, and they are still just as hot for each other as they were in book one!
I can’t begin to imagine what is going to happen next in the story, but I know it’s gonna be a doozy! And I cannot wait for more shenanigans with this quirky crew! (Also…I would LOVE to see this series turned into comics!)
I received an ARC of this book through the author and Literary Inspired. This is my honest review.
⚠️TW/CW: violence, sexual content, injury, lots of destructive action (property, parks, etc.); discussions of past betrayal, mention of kidnapping (from book one), mention of parental abandonment
📝Tropes/Themes: Superheroes/Villains, Established Couple, Shenanigans, Found Family, Revenge, Unlikely Friendships, Butch/Femme, Humor & Snark
I absolutely love Joan and Sadie! And really all these characters (even Otis and Darlene are growing on me lol). The Vector City Supers trilogy is a fun and quirky take on superhero stories that is packed to the brim with action, drama, romance, and humor. Fanning the Flames is book two in the series. Joan, her brother Mark, and Perry (who is basically their adopted dad) have turned away from a life of villainy and now run a food truck called Hot and Cold. They’ve made friends with some other food truck folks. Joan is loving her new quiet life with Sadie, even if living together hasn’t been 100% smooth sailing. Mark is happily living the single life and flirting shamelessly with all the cute boys, even though everyone but him seems to know he really only has eyes for a certain superhero. Life in Vector City is calmer than it’s ever been. That is until new villains show up wreaking havoc and creating more chaos than ever before.
The Supers reluctantly seek out the aid of these former villains, who aren’t really in a position to refuse the request thanks to their deal. But the fact that they’ve been out of the life for a while and know so little about these new villains, mixed with the Supers lack of trust and apparent allergy to planning and teamwork - their attempts at de-escalation only manage to make things worse.
The heroes and villains have a bit of a love-hate relationship (leaning more towards the hate side of things lol). They don’t trust each other and it’s hard to go from enemy to teammate - even in the most dire of circumstances. It was so fun watching the interactions between them - so much snark and sass! But it was also great watching them slowly build trust and, dare I say, even become friends. Zee and Kade are my favorites though. Kade is this big hulk of a man who is 100% a teddy bear, just incredibly sweet and wholesome. I love Zee in part because they are nonbinary, but they have always been the super who didn’t look down on Joan and Mark simply because they were villains. Plus…Mark and Zee are definitely one of my favorite sideships and I want more of them! So stinking cute.
I love that we get more backstory as to why Perry hates the supers and what his origin story is. He is such a grump, but I would be too if I were in his shoes! It was nice getting to see a different side of him, though (thanks to a certain someone who I will not be naming to avoid spoilers).
There was SO MUCH that happened in this story. It’s a quick, fast-paced book you won’t want to put down because you need to know what happens next. The action scenes are incredibly well done and make you feel like you’re right there in the midst of it. You’ll meet new villains with new powers and get to meet some old heroes and villains, too! This book is a bit more focused on the action than the romance between Sadie and Joan, but their relationship is still front and center through every page, and they are still just as hot for each other as they were in book one!
I can’t begin to imagine what is going to happen next in the story, but I know it’s gonna be a doozy! And I cannot wait for more shenanigans with this quirky crew! (Also…I would LOVE to see this series turned into comics!)
I received an ARC of this book through the author and Literary Inspired. This is my honest review.
⚠️TW/CW: violence, sexual content, injury, lots of destructive action (property, parks, etc.); discussions of past betrayal, mention of kidnapping (from book one), mention of parental abandonment
July 24, 2025
In this instalment, we watch Joan and Sadie's romance continue in Bk. 2 of the Vector City Supers trilogy.
Joan and Sadie know that no matter what happens you can't just walk away from villainy...
For Joan Malone, things have been going great ever since she hung up her Spark suit. She's finally found love, having fallen in love with her best girlfriend in Vector City. She had opened a food truck with her twin brother a few months ago and they are finding that it's a huge success.
The downside? She's having nightmares about turning on her cohorts, back from her day's as a Supervillain. And yes, she knew it was going to be a hard transition going from the world of the supers to living as a normal person. But, she's willing to go through the growing pains to live the life she's always wanted, and that is a nice, quiet, and peaceful life.
Sadie Eagon on the other hand is just one step closer to achieving all her dreams. She has an amazing girlfriend who she has learned has superpowers. And Sadie is more than happy to support and cheer on Joan's new business venture with her twin brother running their food truck. Yeah, Sadie could be chasing after her own dreams of opening her own cafe, but she knows that right now isn't the time, and she knows that it's all her own fears of failure that hold her back right now.
Suddenly new Villains arrive in Vector City causing chaos in the city, and the Superheroes know that they need the help of the former Supervillains to defeat these new Villains. Joan sits on the fence about helping as she doesn't want to disrupt her now peaceful and happy life, but at the same time, she knows that she can't just turn her back on being Spark and she feels Spark calling to her. And she knows that returning to Spark will put her at odds with those she once considered to be her friends.
Sadie's Villainy activity pushes her desire to open her own coffeehouse even farther out of her reach and forces her to put them on hold even longer, worse, it is also cutting into her time at home with her girlfriend Joan. She knows that when she got involved with the affairs of the Supers meant that she was going to have to realize they were both going to have to make some hard decisions on what they both wanted out of life and their relationship.
But, some unlikely allies wake both Sadie and Joan to the fantastic lives that they could have if only they are both brave enough to let their guards down, open up to each other, let the other in, and most of, risk getting burned and hurt in the process.
This is a great book, and while I didn't read the first book, I do plan to go back and read it now and then re-read this book. I am looking forward to reading the 3rd and final book in this series.
Fanning the Flames is a great read and worth taking the time to read. I loved the LGBTQIA representation and I loved the superheroes added in for added fun. This is such a fun and interesting read. I do recommend this series and I do recommend reading the 1st book first before reading this second book. I look forward to reading more from Kelly Farmer in the future.
Joan and Sadie know that no matter what happens you can't just walk away from villainy...
For Joan Malone, things have been going great ever since she hung up her Spark suit. She's finally found love, having fallen in love with her best girlfriend in Vector City. She had opened a food truck with her twin brother a few months ago and they are finding that it's a huge success.
The downside? She's having nightmares about turning on her cohorts, back from her day's as a Supervillain. And yes, she knew it was going to be a hard transition going from the world of the supers to living as a normal person. But, she's willing to go through the growing pains to live the life she's always wanted, and that is a nice, quiet, and peaceful life.
Sadie Eagon on the other hand is just one step closer to achieving all her dreams. She has an amazing girlfriend who she has learned has superpowers. And Sadie is more than happy to support and cheer on Joan's new business venture with her twin brother running their food truck. Yeah, Sadie could be chasing after her own dreams of opening her own cafe, but she knows that right now isn't the time, and she knows that it's all her own fears of failure that hold her back right now.
Suddenly new Villains arrive in Vector City causing chaos in the city, and the Superheroes know that they need the help of the former Supervillains to defeat these new Villains. Joan sits on the fence about helping as she doesn't want to disrupt her now peaceful and happy life, but at the same time, she knows that she can't just turn her back on being Spark and she feels Spark calling to her. And she knows that returning to Spark will put her at odds with those she once considered to be her friends.
Sadie's Villainy activity pushes her desire to open her own coffeehouse even farther out of her reach and forces her to put them on hold even longer, worse, it is also cutting into her time at home with her girlfriend Joan. She knows that when she got involved with the affairs of the Supers meant that she was going to have to realize they were both going to have to make some hard decisions on what they both wanted out of life and their relationship.
But, some unlikely allies wake both Sadie and Joan to the fantastic lives that they could have if only they are both brave enough to let their guards down, open up to each other, let the other in, and most of, risk getting burned and hurt in the process.
This is a great book, and while I didn't read the first book, I do plan to go back and read it now and then re-read this book. I am looking forward to reading the 3rd and final book in this series.
Fanning the Flames is a great read and worth taking the time to read. I loved the LGBTQIA representation and I loved the superheroes added in for added fun. This is such a fun and interesting read. I do recommend this series and I do recommend reading the 1st book first before reading this second book. I look forward to reading more from Kelly Farmer in the future.
July 21, 2025
I ventured back into Vector City for the second time with Kelly Farmer's latest Supers Book, Fanning the Flames, and am so glad I did! I love this series. I've never been a superhero/villain kind of reader, but Joan and Sadie have absolutely stolen my hearts.
In this second installment, we join the two ladies as they operate their food truck with Joan's twin Mark, while Joan attempts to live the life of a "norm." But things are changing in Vector City: new Villains have arrived and they want revenge in the form of utter destruction. Joan's innate desire for justice and her natural inclination to be Spark is too powerful for her to ignore. On the other hand, her love for and devotion to Sadie is first and foremost, so she tries to stay out of her Spark suit and lead a normal life... but Spark is still very much a part of her core. When duty calls, can Joan possibly refuse? And if she doesn't refuse, will it jeopardize the relationship with the love of her life, Sadie?
This is a shenanigan-filled, complete delight of a book to read. I enjoyed seeing what the characters from Book 1 were up to, and the new friends (and villains) introduced in Book 2 are just as fun to read. I'm sooo looking forward to Book 3 and revisiting Vector City.
Huge thank you to Kelly Farmer and Literary Inspired for the ARC!
In this second installment, we join the two ladies as they operate their food truck with Joan's twin Mark, while Joan attempts to live the life of a "norm." But things are changing in Vector City: new Villains have arrived and they want revenge in the form of utter destruction. Joan's innate desire for justice and her natural inclination to be Spark is too powerful for her to ignore. On the other hand, her love for and devotion to Sadie is first and foremost, so she tries to stay out of her Spark suit and lead a normal life... but Spark is still very much a part of her core. When duty calls, can Joan possibly refuse? And if she doesn't refuse, will it jeopardize the relationship with the love of her life, Sadie?
This is a shenanigan-filled, complete delight of a book to read. I enjoyed seeing what the characters from Book 1 were up to, and the new friends (and villains) introduced in Book 2 are just as fun to read. I'm sooo looking forward to Book 3 and revisiting Vector City.
Huge thank you to Kelly Farmer and Literary Inspired for the ARC!
July 22, 2025
My thoughts on Fanning The Flames by Kelly Farmer. I had enjoyed the first book from Vector City, and do think you have to have read it to fully appreciate this story. We pick up a with Joan and Sadie, and I enjoyed having an established couple, even though obviously everything doesn’t go smoothly for them in this story. Still, the love between them is clear, and I love how Joan’s actual body heat (Spark) is a metaphor for the heat in their relationship, and in Sadie’s life. Sadie literally feels colder when Joan isn’t around.
The pace of the story, and there’s a great mix of action and character driven plot.
I gave this story four and a half stars, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys superheroes, supervillains, romance, adventure, and a lot of action. I’m excited to read the last book in this trilogy.
📚 Tropes You’ll Love
🌈 Sapphic romance (Lesbian/Pansexual pairing)
😂 Rom-com
🦸 Superhero/Supervillain alternate reality
📚 Second book in connected trilogy
🌆 Big city
🍳 Cooking with each other
👯 Twin siblings
🌀 Quirky characters
I had an ARC of this book
The pace of the story, and there’s a great mix of action and character driven plot.
I gave this story four and a half stars, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys superheroes, supervillains, romance, adventure, and a lot of action. I’m excited to read the last book in this trilogy.
📚 Tropes You’ll Love
🌈 Sapphic romance (Lesbian/Pansexual pairing)
😂 Rom-com
🦸 Superhero/Supervillain alternate reality
📚 Second book in connected trilogy
🌆 Big city
🍳 Cooking with each other
👯 Twin siblings
🌀 Quirky characters
I had an ARC of this book
July 25, 2025
The Vector City Supers second book, “Fanning the Flames” is a great follow-up to the first book “Secret Spark.” Kelly Farmer has written another fun book filled with so much heart and humor that I can’t wait for more. Joan and Sadie have progressed in their relationship and Joan is trying so hard to put her days of Spark behind her. She has her dream food truck, she has a woman she loves and things are looking really great. Until some villains start causing more trouble.
This series is a joy to read. I an fairly new to reading Sapphic romance stories and highly recommend this series for those new to the genre. It has everything that a love story needs. I can almost picture it in a graphic novel style and it adds to the fun. I hope that there will be more books in the series and that the author writes more like this.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.
This series is a joy to read. I an fairly new to reading Sapphic romance stories and highly recommend this series for those new to the genre. It has everything that a love story needs. I can almost picture it in a graphic novel style and it adds to the fun. I hope that there will be more books in the series and that the author writes more like this.
I received a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.
July 16, 2025
Just when the dream of a normal life with the woman of their dreams seems to be coming true, everything goes up in flames, or the earth quakes, or the city is destroyed... you get the idea. Joanie and Sadie are happy.
Spark and Ice have their food truck and are no longer Spark and Ice, but the peace doesn't last long.
I don't want to give away any more spoilers.
But things don't turn out the way I expected. It gets better ;)
Joan and Sadie deserved a little more time together, in my opinion, but if you read the book, you'll see there's good reason for that.
A great sequel with lots of action and a lot of heart. It's a difficult road to achieve your dreams, but these two stick with it!
Thanks for the ARC, Kelly Farmer.
I really enjoyed the story. This is my honest review.
Spark and Ice have their food truck and are no longer Spark and Ice, but the peace doesn't last long.
I don't want to give away any more spoilers.
But things don't turn out the way I expected. It gets better ;)
Joan and Sadie deserved a little more time together, in my opinion, but if you read the book, you'll see there's good reason for that.
A great sequel with lots of action and a lot of heart. It's a difficult road to achieve your dreams, but these two stick with it!
Thanks for the ARC, Kelly Farmer.
I really enjoyed the story. This is my honest review.
July 16, 2025
I went into this series blind, and thoroughly enjoyed the first book, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed this second book even more. It is a relatively light, easy read, another instalment of this cosy superhero/supervillain alternate reality sapphic romance. This time Joanie, ex supervillain, now foodtruck owner extraordinaire with her twin Mark, has to decide how far she wants to go to stay hidden in her new life with her adoring norm girlfriend Sadie, or step up to help put away the supervillains now attacking Vector City. This beautiful story of love, redemption and trust is an engaging, emotional read, with plenty of action and just a hint of spice, I look forward to more of the Vector City crews stories to come.
August 18, 2025
Oh, boy. Getting to visit Vector City again, and follow up with Joanie and Sadie was amazing. Seeing them grow closer, despite the odds, is so heartwarming.
Even with her nightmares, Joan continues fighting for what she believes, no matter the setbacks. Knowing that she wants to protect Sadie, Joan stays strong, even in the face of adversity.
Sadie finally follows her own dream, making plans for her café. Finding a perfect location, only to have it ripped out from under her in the worst way.
Despite the havoc being wreaked in their city, Joan and Mark stay strong and do what's right. They even manage to talk Perry into playing nice for a while.
Getting to see the former villains work with the superheroes was pretty awesome, especially when they all get along. It was also pretty great getting to see an old hero come back to help when needed.
Overall, a solid 4.75 ⭐. Highly recommend both books. I'm super excited for book three, The Brightest Blaze!
Even with her nightmares, Joan continues fighting for what she believes, no matter the setbacks. Knowing that she wants to protect Sadie, Joan stays strong, even in the face of adversity.
Sadie finally follows her own dream, making plans for her café. Finding a perfect location, only to have it ripped out from under her in the worst way.
Despite the havoc being wreaked in their city, Joan and Mark stay strong and do what's right. They even manage to talk Perry into playing nice for a while.
Getting to see the former villains work with the superheroes was pretty awesome, especially when they all get along. It was also pretty great getting to see an old hero come back to help when needed.
Overall, a solid 4.75 ⭐. Highly recommend both books. I'm super excited for book three, The Brightest Blaze!
September 2, 2025
Back again in Vector city and I can't wait to see how Joan and Sadie are doing.
To be fair the beginning missed something to pull me in but I pushed through and the author managed to get my attention again and I got invested. The new villains are extra villain-y but so are the new Supers!
It was nice seeing the characters thriving between the norms as well. The food truck seemed like so much fun and it made me want to go out to a food truck and get some food.
The action was as a good sequel should have action, extra and over the top but not too much to make it unbelievable! The new characters were a great new addition as well.
An ARC was given to me by the author in return of an honest review.
To be fair the beginning missed something to pull me in but I pushed through and the author managed to get my attention again and I got invested. The new villains are extra villain-y but so are the new Supers!
It was nice seeing the characters thriving between the norms as well. The food truck seemed like so much fun and it made me want to go out to a food truck and get some food.
The action was as a good sequel should have action, extra and over the top but not too much to make it unbelievable! The new characters were a great new addition as well.
An ARC was given to me by the author in return of an honest review.
October 19, 2025
Yall remember how I raved about book one? Well book two was an amazing continuation.
The story of our main sapphic couple continues. With one FMC being a retired supervillain turned food truck owner and the other being a retired barista turned food truck manager...things are a little too mundane.
It doesn't take long for other supervillains to realize that Vector City is available for the taking with no active villains. Soon, the city's heroes realize that they aren't strong enough to handle the new villains alone. Our retired supervillains are invited to assist them and once our FMC has a taste of heroism, she's addicted.
Meanwhile, the other FMC continues to make big steps towards opening her own coffee shop - proudly supporting supers and normies alike.
QUEER SUPERS YALL, READ IT
The story of our main sapphic couple continues. With one FMC being a retired supervillain turned food truck owner and the other being a retired barista turned food truck manager...things are a little too mundane.
It doesn't take long for other supervillains to realize that Vector City is available for the taking with no active villains. Soon, the city's heroes realize that they aren't strong enough to handle the new villains alone. Our retired supervillains are invited to assist them and once our FMC has a taste of heroism, she's addicted.
Meanwhile, the other FMC continues to make big steps towards opening her own coffee shop - proudly supporting supers and normies alike.
QUEER SUPERS YALL, READ IT
July 30, 2025
“You are my favorite butthead.”
“You’re my favorite slob.”
Vector City’s cutest couple is back in this sequel to Secret Spark. Sadie, Joan, and Mark (with Perry) finally have their food truck up and running but the normal life is harder than expected for the ex-villains, especially once new villains arrive on the scene to fill the void that Ice and Spark left. I loved the new friendships that developed in this book and could ‘listen’ to Gus go off on people forever! I am so excited to see where book 3 leads after how this one ended because it is definitely going to be epic! If you loved book one then book two certainly won’t disappoint. Highly recommended!
“You’re my favorite slob.”
Vector City’s cutest couple is back in this sequel to Secret Spark. Sadie, Joan, and Mark (with Perry) finally have their food truck up and running but the normal life is harder than expected for the ex-villains, especially once new villains arrive on the scene to fill the void that Ice and Spark left. I loved the new friendships that developed in this book and could ‘listen’ to Gus go off on people forever! I am so excited to see where book 3 leads after how this one ended because it is definitely going to be epic! If you loved book one then book two certainly won’t disappoint. Highly recommended!
August 20, 2025
Readers who are invested in Joan and Sadie's sweet romance and the super-powered shenanigans in Vector City will enjoy this instalment.
I'm happy to note that there will be another book in this series because much as I like that Joan (and her brother) is no longer considered a Villain, joining the 'Superheroes', a group that lacks accountability and enjoys kickbacks (not unlike politicians) as well as losing her friendship with Greta, doesn't feel right. I'm also keen to see how the overarching threads such as Sadie's struggles for self-confidence and respect, her new cafe, and the romance will be affected by the changed circumstances.
I'm happy to note that there will be another book in this series because much as I like that Joan (and her brother) is no longer considered a Villain, joining the 'Superheroes', a group that lacks accountability and enjoys kickbacks (not unlike politicians) as well as losing her friendship with Greta, doesn't feel right. I'm also keen to see how the overarching threads such as Sadie's struggles for self-confidence and respect, her new cafe, and the romance will be affected by the changed circumstances.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2025
Joan and Sadie are settling down... sort of. Joan is still a little guilty over turning on their supervillain friends. And while Sadie is happy, she still dreams of opening her own Cafe, too.
Making things a bit tense, the superheroes are still keeping a close eye on them, and now new supervillains have appeared.
A sequel to Secret Spark, this novel continues exploring the world of Vector City. Plus we find out why Perry hates the Superheroes which... no spoilers, but yikes.
4 out of 5 stars. Solidly good superhero fun
Making things a bit tense, the superheroes are still keeping a close eye on them, and now new supervillains have appeared.
A sequel to Secret Spark, this novel continues exploring the world of Vector City. Plus we find out why Perry hates the Superheroes which... no spoilers, but yikes.
4 out of 5 stars. Solidly good superhero fun
July 21, 2025
I loved returning to Vector City to see what Joan and Sadie were up to next! While this book focuses on the established couple, there's plenty of work ahead of them while Joan operates the food truck and Sadie searches for the perfect spot for her dream café. We get more info on the Supers and meet some new Villains too. I'm excited for book 3!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review.
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review.
October 29, 2025
Sapphic superhero/villain shenanigans!
This is the second book of the Vector Supers series and is the continuing story of Joan and Sadie. I highly recommend reading the first book prior to this one.
I really enjoyed getting to spend more time with our heroes and villains and assorted friends. Kelly Farmer writes lighthearted queer joy so incredibly well.
This is the second book of the Vector Supers series and is the continuing story of Joan and Sadie. I highly recommend reading the first book prior to this one.
I really enjoyed getting to spend more time with our heroes and villains and assorted friends. Kelly Farmer writes lighthearted queer joy so incredibly well.
August 3, 2025
This was an amazing follow up to book 1! I enjoyed it so much. I really loved that one spicy scene was actually shown, it was great to read! This book was the perfect balance between action, light hearted romance and all the feels.
July 10, 2025
More romance! More action! More superheroes and villains! This is such a fun and easy series. I look forward to more Joan & Sadie and of course Mark and the rest of the crew.
July 21, 2025
Do you want to feel joy? Just read this book! This whole series puts a smile on my face. I love the heartfelt romance, the spice, the side characters, the silliness.
July 29, 2025
Who doesn't love villains! Book 2 picked up right where book 1 left off! Who knew normal life would be so difficult?
November 1, 2025
Kelly Farmer delivers another cute, humorous, and slightly steamy superhero romance with Fanning the Flames, book 2 in the Vector City Supers series. After reading the first book, Secret Spark, I couldn’t wait to see how she would continue Sadie and Joan’s love story.
Fanning the Flames has everything you’d expect from a sequel; we get new villains, deeper insight into known heroes, and realistic challenges that a bad-guy-turned-good-guy would face. Oh, and of course we see how Joan and Sadie’s relationship stands up against these unique obstacles. As a result of the first book’s third act, Joan is overprotective of Sadie, and Sadie insists that she can handle whatever comes with dating a super. Readers watch Joan and her brother Mark try to make an honest living, come to terms with betraying their peers, and being blackmailed into helping their former enemies.
Anyone looking for a superhero sapphic romcom with humor and heart needs to pick up the Vector City Supers series.
Fanning the Flames has everything you’d expect from a sequel; we get new villains, deeper insight into known heroes, and realistic challenges that a bad-guy-turned-good-guy would face. Oh, and of course we see how Joan and Sadie’s relationship stands up against these unique obstacles. As a result of the first book’s third act, Joan is overprotective of Sadie, and Sadie insists that she can handle whatever comes with dating a super. Readers watch Joan and her brother Mark try to make an honest living, come to terms with betraying their peers, and being blackmailed into helping their former enemies.
Anyone looking for a superhero sapphic romcom with humor and heart needs to pick up the Vector City Supers series.
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