Review: focuses on maintaining a relationship and taking the next step
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
Review posted on Books on Silver Wings blog.4.5 Stars rounded to 5This is the sequel to The Replacement Guitarist and I suggest reading in order because the sequel starts exactly where the first book ends.This is largely a romance and explores how Jason and Blaze integrate into each other's circles of relations, including family and friends. They spend the holidays first with Jason's family and then with Blaze's family. They each experiences the anxiety and pressure of entering a new family and trying to get along with everyone.In The Replacement Guitarist, Blaze came out to his parents but not his grandmother. In Home for the Holidays, he comes out to his grandmother and she does not take it well. She is very traditional about sexual orientation. She's mainly lonely and angry that none of her grandchildren are living with her. Getting her to accept or even acknowledge Jason and Blaze's relationship is a super big huddle for the two. I can definitely see the emotional and physical struggle of the MCs to try to please Blaze's grandmother and to accept her rejection of their relationship. I love everything about the MCs struggle and strengthening of their relationship.The second half of the book is after the holidays and Jason and Blaze are back to work. However, between their horrible schedule and Cassie's negative attitude and meddling, Jason and Blaze need to work hard to keep their relationship stable and be happy a couple. The ending is tapered off with a few unanswered questions about Cassie and fate of their careers that may be answered in the next book, if there will be one. Even in the face of trouble, Jason and Blaze demonstrates that they will overcome it with love, trust, and open communication.Overall, this is an enjoyable read that focuses on maintaining a relationship and taking the next step to meet each other's families.*review received in exchange for an honest review*