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valerieullmerauthor's review
5.0
I loved Spark. Joey and Gabe’s story almost ripped my heart out. Joey has a horrible father and left home when he was 16. He made it famous, but when his band breaks up and his solo career doesn’t go as planned, he has to move back home. And Gabe, who ended a long-term relationship, compensates by putting everything into his work, both paid and volunteer. But when he and Joey meet, they have a secret attraction for the other and become friends.
There are a lot of ups and downs in Jowy and Gabe's lives. Joey already had a bias against the town he grew up in and Gabe has found his home in the same place Joey hates. On top of that, there is miscommunication, some pain and introspection in both men’s lives, their happy ending is sweeter because of it. Joey learns that he can depend on Gabe and when they fall in love, it's deeper than either of them expected. I loved it!!
There are a lot of ups and downs in Jowy and Gabe's lives. Joey already had a bias against the town he grew up in and Gabe has found his home in the same place Joey hates. On top of that, there is miscommunication, some pain and introspection in both men’s lives, their happy ending is sweeter because of it. Joey learns that he can depend on Gabe and when they fall in love, it's deeper than either of them expected. I loved it!!
tltravis's review
5.0
Soul shattering
It’s so sad to think that some can not only be that cruel to others, but to their own family as well. But it mends your heart when a stranger comes to the rescue.
The reality of this story is maddening. To think those in the community have been met with such scenarios makes the mother in me come out with teeth bared, and fists balled ready to fight along side those who’ve been wronged so unjustly.
It’s so sad to think that some can not only be that cruel to others, but to their own family as well. But it mends your heart when a stranger comes to the rescue.
The reality of this story is maddening. To think those in the community have been met with such scenarios makes the mother in me come out with teeth bared, and fists balled ready to fight along side those who’ve been wronged so unjustly.
so_many_books's review
4.0
I give this 4.5 stars because the sweetness and love was overloaded and I LOVED IT!
Joey and Gabe's story was a perfect opposites attract, major trust issues, learning to see the good in people story.
Joey was out of luck after his boyband broke apart. He desperatly wanted to make it but he had to move home to a town he run away from because he ran out of money. His dad and brother hated him because of his sexuality, he had limited options with work, and he only saw the wicked and ugly in people.
But then he met Gabe. The sweetest, kindest, most genuinly good hearted person in town. For Joey asking for help is the hardest thing. For Gabe helping others is essential. Joey is bitter and dreams big while Gabe is kind and sweet.
They are the most unlikely pair. And somehow they cannot seem to keep distance.
I loved this book because it was not afraid to state the ugly shit that sometimes goes on in the world. And it openly showed misfortunes. Also it was a cute and hinest love story with all the ugly parts of fighting and mistrust. But also with the love and support and warmth.
All in all, it was a very sweet story. I felt like the author imlroved a lot in writing since the first book and I was happy to see less grammar mistakes. I will definetly start the thirs book soon.
Joey and Gabe's story was a perfect opposites attract, major trust issues, learning to see the good in people story.
Joey was out of luck after his boyband broke apart. He desperatly wanted to make it but he had to move home to a town he run away from because he ran out of money. His dad and brother hated him because of his sexuality, he had limited options with work, and he only saw the wicked and ugly in people.
But then he met Gabe. The sweetest, kindest, most genuinly good hearted person in town. For Joey asking for help is the hardest thing. For Gabe helping others is essential. Joey is bitter and dreams big while Gabe is kind and sweet.
They are the most unlikely pair. And somehow they cannot seem to keep distance.
I loved this book because it was not afraid to state the ugly shit that sometimes goes on in the world. And it openly showed misfortunes. Also it was a cute and hinest love story with all the ugly parts of fighting and mistrust. But also with the love and support and warmth.
All in all, it was a very sweet story. I felt like the author imlroved a lot in writing since the first book and I was happy to see less grammar mistakes. I will definetly start the thirs book soon.
isalaur's review
5.0
This is the second book in the homecoming hearts series and man do these boys have some crappy parents!!
This book stars former member of Below Zero, Joey and Greenwich hometown community volunteer Gabe. Joey is forced to return to his hometown when he runs out of options and money in LA. His homophobic, hateful father is none too pleased about this and Joey’s mother is too afraid to stand up to him. Joey is continually hopeful that something will come up and he will once again be able to escape Greenwich forever. Gabe has recently broken up with his live-in boyfriend of five years and is trying to adjust to the loneliness. He works at the library and volunteers as a firefighter, at a homeless shelter and for other community organizations. He grew up in Greenwich and thinks it’s a great place to live.
The trajectory of Joey and Gabe’s relationship is sweet but also heartbreaking. Joey has been so scarred by his awful family that he can’t bring himself to trust or rely on others. Gabe is afraid of scaring Joey off. The crisis moment is so infuriating I wanted to slap people. The resolution makes you want to cheer and reminds you of great movie scenes. It is made all the better if you’ve read book one first.
I am really enjoying the series and am immediately starting on book three.
*I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my objective review *
This book stars former member of Below Zero, Joey and Greenwich hometown community volunteer Gabe. Joey is forced to return to his hometown when he runs out of options and money in LA. His homophobic, hateful father is none too pleased about this and Joey’s mother is too afraid to stand up to him. Joey is continually hopeful that something will come up and he will once again be able to escape Greenwich forever. Gabe has recently broken up with his live-in boyfriend of five years and is trying to adjust to the loneliness. He works at the library and volunteers as a firefighter, at a homeless shelter and for other community organizations. He grew up in Greenwich and thinks it’s a great place to live.
The trajectory of Joey and Gabe’s relationship is sweet but also heartbreaking. Joey has been so scarred by his awful family that he can’t bring himself to trust or rely on others. Gabe is afraid of scaring Joey off. The crisis moment is so infuriating I wanted to slap people. The resolution makes you want to cheer and reminds you of great movie scenes. It is made all the better if you’ve read book one first.
I am really enjoying the series and am immediately starting on book three.
*I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my objective review *
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