I loved this story as I love this series. ObviouslyJeremy is on the run for who know why with his little brother Petey. They are headed from California to Kansas towards their Uncle Milt they are in the middle of a snow storm driving a unreliable car with very little money. They see a diner and decide to get out of the storm in there. The is a friendly atmosphere the food smells wonderful. from across the room his eyes meet another boy, Nate's eyes there is a connection there. The owner of the diner asks if she can help Jeremy he asks if she knows his uncle of course, small town she does and offers to call him he tells here he's on his way. We learn Jeremy and Petey have lost their mom a neglectful drug addict. Uncle Milts sister needless to say it was a huge surprise to have these kids on his door step. Jeremy has no self confidence and is almost always on the verge of leaving feeling like they will be turned away. Nate and Uncle Milt work together Milt warms up to the the boys and enjoys having them home with him after living alone. Jeremy wants to desperately reject his gay side Milt and Nate help him adjust as love blossoms in such a sweet way. Mr Grey is so good at this. We also are reminded that until we know the whole story never judge a persons actions i.e.; the local bully who tormented Nate throughout his school years. Another sweet romantic story by Andrew Grey Jeremy has taken care of his little brother Petey since he was born. His mother, alcoholic and drug addicted has died, leaving them with nothing except an overdue mortgage and a stack of bills. Jeremy can see what will happen next. Child Protective Services will be coming for his brother and, after a stay in a foster home himself, he knows he must do something. So, he runs. With an old car and Petey by his side, he tries to get to his uncle's home. At least he has a promise of a temporary place of refuge. But for how long?When Jeremy and Petey arrive in town, they are warmly greeted by neighbors and friends of his uncle, and by his uncle himself. He refuses to believe that what he sees will be permanent. His mother has convinced him, with her derisive and degrading comments for so long the he believes in his own worthlessness. It is his little brother's future that concerns him the most. But his selfless regard for his own future does not go unnoticed.Andrew Grey has a unique talent to tell stories that uplift the spirit. That talent is very evident here, in this small tale of love and family.
What do You think about Stuck In Oz (2014)?
Great book, characters well defined
—smittenskitten
