Get Lit

I loved Uri and his klutziness but you can see what a kind heart he has. Then there is Oscar, not only did he go out of his way to help Uri, but he wants to do things 'right' in starting a relationship with him. His steps to make Uri's Hanukkah special not only made Uri swoon but me as well. Oscar seems so sweet that you just know that these two are going to end up with a super sappy forever.
It's Kim Fielding people, just buy it!
Highly recommended author

Disaster brings them together. But sharing time and traditions make them close. Great start to something new.

A gifted writer is evident from the opening scene. Kim Fielding’s “Get Lit” starts with a glitter bomb disaster, and we just know trouble is a-brewing.

Clumsy Uri only wants to light the menorah his parents gave him. There are no candles in its size, so he’s at the craft store getting candle-making supplies when he’s glitter bombed. It doesn’t help when everyone wishes him a Merry Christmas. “He wasn’t the type to get tied in knots when people wished him well for the wrong holiday,” Fielding informs us. “Still, it would have been nice to receive an occasional Happy Hanukkah.”

It’s harder to make candles than expected, and soon Uri has destroyed his apartment. He finds himself relying upon the kindness of new neighbor, Oscar Cortez. But a klutz who courts disaster can’t expect the gorgeous, generous Oscar to be more than a benevolent stranger.

Or can he? After all Oscar offers him a gift. “Viewing oneself through the eyes of someone who saw the best in you.” How does Oscar do this? Here’s Oscar’s reaction to the fire. “‘That’s really sweet. Not the conflagration part. But you made an effort to honor your parents and your family memories.’”

“Get Lit” is a story of respecting our heritage while risking new friendships with different cultures. And with the deftness of a caricature artist, Fielding captures the essence of two men in 33 short pages, showing why they meld so beautifully.

If you’re filled with self-doubt, need a smile, or want to experience the miracle of Hanukkah, “Get Lit”” is for you. My only regret was that it wasn’t a full-length novel.

Uri and craft projects reminded me so much of myself. Although, to give him credit, he at least seems to keep trying whereas I gave up attempting to do anything with a glue gun after multiple incidents involving me gluing myself to various items and myself. I could certainly relate as he tried so hard to get the candle making project to go smoothly. Personally, I would have given up as soon as I was covered in the glitter bomb at the craft store.

I did feel sorry for Uri when he lit his condo on fire. The description of his clumsy attempts to put the fire out with an extinguisher that expired years ago definitely had me giggling. Uri is lucky his neighbor Oscar was there to help him, not to mention the fire didn’t spread to any other units. Uri has been drooling over Oscar ever since the man moved in next door but this wasn’t exactly the way he expected to get to know him better.

A delightful story that showcases the spirit of fellowship and giving… with a healthy dose of lust and romance thrown in for good measure. It was such fun to watch Uri and Oscar start their own holiday traditions and begin their journey together.

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews

Get Lit was an adorable holiday short featuring cute neighbours who are drawn together by an unfortunate event. I found klutzy Uri charming and loved how strongly his and Oscar's hearts of gold came through. I also liked that this story celebrated Hanukkah and Christmas. Though the start of Uri and Oscar's relationship is a tad unconventional for a feel good romance, I couldn't help but fall for these two and enjoyed seeing them find hope and home in each other. Get Lit is definitely one that is sure to leave readers smiling.

*Reviewed for Alpha Book Club*