*~~*ARC kindly provided by the author to me in exchange for an honest review *~~* 
 The second volume of the Dancing series by Heidi Cullinan instantly connect where the last book ends. The reappearance of Laurie and Ed was pleasant and it felt like coming home. 
 The focus of the book was of course on Spenser and Tomas, two guy who are very uncommon in their own ways. Where Spenser is a kindergarden teacher in a private, religious school, Tomas is a dance teacher, and employed by Laurie. 
 Another important character in the story is the black teenager Duon who is neglected by his family. When he is beaten up and going though a rough time, it's Spenser who helped the young. Feeling a bit excluded it's Tomas need to help Duon as well. Even if it means he have to burden another weight on his shoulders. 
 It very impressive how many different things both men have to endure yet they share similar strengh to be there for the people they love. 
 Where the first book was dealing with the physical diablity Ed had to suffer with, this book is all about family and family issues. The problem in this book on Tomas side is the danger to being send back to the country they left years ago. Spenser's own problem is the fail to trust other people who offer help. 
 We see Spenser struggle several times in the book but so Tomas also. It's heart clenching how sacrificing Tomas is, how deep his love for his family goes and what it means for his own happiness to be there for his parents as well as his sister's children. 
 The book is about self-acceptance, of loss and fear, of hope and joy. 
 This book touched my heart as well as the other but on a different way. The constant fear with the character is a up and down ride of emotions. 
 5 out of 5 stars <3 
 Review originally posted on my blog with added content Mikku-chan / A world full of words