I can see why another Good Reads member called this book "preachy." This title pales in comparison to Marianne K. Martin's other novel _Love In The Balance_, which had a smoother, more natural flow.

It's not that there isn't reason for a preachy attitude here (the two main characters have to deal head on with misogyny AND blatant, violent homophobia), but that the writing just didn't jell well in the handling of subject matter. To be fair...it's hard NOT to get preachy when dealing with so much hate from people who have serious problems with gays and lesbians. Still, it makes for an altogether awkward read.

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