I fear this book might not get the positive reviews it should because of the subject matter. Homosexuality. In Christian fiction. But Allan wields the same skill she deftly applied to addiction and recovery in last year's debut novel, >i>Walking on Glass. Every stereotype or belief you've ever heard or had regarding homosexuality is touched upon in this novel. However, Allan is particularly adept at then turning said beliefs on their heads to make readers look in the mirror and decide whether the reflection they see is one with which they can live. She particularly gives attention what some might consider an oxymoron, homosexual Christians, and raises the question: why wouldn't God love these children of His as much as He loves any and all of His children?

Allan weaves a gripping story that moves fluidly from her main character learning that her brother is gay to anger to awkwardness to questioning herself and finally, to an acceptance born of tragedy. With the increasingly visible and vocal presence of homosexuals in American society, with Christians at odds over gay churches, gay marriages and gays, in general, this book might help readers to do what in-your-face protests, media broadcasts and legislative changes cannot, i.e. to consider the totality of God's love and grace.

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