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Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
Wonderful: 
I read the author's Frosting on the Cake and found that a character in this book was an Asian American lesbian. It is so rare that I had to read the novel that inspired that short story. This was a great read and I think thatthe author, who I assume is white, did a good job portraying the struggles of an Asian American lesbian. I would love to meet this character sometime! But based on the short story it seems she's in a happy relationship. (grin) Some people might wish that the character was not Asian but... more info
A rare look at interracial lesbian romance: 
I think I can count on one hand the number of lesbian romances that deal with an interracial relationship, and this is one of them. I think the writer should be congratulated for an excellent depiction of the casual racism that Asians receive. Shay, who was born in the US, is told her English is excellent, for example. I have always thought that when reviewing a book, it's best to review the book you read, not the book you wished the author had written, and to rank that book for itself. I loved this book... more info
A piece of my life: 
This book is the one that hooked me on Karin Kallmaker. It was as if she knew me, and created the character of Shay right out of my life. I've never met my Anthea, but I'm looking under every rock for her!
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