This is a very well-written novel. It deals with the plight of a young woman, Meryn, who rebels against a fundamentalist Christian society where men have all the power. The main character is strong, sympathetic, and smart; the author really makes the reader care about her plight. The other characters are also interesting and fit very well into the story, especially Ray, Meryn’s cruel stepfather. And the corrupt, futuristic society depicted by the author is both scary and all-too realistic. A compelling, thought-provoking book. ( )