Review: Great Sequel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2011
Tipping the Balance is a great second novel by Rocking the Boat author, Christopher Koehler.  With this book we don't get as much detail concerning the sport of rowing, but it still makes a few appearances. The story picks up about a month after the end of Rocking the Boat, so we still see and hear from Nick and Morgan, but Tipping the Balance is about Drew and Brad whose story was hinted at towards the end of the first book.The major difference between the two books is that Brad has identified as straight his whole life and is just now opening his eyes to this new side of his sexuality. Yes, it has elements of straight guy realizes he's gay, but has trouble coming out of the closet. However, Brad's father has done a major number on Brad's self-confidence even though he's done a good job of hiding his insecurities.Drew is so not in the closet and thinks everyone will feel better and everything will be easier once they come out too. Despite his desire to jump Brad's bones he is very patient and is willing to wait until Brad has had time to sort things out in his head. After a time, his patience starts running thin.In between all the personal stuff they have their construction/flipping job to deal with too. The stress and strain on both ends cause problems. Then Drew is brutally attacked and everything gets turned upside down.36 chapters and an epilogue with approx. 7780 locations.Updated November 2, 2011:(when i bought it was $6.99 then it dropped to $6.29 and now it's $5.79! Price drops bug me cause there is no way to know which books will drop or when!)