The Clearing by Heather Davis
April 12th 2010 by Graphia
Paperback, 228 pages
Review Copy
Book Synopsis
Amy, a sixteen-year-old recovering from an abusive relationship, moves to the country to start a new life with her aunt–all she wants is for everything to be different. In the clearing at the back of Aunt Mae’s property, she makes an amazing discovery—Henry, a boy stuck in the endless summer of 1944. Henry and his world become Amy’s refuge and she begins to learn that some moments are worth savoring. But when the past and present come crashing together, both of them must find the courage to face what is meant to be, even if it means losing each other forever........(Goodreads)
Review
When Amy leaves her home and school to live with her aunt in a small town, she only has one goal in mind: get through school and forget about her x-boyfriend Matt who used his hands to hit her more than love her. What Amy doesn't expect to find is a clearing along aunt Mae's property, a clearing that is enveloped in fog...a fog so thick you cant see through it or over it. At first the clearing frightens Amy, but feeling depressed and lonely Amy has thoughts of just disappearing into the fog...and that's just what happens when she enters the clearing. Crossing over Amy steps into a different world...one that is in a holding spot of 1944. And there she meets Henry, a beautiful farm boy who lives with his mom and grandfather. At first Amy doesn't realize the time difference, she thinks the family is very old fashioned. Not until Amy begins falling in love with Henry and notices time moves differently on his side, does she piece together the truth. By this time however Henry and Amy are already in love and each of them knows the impossibility of the relationship.
Henry was just the one for Amy, after coming out of an abusive relationship and accustomed to 21st century boys, meeting Henry was like a breath of fresh air. She found him awkward but yet was able to build complete trust with him. He dressed different, spoke different and his manners all but forgotten in the current society. Henry on the other hand thinks the same of Amy, she talks different and the way she dresses is odd. Henry cant figure out why she wears pants and why such the plan clothing, but he still thinks Amy is beautiful. I loved watching these two fall in love and seeing the simple and easy relationship form between them.Things aren't so simple though in the real world, Amy and Henry realize that a decision must be made, one of them has to make a choice, one that could tear one or both worlds apart, the question is which one will make the first move.
I really loved reading this story, I thought Davis created a magical, young and dramatic read. I also feel her writing since Never Cry Werewolf has defiantly flourished, her simple style creates an entertaining story filled with just enough drama and depth without going overboard. A beautiful story of timeless love......
Rating
The Clearing is recommended to mature teens/adults (16 and up) and contains: Violence, abusive relationships, lying, sensuality, teens engaging in sex, sexual discussions and mild if any language.
4/5- YA- Time Travel- Romance
Thanks to Publisher for Review Galley
What a lovely-sounding story. I also love that it is billed as YA, and is truly YA (not too sexual and graphic). I must take a closer look at it. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteJulie @ Knitting and Sundries
Ahhh magical. Great description and review.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this one too:)
ReplyDeleteWOW, new for me. I need to get this
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this book! Awesome review :)
ReplyDelete~Alison
This book sounds rather interesting! Great review Tina! :)
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