Review:The Clearing by Heather Davis

Title:The Clearing
Author:Heather Davis
Pages:228
Publisher:Graphia; (April 12, 2010)
Source:Publisher
Reading Level:Young Adult
Rating:

Summary:

Desiring a fresh start, away from an abusive boyfriend, Seattle teen Amy moves to Great-aunt Mae's mobile home in the North Cascade Mountains. There, she discovers a mist-laden clearing promising further escape. Penetrating this seemingly permanent haze, Amy meets and falls in love with Henry Briggs, a World War II teen existing in an endless summer with his mother and grandfather. One terrible night in 1944, fueled by grief and fear, Henry prayed for a miracle and jump-started a summer that never changed—until Amy came along. Stumbling, learning, and healing along the way, a braver Amy, thanks to Henry, Mae, and two new friends, decides to move forward. Taking her cue, Henry is finally able to step toward his own unpredictable future. But what will the future mean for their love? Despite familiar elements, this tender, supernatural romance isn't Twilight (Little, Brown, 2005). It's a compact tale about embracing the future and the life-altering capabilities of love. Henry isn't perfect, but he's genuine, perceptive, and non-domineering. Aunt Mae is an attentive guardian. And Amy is a well-developed protagonist, simultaneously vulnerable and strong, occasionally self-centered, realistically guarded.

Review:
I hate to borrow this quote, but I must:
While the ending might not be what some readers hope for, it's still satisfying.—Danielle Serra, Cliffside Park Public Library, NJ
I Agree!!!!
When I got to the end, I was so ready, then, no. It didn't turn out how I wanted it to. On the other hand, it is a very satisfying read.
I simply loved The Clearing! Heather Davis came up with an idea I would have never came up with and for that, I love her.
The Clearing will be a book I am sure I will talk about for weeks.
Amy has been through hell and back. When she moves to her Aunt Mae's house, all she wants is a new start. In the end, she gets a lot more than a new start.
The Clearing was everything I wanted and more. If the summary sounds interesting, you must pick up a copy. Trust me, The Clearing should be on everyones to read pile!