The Darkest Corners

Reviewed by: Will Brown - Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 8, 2016

Review

This story is deep and shows a great deal of introspection as the protagonist returns to the town of her childhood home and has to come to grips with everything from old family trauma, childhood friendships and relationships, to her Sister's murderer whom she helped convict when she was only 8 years old.

Though Callie left her hometown years ago, she is haunted by many figures and events from her past. As she is thrown back into the middle of old controversies, relationships, and rumors in her home town, she must struggle to reconcile the acts, fears and hopes of her 8-year old self with the new reality and perspective that her older and more perceptive and introspective self finds.

Filled with thrilling action and mystery through Callie's past and present, this makes a gripping read from start to finish while showing a fascinating development and maturation of both Callie and her understanding of the world and herself. Don't let this one slip by!

Overall Book Score: excellent