A review by winterwaltz32
Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes

3.0

Into the Darkest Corner was an inspiring book about one woman's determination to overcome the OCD she suffers as a result of an abusive relationship. The book jumps back and forth in time five years which can be a little confusing if you’re not expecting it. Although typically I do not care for time jumping books, in this case it was able to very clearly illustrate how changed the main character was by the abusive relationship. The time jumping effectively showed just how mentally and spiritually draining these types of relationships can be. It was sorrowful to see such a vibrant lady reduced to getting the shakes if someone came to her front door.

I marked off two stars because certain aspects of the plot were very predictable and parts of the book that were supposed to come across as “coincidence,” such as her new neighbor just happening to be a clinical psychologist, seemed very contrived and forced. Of course with this kind of book it is hard not to retell the same story over and over.

Overall though I liked Into the Darkest Corner. The author knew how to write and the main character's everyday struggle was explained well. I believe the time jumping aspect of this book saved it from being boring however as the reader continues reading it to see just what the final straw was that broke the character so completely