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A review by readsbyti
The Darkest Corner of the Heart by Lisina Coney
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
In the darkest corner of the heart we follow little Maddie Stevens who is all grown up. Maddie now pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina but an injury puts a hault to these plans. In steps in Dr James SImmons who helps her heal from her injury and of course they fall in love on the way.
I was so excited for this book as I really enjoyed The Brightest Light of Sunshine (book 1) but I found Maddie gradually became unlikable with how she kept everyone in her life at arms length, Cal and Grace included, which was a 180 from the Maddie in book 1, granted some people deserved to be kept at arms length and she was 4 in book 1 but Cal and Grace? I also felt I couldn't click with James as a character which is weird because I LOVE grumpy book boyfriends or with their relationship as a whole (and it wasn't because of the age gap because I love an age gap). I didn't feel the butterflies, the conflict was just meh and the pacing was off, also, pretty sure Maddie doesn't develop as a character until the last 20% followingher dad's funeral
Overall I liked some parts but Maddie's character and the lack of plot/character development left much to be desired. I know book 3 has been announced and it will feature Lila (Cal & Grace's daughter) so fingers crossed for that one.
I was so excited for this book as I really enjoyed The Brightest Light of Sunshine (book 1) but I found Maddie gradually became unlikable with how she kept everyone in her life at arms length, Cal and Grace included, which was a 180 from the Maddie in book 1, granted some people deserved to be kept at arms length and she was 4 in book 1 but Cal and Grace? I also felt I couldn't click with James as a character which is weird because I LOVE grumpy book boyfriends or with their relationship as a whole (and it wasn't because of the age gap because I love an age gap). I didn't feel the butterflies, the conflict was just meh and the pacing was off, also, pretty sure Maddie doesn't develop as a character until the last 20% following
Overall I liked some parts but Maddie's character and the lack of plot/character development left much to be desired. I know book 3 has been announced and it will feature Lila (Cal & Grace's daughter) so fingers crossed for that one.