The Clearing tells the story of a girl named Amy who moves to the country to live with her Aunt Mae after ending an abusive relationship. She doesn't communicate much with her own parents and since her last relationship, she pushes people away with her standoffish attitude and reclusive nature. Then, she meets Henry one day, down at the clearing and he's different from all the boys she's ever known. She starts to fall in love with him but she soon learns the truth about him. On his side of the clearing, it's still 1944. 
 Granted, the back of the book pretty much ruins things for readers but The Clearing still makes for a great book. For one, it has a lovely romance. It's innocent and sweet and Henry is the perfect gentleman. His 1940s southern charm is a real delight to read and it was wonderful to see his romance with Amy blossom. 
 There's a small subplot of Amy and her abusive ex-boyfriend. It's not a major storyline but it was nice how it got incorporated into the story of Amy and Henry. 
 Essentially, The Clearing is the love story between Amy and Henry. The ending is a bittersweet one, but I for one am glad that Davis didn't take the easy way out and make everything lovey-dovey for the couple. The ending was realistic and The Clearing was a worthwhile read. 
 P.S. I don't get why so many readers are comparing this to Twilight; I really don't. I suppose there are similarities but only if you're actively searching for them.