Review: Clarity by Kim Harrington
Title: Clarity
Hardcover, 242 pages
Author: Kim Harrington
Publisher: Scholastic Point
Publication Date: March 1, 2011
Source: Publisher
Buy: Amazon
Book Summary:
When you can see things others can’t, where do you look for the truth?
This paranormal murder mystery will have teens reading on the edge of their seats.
Clarity “Clare” Fern sees things. Things no one else can see. Things like stolen kisses and long-buried secrets. All she has to do is touch a certain object, and the visions come to her. It’s a gift.
And a curse.
When a teenage girl is found murdered, Clare’s ex-boyfriend wants her to help solve the case–but Clare is still furious at the cheating jerk. Then Clare’s brother–who has supernatural gifts of his own–becomes the prime suspect, and Clare can no longer look away. Teaming up with Gabriel, the smoldering son of the new detective, Clare must venture into the depths of fear, revenge, and lust in order to track the killer. But will her sight fail her just when she needs it most?
Review:
I was skeptical of Clarity, if only because paranormal wears on me quite quickly. Especially with summer around the corner – the season for contemporary (in my opinion anyway).
I loved the family dynamic in Clarity. Each of her family members are normal besides their paranormal gift, and I loved that they have a family business based around it. And Clare and Perry aren’t exactly happy about it all of the time – which made them real people with paranormal abilities, which definitely isn’t always the case in books like these. Paranormal abilities tend to take over characters so I really appreciate when it doesn’t.
The mystery in the book is fun, a murder that Clare is asked to help solve. Makes it kind of suspenseful (of course) – not the most complicated mystery, but was still fun to read about.
Clarity is overall quite enjoyable. I’ll be looking for more from Kim Harrington!
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I was wondering about this one. Thanks for the review, I’ll be picking it up and giving it a try.
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I really enjoyed this one! Glad to hear you did too.
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I’m glad you reviewed this book. I keep seeing it and thinking I might like it.
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Hmmm if you do read it make sure I know how you feel! I don’t know how to recommend paranormal to you so this would be a good starting point
This was a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the mystery.
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I loved Clarity! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. =)
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I just won this in a giveaway. I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the review.
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