Review: Perception by Kim Harrington

Perception (Clarity #2)
by Kim Harrington

Genre: Crime, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult
Publication: March 1st, 2013 by Scholastic
Format: Paperback, 324 pages
Source: Own
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When you can see things others can't, what do you do when someone's watching you?

Everybody knows about Clarity "Clare" Fern. She's the psychic girl in school, the one who can place her hands on something and see hidden visions from the past.

Only Clare would rather not be a celebrity. She prefers hanging back, observing. Her gift is not a game to her.

But then someone starts playing with her head... and heart. Messages and gifts from a secret admirer crop up everywhere Clare turns. Could they be from Gabriel, the gorgeous boy who gets Clare's pulse racing? Or from Justin, Clare's hopeful ex-boyfriend who'd do anything to win her back?

One thing is certain. Clare needs to solve this mystery, and soon. Because the messages are becoming sinister, and a girl in town has suddenly disappeared. Clare needs to see her way to the truth — before it's much too late.

In the previous book, Clarity, Clare solved a murder mystery with her psychometric ability. After that, Clare’s social life turned upside down. She began to receive attention from the people around her. But then, she started to receive notes and gifts from a secret admirer. Clare suspected that the gifts might be from Gabriel, the good-looking boy who she likes, or Justin, her ex-boyfriend who wanted to win her back. But then, the messages started to become disturbing. Clare needed to find out the truth about her secret admirer, especially after a girl in town had suddenly disappeared.

I enjoyed this book. Although, not as much as Clarity. Clare was a fun character. She’s smart, curious, kind and sassy. I enjoyed Clare’s adventure in this book to uncover the truth of her secret admirer, while poking around the mystery of a disappeared girl. The writing style made this an easy and entertaining read. I read this within one sitting. I just can’t put down the book and I need to find out the truth behind the mysteries. 

Perception was definitely an enjoyable and mystery read. If you enjoy light mystery, you’re going to love this book.

Book Review: Clarity

Clarity (Clarity #1)

Kim Harrington

Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Paranormal

Publication: 2011

Format: Paperback, 256 pages

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Clarity “Clare” Fern was born with a gift. She could see vision when she touched a certain object. Because of that, most of her classmate called her freak. When a girl was found murdered, Clare’s ex-boyfriend, Justin, came to ask her help to solve the case. Now, Clare had to team up with Gabriel, the hot, detective’s son to find out about the murder. Just as she got a few clues here and there, more murder occurred! Things went worse when Clare’s brother, Perry become a suspect. Clare is now determined to find out who the murder is. In the same time, she must figure out what she feels for the boys: Justin and Gabriel.

I can’t believe I stayed up all night to finish CLARITY. Yes, it was really good and I just couldn’t stop reading it once I had it in my hand. 

I love the main character, Clare. It’s difficult not to love her. She had a fiery personality and I love how she always fights back when anyone bullied her. I like how each of her family members had different gift. Her brother for example, could talk to ghost, and her mother could read minds. I really like it when Clare’s mother read Clare’s thought just as she was thinking of the hot detective’s son.

Kim Harrington did a great job writing how the story went and how the suspense is built. The mystery was really well planned. The story was unpredictable to the point that I think everybody is a suspect. I had a great time guessing who the murder is, but only managed to figure out as I was closer to the end. The combination of mystery and psychic is definitely great! I like how the mystery and romance was well balanced. Although there was a hint of love triangle between Clare, Justin and Gabriel, I love how the romance didn’t overshadow the mystery. 

CLARITY is definitely one of my favorite mystery novels right now. It was definitely a page turner! Although, I suspect that I think it has to do with how Kim Harrington likes to end the chapters with cliffhangers. But still, CLARITY is a great mystery book. A must read for mystery lover as myself. I’m looking forward to read the next book: Perception.

Book Cover’s Description

Don't close your eyes. Except when the truth is too dark to bear.

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?