You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Well, at some point during the book Clare's mom asks "Where's Perry?" And I started to laugh because I was picturing Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb.
And moving on...
My first reaction to Madame Maslov's last prediction for Clare was "OMG, please don't let it be Nate!" Then I moved on to Gabriel, and lastly Justin (He's the one I suspect the least.)
It ended on a minor cliffhanger. Nothing too major, but it will keep me wondering until the next book comes out. :)
And moving on...
My first reaction to Madame Maslov's last prediction for Clare was "OMG, please don't let it be Nate!" Then I moved on to Gabriel, and lastly Justin (He's the one I suspect the least.)
It ended on a minor cliffhanger. Nothing too major, but it will keep me wondering until the next book comes out. :)
I don't tend to read murder mysteries as they don't hold that much interest for me, but the two books in this series were really really cheap of book depository so I though why not.
I was pleasantly surprised, Kim Harrington is a really good writer, it's a shame that most of her books are murder based otherwise I would really get into her
I was pleasantly surprised, Kim Harrington is a really good writer, it's a shame that most of her books are murder based otherwise I would really get into her
Sixteen-year-old Clarity "Clare" Fern is used to getting weird looks from neighbors, being teased and even downright bullied by the other kids in town. It's all part and parcel with being "gifted."
Clare's a psychic, her brother Periwinkle "Perry" Fern is a medium. Their mother is a telepath. In the small town Eastport on Cape Cod the Fern's ply their trade with readings to entertain visitors. Tourists love them. Townies, not so much.
Clare is expected a typical summer in Eastport tied to the family house helping her mother with readings during the busy tourist season. Things get a bit more complicated when a girl is found murdered at the local motel.
Clare doesn't want to get involved, especially not when her ex-boyfriend asks her to. Unfortunately when her brother becomes the prime suspect, saying no isn't an option.
Working with Gabriel, the new detective's hot son, Clare delves into the secrets and fears of the dead girl's past. But the more Clare learns about the dead girl, the more evidence starts points to Perry in Clarity (2011) by Kim Harrington.
Clarity is Harrington's first novel.
This book really does have it all including humor, suspense and a surprise ending (not too mention an opening for more books about Clare--yay!). Mysteries are not the hot thing in young adult literature right now so it was exciting to find this one. Yes, conclusions were drawn prematurely but the plot still finished with a shocking twist.
Harrington strikes a good balance here between mystery conventions and character development, not too mention her beautiful descriptions of Eastport that will make readers eager to plan their own Cape Cod vacation. Clarity truly is a delectable read combining a traditional mystery plot with just a pinch of romance and a strong does of the supernatural to make a refreshing, totally unexpected story.
Possible Pairings: White Cat by Holly Black, Enchanted Ivy by Sarah Beth Durst, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe, Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough, Hourglass by Myra McEntire, The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver, Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Clare's a psychic, her brother Periwinkle "Perry" Fern is a medium. Their mother is a telepath. In the small town Eastport on Cape Cod the Fern's ply their trade with readings to entertain visitors. Tourists love them. Townies, not so much.
Clare is expected a typical summer in Eastport tied to the family house helping her mother with readings during the busy tourist season. Things get a bit more complicated when a girl is found murdered at the local motel.
Clare doesn't want to get involved, especially not when her ex-boyfriend asks her to. Unfortunately when her brother becomes the prime suspect, saying no isn't an option.
Working with Gabriel, the new detective's hot son, Clare delves into the secrets and fears of the dead girl's past. But the more Clare learns about the dead girl, the more evidence starts points to Perry in Clarity (2011) by Kim Harrington.
Clarity is Harrington's first novel.
This book really does have it all including humor, suspense and a surprise ending (not too mention an opening for more books about Clare--yay!). Mysteries are not the hot thing in young adult literature right now so it was exciting to find this one. Yes, conclusions were drawn prematurely but the plot still finished with a shocking twist.
Harrington strikes a good balance here between mystery conventions and character development, not too mention her beautiful descriptions of Eastport that will make readers eager to plan their own Cape Cod vacation. Clarity truly is a delectable read combining a traditional mystery plot with just a pinch of romance and a strong does of the supernatural to make a refreshing, totally unexpected story.
Possible Pairings: White Cat by Holly Black, Enchanted Ivy by Sarah Beth Durst, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe, Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough, Hourglass by Myra McEntire, The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver, Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
loved this book it was one of the first books i ever read on my own, and once i started reading it i couldnt make myself put it down.
3.5 stars
I was really into this story and found it very compelling, although imperfect. I found it a bit confusing though that most of the story was fairly clean and seemingly aimed toward a younger audience, but suddenly out of nowhere there were a few times it had some pretty vulgar speech.
I was really into this story and found it very compelling, although imperfect. I found it a bit confusing though that most of the story was fairly clean and seemingly aimed toward a younger audience, but suddenly out of nowhere there were a few times it had some pretty vulgar speech.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was okay! Good even. The murderer wasn't even on my top 3 list but that's just because I was being dumb fr. When they were revealed I was like wtf it was so clear! But yeah I'm not gonna continue this, I think this only have 2 books in the series. I'm not gonna read book 2 because I'm not a fan of love triangles! But yeah it was good. Finished it in half a day. Loved Nate actually. And loved the mom. Just disliked Clare sometimes. She has the tendency to lead people on but eh it is what it is.
This was really good. The writing style is pretty juvenile and it took me a minute to get past that. I thought I had it all figured out in the beginning, but the book did keep me guessing and surprised me in the end. A very satisfying ending.
This book had so much buzz surrounding its release that it certainly caught my attention. The cover, however, I am not a fan of. It seems somewhat creepy and Clarity looks really young. Yes, I am a cover snob, and that kept me from reading this for awhile. But after rereading the summary one day, I finally gave in and decided to check it out. It was a surprisingly good read.
Clarity was a fun character. She was fun and engaging, although I think her voice sounded younger than her age implied. I enjoyed both her love interests, but I was almost more of a fan of Justin (her ex) than of Gabriel. I really wanted to love Gabriel, if only because I adore that name, but I was not completely drawn to him. Clarity’s family, her mother and brother, were nice, but did not always feel believable. Her mother went from being this strict, business-oriented woman to sounding like a foolish teen girl at times. There was not a firm balance with her voice. Perry also had the issue of sounding young at times, but overall I was pleased with him as a character.
The story is the most interesting part of the book. The mystery kept me guessing and pulled into the book. I had trouble putting it down because I really wanted to figure out who was behind the murders. It was easily my favorite part of the book. I also loved the way the family were psychics, but did not believe that anyone could seriously see the future. It is an interesting twist that set the story apart from other books of the genre. Although there was an issue towards the end, that I will not mention so as not to spoil anyone.
As a whole I found the book to be an enjoying, quick read. After all of the hype I will admit I was expecting a bit more out of it than what I got, but I would still classify it as being worth the read. I do believe that this is part of a series, and I am not sure if I will continue to follow it. For younger teens I think this would be highly enjoyable, but for me it was not quite my cup of tea.
Clarity was a fun character. She was fun and engaging, although I think her voice sounded younger than her age implied. I enjoyed both her love interests, but I was almost more of a fan of Justin (her ex) than of Gabriel. I really wanted to love Gabriel, if only because I adore that name, but I was not completely drawn to him. Clarity’s family, her mother and brother, were nice, but did not always feel believable. Her mother went from being this strict, business-oriented woman to sounding like a foolish teen girl at times. There was not a firm balance with her voice. Perry also had the issue of sounding young at times, but overall I was pleased with him as a character.
The story is the most interesting part of the book. The mystery kept me guessing and pulled into the book. I had trouble putting it down because I really wanted to figure out who was behind the murders. It was easily my favorite part of the book. I also loved the way the family were psychics, but did not believe that anyone could seriously see the future. It is an interesting twist that set the story apart from other books of the genre. Although there was an issue towards the end, that I will not mention so as not to spoil anyone.
As a whole I found the book to be an enjoying, quick read. After all of the hype I will admit I was expecting a bit more out of it than what I got, but I would still classify it as being worth the read. I do believe that this is part of a series, and I am not sure if I will continue to follow it. For younger teens I think this would be highly enjoyable, but for me it was not quite my cup of tea.
OMG. That was so good, I can't stop grinning. :D review soon.