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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... read full description

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Feb 08, 2012
Mocha ღ Latte rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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I Adore This Series!

Kim Harrington's young adult debut novel, Clarity, instantly surprised me. Despite it's short length, I quickly fell in love with the story of Clare Fern, a girl who could see things that others couldn't. In Clarity, Clare's special ability helped her solve the case of a murdered teenage girl, along with the help of her ex-boyfriend and the new detective's son.

In Perceptio More...
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Feb 17, 2012
Misty rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Perception was one of my eagerly-awaited books of 2012.  I read Clarity last year for HH, and was pleasantly surprised to find that all of the people that pushed it on me were right.  I loved Clare's voice and Harrington's breezy, engaging storytelling.  I couldn't wait to get back into Clare's world.  And though I think Perception suffered a bit from sophomore slumpage, I have to say, it was nice being back in her world.

There were times when, I'm not going to lie, I was a little dis More...
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Feb 21, 2012
Krys rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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I really do love reading the Clarity books by Kim Harrington. They are quick, fun, and easygoing. I usually polish them off in about a day, to give you an idea of the brevity. They are just pure fun.

In the second book, Perception, Clare (Clarity) Fern is starting school again and adjusting t More...
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Feb 16, 2012
Jenny rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Perception returns us to the life of Clare Fern, a young woman with an extrasensory gift who, despite having such, does not allow her life to revolve around or be dominated by the paranormal. Instead, we get a very real and down-to-earth girl plagued by insecurities, family troubles, and boy drama who holds us as spellbound as any of her supernatural contemporaries. The mystery element (in this installment a stalker) is nothing new or overly surprising, with a couple red herrings appropriately p More...
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Jan 19, 2012
Rachael rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Clare Fern just wishes things could go back to how they used to be, when no one really knew who she was or what she could do. But after all the drama of last summer, when Clare was involved in solving a murder mystery, everyone knows all about her unique psychic abilities. Unfortunately, the last thing that Clare wants is this strange, sudden fame, where almost everyone in school wants to be her friend. She’d rather be left alone to figure out her own personal drama, particularly, what to do abo More...
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Jul 18, 2011
Paige added it
I want to read this second book so badly because its blurb, what with the messages from a secret admirer that turn creepy, and it sounds exactly like it's up my alley, but I don't want to read the first book at all. I've done my research and it definitely doesn't sound like a "me" book. I'm not going to read something that I'm certain isn't a "me" book just to read its sequel, which may or may not be a "me" book.

Let's just pretend the blurb never mention More...
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Feb 16, 2012
Last year, I had the pleasure of reading Clarity by Kim Harrington. I was beyond thrilled to be able to obtain an early copy of Perception to review for the blog. I love this series!

Perception starts off a few weeks after where Clarity ends. Clare and the crew just started a new year in high school. With all that had happened over the summer, Clare now finds herself in the throes of popularity, much to her dismay. But things are far from normal. A new girl at East Port High has gone More...
Feb 09, 2012
Justin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, can a book be perfect? Kim Harrington is back with a power house of a sequel. I absolutely loved Clarity when I had first read it, and I was blown away by how well Kim can keep you guessing throughout the story. She didn't slack up on that one bit in Perception. Everything picks up not to terribly long after the events in the first book, and everything is starting to get back to normal... for the most part.

I don't know how many times I can say it, I LOVE Kim's writing. When you ca More...
Jan 18, 2012
Diana rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the first book in the Clarity series, but book #2, Perception, is a real winner. Perception picks up again with Clare Fern, our somewhat-psychic sleuth. (Her family has psychic abilities and runs a business giving readings, but each family member has a different ability. Clare can hold an object and get insights into past events; she cannot see the future). Clare is dealing with her newfound celebrity status from cracking the case in the previous book; she's wrestling with matters of t More...
Feb 21, 2012
Lea rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I really can't explain how freaking awesome Kim Harrington's books are. Clarity was such an amazing surprise-- I had no idea how awesome the story would be-- and Perception was another brilliant mix of suspense, hilarity and endearing characters that was just impossible to put down. Yes, I am totally sold on this series!

Clare "Clarity" Fern has just had one crazy summer. After being at the center of solving a murder case involving a serial killer and her own brother as the More...
Oct 27, 2011
This sequel does not disappoint. I can't get enough of these fast paced mysteries by Kim Harrington. I'm ready for more please!
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Feb 05, 2012
Hayley rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Perception starts out at the beginning of school year, this was nice because we got to see the social (or lack of) interaction, Clarity spends with her peers. I love Clarity she is without a doubt Veronica Mars' kick ass cousin haha. She's different (special) than those around her and while being different can get lonely, she refuses to take any crap from "popular" kids at school. She's sarcastic and knows who she is and I love her for it.


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Feb 13, 2012
Anna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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I have to start off this review saying that I wasn’t a huge fan of Clarity. Yes, I enjoyed it, it was cute, there was enough going on to keep me interested, but there were some flaws! That being said, Perception far surpassed my expectations!!!! I absolutely LOVED this book so much more than I thought I would!! There was so much action, romance, mystery, everything wrapped into one!! I finished it in about a day, and I More...
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Dec 12, 2011
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I love mysteries.
I think there should be more YA mysteries.
When I heard about this series, I was SO excited. A girl with paranormal abilities, in a family who also has them. They live in a Cape Cod beach town. Cape Cod is one of my favorite places.
Insta-love between me and this series!

I thought Perception was a great second book in the series. Clare's brother is acting weird and she's not sure why. She starts getting notes and thinks she has a secret More...
Feb 17, 2012
Patrick rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Perception by Kim Harrington is a quick, witty, sacrastic, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat type of book. Everything about this book was amazing. I was laughing for a moment then the next page I was being super-paranoid about stalkers and obsessions. Yup, this book has it all and is on the top of my list for 2012 releases! :)



Everything for Clare "Clarity" Fern is one the line. Her growing attr More...
Feb 04, 2012
Krystal rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Clare Fern's life is changing and she isn't happy about it. The popular crowd are suddenly paying her attention-and causing trouble for her with her boyfriend-stealing enemy, Tiffany. Her brother is acting differently and she has to figure out which boy, Gabriel or Jason, she wants to stick with. Just when Clare thinks she has enough on her plate, a girl from her own school disappears and Clare really wants to help-against her mother's wishes.


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Dec 05, 2011
Adriana rated it: 3 of 5 stars
3.5 stars. Now that Clarity (Clare) Fern has escaped death thanks to her ex-boyfriend Justin and her involvement in the solving of a murder in her small town, she is left to decide which of the two guys in her life to choose from. Justin or the tall, dark and handsome Gabriel, son of the new police detective in town. Clare worked with him on solving the murder of a girl who her brother Perry had a fling with and therefore was briefly suspected for his possible involvement in her murder. This More...
Feb 21, 2012
Rachel rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Things have finally started to quiet down for Clarity Fern after the events that took place over the summer landed her in the spotlight. While she was happy not to be called the town “freak” anymore, by almost everyone, she preferred not to be the center of attention.

But not everything has returned to normal. Brooke and Kendra, two of the Barbie Brigade that used to torment her, now treat her like she’s their new best friend. Her brother Perry is no longer the outgoing, social, flirty More...
Feb 13, 2012
Richard rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I really wanted to love this book.
I had been patiently waiting for this to come out and when I contacted the publisher
and they agreed to send me a review copy, I WAS ECSTATIC! but then I read the book... very disappointed. I love Kim Harrington's writing, but the book was severely predictable.
There were too many twists and just when you thought you figured it out, it was changed up and that was predictable. The ending was hard to read because I knew who it was all along and it ju More...
Jan 28, 2012
Karla rated it: 4 of 5 stars
i liked the 2md book better than the 1st.i still like Clarity's AKA Clare's attitude.there is more drama.Clarity has to pick who she will go for (fall for aka love)but if she chooses the wrong one, one will leave.will it be Justin or Gabriel.
Jan 26, 2012
Sarah rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Another great book by Him Harrington, the second in the Clarity series delivers. Love main character Clare and she tries to keep her family together and help others, while dealing with her gifts. Can't wait for book three...
Jun 02, 2011
Allib rated it: 5 of 5 stars
LOVED the ending! Once again Kim Harrington presents us with a fast-faced, fun novel full of romance and crime. This is a must-red for fans of Clarity if you need closure on which boy Clare ends up with!
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Jun 21, 2011
Jen added it
I enjoyed this even more than Clarity. Harrington developed Clare's character even further, adding more depth. The supporting characters were fleshed out, and the mystery was layered and believable.
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Jan 23, 2012
Celeste rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Again, I like this series. The character has psychic abilities that she uses to solve small town mysteries. Entertaining and fun. Clean with minimal launguage. If I was still in the classroom I would recommend this to my eighth grade girls.
Jan 21, 2012
Shreya marked it as to-read
the author lives in my hometown, i feel soooo special right now, I'm bursting with pride! and how can a cover be this gorgeous?????
Sep 06, 2011
Rida (Raindrop Reflections) marked it as to-read
the cover isn't as good as the first one, but I did love the first book, so I'm totally looking forward to this one!
Jul 22, 2011
Janine marked it as to-read
Oh my god, the cover is gorgeous!
Jul 08, 2011
Saniya marked it as to-read
Pretty, Pretty and just Pretty!!! =D
Dec 24, 2011
Kristine marked it as to-read
WAAHH!!! I'm going crazy. I've been able to hold back my craziness for a long time but I just can't help it anymore!!! I'm pulling my hair!! I. Really. Want. This. Book. NOW!! I want to cry T.T I've been waiting for so long. And I can't join the Arc because I'm not from US TT.TT Please, people, give some spoilers!! Just the end - 5 sentences would do TT . TT I'm totally going nuts!!
Feb 03, 2012
Inspired Kathy marked it as to-read
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