Book Review: "Clarity" by Kim Harrington

Title: Clarity

Author: Kim Harrington

Publisher: Point

ISBN, PUB Date: 978-0545230506, March 1, 2011

Reviewed by: Jennifer Shaw for Author Exposure

Clarity “Clare” Fern is special, but not in a way that should make you feel sorry for her. She, like the rest of her family, has special gifts that set her apart from the rest of the community. Clarity sticks out like a sore thumb and really wants to blend in with everyone else, but that isn’t in the cards.

After a young girl is murdered in her small town, she finds herself smack dab in the middle of the investigation. Who would want to kill this young girl? And why? Clarity uses her special gift in an attempt to bring the murderer to justice.

The characters were well-developed and fun. The Fern family adds a colorful quality unlike any fictional family I’ve read about in a while. The powers they all possess are well-described, adding depth and necessity to each of them. Clarity’s mother has the ability to read thoughts, which would definitely be the end for most teens, but Clarity and her brother work around it creatively.

Harrington’s Clarity reels you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat with each turn of the page. There were so many times I asked myself who did it? Only to find my thoughts were dashed into oblivion moments later. This is a twisting tale of murder that will definitely keep you guessing.

Overall, Clarity is a fantastic and super fun read. I enjoyed Harrington’s style and the pace of the story was balanced throughout. From beginning to end you will be sucked into Clarity’s life and situation as she searches for a killer that is equally as shocking as the murder itself. I highly recommend Clarity to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced mystery with a hint of paranormal.