Clarity by Kim Harrington

Clarity by Kim Harrington


Release Date: March 1, 2011
Publisher: Scholastic point
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 242
Source: Library
Buy the Book: Amazon

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?

 Fast paced and a quick read!

Clarity had me mesmerized. I particularly liked this book, because of its uniquesness. Unlike most books, the Fern family doesn't hide the fact that they had "super powers". It was quite refreshing from reading all those books where the main character tries hard to  hide their supernatural selves. And instead of spending time trying to not be herself, Claire finds herself in the middle of a murder investigatoin. Using her powers to help uncover the murdererer.

Claire Fern was a very well developed character. On the exterior she seems like a tough psychic chick and a  member of the freak family. But behind all of that, where others fail to look, there is a normal girl. A girl who doesn't was to always be on the defense and wants what everone else wants.  Clarity not only had me on my toes from the suspence, but it made me laugh. Claire had a great sence of humor I really enjoted reading the book even morebecaus eof this.

The only complaint I might have about the book, is that it was too short! I needed to know more.
But overall, it was a fantastic read! Fans of The Body Finder are sure to enjoy this book as well.

Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly

Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton
Release Date: February 22, 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster 
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 288
Source: Library
Buy the Book: Amazon

Ari can’t help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can’t be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run. Ari can sense that someone, or something, is getting closer than they should. But it’s impossible to protect herself when she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she is being pursued. She knows only one thing: she must return to her birthplace of New 2, the lush rebuilt city of New Orleans. Upon arriving, she discovers that New 2 is very...different. Here, Ari is seemingly normal. But every creature she encounters, no matter how deadly or horrifying, is afraid of her. Ari won’t stop until she knows why. But some truths are too haunting, too terrifying, to ever be revealed.

To describe this book in one word, I would say it's dark. If you couldn't guess from the cover.
I honestly picked up the because I love this movie called Death Becomes Her with Meryl Streep, and the title is so similar to this one.

Most of this story takes place in New 2, or New Orleans after another disaster has occurred and ruined the country for good. The main character Ari, is self conscious, brave and determined to find a cure for her curse. The other character were also very interesting and I wish I knew more about them, their personalities made me more curious about the characters. Sebastian was such a nice guy, and Violet just broke my heart. They are such unusual children with good intentions.

There are many books nowadays with vampires, witches and shape-shifters and this book doesn't disappoint. It includes all three! Not only do we get mythical creatures but the story behind them is very fascinating
I really like the references to Greek mythology. It intrigued be further and I could help finishing the book in one sitting.

Now most problems were unsolved by the end of the book and I'm worried about Violet (I probably shouldn't have said that but I don't think it gives away too much) But there will be a sequel to this book which is why the story is left somewhat unfinished.

Overall, great plot and storyline. I couldn't help but finish it all in a matter of hours!