02/27/12

Perception by Kim Harrington

Posted In: Book Review


Release Date: March 1, 2012
Author Info: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
Publisher: Point
Age Group: Young Adult
Shelfability: Acquire
Pages: 288
Format: Advance Reader Copy
Source: Publisher/Blog Tour
Interest: Series
Other Titles in the Series: Clarity
Challenge: Sophomore Reading Challenge
Buy the Book: Amazon

This is such a fun series! And yes, it’s a series, but I’m going to try to keep this review spoiler free for those of you who still need to read the first book. I would definitely recommend reading the first book, Clarity, before you read Perception.

Perception begins soon after Clarity ends. The summer is over and life is going back to normal for Clare and her family. Clare and her family all have these special gifts, though most people are sceptics. Even though Clare helped solve a murder during the summer. (That is what Clarity is all about!) Clare’s mom can read minds, her brother can talk to the dead, and Clare can hold an item and see and feel what the people in contact of that item see and feel. Which is how she found out her boyfriend was cheating on her in book one. Don’t worry that wasn’t really a spoiler.

Soon after Clare starts school she hears that a girl has gone missing, and she’s eager to help. Even though her mom is totally against the idea. However the police aren’t so sure the girl is actually missing. They think that she ran away since several of her personal items were taken with her, and she’s over the age of 18. After a session with the missing girls mom, Clare isn’t so sure that the girl ran away.

On top of it all, Clare is still struggling with her feelings for Gabriel (who you meet in book one, so I won’t go into to much there) and Justin. And did I mention that she has a creepy secret admirer. She has her plate full for sure!

I loved this story! Harrington managed to keep me guessing till the end yet again and she always grabs my attention with those prologues! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. All of my favorite characters returned for this installment and we even met a few new ones! Like Clare’s new friend Mallory. Although I never met guys like Gabriel and Justin in high school… I sure hope there are boys like them out there. It just seemed that some of the things they do for Clare seem a little far fetched.

Fans of Clarity will definitely enjoy this one! Can’t wait to see what Clare gets herself into next!

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  1. Julie
    2/27/2012

    Ooh! I can’t wait for Perception to come out. Clarity was amazing. Thanks for the review, Kristi.
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  2. Allison
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    2/27/2012

    I’m excited about this one, so am glad to hear you liked it! I thought Clarity was one of the strongest reads of 2011. I look forward to spending more time with the sassy main character in this sequel.

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  3. Suzanne
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    2/27/2012

    I haven’t heard of this series before. Sounds interesting…
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  4. Natalie Aguirre
    2/27/2012

    I have an ARC and can’t wait to read it. I’ll be interviewing Kim and giving away my ARC this Spring. Thanks for the review.
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  5. Amy @ Book Loving Mom
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    2/27/2012

    I still need to read Clarity. I have heard that the series is really great. Awesome review.
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  6. Mindee Arnett
    2/27/2012

    I soooo can’t wait to read this one. I loved CLARITY. I hope this turns into a long-standing series. So much fun. Thanks for the review!

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  7. Kayla @Simply Kayla's Book Reviews
    2/27/2012

    Great Review! I haven’t read Clarity but I have now added it to my TBR list. It sounds very interesting.
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  8. Catherine@The Book Parade
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    2/27/2012

    I haven’t read Clarity but this sounds like a cool series!
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  9. Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile
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    2/27/2012

    I really liked the cover of Clairty and it has been been sitting on my TBR for too long. Seems like now I will have to read the series because I really liked your review.
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  10. Jen @ A Book and a Latte
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    2/27/2012

    Yay! I can’t wait to read this one!!! I loved Clarity and have been pining for Perception. Great review… now I’m just more excited to read it :) .
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  11. Rachel
    2/27/2012

    Fantastic Review! I can’t wait for this book to come out! I love your enthusiasm.
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  12. Cat @ Beyond Books
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    2/27/2012

    I am so happy I finally read Clarity this month, so that I could get right into this one! I regret not reading it last year, but better for me because I actually had both books to read right away! I LOVED them!
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  13. A. Knight
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    2/27/2012

    I have an ARC beckoning me to read it, but I have a few more to get to first. But now I’m even more excited for this one!
    This series is so fun. And the guys… YUM. Well, Justin, really. I find Gabe creepy.

    — Asher
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  14. Rita J Webb
    2/27/2012

    I love a good mystery! Add a paranormal twist, and I’m hooked.
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  15. Christina Fiorelli
    2/28/2012

    I LOVED Clarity!!

    I loved the characters (Clarity’s awesome, Perry’s so cool – I would’ve screamed if they had kept him in jail!!, and I’m a Justin gal:))

    Perception will be even better:))

    It’s such a unique concept and a unique family.

    Thanks Kim Harrington for writing these awesome mysteries:))

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  16. Michele Luker
    2/28/2012

    Sounds great!! I still haven’t read Clarity yet. Its been on my to read list FOREVER!!
    Thanks for the Tour

    jmluker at winco dot net

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  17. Michelle @ Book Briefs
    2/28/2012

    I can’t wait to read Perception! I loved Clarity so much!

    Thanks for being part of the tour
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  18. Aurora Celeste
    2/28/2012

    I really NEED to read Clarity, it’s been sitting on my shelf forever!

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  19. Amanda @ Reading For a Living
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    2/28/2012

    Really great review! I loved Clarity so much! I can’t wait to read Perception.
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  20. Vivien
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    2/29/2012

    I adored Clarity! I cannot wait to read this one. Excellent review :)

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  21. Melanie L
    2/29/2012

    I can’t wait for this one to come out so I can read it!
    peacelily_2006(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Carla
    3/1/2012

    I can’t wait to read this book since I really liked Clarity.

    Thanks for the review. :)
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  23. elena
    3/1/2012

    I’m very excited for this book and your review made me even more excited! Can’t wait to read it.
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  24. Stella Chen
    3/1/2012

    I loved the first book! Thanks for this giveaway!

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  25. Taneesha
    3/3/2012

    Man I have been waiting very patiently for this book to release. I loved Clarity from the moment I picked it up. The book cover really called to me and I picked it up and read it in one sitting. Four hours later I was like wow Justin has some issues but Gab he is the one <3
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