Update: I struggled through until the paranormal element hit and I just couldn't finish. :( I do think some folks will love this, though. Mini-review here: http://cleareyesfullshelves.com/blog/... 
 This is another one I just got a couple of chapters in and decided it just wasn't a Sarah book. I can't finger what was off about it for me, but there was something setting-wise that felt odd/off.