I was totally dedicated to the first 1/3 of this book, because I've always loved KC books and never read one I was disappointed in, she is one of my go-to "safe" authors. I don't know if I just wasn't in the mood for this book, or didn't connect with the characters, or couldn't get into the story, but after the first 1/3 I started feeling a bit "meh" about it and ended up skimming a lot to finish. Maybe I'll re-read it in a few months and see if I feel differently about it.