Since the age of twelve, after losing her parents in a horrible accident, Sadie has been able to read other people's thoughts and desires. With the help of her older sister, Laura, she gained control of her ability. And now she's about to move to new apartment in San Diego, where she'll start college and realize her dream of living a regular life by the beach--with Jace, the boy who's been her best friend most of her life, as her roommate. When Sadie gets to campus, she meets a hot new guy named Adam while familiarizing herself with the school. The more she gets to know him, the more she likes him. Jace has other ideas; he hopes to deepen their friendship into a romantic relationship. But Sadie isn't certain that's a good idea. And when secrets and lies from her past begin surfacing, she knows can no longer hide from difficult truths about herself and her family. As she struggles to face her heritage head on, only time will tell whether she'll stick to the ordinary path she's been seeking--or accept her destiny and discover her true strength. In this novel, a fearful young woman with unusual mental powers must decide whether to pursue a normal existence or embrace the gifts that she holds.