What is the main conflict in Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess?

The novel Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiser tells the story of Meredith Shale, a teenaged girl who faces a demon in her life and emerges victorious. In addition to the theme of facing one's fears, the story also follows Meredith's journey through a religious awakening where she goes from belief only in superstition and chance to the opinion that sometimes, miracles do happen.