The Pledge (The Pledge, #1)
by Kimberly Derting
The Pledge by Kimberly Derting holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 25.3K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 323 pages.
About The Pledge
In the violent country of Ludania, the classes are strictly divided by the language they speak. The smallest transgression, like looking a member of a higher class in the eye while they are speaking their native tongue, results in immediate execution. Seventeen-year-old Charlaina has always been able to understand the languages of all classes, and she's spent her life trying to hide her secret. The only place she can really be free is the drug-fueled underground clubs where people go to shake off the oppressive rules of the world they live in. It's there that she meets a beautiful and mysterious boy named Max who speaks a language she's never heard before . . . and her secret is almost exposed.Charlie is intensely attracted to Max, even though she can't be sure where his real loyalties lie. As the emergency drills give way to real crisis and the violence escalates, it becomes clear that Charlie is the key to something much bigger: her country's only chance for freedom from the terrible power of a deadly regime.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kimberly Derting |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 323 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,322 |
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What genre is The Pledge?
The Pledge is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Pledge worth reading?
Based on 25.3K reader ratings, The Pledge has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Pledge?
The Pledge has 323 pages.
Who wrote The Pledge?
The Pledge was written by Kimberly Derting. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for The Pledge?
The ISBN-13 for The Pledge is 9781442422020.0.
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