Bookanista Buzz - The Pledge by Kimberly Derting

Okay, I love this book! And yay! It was just announced that 2 more are coming.....





I will go out on a limp and say I even love it more than The Body Finder!





And I stayed up all night in 2 nights to finish that one.





In the violent country of Ludania, the language you speak determines what class you are, and there are harsh punishments if you forget your place—looking a member of a higher class in the eye can result in immediate execution. 





Seventeen-year-old Charlaina (Charlie for short) can understand all languages, a dangerous ability she's been hiding her whole life. Her only place of release is the drug-filled underground club scene, where people go to shake off the oppressive rules of the world they live in. There, she meets a beautiful and mysterious boy who speaks a language she's never heard, and her secret is almost exposed. 





Through a series of violent upheavals, it becomes clear that Charlie herself is the key to forcing out the oppressive power structure of her kingdom….





What I loved about this book:





1) A fresh take on dystopia and fantasy all rolled into one.

2) It's creepy!

3) I love that the ruler is a woman - finally!

4) Max's little note - so sweet - love him.

5) The unexpected twists and reveals

6) I loved Charlie (MC) from the start. Felt sorry for her. Can't imagine hiding a gift so powerful it could cause your death.

7) The queen was nasty and it was scary what was going on in her head/thoughts.

8) Did I mention Max is hot?!

9) It's so pacy!!!! I read it in like a day.

10) The implication of language and hot it can bring together or break up society. (yeah a little heavy But I'm not as dumb as I might look :)

11) I love the cover!

12) I adore Kimberly too :)





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Carolina Valdez Miller delves into The Future of Us – with signed book giveaway
Shana Silver shouts out about Shut Out
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