The Pledge by Kimberly Derting

323 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A "gripping dystopian fantasy" (Kirkus Reviews) that brims with romance and suspense, from the author of The Body Finder. In the violent country of Ludania, the language you speak determines your class, and there are harsh punishments if you forge...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 2,127 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 66%
tense 50%
mysterious 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.53

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.