The Pledge

By: Kimberly Derting

Narrated by: Casey Holloway

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.

©2011 Kimberly Derting (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Hooked me from the beginning.

This is a fun read that doesn't get boring and is pretty quick. I enjoyed it. Narrator is not annoying so that's a plus 😊

LOVE LOVE LOVE

I loved everything about this book. Almost didn’t read it because of some of the reviews but MAN am I glad I did! Don’t ever let a bad review keep you from reading this book. I started reading and couldn’t stop! I kept wanting to cry at the connection between the sisters and was so worried for their safety! This book kept me HOOKED. Can’t wait to read The Essence! If something happens to that little girl I’m going to be UPSET!

meh

started out really great but just started to let me down. the romance was really sorta rushed/random. And the villian just didn't come across well to me, but that might have been the narrator's doing

Interesting story

Would you consider the audio edition of The Pledge to be better than the print version?

I didnt read the print version

Any additional comments?

It was a good read/listen. No complaints. Good story, not the best, but worth a listen.

A Good Dystopian Read

What did you love best about The Pledge?

The authors large vocabulary.

What other book might you compare The Pledge to and why?

The Selection. Mostly because of its plot. It takes place in a kingdom that has a caste system.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked every scene that involved the baby sister. The author and reader made the little girl seem cute and adoring.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not at first, but eventually yes.

Any additional comments?

I was reluctant to buy this audio book because its seemed kind of far out. It actually wasn't. It was very enjoyable after the first 30 minutes. The first half hour was confusing and boring. I had to re listen to it about 5 times just to understand what was going on. After the rough start, the book blossomed into a wonderful book.