10.05.2011

Waiting On Wednesday!! + Review of The Pledge!

The Pledge (The Pledge, #1)

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of The Pledge...and it is AMAZING. My review is below! Check it out, and add this book to your TBR list on goodreads! I promise you will not be disappointed!!

Releases Nov 15, 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry 

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….

My Review

This book was AMAZING. Kim Derting is a favorite author of mine, and she only upped herself in my list after this read. 

It starts out like any normal dystopian, but after you get a few chapters in, you start to see just how different it is from the genre. I only WISH I could give away the secrets and all the different levels of this book, but I can't give anything else away without ruining the joy that a reader will get from folding back the pieces of this book.

There's fantasy, scifi, thriller...so many awesome elements in this one. I adore the main characters, Max and Charlaina, and their love story completely rocks my world. There is so much tension in this book, so many secrets, and it is just so AWESOME for fans of dystopia/fantasy. The book is told in several points of view, and it gives the reader a chance to see into different parts of the world.

Charlie's 'gift' is just so cool, and her little sister's character is awesome to see grow over the course of the novel.
Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about this one, and I am SO EXCITED for the rest of this trilogy to be released. I'll be shoving this book into everyone's face for the next several months. I read this one in a day. It was impossible to put down.


So...what's YOUR Waiting on Wednesday?!


47 comments:

  1. Traci @ The Reading GeekOctober 5, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. Great pick and review! I am so jealous you read The Pledge already, I am dying to read this one. I love Kimberly Derting's Body Finder Series and The Pledge sounds so good as well.

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  2. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Definitely jealous that you got to read this one I love her body finder books, and I'm hoping this one is no different.

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  3. KimOctober 5, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    You've up the ante. As if the summary wasn't enough, your enthusiasm in the review just makes me want to read this book NOW. I've never read anything by Kimberly Derting, but I think there's really no choice but to start.

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW and following. I'm a new follower for you too. (Though, I admit, I have been following your twitter for some time now.) ;)

    Kim @ Book Munchies

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  4. Bookish BrunetteOctober 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I can't WAIT to start this one!!! I've had it for a bit, and just waiting to have time!!!!

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  5. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Oh wow! I've heard that The Pledge is great. You've officially sold me on reading it!

    I love that we have the same background! Don't see it too often.

    I'm a new follower.

    Thank you so much for stopping by The Bookish Babes and commenting. So awesome that Mary is your writing buddy!

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  6. Let's EvaluateOctober 5, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Great pick! I cannot wait to get my hands on this, everyone seems to enjoying it. [:

    Erin @ Let's Evaluate

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  7. SQTOctober 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I've never read Kimberly Derting. She definitely goes on the list now though.

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  8. Mandy October 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Thank you so much for stopping by and comment on my blog and for sharing your WoW! I almost picked this one for my WoW this week, but I try to go in order. =)

    I'll probably pick it sometime in the next couple of weeks.

    I haven't read anything by Kimberly Derting yet, but I do want to read all the books she has out currently.

    I've been wanting to read The Pledge soooo badly! I was going to request an ARC, but I knew it was too late. I've been requesting it at the library, but my local library got cut, so they may not order it. =( Boo!

    Thank you for sharing your review! I'm glad you liked it. =)

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  9. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewOctober 5, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Awesome pick, I have seen this one before, it looks really good, definitely added to my tbr list.
    Thanks for visiting my blog. =]
    thebookshelfreview.blogspot.com

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  10. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogOctober 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    i loved the body finder so i definitely want to read this!

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  11. LaCherendaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Omgsh this sounds so good!!

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  12. Jessica @ a GREAT readOctober 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Great pick! I read this one too and enjoyed it! Have my review set to post in November a week before its release! :D

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  13. BleuetteOctober 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    This one sounds so good! So many bloggers have been saying great things about it, I really need to give it a try!

    - Thanks for stopping by earlier! :)

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  14. Uomo di SperanzaOctober 5, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    The language aspect really sounds original, plus the title is immensely intriguing because of the questions it brings to mind. What pledge? Why is said pledge so important that it is present in the title? Very intelligent author. The multi-POV only increases my anticipation, too.

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  15. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    One moment please while I let the envy roll off of me.

    I'm so happy that you go this book! I love Derting and I'm looking forward to this book in the near very soon future.


    Mad Scientist @ Steampunkery & Book Reviews


    Forbidden Steam  Adult- even the Mad Scientist gets naughty!

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  16. ClionaOctober 5, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This looks amazing! Lucky you to get an ARC!

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  17. Lindsay Cummings authorOctober 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    thanks for stopping by!! :)

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  18. The Book FaerieOctober 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Lucky! I'm so excited to read this book :D Great review btw :)

    Check out my WoW: http://thebookfaerie.blogspot.com/2011/10/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

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  19. SusanneOctober 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This sounds awesome! Thanks for stopping by!

    Susanne

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  20. Sam @ Books For All SeasonsOctober 5, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    The cover is very good. I've heard good things about it. It sounds like very dark and intriguing. Thank you for commenting my site.

    Sam

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  21. FeliciaOctober 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Wow. So cool you got to actually read it! I've been waiting for this one too. Thanks for following and stopping by :)

    Livin' Life Through Books

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  22. Mary @ BookSwarmOctober 5, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Lucky ducky! But so happy that you loved it. Definitely on my wishlist.

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  23. Lindsay Cummings authorOctober 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    i hope you all love it!!! it's so awesome!! :)

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  24. June GOctober 5, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I just read a review of this book in Publisher's Weekly that was less than stellar. You've got me excited about it. Sounds like a winner to me. Thanks! First time I've seen it online.

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  25. LoveOfBooksOctober 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Cool! I have this one, but haven't read it yet. I cant wait to though!

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  26. IdentitySeekerOctober 5, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog:)

    Great choice!

    I've never read a Kimberley Derting novel before even though The Body Finder's on my wish list, but I love the cover for this one as well and the blurb and excellent reviews I've read have made me eager to pick it up as well.

    Sarah @ Random Thoughts

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  27. Lindsay Cummings authorOctober 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Thanks for comin over! :)

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  28. Ayanami FaerudoOctober 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh my oh my! Reading your review solidifies my resolve to get this book!

    Thanks for stopping by. ^_^

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  29. SophiaOctober 5, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    This one sounds very good, and I'm glad you loved it! I haven't read any of this author's books but I hope I can soon. :)

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  30. Lindsay Cummings authorOctober 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I can't wait for the world to see its awesomeness! :)

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  31. AmandaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I've already added this one to my TBR shelf. It sounds good. Lucky duck for getting an ARC!

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  32. I Live In A Fictional WorldOctober 5, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wow! The Pledge sounds really good! I'm going to goodreads right after this :)

    The only dystopian I ever attempted to read was Vampire Empire and I just couldn't get past the first page to two. I hope this isn't anything like that!

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  33. AmyOctober 6, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    That sounds amazing. It's definitely going on my TBR list :)

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  34. mfay2October 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Galley Grab just added this to their list. I may give it a shot. Thanks for commenting on my WOW post!

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  35. DMSOctober 10, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Wow! This sounds like a fantastic read! I was intrigued as soon as I saw the cover and your review let me know that I definitely need to read this book! Thanks!

    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  36. Broche FabianOctober 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your this week's WOW is too scary for me, but this one sounds fantastic! Just added it to my Goodreads TBR shelf and hope to find a copy soon. Thanks for becoming a new follower; I'm a new follower of yours now, too.

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  37. Samual @ Books For All SeasonsOctober 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    I've heard this book is very good. The cover is very pretty. Great choice. Thank you for sharing!!

    Sam

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  38. GiselleOctober 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I read this last week but unfortunately it wasn't really my taste. Glad you enjoyed it, though!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  39. Obsession with BooksNovember 8, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I absolutely LOVED this book! a great review.

    My WoW, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

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  40. Kai AgitoNovember 8, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Love, love, love this book! My review will be up in a few days but I definitely love it! Great pick! :)

    Check out my Wow picks this week!

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  41. Jan von HarzNovember 9, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Have this one pre-ordered and cannot wait to get my hands on it.

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  42. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 9, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    This one sounds very tempting! Thanks for sharing....

    Here's MY WOW POST and
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  43. GiselleNovember 9, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Sadly I didn't like this one much.

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  44. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    An intriguing cover, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/waiting-on-wednesday_09.html

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  45. MJ ThomasNovember 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Sounds like a great book. Loved the cover.
    Here's my Post

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  46. MarathonNovember 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I loved Derting's The Body Finder series so I'm so excited for this one!

    - Asher (from Paranormal Indulgence)

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  47. Grace FonsecaNovember 9, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Very nice review of this book. I love that you liked it. Thanks for visiting me earlier as well.

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