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tstreet's review
5.0
I really liked this book. I like how she wanted to save all her people and she thought about them before she though about getting herself to safety. I really like how the one guys saved her and convinced the train to leave. I love how she solves the mystery and defeats the queen inside her.
huffleclawbookie's review
4.0
4.5 stars tbqh. I really liked this book. I prefer the first one mainly because this one took a while to really pick up. It did take me a while to read because I don't read ebooks as fast as I do physical books. Looking forward to the third book :)
sash_marguerite's review
4.0
Part 2 of this trilogy gave much needed insight into the history of old queen and a bit about how she was able to learn how to switch bodies. The betrayal from within Charlie's own people was unexpected especially the person who it turned out to be.
fallen_for_books30's review
4.0
woohhooo....Finally finished with this book. It was not better than the first book. But still Good book. Loved her struggle to do good for her country . To think about her people. Many secrets revealed. whom to trust and whom not to trust becomes more difficult. Didn't get to see much Romance and Max....But over all a good read :)
caitlin_bparsley's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
heather0927's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
datoismyname's review
3.0
It was one of the most boring books I've ever read. Nothing really happened that was surprising or interesting. Plus there is a really weird love square going on. A love square is a first but really it's so strange!
ashereadsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Kimberly Derting's writing style is really not for me. I remember it took me about 3/4th of the way into the Pledge to really get into it. This book was just boring. I didn't like the flip in characters every some-odd chapters and the pace is too slow. Will read The Offering to see how everything plays out but definitely not invested in this story due to the writing.
greylandreviews's review
5.0
I give this book 4.5 stars. The shit hit the fan all out once at the end that's all I'm sayin'! You can see the rest of review here-> Greyland Reviews
ac223's review
3.0
After defeating Queen Sabara (kind of, no one knows her essence is still living along side of Charlie) Queen Charlaina is making the changes she has always wanted for her people. Ludania is no longer ruled by the class system, and they now speak the universal language of Englaise. While being the Queen has it's perks Charlie tires of being referred to as your majesty all the time. Though many of her people like the changes she is making for her country, there are also many people who oppose of the new classless society she has installed.
***Spoilers***
In the beginning of the book Niko Bartolo is told by his Queen Vespaire to kill Charlie. He agrees to invite her to the summit where she will meet her end. Charlie's only thoughts are to attend the summit with all of the other royalty hoping to trade with them to improve her countries resources. Along the way she is kidnapped by a man Floss and his son in the scablands. He tells Charlie and Zafir (her guard) that he heard of a plot to murder her and snatched her in order to keep her safe. They eventually make it to Queen Neva's land where the summit is being held, but Sabara's dreams are relentless if not revealing. She learns that Niko is immortal and throughout Sabaras reign they have found each other in each lifetime. She tries to ignore the feelings she has around Niko that aren't hers, but Sabara only grows stronger. While at the summit, Queen Langdon accuses Charlie of being Sabara and threatens to reveal her secret. Sabara takes control and kills Queen Langdon only for Niko to show up and take care of everything. He makes it look like she dies in her sleep and no one suspects anything. Brooklyn's father is one of the leaders in the dissention against Charlaina, and Sebastian the stable master at Charlaina's castle is a traitor. They all work together to kill her, but as they attempt to hold Angelina (her little sister) hostage, Charlie uses the Sabara's power to kill them all. Sebastion was long gone from the castle by the time they arrived, but his trail leaves off at the edge of Queen Elana's land Astonia. Eventually, Max forgives Charlie for kissing Niko since he knows it wasn't really her. At the end of the book Xander, once a friend of Elena is headed to Astonia to ask her of her involvement in the assassination attempts. It may lead to war between the two neighboring countries.
***Spoilers***
In the beginning of the book Niko Bartolo is told by his Queen Vespaire to kill Charlie. He agrees to invite her to the summit where she will meet her end. Charlie's only thoughts are to attend the summit with all of the other royalty hoping to trade with them to improve her countries resources. Along the way she is kidnapped by a man Floss and his son in the scablands. He tells Charlie and Zafir (her guard) that he heard of a plot to murder her and snatched her in order to keep her safe. They eventually make it to Queen Neva's land where the summit is being held, but Sabara's dreams are relentless if not revealing. She learns that Niko is immortal and throughout Sabaras reign they have found each other in each lifetime. She tries to ignore the feelings she has around Niko that aren't hers, but Sabara only grows stronger. While at the summit, Queen Langdon accuses Charlie of being Sabara and threatens to reveal her secret. Sabara takes control and kills Queen Langdon only for Niko to show up and take care of everything. He makes it look like she dies in her sleep and no one suspects anything. Brooklyn's father is one of the leaders in the dissention against Charlaina, and Sebastian the stable master at Charlaina's castle is a traitor. They all work together to kill her, but as they attempt to hold Angelina (her little sister) hostage, Charlie uses the Sabara's power to kill them all. Sebastion was long gone from the castle by the time they arrived, but his trail leaves off at the edge of Queen Elana's land Astonia. Eventually, Max forgives Charlie for kissing Niko since he knows it wasn't really her. At the end of the book Xander, once a friend of Elena is headed to Astonia to ask her of her involvement in the assassination attempts. It may lead to war between the two neighboring countries.