The Offering: a Pledge Novel (Reprint)

Marc Notes: When the negotiation of a peace agreement with the Queendom of Astonia goes awry, Charlie receives a brutal message that threatens Ludania, and it seems her only option is to sacrifice herself in exchange for Ludanian freedom, but is she walking into a trap set by Sabara, the evil former queen of Ludania?; Ages 14 up. Publisher Marketing: True love--and world war--is at stake in the conclusion to The Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy. Charlie, otherwise known as Queen Charlaina of Ludania, has become comfortable as a leader and a ruler. She's done admirable work to restore Ludania's broken communications systems with other Queendoms, and she's mastered the art of ignoring Sabara, the evil former queen whose Essence is alive within Charlie. Or so she thinks. When the negotiation of a peace agreement with the Queendom of Astonia goes awry, Charlie receives a brutal message that threatens Ludania, and it seems her only option is to sacrifice herself in exchange for Ludanian freedom. But things aren't always as they seem. Charlie is walking into a trap--one set by Sabara, who is determined to reclaim the Queendoms at any cost. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2013 (EAN 9781442445628, Hardcover) Romantic Times 01/01/2014 pg. 46 (EAN 9781442445628, Hardcover) School Library Journal 02/01/2014 pg. 102 (EAN 9781442445628, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 (EAN 9781442445628, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Derting, Kimberly Kimberly Derting is the author of the Body Finder series, the Pledge trilogy, and the Taking series. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where the gloomy weather is ideal for writing anything dark and creepy. Her three beautiful (and often mouthy) children serve as an endless source of inspiration and frequently find things they say buried in the pages of their mother's books.