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Synopsis
Raised in a strict household, sixteen-year-old Courtland Murphy never had a date. But that was before the guy of her every dream—basketball star Allen Benson—asked her out. She's gone from never-been-kissed to dating the hottest guy in school. And now her new boyfriend is pressuring her to prove she loves him—by having sex. But as a member of her community's Worth-the-Wait club, Courtland made a vow to stay a virgin. Now everyone—from friends to family to fellow club members—gives her different advice, from "do it!" to "you made a pledge, girl!" It would be so easy for Courtland to go all the way with Allen, but sometimes his charming personality leaves her wondering. Who knew being in love could be so confusing?
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Is The pledge appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A faith-inflected YA romance about a sixteen-year-old navigating peer pressure around sex and a boyfriend who pushes her boundaries; no explicit content but mature themes around consent and values are central.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include manipulation.
Who'll love this
A relatable story about staying true to yourself when everyone has an opinion about your love life.