Charlie (now Queen Charlaina) is back in this second book in The Pledge series by Kim Derting. All is not well in Ludania now that Charlie is in charge. The utopic vision she dreamed of has given way to violence and civil unrest regarding her new equality laws. And without precious resources, like electricity, Charlie is sure the country will continue to boil. Amid a rising rebellion set to have her head, she travels to a sort of Queens conclave to politic her way in to new resources for her people. But evil Queen Sabara is there, just under the surface of her conscious, to thwart her. Charlie is in danger – both from the rebels and the voice of Sabara in her head. As each day passes, Sabara grows stronger, and may soon be more than just a nuisance. Charlie may lose her mind to Sabara’s control completely.

Fans of The Pledge will enjoy the next chapter in Charlie’s journey as a young, troubled queen of a turbulent futuristic Kingdom. Max, her heartthrob from The Pledge, is back. Just when it seems they are destined to be together, a newcomer with golden hair and mesmerizing eyes comes on the scene. Mix the love triangle with dangerous rebels and wardrobe changes galore, girls of any age will find The Essence an exciting read.

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