In "The Pledge" by Cale Dietrich, the story follows a young boy named Adam, who navigates the challenges of adolescence while grappling with his identity and the expectations placed upon him. In a world where loyalty and betrayal intertwine, Adam must confront his own beliefs and the societal norms that dictate behavior. As he forms meaningful connections and faces difficult choices, he learns about the complexities of friendship, love, and the struggle to stay true to oneself. The novel explores themes of courage, self-discovery, and the impact of choices on both personal growth and relationships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 304 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2023 by St Martin's Press .

Cale Dietrich is a YA devotee, lifelong gamer, and tragic pop punk enthusiast. He was born in Perth, grew up on the Gold Coast, and now lives in Brisbane, Australia. The Love Interest is his first novel.