The Pact: A Love Story by Jodi Picoult

The Pact by Jodi Picoult is a  powerful, emotionally charged novel about love, loyalty, and a moment that changes everything.

When a teenage girl dies from a gunshot wound and her lifelong boyfriend claims responsibility, a small New England town is shaken to its core. Told from multiple perspectives, this gripping novel explores how one tragic decision reverberates through families, friendships, and an entire community.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Emotionally intense storytelling with moral complexity
Explores love, grief, and responsibility from multiple viewpoints
Classic Jodi Picoult themes that spark discussion and debate
Compelling courtroom and family drama intertwined
🌟 Perfect For
Readers who enjoy thought-provoking contemporary fiction
Fans of Jodi Picoult’s emotionally driven novels
Book clubs seeking rich ethical and emotional discussion
Readers drawn to stories about family, choice, and consequence
 
In The Pact, Jodi Picoult examines the devastating aftermath of a single night that forever alters two families bound by years of shared history. As questions surface about consent, intention, and love, the novel moves between past and present to uncover the truth behind the tragedy. With sensitivity and insight, Picoult challenges readers to confront uncomfortable questions about adolescence, mental health, and the promises people make to one another. Riveting and heartbreaking, The Pact is a testament to the far-reaching consequences of love and loss.