The Anti-Virginity Pact

Katie Wismer

Jun 2020 · Ahimsa Press

About this ebook

Preachers’ daughters aren’t supposed to be atheists. They’re also not supposed to make pacts to lose their virginity by the end of the year, but high school senior Meredith Beaumont is sick of letting other people tell her who to be. 

Spending the last four years as Mute Mare, the girl so shy just thinking about boys could trigger panic attacks, Meredith knows exactly what it’s like to be invisible. But when a vindictive mean girl gets her manicured claws on the anti-virginity pact and spreads it around the school—with Mare’s signature at the bottom—Mare’s not so invisible anymore. She just wishes she was. 

Now the girls mutter “slut” as they pass her in the hall, and the boys are lined up to help complete her checklist. When she meets a guy who knows nothing of the pact, their budding romance quickly transforms from a way to get her first time over with to a genuine connection. But when the pact threatens to destroy her new relationship and the fragile foundation of her seemingly perfect family, Mare has to decide what’s more important: fixing her reputation and pleasing her parents, or standing up for the person she wants to be.

Ratings and reviews

The book is very good, but there are many things that I really didn't like in it. But I can't give it less than 4 stars simply because: first, it's a debut novel and I'm sure Katie's writing will improve. Second, I really don't like reading YA books, simply because this genre contains many troops, which were present in this book, that I really hate. So, I really didn't want to be unjust to the author since YA isn't for me. Nonetheless, I look forward to her future works.

This book will definitely leave you with a little something to think about. It Is beautifully written. It has shocking turns you actually will not expect. There is trigger warnings and you should definitely check them about before reading. But I'm telling you this book does not disappoint. Katie takes you along a unexpected ride . You will never forget about this book . It stays with you . Definitely loved it!!!

About the author

Katie Wismer is a die-hard pig lover, semi-obsessive gym rat, and longtime sucker for a well-written book. She studied creative writing and sociology at Roanoke College and now works as a freelance writer and editor in Colorado with her cats Max and Dean.

When she’s not writing, reading, or wrangling the cats, you can find her on her YouTube channel Katesbookdate or at katiewismer.com.