Predestined

De: Rachel Byrne

Narrado por: Madeline Smith

IN A PLACE WHERE NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS, WHO CAN BE TRUSTED?

Mysteriously invited to attend the elite Haverford Pines Academy, sixteen-year-old Lina Jamison feels out of place. With mediocre grades and no special talents, she questions why she was chosen to be among her generation’s brightest and most promising teens.

Only after Lina saves a fellow trainee’s life does she begin to glimpse her own potential.Settling into the academy’s training, she starts to uncover secrets and question Haverford Pine’s motives.

Why is HP monitoring its trainees’ conversations? How were they selected? And what’s behind the alarming rumors of former trainees meeting dark fates?

As the term progresses, Lina realizes that her presence there may not be a coincidence. With danger lurking around every corner and her own destiny hanging in the balance, Lina must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

©2024 Humboldt Press (P)2025 Humboldt Press

Lina

Lina is sent to Haverford Pines Academy (for the summer) were she feels out of place and soon learns there is more going on.

A Really Good Start!

I really enjoyed this story—so much more than I expected! The plot was full of mystery and kept me hooked the whole way through. I loved all the characters and am seriously hoping there’s a book two because I need to know where their story goes next. The narration was excellent, with clear, distinct voices that made it easy to tell who was speaking at all times. Great pacing, great characters, and a really strong start—I’m definitely in for more!

Exciting and imaginative!

I loved the exciting plot that kept me trying to guess what would happen next, I quickly finished the book because I couldn’t stop listening! The characters are funny and lovable. I very much enjoyed this story and highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventurous and heartfelt listen!

Stunning world building and lovable characters !

When I started this book, I wondered if it would be as I have found some YA books to be, a bit corny and not fleshed out enough. Let me tell you, that was NOT the case! This book ranks in my top favorites for the year so far for many reasons. To begin with, the author spent so much time building the world and fleshing out the plot that I was completely immersed in with the help of a fantastic narrator, she brought to life a compelling story that had me listening to it from start to finish with NO breaks. The characters in Predestined are so relatable and lovable that I’m clasping my hands together in prayer that this will be the first in a long series of books. I need to know how their story continues!
The bad guys in this story had all of the right traits to make them easy to hate, and interesting enough to make you want to know more about them.
The plot itself is absolutely fabulous. It has a group of people fighting against the system, while learning more about themselves along the way and forming bonds that will last a lifetime.
I truly believe this could be the start of an amazing new series resonant of Harry Potter by JK Rowling or Shelter by Harlan Cohen. No matter if you’re an adult or a teen, you will find great enjoyment when reading Predestined. I know I did. I can’t wait to see where this story goes !

A special note to the narrator : it is in great part because of you that this cast of characters was so beautifully brought to life. Well done on giving each of them their own voice and mannerisms and adding such an eloquent touch to an already amazing story.

Loved this

I hope there is more in this series as I want to know more. I want to know about how this happened, the story of corruption - starting with good intentions that warped to evil, story of past campers. So well written!

Predestined

This is a great book for young adults and even older adults. I enjoyed it and I'm not young at all. Lina was selected to go to Haverford Pines Academy, but she does not know why. She is nothing but a regular girl with out the best grades. Follow the twist and turns as she finds out why.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Adventure is right around the corner!

I had no idea who to trust, there were so many twists and turns, tbh the beginning was a bit slow but I can see that it was setting up for a bigger story! I kinda got Goonies vibes from the kids, they were in a big adventure and I loved the way they worked together! I think my favorite character was Hayden lol I think the narrator did a great job too even though there were so many moving parts. I can't wait to see if there is a sequel!

A 10/10 TRULY!

This book is the next big YA hit. Great for 13 and up and was perfect for adults too. Amazing message told in a deeply moving story. And the audiobook is even better. They knocked it out of the park. This is insanely good. You won’t retreat it!

My Goodreads review:

Whoa! This book is going to be a hit! Seriously—read it now and don’t wait. And then share it with a friend. This book is going to blow up. It’s literally nearly perfect. I have no notes. It’s good for 13 and up but I loved it as an adult as well. It does have moments of racism, misogyny, and homophobia but fights back with teeth. Kids doing the right things even when they are being taught to ignore the evil of the system they are within is everyone’s favorite trope. But it’s rarely done well. This is that story done VERY WELL. I read in nearly one sitting because I couldn’t stop. And there isn’t even swearing lol. That’s rare for me. This is great for nearly all audience and is written impact fully. I don’t even know the right words to capture the story that has had me thinking about it for the last few days since I finished it. Please read this one. Truly. Read it sooner rather than later!

Who you are

This is a story you can get lost. It is full of adventure and suspense. Lina is accepted to Haverford Pines Academy. A rule breaker that will test the limits of what she can and cannot do. I loved her character and could not stop listening to this audio book.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Mysterious and entertaining!!

Predestined by Rachel Byrne
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This is a very entertaining, fun and unique, YA story! I was sucked in from the beginning and stayed intrigued through the end!
This story is fast paced, with suspense, mystery, sci-fi, and secrets!! The book is well written and I enjoy how the author tells the story.
Lina, a teenager who never seems to fit in, gets a mysterious invitation to an elite school for the brightest and most promising teens. Lina has no idea how she was picked to go to this prestigious school, as she doesn’t seem to fit this mold. Everyone there has a special talent and Lena doesn’t think she has one. However, as Lena spends time at this new school, she begins to realize her own potential. She also starts to see some strange coincidences going on. Lina and her new friends have lots of secrets and crazy discoveries and answers they are trying to figure out.
I listened to the audio version and enjoyed the narration!!
This is the author’s first book, but I’ll be looking out for more!
*It’s out now, and I recommend giving this a read!!*