Predestined

By: Rachel Byrne

Narrated by: 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!