Predestined
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Predestined
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Narrated by:
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Madeline Smith
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By:
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Rachel Byrne
About this listen
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.
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Predestined has been on my TBR for a while and I'm really glad I've gotten round to enjoying it. I am a huge fan of Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and all those sorts of books so this seemed very much up my street despite it being marketed for a younger audience.
The story follows protagonist Lina who has been sent to an elusive summer camp for an academy that claims to help harness people's purpose. With an array of impressive alumnus Lina is initially confused as to why she was selected but that and many of the secrets of the academy will become clear as the story progresses.
The story has good pacing, well developed characters and a good amount of intrigue and twists. The characters are easy to root for or root against. There is mild violence and no spice but for a kissing which is important for a novel aimed at a younger audience.
The audio narration was good though I do have to confess that the attempts at English and Scottish did fall a little short likely due to the narrator being American.
Overall I really enjoyed the book and hope the author will do more in the future.
a great addition to the YA genre
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Lina’s character is superbly established, self-doubt and independence, a stranger in a strange place. She grows and learns through the frequent challenges and gradually makes some friends and enemies. Her determination to uncover the truth about the Academy might prove to be dangerous…
There are some dark elements and a social conscience. I didn’t read the blurb and was absolutely gripped as to where this story was heading. Full of character, action and mystery, I’m hugely impressed and I’m hoping for a sequel.
Special mention must go to narrator Madeleine Smith, there are plenty of characters and Madeleine keeps them vivid, distinct and full of personality.
Highly recommended!
Superb YA thriller!
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Predestined is a young adult adventure thriller, which dips its toe in the speculative fiction genre. It’s filled with twists and turns. The good pace, and sense of urgency keep the pages turning quickly, making the reader eager to find where the story will take them. The feeling of threat and menace permeates throughout, but not too darkly, considering the target readership.
There is so much to appeal to the 12-16 age group, and for some older readers too. In recent years, YA books have become increasingly popular with adult readers.
It is an engaging and entertaining read, and I feel the author has left the door open for a further book, featuring the same characters.
Quite a rollercoaster!
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An engaging story with a fantastic narrator
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