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.
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Predestined
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Publisher Name
Humboldt Press
Genre(s)
Age Range
12+
Release Date
September 27, 2024
ISBN13
979-8218369484
IN A PLACE WHERE NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS, WHO CAN BE TRUSTED?
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.
Editor review
1 review
Gripping First Novel
(Updated: June 06, 2026)
Overall rating
4.7
Writing Style
5.0
Plot
4.0
Characters
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
N/A
Predestined is a captivating, action-packed debut novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with surprising twists and turns. The story follows Lina as she delves deeper into the mysterious Haverford Pines Academy, uncovering secrets that make her question whom to trust and why she and her friends were chosen for such a prestigious institution. The story contains some typical YA elements, including rivalry, attraction, and friendship, but also adds elements of danger, mystery, and violence. Plenty is going on, with great twists and turns as Lina works to uncover the secrets lurking within the academy and figure out what they mean. There's a relatively large cast of characters, most unique and bringing different skills to the story. The tale moves at an incredible pace as the intriguing mystery develops.
I'm not sure if there will be a sequel novel for this author's series, but there are plenty of stories left to uncover after this one ends.
I'm not sure if there will be a sequel novel for this author's series, but there are plenty of stories left to uncover after this one ends.
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