Predestined by Abbi Glines

Predestined

Death’s girlfriend navigates love, chaos, and cosmic stakes

Written byAbbi Glines
Narrated byAshley Litz
Length7h18m
Release dateOctober 31, 2013
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (6 ratings)

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AuthorAbbi Glines
NarratorAshley Litz
Runtime7h18m
PublishedOctober 31, 2013
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesTeen & Young Adult, Romance, Paranormal
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*Predestined* isn’t just another paranormal romance—it’s a snarky, soul-searching ride where the afterlife’s bureaucracy collides with teenage angst. Abbi Glines leans hard into the absurdity of her premise: a high schooler dating Death (yes, *the* Death) while juggling visions of lost souls and celestial red tape. The plot barrels forward with supernatural stakes—demonic deals, divine loopholes, and a love story that’s equal parts tender and exasperating—but the real hook is the protagonist’s razor-sharp voice. She’s exhausted, sarcastic, and stubbornly human, even when the cosmos demands otherwise.

Ashley Litz’s narration is the audiobook’s secret weapon. She nails the protagonist’s dry humor and emotional whiplash, shifting seamlessly from deadpan snark to raw vulnerability when the story veers into darker territory. The production is clean, with no distracting audio quirks, but Litz’s performance elevates the material—especially in scenes where the dialogue teeters between banter and existential dread. This isn’t a slow-burn listen; it’s a 7-hour sprint of celestial drama, best for fans who crave romance with bite and a heroine who refuses to be anyone’s damsel—even Death’s.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I side-eyed the premise at first: a teen dating Death sounds like a metaphor stretched too thin. But *Predestined* surprised me by leaning into the weirdness with such commitment that it works. The story picks up right after the first book’s infernal cliffhanger, and Glines wastes no time throwing our heroine into fresh chaos—this time, involving soul contracts, divine politics, and a love interest who’s literally the embodiment of mortality. The pacing is relentless, almost breathless, which works in the audiobook’s favor. Ashley Litz’s narration keeps up beautifully, her timing impeccable during the protagonist’s snarky asides and the more melancholic moments when the weight of her abilities (and her boyfriend’s *job*) hits hard. That said, the worldbuilding occasionally feels uneven. The rules of this universe—who can interfere with souls, how the afterlife’s hierarchy functions—are explained in bursts, and I found myself rewinding a few times to catch the logic. And while the romance is steamy and fun, the central conflict sometimes hinges on miscommunication that drags out longer than necessary. Still, Litz sells even the clunkier dialogue with such conviction that it’s easy to overlook. The production itself is polished, with no jarring edits or volume shifts, though I’d have loved a touch more atmospheric sound design during the Hell-adjacent scenes. If you’re after a paranormal romance that balances snark with genuine stakes—and a narrator who makes every eye-roll and whispered confession land—this is a solid pick. Just don’t expect deep lore; the charm is in the chaos.

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