January 1st, every year, the population of 12 year olds gather into a testing facility to find out who they are. Water, earth, fire , or air, are the 4 categories (elements) each persons traits must match, depending on their personality. After the test they receive an orb, which as long as it's around their neck, controls the powers of the owner.
Meredith, a water family girl, has just turned 12, yet unlike most, soon-to-be-test-takers, she is dreading the moment of finding who she is. The moment finally arrives at the beginning of the book.
Unfortunately, bad thing happen, which cause her to leave home. She meets new people, battles enemies, and discovers more about herself as she ventures along.
Sisters Hazel, Brooke, Ashley and Skye are just recovering from a difficult time of their parents' death. Their lives are back on track, and they're happy.
But soon, after an odd series of events, they discover they have power over the four main elements - earth, water, fire and air. They are taken under the wing of a group called the HAVEN, who teach them how to control these powers.
But, are the HAVEN all they seem?