Title: Powerless
Author: Lauren Roberts
ISBN: 978 1665 9548 84
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 593
Source: Johnathan Ball Publishers
She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.
He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be.
Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites.
The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just that—ordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished in order to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crime—making Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity.
Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be overly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can in order to stay alive and out of trouble. Easier said than done.
When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilyas princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elites’ powers—the very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she is—completely Ordinary.
Official Summary
18 September 2023
This book is a dual POV. Which I loved! The story is told from Paedyn’s and Kai’s side. Pae is Ordinary and is living in a world where everyone else has some sort of power. If anyone finds out it could be the end of her life. However, after a series of events she ends up in the Purging trials. She needs to make sure no one finds out about it as well as make sure she doesn’t die in the Purging trials.
For once, I liked the main characters in this book. Pae was such a nice and likeable character and didn’t make dumb decisions which I appreciated. I liked how she was independent and stubborn. I liked Kai’s character as well he was a little different from the other characters that are normally in fantasy.
I loved that the characters were actual enemies. They didn’t just have a little bit of banter, they had full-on fistfights. I loved the chemistry between Pae and Kai, the tension, never knowing what the two of them were going to do next. And that ending? I need the next look like yesterday!
Considering this is a debut novel I am extremely impressed and cannot wait to see what this author is going to do next. Looking forward to reading the next book in this trilogy.
About The Author
Author Bio from the Author’s Site
When Lauren Roberts isn’t writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, she can likely be found burrowed in bed reading about them. Lauren has lived in Michigan her whole life, making her very familiar with potholes, snow, and various lake activities. She has the hobbies of both a grandmother and a child, i.e., knitting, laser tag, hammocking, word searches, and coloring. Powerless is her first novel, and she hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words for the rest of her life. If you enjoy ranting, reading, and writing, Lauren can be found on both TikTok and Instagram @Laurens1ibrary for your entertainment.
Thank you to Johnathan Ball for this book. Thank you for reading, Let me know what you think in the comments below.
See you soon…….
