This explosive first book in the New York Times bestselling Powerless trilogy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.
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 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 keenly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can to stay alive and out of trouble…easier said than done.
When Paedyn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s 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.
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Powerless is a captivating book praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and unique writing style. Customers find the romance and suspense elements compelling, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
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Romance Elements (7%): It was noted by customers that the book was great overall, with a good mix of romance, suspense, and excitement.
Writing Style (8%): It was reported by customers that the writing style of the book is unique and well-written.
Character Development (11%): It was observed by customers that the book was amazing, with great characters and a captivating story line.
Story Engagement (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the story, describing it as great, interesting, and captivating.
Plot Quality (7%): Customers appreciated the plot of the book, with many describing it as great, amazing, and well-written.
"My daughter loved the plot, characters and banter." — Kim B.
"Good plot, great characters and excellent character development." — My T.
"Easy reading, great character development with captivating story line." — Carrie
Reviews
Plagiarism is apparently allowed, now?
"Pathetic, a complete copy of red queen. This author is such a loser for this. Make your own slop 💀"
— Hatepowerless (1/5)
Amazing Book!!!
"I found this book captivating - I couldn't put it down and at the end of the book I just had to know more about the how the lives of the main characters evolved so I bought the book set . I fully enjoyed each of the four books in the set. All were very well written and I was very impressed by the clever use and power of the wording."
— S T. (5/5)
Amazing plot
"AMAZING book, writing, story, characters, etc. I read this book in a single sitting, and finished the trilogy *including the novellas* within 3 days. Absolutely AMAZING"
— Bookl4vr (5/5)
Powerless is an addictive, drama-filled fantasy with lover/enemy tension that will have you absolutely obsessed.
"So I finally read Powerless and OMG… I get the hype. I was hooked from the first chapter. Paedyn is literally such a vibe — she’s tough, sarcastic, and half the time I was like “girl, SAME. ” The tension between her and Kai had me kicking my feet. Like… enemies-to-lovers excellence. The plot was actually super intense and kept me guessing, but not in a confusing way. And the last few chapters? I had to just sit there and stare at the wall for a minute. If you like fantasy with drama, chaos, and a romance that will emotionally destroy you (in the best way), Powerless is 100% worth it. I’m officially obsessed."
— Lily (5/5)
Wouldn't recommend this book to my worst enemy
"This book was wrong on so many levels. Paedyn was a horrible character, all powerful and strong until no personality- Kai came around, in which she turned into a helpless little lamb. Also, for some reason Paedyn was all like ""I can't draw attention to myself,"", than proceeded to wear a DIFFERENT colored dress then everyone else. WHY!!! If I was stuck in a room with either of them I would be TERRIFIED. The scenes were so AO3 and Wattpad coded, and I cringed more than 50 times. The plot didn't make sense, and it was so blatantly copied from the Red Queen series it hurts. I am so disappointed in all of the booktok girls who made this piece of trash plagiarized book popular."
— Gp2001 (1/5)
Good quality
"I haven't gotten too far into the book but the hard cover copy is just great! I love how durable it is and the design is great. I can't wait to start getting into it after hearing so many good reviews!!!!!"
— Brenda (4/5)
Review on the """"Powerless"""" book by Lauren Roberts
"This book is written so beautifully, I couldn't place it down. It captures your attention and leaves a lasting impression. Lauren Roberts builds a world that is intense, magical, and addictive from the very first page. I fell in love with the tension, the romance, and especially the characters—who feel so real, flawed, and unforgettable. If you love high-stakes fantasy with heart, this one will stay with you long after you finish. Absolutely loved it!"
— Elika (5/5)
Hooked
"I received this book for Christmas and it was the best gift ever. I could not stop reading it. Only two days later I was already reading the rest of the series. This book is amazing and I highly recommend it."
— Anonymous27 (5/5)
Powerless
"Story was paced well, had a hunger games sort of feel to it but with more supernatural/fantasy elements."
— Bookworm99 (5/5)
Why Powerless was writen with Power
"Great book in the series! This book as for the rest in the series were writen beautifully as the author acheved a great goal for writing these books. I would definitly recoment this book if you like hunger games, romance, kindome/power, or even just as a great book to read!"
— Eliseya S. (5/5)
Q&A
Date de publication : Dec 30, 2025
Langue : anglais
Nombre de pages : 528
Éditeur : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN : 9781665954891
Dimensions :
5.5" W x
1.2" L x
8.25" H
"Lauren Roberts's exciting story thrills with flirtatious banter, cutthroat battles, and searing betrayals...present[ing] a spin on the deadly game trope by incorporating multiple layers of complexity: dual POVs; fathers both admirable and problematic; hints of a love triangle between Pae and two brothers; sexually tense moments with 'a promise of passion'; fierce training and fight sequences enhanced by creative abilities; and an underground Resistance hungry for revenge. Powerless is a compelling tale of darkness and destruction, of a divide carved by a vicious king, and of the lure of freedom, choice, and power."
Lauren Roberts is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Powerless, Powerful, Reckless, Fearless, and Fearful. Her books have sold over five million copies around the world. When Lauren 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, which makes her very familiar with potholes, snow, and various lake activities. She hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words, alongside her cat coauthors, for the rest of her life. If you enjoy reading, writing, and ranting, Lauren can be found online @LaurenRobertsLibrary and at LaurenRobertsLibrary.com for your entertainment.
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