POWERLESS: The Powerless Series (Book1) by Lauren Roberts

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A New York Times bestseller!

Powerless: The Powerless Series (Book 1) by Lauren Roberts is a thrilling YA fantasy that has captivated readers and landed on the New York Times bestseller list. This exciting debut is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, delivering a tale of forbidden romance, high-stakes competition, and the struggle for survival in a world where only the extraordinary are allowed to thrive.

Set in the kingdom of Ilya, where those with exceptional abilities—known as Elites—rule supreme, Powerless introduces us to Paedyn Gray, a girl born ordinary in a society where being ordinary is a crime. The powers that the Elites possess were gifts from the Plague, but not everyone who survived was lucky enough to gain these abilities. Those without powers, like Paedyn, are banished or forced to hide their true nature.

Paedyn has spent her life in the slums, pretending to be a Psychic to blend in with the Elites and avoid detection. Her careful disguise unravels when she accidentally saves one of Ilya’s princes, leading to her unexpected entry into the Purging Trials—a brutal competition designed to showcase the Elites’ powers. The Trials are deadly for anyone, but for Paedyn, who lacks any power, they are almost certainly a death sentence.

As Paedyn navigates the dangers of the Trials and the growing tension with the prince she begins to fall for, she must conceal her true identity at all costs. In a world where being ordinary could mean her end, Paedyn faces the ultimate challenge: survive the Trials without revealing that she’s Powerless.

This YA fantasy novel combines intense action with a gripping romance, making Powerless by Lauren Roberts a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and heart-pounding adventures.