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# No.1 UK YA bestseller June 2024 5M+ copies sold worldwide Sizzling slow-burn romantasy Powerless

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## Summary

> 🔥 Powerless: Where forbidden love meets fierce rebellion—don’t miss the trilogy everyone’s talking about!

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## Key Features

- • **Global Phenomenon:** Join over 5 million readers captivated by this epic romantasy trilogy.
- • **Exclusive Social Buzz:** Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok & Instagram and be part of the global fan community driving the #Powerless craze.
- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranked #1 UK YA and top 3 in multiple YA fiction categories—because ordinary just won’t do.
- • **Unforgettable Characters:** Experience fierce, relatable Paedyn and dangerously charming Prince Kai in a world where power defines status.
- • **Heart-Pounding Plot Twists:** Get hooked on a story that keeps you gasping, with betrayals and revelations that will shatter your expectations.

## Overview

Powerless is the instant international bestselling romantasy series with over 5 million copies sold, blending fantasy, romance, and high-stakes competition in the kingdom of Ilya. Follow Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary posing as an Elite, as she navigates brutal Purging Trials and forbidden love with Prince Kai Azer. Praised for its slow-burn romance, complex characters, and explosive twists, Powerless ranks #1 UK YA bestseller and dominates multiple young adult fiction charts, making it a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing.

## Description

THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON. OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed. Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. The Elites . The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague , while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society. No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray , an Ordinary posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, Kai Azer , she’s thrown into the Purging Trials , a brutal competition to showcase her ‘Elite’ powers. If the Trials and the opponents don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary. Be swept away by the first in the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy that's taken the world by storm. Also Available: Reckless, Powerful, Fearless and Fearful. Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary *Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024 Praise for the Powerless series: ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls ‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly ‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review

Review: Powerless Review - * Spoiler Alert * Hmm… This book both frustrates and enthralls me in equal measure. I find myself trying to piece together my thoughts, which have exploded into tiny fragments—because this story? It pulls you in, leaves you gasping, and yet somehow manages to keep you on edge. It’s filled with all the tropes that make you weak at the knees. But by now, you’d think I’d be used to the trajectory of these slow burn romances, right? Clearly, that reminder escapes me because here I am—again—wishing for two characters to collide, only to be left wanting more. Yepp, patience is not my strong suit when it comes to romantasies. Paedyn is fierce, sharp-witted, kick ass and completely self-sufficient—an ordinary with no magic in a world where powers define status. Her deep-seated trauma from her father’s murder has left her untrusting and stubborn, making her slow to open up to potential allies. Still, her grit and determination make her a force to be reckoned with and I love that she saved the Prince (with no powers might I add). Serious girl-power vibes—but it’s her vulnerability and humanity that makes her relatable. Paedyn is playing a dangerous game. While her quest for revenge and a better world for her fellow ordinaries is understandable, the cost is heavy, and as the story progresses, that cost will have you shedding tears. You can’t help but question her decisions. Then there’s Kai - Malakai - the Prince. Trained as a weapon but trying to do the right thing in a broken system designed by his Father, the King. He’s that dangerous type that hooks you from the start. The banter, the smouldering looks, the fleeting touches, the touch-her-and-d!e energy, the heartfelt declarations, the dimples (!!!)—Kai completely won me over. Paedyn might take a hot minute to realise it, but me? Kai had me at ‘Darling’. Kitt, Prince, Heir to the throne. An absolute sweetheart, he’s truly adorable. I was holding so much hope that Paedyns influence would stick (and I actually believed it was starting to). We saw his empathy, compassion and kindness on so many occasions. Instead, the story takes him in a direction that’s heart rendering and I can’t help but think Paedyn’s betrayal had a big hand in it. What puzzled me, though, was how quickly Paedyn integrated into the resistance. There wasn’t much build-up there—one minute she’s an outsider, and the next, she’s fully in. The resistance felt underdeveloped, especially considering its importance to the plot. I needed more substance, more interaction, to feel that part of the story come to life. It was also surprising that Kai didn’t leave more of an impression on Paedyn, considering everything he did for her—saving her life, practically offering his heart on a platter—and yet, she remains distant all the while kinda saying she likes him too. I know it’s intentional, but I couldn’t help thinking about how different things might have been if she had just trusted him enough to confide in him. I had to resist the urge to Google character fates as the story grew more intense. The twists thicken to a point where my anxiety was off the charts, and I just knew something terrible was about to happen. And then the ending—that twist. Why? My heart feels like it’s been shattered. The delicate dance between love and hate driving the characters apart now more relevant than ever, the inner turmoil, it all builds to this explosive revelation. Learning what Kai did? It sent me into a spiral. I was perfectly happy believing it was the king. Honestly, I’m torn between wanting to hurl the book across the room in frustration and being utterly mesmerised by the storytelling. And with that, you have me hooked.
Review: Powerless - We have a world where a plague left a proportion of the Kingdom of Ilya with powers, The Elites, and a proportion without, The Ordinaries. The king wants to eliminate The Ordinaries from the kingdom. Our main female character is an Oridinary who inadvertently saves Prince Kai's life and then finds herself competing in the trials. I don't really understand why there are trials, the reason in the book seemed a bit flimsy, maybe there are better answers to come though. I found the development of powers interesting and I thought it was good how Paedyn faked her "powers". There's some nice flirting between our main characters and I really like both Pae and Kai. There are some similarities to The Hunger Games and The Red Queen. The pacing was a bit slow for me hower I loved the ending of the book and it has made me want to read the next one.

## Features

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,143 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex 2 in Young Adult Fiction on Girls' & Women's Issues 2 in Magical Realist Fiction for Young Adults |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 72,288 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerless Review
*by G***E on 12 November 2024*

* Spoiler Alert * Hmm… This book both frustrates and enthralls me in equal measure. I find myself trying to piece together my thoughts, which have exploded into tiny fragments—because this story? It pulls you in, leaves you gasping, and yet somehow manages to keep you on edge. It’s filled with all the tropes that make you weak at the knees. But by now, you’d think I’d be used to the trajectory of these slow burn romances, right? Clearly, that reminder escapes me because here I am—again—wishing for two characters to collide, only to be left wanting more. Yepp, patience is not my strong suit when it comes to romantasies. Paedyn is fierce, sharp-witted, kick ass and completely self-sufficient—an ordinary with no magic in a world where powers define status. Her deep-seated trauma from her father’s murder has left her untrusting and stubborn, making her slow to open up to potential allies. Still, her grit and determination make her a force to be reckoned with and I love that she saved the Prince (with no powers might I add). Serious girl-power vibes—but it’s her vulnerability and humanity that makes her relatable. Paedyn is playing a dangerous game. While her quest for revenge and a better world for her fellow ordinaries is understandable, the cost is heavy, and as the story progresses, that cost will have you shedding tears. You can’t help but question her decisions. Then there’s Kai - Malakai - the Prince. Trained as a weapon but trying to do the right thing in a broken system designed by his Father, the King. He’s that dangerous type that hooks you from the start. The banter, the smouldering looks, the fleeting touches, the touch-her-and-d!e energy, the heartfelt declarations, the dimples (!!!)—Kai completely won me over. Paedyn might take a hot minute to realise it, but me? Kai had me at ‘Darling’. Kitt, Prince, Heir to the throne. An absolute sweetheart, he’s truly adorable. I was holding so much hope that Paedyns influence would stick (and I actually believed it was starting to). We saw his empathy, compassion and kindness on so many occasions. Instead, the story takes him in a direction that’s heart rendering and I can’t help but think Paedyn’s betrayal had a big hand in it. What puzzled me, though, was how quickly Paedyn integrated into the resistance. There wasn’t much build-up there—one minute she’s an outsider, and the next, she’s fully in. The resistance felt underdeveloped, especially considering its importance to the plot. I needed more substance, more interaction, to feel that part of the story come to life. It was also surprising that Kai didn’t leave more of an impression on Paedyn, considering everything he did for her—saving her life, practically offering his heart on a platter—and yet, she remains distant all the while kinda saying she likes him too. I know it’s intentional, but I couldn’t help thinking about how different things might have been if she had just trusted him enough to confide in him. I had to resist the urge to Google character fates as the story grew more intense. The twists thicken to a point where my anxiety was off the charts, and I just knew something terrible was about to happen. And then the ending—that twist. Why? My heart feels like it’s been shattered. The delicate dance between love and hate driving the characters apart now more relevant than ever, the inner turmoil, it all builds to this explosive revelation. Learning what Kai did? It sent me into a spiral. I was perfectly happy believing it was the king. Honestly, I’m torn between wanting to hurl the book across the room in frustration and being utterly mesmerised by the storytelling. And with that, you have me hooked.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerless
*by L***A on 28 April 2026*

We have a world where a plague left a proportion of the Kingdom of Ilya with powers, The Elites, and a proportion without, The Ordinaries. The king wants to eliminate The Ordinaries from the kingdom. Our main female character is an Oridinary who inadvertently saves Prince Kai's life and then finds herself competing in the trials. I don't really understand why there are trials, the reason in the book seemed a bit flimsy, maybe there are better answers to come though. I found the development of powers interesting and I thought it was good how Paedyn faked her "powers". There's some nice flirting between our main characters and I really like both Pae and Kai. There are some similarities to The Hunger Games and The Red Queen. The pacing was a bit slow for me hower I loved the ending of the book and it has made me want to read the next one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerless is one of the best reads I have had for many years ...
*by G***. on 27 October 2025*

I found this book very hard to put down in fact I started reading it at around 3.30 in the afternoon with my usual flat white coffee treat and a piece of cake , well I was reluctant to put it down to get myself some dinner later at around 6pm !! yes I was hooked .. I got a ready meal out of the freezer so I didn't have to faff about and waste good reading time so in the microwave it went and was back on my sofa reading , come 11pm I decided to go to bed and read for an hour before going to sleep... By 5.30am I am rubbing my eyes so that I could keep reading !! , made myself go to sleep but was awake again at 8.30 eager to get some toast and get back to this book ... It turned out I did not get dressed just kept reading until later that night I was at the end of book one and diving into the next of this series, So I am 74 years old my husband of 54 years past away not so long ago and I cant remember the last time I read a love story that had such a big effect on my emotions.. The author has captured the essence of a deep relationship that comes from ones very soul yet is also graphic in the brutality of the "enforcers " life where love does not have a place to reside, love is a weakness that his father will not allow his son to feel at any level ...A book that can make me "feel" every emotion the characters experience is powerful and rare yet this book has sent me down that giddy path where I laugh and cry, feel anger and pain, my heart was pounding with hopelessness and fear ... Its true that the loss of my dear husband has made me more vulnerable to these feelings , yet also helped my faith that even at my age I can still me moved by the talents of a great writer ...

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