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Powerless

  • 600 pages · about 10 hours
  • First published 2023
  • 13 editions

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1 About this book

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.

  • Fantasy
  • Romance

2 What to expect

A fantasy romance for teens: an ordinary girl hiding among people with powers is forced into deadly trials and drawn to the prince. Long and full of romantic tension.

Good for readers who want: fantasy, a love story, and a long read.

3 About Lauren Roberts

Born 2002

Lauren Selmon Roberts is an American filmmaker and film producer. She is the director of Rainbow Town, a documentary focused on orphans in war-torn Liberia.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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