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A review by anovelglimpse
Powerless by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I read Powerless in one sitting. I couldn't help myself. Once I started, I couldn't stop because I was so into Jasper and Sloane falling in love. Their book was more of a slow burn than I was expecting. These friends who were slightly estranged at the beginning had a lot to work through to be together.
Sloane was a prima ballerina with some control issues -- and none of them are HER control issues. Everyone wants to control her, and she was getting tired of it. I loved how running away on what was supposed to be her wedding day was the catalyst she needed to change her life for the better. The more Sloane took control of her own life, the more I liked her. I have to say that Drunk Sloane might be my favorite Sloane.
Jasper was this hot shot hockey goalie who should have everything going for him except he had a past that plagued him and a friendship he wished could be more. He was somehow both confident and unsure. The mix suited him. He was easy to love for both me and Sloane. I especially loved him when he was defending Sloane.
Jasper and Sloane together were a mix of sweet and sexy. Like I said before, they had a lot to work through. I enjoyed their journey. They learned a lot about themselves and each other. Jasper was a more dominant than I expected. With Sloane's history being controlled, that could have been weird, but it actually worked really well. I wouldn't have minded a little more relationship development and a little less slow burn for Jasper and Sloane.
One of the best things about this book were all the supporting characters. There were so many great texts going around between different groups of characters. I especially loved the ones with Harvey or the Gold Rush girls and Sloane. Harvey cracked me up so much in this book! He also gave me one of the best scenes with Jasper. It was also fun to see our MCs interact with the Eaton family and their significant others. And I loved to hate Sloane's ex Sterling and her dad. They brought the conflict I loved to hate.
Powerless was a really fun read for me. I loved all of the characters, the romance, and the plot. It also made me laugh a bunch. I can't wait for Winter and Theo's book, but I'm also super excited for Beau's. They can't get here quick enough for me.
Sloane was a prima ballerina with some control issues -- and none of them are HER control issues. Everyone wants to control her, and she was getting tired of it. I loved how running away on what was supposed to be her wedding day was the catalyst she needed to change her life for the better. The more Sloane took control of her own life, the more I liked her. I have to say that Drunk Sloane might be my favorite Sloane.
Jasper was this hot shot hockey goalie who should have everything going for him except he had a past that plagued him and a friendship he wished could be more. He was somehow both confident and unsure. The mix suited him. He was easy to love for both me and Sloane. I especially loved him when he was defending Sloane.
Jasper and Sloane together were a mix of sweet and sexy. Like I said before, they had a lot to work through. I enjoyed their journey. They learned a lot about themselves and each other. Jasper was a more dominant than I expected. With Sloane's history being controlled, that could have been weird, but it actually worked really well. I wouldn't have minded a little more relationship development and a little less slow burn for Jasper and Sloane.
One of the best things about this book were all the supporting characters. There were so many great texts going around between different groups of characters. I especially loved the ones with Harvey or the Gold Rush girls and Sloane. Harvey cracked me up so much in this book! He also gave me one of the best scenes with Jasper. It was also fun to see our MCs interact with the Eaton family and their significant others. And I loved to hate Sloane's ex Sterling and her dad. They brought the conflict I loved to hate.
Powerless was a really fun read for me. I loved all of the characters, the romance, and the plot. It also made me laugh a bunch. I can't wait for Winter and Theo's book, but I'm also super excited for Beau's. They can't get here quick enough for me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Child death