A review by mryder18
Powerless by Lauren Roberts

adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Rating: ♾️/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Powerless
Lauren Roberts 
Book #1 in Powerless Trilogy 

“For every girl that’s ever felt powerless” 
“I don’t think I ever lived before I laid my eyes on the likes of you” ❤️

SUMMARY: 

In the kingdom of Ilya, Paedyn Gray lives a dangerous life as an Ordinary in a society where exceptional abilities are prized. To survive, she masquerades as a Psychic, concealing her true identity. When she saves one of the kingdom's princes, her deception is exposed, leading her into the Purging Trials where she must showcase powers she doesn't possess. Amidst battling formidable opponents and her own feelings for the prince, Paedyn's secret threatens everything she holds dear. In a world where deceit means survival and discovery spells doom, she must summon all her courage and wit to triumph.

MY THOUGHTS 💭 
WHAT IN THE HUNGER GAMES DID I JUST READ??!!! This has easily taken a top 5 spot in best books I’ve ever read. It’s beyond 5 stars for me. This review is going to be so unhinged because I’m just a mess after this book. 

This book was a rom-com with action, had some similarities to the hunger games and HOLY GUACAMOLE THE BANTER!!!! The banter in this book is completely unmatched. & it was such a slow burn, little to no spice but it was just beautiful. Paedyn & Kai are just beautiful together. Their story & connection is completely gorgeous but equally tragic. 

I cannot and will not get over the ending. I cannot believe I have to wait until this summer to read the next book in the series. I was enthralled with so much emotion in the last 100 pages and the ending just ripped my heart out completely. I won’t spoil it but the ending quote had me literally screaming & I’m genuinely concerned with how Paedyn & Kai are going to move forward 😕💔

If you are a fan of romantasy or liked the hunger games- you have to read this book. It lives up to the hype. 

I’m also going to need 5-7 business days to freaking recover because this book was so fantastic, I can see myself falling into a slump because nothing can compare to it 😩