Review by sleepy_bookworm - Powerless

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Powerless by Elsie Silver

5.0

emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I stayed up until 3 AM to finish this book and I have no regrets. I thought Cade was perfect (and he is), but Jasper? I'm swooning all over again. Something about quiet, broody, men just gets me, you know? Add in the emotional back story and a childhood friends to lovers trope and I'm sold.

I freaking loved Sloane's empowerment journey. I know what it's like to realize some of the people you love and who are supposed to love you actually kind of suck. I loved that she was able to find her voice and find her peace. I am so glad that Jasper was able to come out from hiding and face his fears as well.

As for the spice, this sealed the deal. Jasper likes control, if you know what I mean. A gentleman in the streets, a boss in the sheets type of guy. Definitely light kink undertones but nothing too crazy.

I will be so sad when I finish this series because I'm falling in love with every single person in Chestnut Springs. I love that the other characters keep appearing. I love the chapters starting with text messages. I'm looking forward to learning more about Winter and seeing how things between her and Theo shake out.

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