A review by jessread_s
Powerful by Lauren Roberts

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Review: I’m pretty sure this book broke me…if only you could hear my deep guttural sobs. 

 

“Powerful” follows Adena as she attempts to survive on the streets of Loot and navigate her newfound relationship with a mysterious—and dangerous—Elite. 

 

Having been introduced to Adena in “Powerless”, I was so excited to read from her perspective and gain more insight into her as a character. I absolutely adore her warm, bubbly personality in this novella. She is so loving and optimistic, a bright light in a world that is so cutthroat and corrupt. 

 

Adena’s love story with Mak is so sweet and I am so glad that she found her person! I did not want the book to end because of how much I loved watching their unexpected friendship bloom into something more. Roberts does a great job creating romantic tension through their banter and mutual pining, which further invested me in their relationship development. Despite their opposite personalities, they have such great chemistry and watching them come to that realization slowly over time was everything! 

 

Because I read “Powerless”, I knew how “Powerful” would end, but that did not stop the tears from falling. Getting to know Adena throughout the novella and how she has impacted Mak and Paedyn made what eventually happens even more devastating. I’m still holding out hope that there is more to her story.