58 pages • 1 hour read
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Powerless by Lauren Roberts is a young adult fantasy romance featuring Kai, a prince in a kingdom where the powerless are hunted, and Paedyn, a young woman who hides her lack of supernatural abilities by pretending to be psychic. Despite their differing upbringings, they develop a relationship that challenges societal views on hierarchy, power, and identity. Contains portrayals of physical and psychological abuse, graphic violence, murder, and discrimination.
Reviews of Powerless by Lauren Roberts commend its compelling world-building and dynamic characters, with readers appreciating the novel’s imaginative setting and emotional depth. However, some critiques highlight pacing issues and predictability in the plot. Overall, the book is celebrated for its creativity and character development, despite occasional narrative flaws.
Fans of Powerless by Lauren Roberts are likely to enjoy past-paced, dystopian YA fiction with strong, resilient protagonists. Ideal for readers who appreciate the gripping dynamics of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series or Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, this novel offers intense action and deep character development.
Fantasy
Romance
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Society: Class
Society: War