Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy) by Lauren Roberts: Seventeen-year-old Paedyn (Pae) lives in the slums of Loot Alley in a kingdom divided between the powerful Elites with supernatural abilities and ordinary powerless people. After a plague gave some humans extraordinary powers, the king declared ordinaries unfit to live in the kingdom, leading to their banishment to the desert harsh lands called the "Scorches" and a brutal purge. Paedyn is an ordinary, but she finds herself thrown into the kingdom’s Trials, where she encounters the king’s sons, Kai and Kitt, and becomes entangled with the Resistance fighting against the injustices towards ordinaries. She discovers hidden truths about her past, the king, and the Resistance’s desire for justice and freedom. The story revolves around rebellion, forbidden love, and the fight for equality in a divided society.
Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas: Tryst Six Venom is a dark, gripping fantasy romance featuring themes of danger, desire, and destiny. It follows the story of two destined hunters whose lives collide with intense passion and rebellion. The narrative centers on the turmoil of forbidden love amid a dangerous, supernatural world where survival and loyalty are tested. The book offers a mix of fantasy elements and emotional depth, capturing the struggle between personal desires and larger forces at play.
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Both books, showcase their blend of fantasy, romance, and conflict in richly built worlds.