Powerless

In Powerless, the first book of The Powerless Trilogy, Lauren Roberts blends high‑stakes fantasy worldbuilding with intense romance and adventure. In the Kingdom of Ilya, society is divided between the powerful Elites, gifted with supernatural abilities, and the powerless Ordinaries, who are hunted, exiled, or worse. Paedyn Gray, born an Ordinary, must conceal her lack of powers to survive in this brutal hierarchy.

When Paedyn unexpectedly saves the life of Prince Kai Azer — a young Elite heir — she earns a dangerous place in the Purging Trials, a brutal competition designed to crown the strongest warriors. As Paedyn faces life‑threatening trials and deadly opponents, she must keep her secret while navigating growing feelings for Kai. This rich tale combines political intrigue, thrilling survival challenges, and a simmering forbidden romance that keeps readers turning pages.