Powerless
In the kingdom of Ilya, the Purging rid the population of the "Ordinary" — those born without powers. Only the Elites, gifted with supernatural abilities, are meant to remain. But Paedyn Gray, a thief surviving in the slums, is an Ordinary who has kept herself alive by pretending to be a Psychic, reading people rather than minds.
When Paedyn instinctively saves the life of Prince Kai, the Enforcer whose duty is to hunt and kill people exactly like her, she is thrust into the Purging Trials — a brutal, public competition among Elites where any misstep could expose her as powerless. As she fights to survive round after round, Paedyn and Kai are drawn together by a dangerous attraction neither can afford, each hiding a secret that could destroy the other.
The first book in Lauren Roberts's bestselling Powerless trilogy, this is a fast-paced YA romantasy of forbidden romance, deadly competition, and a heroine forced to hide who she truly is in a world that wants her dead.
A powerless thief hiding among Elites by pretending to have a psychic gift.
The prince and Enforcer sworn to hunt Ordinaries, drawn to Paedyn.
The ruthless King of Ilya who orchestrated the Purging against Ordinaries and is Kai's father.
Kai's older brother and heir to the throne.
Paedyn's loyal best friend from the slums.
The first book in the series concludes with a significant unresolved plot point, leaving readers eager for the next installment to continue the story.
This book is the first in The Powerless Trilogy, which continues the story of Paedyn and Kai.