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Powerful

by Lauren Roberts · The Powerless Trilogy #1

2024 · 256 pages · Simon and Schuster

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 330k+ Goodreads ratings

📚 Book 1 of an ongoing series (3 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 3 of 3 books published

About this book

When Adena's best friend is selected for the deadly Purging Trials, she's left to navigate the brutal streets of Loot alone—until a mysterious Elite named Mak saves her from a dangerous situation. As they team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, an unexpected connection sparks between them, one that challenges everything Adena thought she knew about the rigid class system that divides their world. With Mak's shadowy past and dangerous secrets, Adena finds herself drawn to someone who could either be her salvation or her downfall. This thrilling companion to Powerless is a swoony, high-stakes romance that will keep your heart racing right up to the final page.

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Moody indie-folk meets dark fantasy atmosphere—soft acoustic guitars, haunting vocals, and ethereal synths. Blend artists like Hozier, Florence + The Machine, and Bon Iver. Capture tension between forbidden connection and danger, with introspective lyrics about breaking barriers and discovering hidden truths in shadowy worlds.

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The Powerless Trilogy

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