Powerful

Books | Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

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Lauren Roberts

Set during the time of the New York Times bestseller Powerless, fan favorite Adena gets a story all her own in this captivating novella as she attempts to survive on the streets of Loot…and falls for a mysterious—and dangerous—Elite. Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they would always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn—an Ordinary—has been selected for the Purging Trials, which means almost certain death. Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, she’s rescued by a mysterious man from the market. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives. This novella also includes a special extended teaser to Reckless—the exciting sequel to Powerless!

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Author

Lauren Roberts

Pages

256

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

2024-04-30

ISBN

1665966300 9781665966306

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"4.5⭐ This book was good, but so sad! 😭 I loved Adena in the first book, so I enjoyed getting to see her POV, but the ending was, as expected, devastating. She and Mak both deserved so much better!😭"

Madison C

"This book was so short and sweet but GOD DAMN did it hurt. Why did it treat me just like assasins blade did???"

Gabby Lucas

"•SPOILER WARNING• I have so many thoughts and emotions it is hard to put into words. When I had first read Powerless, I was sad when Adena died. But at the same time, I felt more bad for Pae because she had lost the person most close to her. I didn’t know much about Adena and didn’t have a connection with her. This book completely changed that! I was so close to crying while reading Adena’s and Makoto’s story knowing how it would end. I have a slight feeling that in Reckless, Makoto will show up (I felt the chapter was unclear if he had actually died.) and join the rebellion. That may just be me hoping though. "

KyKy

"If you read Powerless then you know what you’re getting yourself into when you start this book. It takes place during the same timeframe but from the POV of two different characters (Pae’s best friend, Adena and new character, Mak). When I tell you I cried my eyes out finishing this book…even though I knew full well what was coming…I am not exaggerating. Lauren Roberts destroyed me. “See you in the sky.” IYKYK. "

CeeCee

"Loved this whole thing, until the end..... What in the world was THAT? HE JUST STANDS THERE WATCHING!??? AND WYM HE JUST LEAVES. UGH. I'll need to go calm down for a less aggressive review"

Melissa Nelson

"All the stars for my Adena 😭😭😭 literally and figuratively all the flipping stars for her ok 😭"

Maria Seay

"i’m just gonna say one thing. i will never be the same"

addie 🤍

"What a cute, sweet, and heart-wrenching in-between to Powerless. Sadly, part of me enjoyed this story a little more than its main counterpart, but I read it reluctantly, for I knew it's ending was going to be tear-worthy. I love the view into Adena's perspective and the addition of a character I hope we meet again down the line. Lauren's did these character's dirty. Their very existence is that of tragedy and death. So sad, mournful and yet, dare I say... needed."

Jenn

"Lauren, expect my therapy bill in your mail. 😭 I LOVED this book. I truly recommend it. 🤍"

Nadia

"Ouch. I read this a few days after finishing Powerless so the whole book I knew what the ending was going to be like. Most of the book was sweet with Mak and Adena and I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much. My heart still hurts for them and I will forever hurt and look at the sun for her."

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