Powerful: A Powerless Story

Lauren Roberts

Apr 2024 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

#1 New York Times Bestseller

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!

Ratings and reviews

This book was hard to rate. The story follows Paedyn's best friend. Desperate to survive without Paedyn and her thieving skills, Adena jumps at the chance of a new friend. As she slowly falls for her unlikely friend, she merely continues Powerless' story from her perspective. Definitely a good book, and the only reason I have it at four stars is that it is a novella, and therefore not very detailed. Other than that, Lauren nailed this book.

Of course, it's a great book. Of course, since it's novella, it's shorter and less detailed. I gave it four stars simply because there could've been a bit more detail. Other than that, great read!

SO SO GOOD.Adena and Mak were a whole era and their relationship was so adorable.... It's really good for both people looking for the light fluffy people and the dark brooding ones.

About the author

Lauren Roberts is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Powerless, Powerful, Reckless, Fearless, and Fearful. Her books have sold over five million copies around the world. When Lauren isn’t writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, she can likely be found burrowed in bed reading about them. Lauren has lived in Michigan her whole life, which makes her very familiar with potholes, snow, and various lake activities. She hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words, alongside her cat coauthors, for the rest of her life. If you enjoy reading, writing, and ranting, Lauren can be found online @LaurenRobertsLibrary and at LaurenRobertsLibrary.com for your entertainment.