#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!
#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!
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Blending high-stakes fantasy trials, political strife, and romantic banter, young adult romantic fantasy has found a major contemporary representative in the Powerless trilogy. Lauren Roberts introduced readers to the kingdom of Ilya in her debut novel Powerless, which rapidly developed a massive international following across social media reading communities and bookshops worldwide.
Raised in Michigan, Lauren Roberts has lived there her entire life, developing a familiarity with potholes, snow, and various lake activities alongside hobbies that span knitting, laser tag, hammocking, word searches, and coloring. As a teenager, she launched a BookTok account at age 16 to share her passion for reading. At age 18, after sharing a snippet written for a college class during a social media live stream, follower enthusiasm encouraged her to draft a full-length fantasy novel. She initially self-published Powerless before the novel was acquired and republished by Simon & Schuster in 2023, expanding into a commercial success with millions of copies sold internationally across dozens of languages.
When she is not writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, Roberts can usually be found burrowed in bed reading about them or connecting with readers under the handle @LaurenRobertsLibrary on TikTok and Instagram. Her narrative style emphasizes fast-paced action, deadly competitions such as Ilya's Purging Trials, and slow-burn banter between adversarial protagonists. Beyond traditional fantasy tropes, her work focuses on character vulnerability, loyalty, and evolving relationships under intense pressure.
9 books in catalog
Blending high-stakes fantasy trials, political strife, and romantic banter, young adult romantic fantasy has found a major contemporary representative in the Powerless trilogy. Lauren Roberts introduced readers to the kingdom of Ilya in her debut novel Powerless, which rapidly developed a massive international following across social media reading communities and bookshops worldwide.
Raised in Michigan, Lauren Roberts has lived there her entire life, developing a familiarity with potholes, snow, and various lake activities alongside hobbies that span knitting, laser tag, hammocking, word searches, and coloring. As a teenager, she launched a BookTok account at age 16 to share her passion for reading. At age 18, after sharing a snippet written for a college class during a social media live stream, follower enthusiasm encouraged her to draft a full-length fantasy novel. She initially self-published Powerless before the novel was acquired and republished by Simon & Schuster in 2023, expanding into a commercial success with millions of copies sold internationally across dozens of languages.
When she is not writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, Roberts can usually be found burrowed in bed reading about them or connecting with readers under the handle @LaurenRobertsLibrary on TikTok and Instagram. Her narrative style emphasizes fast-paced action, deadly competitions such as Ilya's Purging Trials, and slow-burn banter between adversarial protagonists. Beyond traditional fantasy tropes, her work focuses on character vulnerability, loyalty, and evolving relationships under intense pressure.
The Powerless Trilogy
