"Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites. The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just that—ordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crime—making Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity.
Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be keenly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can to stay alive and out of trouble…easier said than done.
When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elites’ powers—the very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she is…completely Ordinary."-- Provided by Amazon
"Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites. The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just that—ordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crime—making Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity.
Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be keenly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can to stay alive and out of trouble…easier said than done.
When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elites’ powers—the very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she is…completely Ordinary."-- Provided by Amazon
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The Powerless Trilogy
The Powerless Trilogy
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.
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.
