




Powerless
5 books
The Powerless series by Lauren Roberts has 3 books. Start with Powerless (2023), then read the rest in the order below. Related works without a series number, like companions and adaptations, are listed after them.
Powerless reading order

Powerless
Lauren Roberts
In a kingdom where supernatural powers dictate survival, an Ordinary woman named Paedyn lives a precarious existence, hiding her lack of abilities while navigating the brutal slums. Her life takes a dangerous turn when she rescues Kai, the king's son and a powerful Wielder, an act that draws her into the heart of a brewing rebellion. As forbidden alliances form and secrets unravel, Paedyn and Kai find themselves caught between loyalty and desire, facing a world where their very existence is a crime. This young adult fantasy romance explores themes of survival, prejudice, and the unexpected strength found in vulnerability.

Powerful
Lauren Roberts
Set during the events of *Powerless*, this captivating novella follows Adena after her closest friend, Paedyn, is taken from their home to face the deadly Purging Trials. Alone in the dangerous streets of Loot, Adena must learn to survive—and finds an unexpected ally in Mak, a mysterious Elite whose secrets may be as perilous as the world around them. As they risk everything to reunite with the people they love, their growing bond is tested by loyalty, danger, and the rigid divisions between the Ordinary and the powerful. This emotionally charged story expands the world of the Powerless series while offering a deeper look at friendship, courage, romance, and sacrifice.

Reckless
Lauren Roberts
In the aftermath of the Purging Trials, Paedyn Gray’s desperate act against the crown has ignited rebellion across Ilya, forcing her into hiding while the kingdom teeters on the brink of upheaval. Kai Azer, newly appointed Enforcer to his brother’s throne, is charged with hunting her down—even as duty clashes with the feelings he cannot easily extinguish. Their pursuit carries them across the dangerous Scorches and into Dor, a city whose unfamiliar power dynamics challenge everything they believe about loyalty and control. With political rebellion, forbidden desire, and shifting alliances at its core, this romantic fantasy sequel delivers high-stakes tension and relentless danger.

Fearless
Lauren Roberts
In the electrifying conclusion to the romantic fantasy trilogy, Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya, where old loyalties and dangerous forces collide. Paedyn must confront a choice with consequences that reach far beyond her own future, placing the fate of those she loves in the balance. As the kingdom moves toward a decisive conflict, love, loyalty, power, and sacrifice take center stage in a thrilling finale.

Fearful
Lauren Roberts
Mara never expected to return to Ilya, but a king’s momentous decision draws her back into the heart of a kingdom shaped by power, vengeance, and fate. As she studies Kitt Azer and the lives unfolding within the castle, Mara begins to question whether death is the only force that binds them—and whether love can be as dangerous as it is redemptive. Blending romantic fantasy, court intrigue, and high-stakes destiny, this tale explores the costs of devotion and the fragile line between ruling, loving, and surviving.