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Powerless by Lauren Roberts

77 reviews

notaestheticeva's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

So excited for reckless to be released. Love all the characters and the writing style 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

thelibraryoflauren's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

Similar to the Hunger Games and Red Queen 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Violence

thebookaddict's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

🇳🇱: Ik heb echt moeite met functioneren na dit boek. Wat een verhaal! Ten eerste Kitt en kai zijn echt geweldig, ze worden zo goed neergezet dat het net is of je ze persoonlijk kent. De romance is slow burn en ik vond het geweldig! Het geeft je precies genoeg om meer te verlangen. De proeven vond ik erg op hunger games lijken, maar dat vind ik niet erg! Het verhaal bevat alle elementen voor een goed fantasy boek. Ik kan niet wachten op de volgende delen😍  ik had niet verwacht hem zo leuk te vinden. Het is namelijk een vrij dik boek met kleine letters, maar de schrijfstijl is zo fijn. Ik vloog erdoorheen, ondanks dat ik weinig tijd had om te lezen! Het verhaal zelf is niet geheel uniek, maar raakte alle goede plekken. Het gevoel was echt een 5 sterren, dus ik raad het boek 100% aan ✨️ 

Na zo'n einde moet ik natuurlijk ook echt alle delen hebben! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Torture and Vomit

becksbecks's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Death of parent

someryarns's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Torture

emilywemily6's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I ate this up!! If you like The Hunger Games + Divergent + The Selection, you’ll like this a lot. I really liked the premise with the Elites and the Ordinaries, as well as the different powers you see used by Elites throughout the book. The only reason this isn’t a 5 star is because the book felt a bit long (17.5 hr listen for a first book in a YA trilogy is a bit much). I am so excited to read the next book asap!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Deportation

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Medical content, and Kidnapping

lizzysk555's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Gore, Torture, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcohol and Pandemic/Epidemic

becca_wight's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Both enthralled by the plot and characters, whilst simultaneously loving the writing style. Incredible read! I cannot wait for the sequel! 

(It did also have me screaming and kicking my feet for both positive and negative reasons a fair few times, useful information I know) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Classism

Moderate: Grief and Abandonment

bethy_joy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and War

Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

thesenovelnotions's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As an avid reader, I thoroughly enjoyed delving into "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts. “Powerless” is a gripping read that seamlessly blends the adrenaline-fueled intensity of "The Hunger Games" with the intricate world-building and strong female protagonist reminiscent of "Throne of Glass." Set in a dystopian society where power is everything, Roberts crafts a narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Similar to "The Hunger Games," "Powerless" thrusts readers into a high-stakes arena where survival is the ultimate goal. However, what sets this novel apart is its unique spin on the genre. Roberts intricately weaves together themes of power, oppression, and resilience, creating a world that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.

Fans of "Throne of Glass" will appreciate the complex characters and dynamic relationships that drive the story forward. From the fierce female protagonist to the compelling supporting cast, each character brings depth and nuance to the narrative.

While "Powerless" undoubtedly draws inspiration from these beloved series, it stands tall on its own merits. I eagerly anticipate further exploration of Ilya's world in the upcoming installments of the trilogy. Roberts has crafted a universe brimming with intrigue and danger, and I found myself completely immersed in its intricacies. With each page turn, I became more invested in the fate of the characters and the unraveling of the plot and I'm eager to see how the characters evolve. "Powerless" lays a solid foundation for what promises to be an enthralling trilogy and I eagerly await the next chapter in this thrilling saga. With its heart-pounding action and thought-provoking themes, "Powerless" earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder