A review by chrysoula_amv
Powerless by Lauren Roberts

fast-paced

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

3.5

I started this on a whim not expecting match. Have only read one other fantasy romance book and didn't like it. It's not a literary masterpiece by any means but it was so fun, the romance made sense for the characters, the stakes were constantly high, the romance was blended into a larger plot and there was a very interesting and preferable to me twist on what typically would be a love triangle. The ending was very good and built up the tension for the continuation of the series brilliantly with were each character is mentally at the end. Though the world portrayed is nothing new and clearly inspired by the hunger games and other young adult series Lauren Roberts hasn't copied them. She took it to her own direction and I liked that. Also, there is not something extra to be said or a bigger conversation to be had stemming from this fantasy-dystopian society like for example with the hunger games which I consider fucking brilliant. However, the world was a great set up for all the action and the character dynamics. This book is just a lot of fun and sometimes that is enough. I am not the best person to judge because I am just now first delving into this genre but I was very pleasantly surprised.