Powerless : Hunted. Hunter. Destined for each other by Lauren Roberts [Paperback]

Powerless: Hunted. Hunter. Destined for Each Other by Lauren Roberts is a young adult fantasy romance novel and the first book in the Powerless Trilogy.

The story takes place in a kingdom ruled by the powerful Elites—those born with extraordinary abilities. Paedyn Gray, a seemingly powerless commoner, has spent her life hiding in plain sight, surviving in a world where being an Ordinary means oppression and death. When she inadvertently reveals her secret ability, she is thrown into the kingdom’s deadly Purging Trials, a brutal competition designed to showcase the strength of the Elites.

Her only chance of survival lies with Kai Azer, a strong and feared Elite who is both her greatest threat and her unexpected protector. As they navigate a world of deception, political intrigue, and growing attraction, Paedyn must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she can defy a fate that seems set in stone.

The book blends romance, action, and court intrigue, making it an exciting read for fans of The Hunger Games, Red Queen, and The Selection.