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Powerless
Powerless: TikTok made me buy it! The most epic and sizzling fantasy romance book of the year | Lauren Roberts
Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . Red Queen meets The Hunger Games in the most epic and sizzling fantasy romance book of the year. The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague, while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom of Ilya and shunned from society. No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary posing as a Psychic to blend in with the Elites. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilyas princes, Kai Azer, shes thrown into the Purging Trials, a brutal competition showcasing the Elites powers. If the Trials and the opponents within them dont kill her, the prince shes fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn is . . . completely Ordinary. Be swept away by the first in the romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm, containing a special book two sneak peek, coming in May 2024!
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lauramisiara
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I am speechless. I feel like I stopped breathing for the last 8 chapters or so. What an end! Lauren is evil for finishing a book like that. Initially this book reminded me a lot of the first from Throne of Glass, but the tables quickly turned and my heart aches because of it. I was hoping to get a peaceful break from reading but I am antsy, I need my eyes on the next book to get resolution. I feel it will take the whole next book to find peace.

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CloakNQuill
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@CBee here is my #readyourkindle for the month
Happy reading everyone! 📖 💕

3 Powerless
17 Anathema
19 #BookSirens #arc that I have not chosen yet 🙃
5 The Wraith King

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Sci.Cricketts
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Pickpick

Loved it! The banter was top notch. Can‘t wait to continue the series.

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Gryffleclaw95
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I always love a good slow-burn enemies-to-lovers fantasy, and “Powerless” was a solid start to this trilogy. I look forward to seeing how the sequel continues the current plot line!

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hollylynnbee
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Pickpick

I read this in tandem with Powerful and it was so with it! Definitely recommend this book. 🗡️

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Amadeus
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Sonne Deep.. 2mo
Jehonzy I would say that this describes u well I guess 👀 2mo
Amadeus @Jehonzy Well eXCUSE Me I am optimist reincarnated 2mo
Jehonzy @Amadeus i believe in u 🫶🏼 2mo
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reaganvanderground
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AshRaye
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Mehso-so

To start with, I really enjoyed the book. It was easy to get into, and it made me want to keep reading. It was good writing, though some things got repetitive. That being said, it was a mash-up of some really popular book series to the point that none of it felt original. Take Hunger Games, mix it with The Selection, add in some Red Queen vibes, have the main characters flirt the whole time, and you've created this book. ⬇️

AshRaye I plan on reading the next one, just because I have to see what happens. I'm also hoping the writer's skill will increase by the next book, and we will see less repetitive lines and maybe a bit more originality. 3mo
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thewallflower0707
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Ljubljana in Slovenia is only a small capital and also happened to be my fourth stop. The highlight in the old town was their Dragon Bridge. Fitting that I also read a lot of #Romantasy novels during my journey.

Powerless: 1/5 (not 1 original thought in this series)
A Court of Silver Flames: 4/5
Kingdom of the Wicked: 2/5

#travel

BarbaraBB That sounds like a great trip. I once traveled from Netherlands to Greece and had a stop too in both Ljubljana and at Lake Bled! 3mo
thewallflower0707 @BarbaraBB that sounds nice! Since I traveled during peak season, I wanted to stay away from the most popular destinations, which only partly worked 😅 3mo
BarbaraBB I don‘t know if you traveled across Croatia but places like Split are hell in summer indeed 😉 (edited) 3mo
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CrowCAH
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Yesterday while at the #BarnesAndNoble there was this wall of books by a local MetroDetroit author ✍🏻

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guinsgirlreads
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I think I‘ve read one, maybe two, fantasy books my whole life, but this one might have changed the game for me, No, it definitely changed the game for me. Her writing, for her age, is phenomenal, and she gets you totally invested in the characters.

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guinsgirlreads
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I was a little obsessed with this book. Impatiently waiting for Powerful and Reckless to arrive back at work.

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guinsgirlreads
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Obsessed with this book.

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CosyReading
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Mehso-so

Not the worst book I‘ve read but certainly not the best. The story had potential but the writing was too repetitive and the banter between the main characters was annoying. I had 0 feelings for any of the characters and could not care less about them. Will not read the second book.

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BookishGirl06
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Finished this the other day and I thought it was pretty good I really enjoyed it. Gonna read sequel soon

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ItsAnotherJen
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I liked this, but it lacks...something. Something doesn't quite work. Too slow in spots. Kind of cringe-y that two brothers liked the same girl yet seemed mostly unbothered by this fact. I want to keep reading the series to see what happens.
Also, has anyone tried tearing a piece of their clothing off to bind a wound? Does it really only take a minute? Because everyone in this book seems to be able to do it way too easily and quickly. Lol
3 1/2⭐

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guinsgirlreads
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Sincerely.Sarah I‘m also reading this!! 4mo
guinsgirlreads @Sincerely.Sarah yay!! Not something I usually read, but I‘m into it! (edited) 4mo
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guinsgirlreads
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#booktok has suckered me into reading genres I haven‘t read in ages 💅🤓!

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brittanyreads
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Having a lovely afternoon of reading for me and tiny pool time for B.
🔆😎
this book is soooo good!

KateReadsYA This picture describes my kids summer 🤣 5mo
brittanyreads It really is the best kind of summer though.. ☺️ @KateReadsYA 5mo
KateReadsYA @brittanyreads I agree. I love just sitting and reading while they chase each other with the water hose. ☀️ 5mo
brittanyreads ..as long as the books stay dry! haha 😜 @KateReadsYA 5mo
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brittanyreads
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🌩️⛈️🌩️⛈️🌩️
A big thunderstorm is brewing outside and I'm tucked up in bed starting this veryyy anticipated fantasy series. A perfect day!
I oftentimes read completed book series and miss out on all the new release hype.
Book 2 for this series releases July 4 and I already have the special edition preordered..so what better time than now to read this! 🙂‍↕️
Here's hoping this lives up to the immense hype surrounding it 🫣🤞((i'm scared))

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Skeeterisme
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Mehso-so

🤷‍♀️

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jackilynn
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Thinking my next read (after I finish my current line up) I will tackle this. I figured this was a less intimidating tandem read than Empire Storms/Tower of Dawn. 🤔😂

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Super_Jane
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4/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

#fantasy #youngadult

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451Degrees
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Panpan

I seriously have no idea why this book is so popular. If you‘re looking for a watered down version of Hunger Games with little plot past a love triangle, look no further… Paedyn is pulled fron the slums to fight in the Trials amongst Elites. Little do they know she is Ordinary, possessing no magic or power which is sentenced by death. The book picked up towards the end but the 90% slog to get there is not worth it.

Clare-Dragonfly Sometimes I wish there were a way in Litsy to mark a book as “don‘t even try to read this.” I suppose I could make a tag for it in StoryGraph 🤔 6mo
451Degrees @Clare-Dragonfly right?! I think if people are interested it‘s like of course try it but the whole time I‘m reading this I was thinking it‘s just a knock off Hunger Games😰 6mo
dabbe #fanofthepan! 🤩🤩🤩 5mo
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Bookish_Gal
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4 ⭐️ Start of the book had me in a choke hold, where the final not so much. I loved the banter between Kai and Paeydn. Banter had me laughing out loud. My heart goes out to Kitt more though for how everything went down in the end. I have such disdain for that trope; it‘s the reason it lost a star for me. Did not expect that ending, as I had hoped for something better. Will be reading the sequel because I love the premise.

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Branwen
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First farmer's market of the season! ☀️🌿 Just hanging out, reading, and listening to the live music! 💕📚

RaeLovesToRead Wish I was there!!! 6mo
KadaGul @Branwen My Kind of Summer. #SummerVibes 6mo
Branwen @RaeLovesToRead Me too! 🥹💕 @KadaGul YES! 😎📚 6mo
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caroline1108
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i‘m starting this book and I love it already. I believe i‘m on page 27 now and it‘s so good!

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Lunarstar27
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I CANNOT WAIT until July

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DestinyMorna
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Powerless is a YA fantasy taking place in a world where a plague gifted you with a super power ( making you an Elite) or didn‘t (keeping you ordinary). Paeden is an ordinary who makes her living being a thief. She robs Kai, the prince and enforcer of the kingdom but also saves him. This brings her an invite to a competition with Kai and other Elites. I did enjoy this book and look forward to the next.

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peanutnine
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#SpringSkies Day 18 #Powerful
My sister is reading this book and was telling me about it
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this cover 🖤 7mo
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monibookishnerd
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Books of March I don't regret reading a second

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monibookishnerd
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The hype is warranted. Some tropes are familiar but they were well executed. Although, there is some potential for more worldbuilding. I loved the characters and the narrative style. Kai is a swoon-worthy book boyfriend. The author has a way with words that made me smile and sigh contently. I highlighted so many passages. The chemistry is amazing and the teasing is so amusing. The cruel king was unfortunately displayed one-dimensional.

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Kimberlone
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Is this a pretty obvious Hunger Games/Red Queen YA dystopian ripoff? No doubt. Did I still have a fun time reading it and enjoying the very slow burn romance? For sure. Light pick (3.5 ⭐️) that I would recommend if you enjoyed the YA dystopian era of the early 2010s, but it‘s not doing anything original and of course ends on a cliffhanger since it‘s the first in a duology. If you know what you‘re getting into and that sounds appealing, go for it.

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Meshell1313
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#serieslove2024

This is my favorite type of book: a girl from the slums and rich royalty, forbidden romances, resistance movements, and trials that are basically the hunger games but with magical powers! I easily devoured this and cannot wait for book 2! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TheSpineView Fantastic! 10mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 10mo
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Booksintherain
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Nothing better than coffee and a book on a rainy day!! 🌧️📖☕️

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TheQuietQuill
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My favorite book tuber can‘t say enough about this book, so I‘m here for it! About 70 pages in and I‘m really loving it so far. It‘s like a hunger games/fantasy/enemies to lovers romance all combined into one. And that cover 😍 #wintergames #GhostsofXmas

BookwormAHN Nice 🩵 11mo
LeeRHarry Now I need to know who your favourite Booktuber is ! 😊 I have only heard good things too from some of the Booktubers that I follow. 😊 11mo
TheQuietQuill Oh I will gladly share haha! Her name is Sara Carrolli and I also watch Haley Pham a lot. Which ones do you watch? If I‘m not reading, I‘m constantly in the rabbit hole of booktube lol 😂 @LeeRHarry 11mo
LeeRHarry @TheQuietQuill me too! 😆 I watch Becca and the Books, a frolic through fiction, Mel Lenore reads and covers with Cassidy to name a few 😊 11mo
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Booksintherain
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Is all over for my for you page and I just got it for Christmas and I‘m so excited to read it apparently from what I‘ve watched on booktalk it‘s like a forbidden romance but I‘ve seen a lot of amazing quotes, so I can‘t wait to read it

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Booksintherain
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This book keeps showing up on my for you page but I can‘t buy it because I gave it to my relatives on my Christmas wish list and I know I‘m getting it for Christmas but I want to read it now i‘m also really hoping I like this book when I end up reading it because the second book is coming out next year

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NikkiKey94
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I have seen this book all over TikTok and I thought it couldn‘t possibly be that amazing. Boy was I wrong. I loved this book! I listened to the audio over two days and I was always transported into this world. I just recently got started on fantasy and this book was so good! I can‘t wait for the next one!

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Bigfoot
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Ima need the second book nOw. Took me a sec to get into it, but once I was immersed, I couldn‘t get out.