Step into the enigmatic world of Ilya, a realm where power and privilege are everything, and being ordinary is the greatest crime of all. In this captivating young adult fantasy, Powerless immerses readers in a thrilling narrative that explores the complexities of love, identity, and survival amid a backdrop of strict social hierarchies.
Paedyn is not just any ordinary girl; she’s a victim of fate in a world that deems her existence a felony. Trained by her father to be observant, she cleverly disguises her true self among the Elites, the empowered elite of society, who possess extraordinary powers bestowed upon them by a devastating plague. But the king has declared that all Ordinaries must be banished, pressing Paedyn into a life of secrecy and deception.
When she unexpectedly rescues one of the royal princes, Paedyn’s life takes a dramatic turn. This chance encounter thrusts her into the relentless Purging Trials—a brutal contest designed to display the prowess of the Elites. Not only does she have to survive the trials and the scheming competitors, but she also grapples with her growing feelings for the prince, which could unravel her carefully constructed facade.
As Paedyn navigates this treacherous event, she must constantly evade exposure, fearing that if the prince discovers her true identity, it could mean disaster for them both. The stakes are high, and her position as an Ordinary forces her to question everything she knows about loyalty, love, and worth.
Powerless not only offers an enthralling romantic plot, but it also delves into themes of identity and resilience. Through Paedyn’s journey, readers are invited to reflect on the true meaning of power and the lengths one would go to protect their heart in a world that forsakes the ordinary.
