Powerless by Lauren Roberts (paperback, english)

Powerless is the first book in The Powerless Trilogy, a New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy series. Set in the kingdom of Ilya, the story follows Paedyn Gray, a cunning and sassy street thief from the slums, who is thrust into a deadly competition among Elites with superpowers. Paedyn must hide her true identity while navigating the trials and forming a forbidden romance with Prince Kai, the king's son, who is unaware of her true nature. The book explores themes of identity, power, and survival in a world divided by abilities