Lauren Roberts

Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen. Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya… And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate—and the fate of those around her—forever. In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?

#1 New York Times Bestseller Set during the time of the New York Times bestseller Powerless, fan favorite Adena gets a story all her own in this captivating novella as she attempts to survive on the streets of Loot…and falls for a mysterious—and dangerous—Elite.Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they would always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn—an Ordinary—has been selected for the Purging Trials, which means almost certain death. Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, she’s rescued by a mysterious man from the market. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives. This novella also includes a special extended teaser to Reckless—the exciting sequel to Powerless!

She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting. He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be. Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites. The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just that—ordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished in order to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crime—making Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity. Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be overly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can in order to stay alive and out of trouble. Easier said than done. When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilyas princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elites’ powers—the very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she is—completely Ordinary.

The highly anticipated second installment in the sizzling and epic romantic fantasy series that follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom’s grueling laws pitting them against each other.

The first two novels in the New York Times bestselling Powerless romantic fantasy series packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal are now available together in one collectible hardcover boxed set—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen. She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting. He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be. Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites. The powers these Elites have possessed for decades were graciously gifted to them by the Plague, though not all were fortunate enough to both survive the sickness and reap the reward. Those born Ordinary are just that—ordinary. And when the king decreed that all Ordinaries be banished to preserve his Elite society, lacking an ability suddenly became a crime—making Paedyn Gray a felon by fate and a thief by necessity. Surviving in the slums as an Ordinary is no simple task, and Paedyn knows this better than most. Having been trained by her father to be keenly observant since she was a child, Paedyn poses as a Psychic in the crowded city, blending in with the Elites as best she can to stay alive and out of trouble…easier said than done. When Paeydn unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, she finds herself thrown into the Purging Trials. The brutal competition exists to showcase the Elites’ powers—the very thing Paedyn lacks. If the Trials and the opponents within them don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for certainly will if he discovers what she is…completely Ordinary. But even once her secret gets out, Pae’s fate seems hopelessly intertwined with Kai’s—for better or worse. This swoon-worthy hardcover boxed set includes: Powerless Reckless

Preda e cacciatore. Uniti dal destino. Combattenti straordinari, eccezionali e forti, solo gli Eletti sono degni del reame di Ilya. Da decenni possiedono poteri inimmaginabili, che hanno acquisito dopo essere sopravvissuti alla Peste. Gli altri, gli Ordinari, sono solo un incomodo. Quando questi ultimi vengono messi al bando da un decreto reale che dichiara l'assenza di abilità prodigiose un crimine, Paedyn Gray si trasforma in una fuorilegge e in una ladra per necessità. Sopravvivere nei bassifondi da Ordinaria non è per nulla semplice, ma Paedyn sa il fatto suo: sin da bambina, è sempre stata una grande osservatrice, grazie agli insegnamenti del padre. Perciò si finge un'Eletta per sopravvivere e tenersi fuori dai guai. Più facile a dirsi che a farsi. Un giorno, per caso, Paedyn salva uno dei principi di Ilya ed è costretta a partecipare al Torneo di Epurazione: una competizione brutale nella quale gli Eletti sfoggiano le loro capacità, proprio ciò che manca a Paedyn. Qualora riuscisse a uscirne viva, come potrà celare la verità al principe di cui si è innamorata?

Ich bin keine Geliebte. Ich bin dein Untergang Nachdem ein Hinterhalt den Säuberungsspielen ein vorzeitiges Ende bereitet hat, versinkt das Reich Ilya im Chaos. Paedyn – nunmehr ein Symbol des Widerstands gegen die mächtigen Eliten – gelingt die Flucht in die ferne Stadt Dor. Doch jemand ist ihr auf den Fersen. Prinz Kai wurde beauftragt, Paedyn zu finden und aus dem Weg zu räumen. Aber kann er die Frau, für die sein Herz schlägt, wirklich töten? Und kann er in Dor, der Stadt der Rebellen und dem Ort, wo es keine Magie zu geben scheint, überleben?

Ein Jäger. Eine Gejagte. Ein tödliches Spiel Seit eine Seuche den Menschen im Königreich Ilya magische Fähigkeiten verliehen hat, wird jeder gejagt, der ohne Kräfte geboren wird. Dank ihres nicht-magischen Talents, andere lesen zu können, gelang es Paedyn Gray bislang, sich in den Gassen Ilyas zu verstecken. Doch dann rettet sie ausgerechnet Prinz Kai das Leben und gerät so ins Visier des Königs. Dieser macht sie zur Kandidatin eines gnadenlosen Wettbewerbs, bei dem die Teilnehmer ihre Kräfte zur Schau stellen und im Kampf einsetzen. Wie soll Paedyn das überleben? Denn falls sie nicht von ihren Gegnern oder den zahlreichen Fallen getötet werden sollte, wird Prinz Kai sie umbringen, sobald er herausfindet, wer sie wirklich ist …

VOLUMUL DOI DIN TRILOGIA-FENOMEN POWERLESS CARTE PUBLICATĂ ÎN PESTE 25 ȚĂRI Regatul Ilya este complet răvășit… După ce a reușit să scape cu viață din Întrecerile Epurării, Paedyn Gray, o fată Obișnuită, l-a ucis pe rege și a stârnit mișcări ale Rezistenței în întregul ținut. Acum, ea fuge de singura persoană în brațele căreia ar fi vrut să se adăpostească. Kai Azer este noul Executant al regatului Ilya, loial fratelui său Kitt, devenit rege după moartea tatălui lor. El a jurat să o găsească pe Paedyn și să o aducă înapoi, pentru a fi trasă la răspundere pentru fapta ei, așa că pleacă în căutarea ei, hotărât să își ducă misiunea la bun sfârșit. De-a lungul nemilosului deșert Pârjol și în inima ostilului oraș Dor, Kai o vânează pe Paedyn, deși ar fi preferat să nu fie nevoit să o facă. Însă, într-un oraș lipsit de Elite, raportul dintre vânător și vânat se schimbă ‒ și lupta dintre datorie și dorință se dovedește de-a dreptul mortală. „O poveste care nu poate fi descrisă decât ca fiind epică.“ ROSIE TALBOT, autoarea bestsellerului Sixteen Souls „Un roman fantasy palpitant, cu o delicioasă poveste de dragoste“ M.A. KUZNIAR, autoarea bestsellerului Midnight in Everwood

Set during the time of the New York Times bestseller Powerless, fan favorite Adena gets a story all her own as she attempts to survive on the streets of Loot...and falls for a mysterious—and dangerous—Elite. Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they would always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn—an Ordinary—has been selected for the Purging Trials, which means almost certain death. Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, she's rescued by a mysterious man from the market. Mak's shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives.

OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD. THE SIZZLING FINALE TO THE NO 1 BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON! ​Praise for ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls ‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly ‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review  Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya... ​ ​ And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever. ​ ​ In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?  Be swept away by the conclusion to the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy. Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary  

Amistad, amor, misterio, peligro… 100 % adictiva, 100 % Powerless. Él es el refugio que ella siempre había deseado. Ella es el enemigo que él tiene que vencer. Tras sobrevivir a las Pruebas de la Purga, Paedyn Gray, nacida sin poderes, mató al rey e inició una resistencia en todo el país. Ahora está huyendo de la persona hacia la que querría correr. Kai Azer es actualmente el defensor de Ilya y debe permanecer leal a su hermano Kitt, el nuevo rey. Ha prometido encontrar a Paedyn y llevarla ante la justicia. A través de peligros mortales, Kai persigue a la única persona que desearía proteger. Pero en una ciudad sin élites, el equilibrio entre el cazador y la presa cambia, y la batalla entre el deber y el deseo es mortal.

Solo lo extraordinario pertenece al reino de Ilya: los excepcionales, los poderosos, los élites. Aquellos que nacieron vulgares son solo eso: vulgares. Y cuando el rey decreta que todos los vulgares serán eliminados para preservar su sociedad de élite, carecer de poder se vuelve un crimen, convirtiendo a Paedyn Gray en una criminal por destino y en una ladrona por necesidad. Se hace pasar por psíquica en la ciudad real, pasando desapercibida para seguir viva y fuera de peligro. Cuando Paedyn inesperadamente salva a uno de los príncipes de Ilya, se ve arrojada a las Pruebas de la Purga. La brutal competición existe para exhibir los poderes de los élites, algo de lo que Paedyn carece. Si la Purga y sus rivales no la matan, lo hará el príncipe cuando descubra lo que ella es en realidad...