The Powerless Trilogy Books in Order

Lauren Roberts' young-adult fantasy romance series set in the kingdom of Ilya, where powerless "Ordinaries" are exiled or hunted while gifted "Elites" rule. It follows thief Paedyn Gray and Prince Kai Azer as they navigate a deadly competition and a divided realm, with two companion novellas offering alternate points of view.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Reckless

    Reckless

    2024 · Lauren Roberts

    In the kingdom of Ilya, where people are split between the gifted Elites and the powerless Ordinaries, Paedyn and Kai's fragile alliance fractures in…

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  2. Cover of Fearless

    Fearless

    2025 · Lauren Roberts

    As rebellion swells against the tyrannical rule of Ilya, Paedyn and Kai are caught between their feelings for each other and the war demanding their…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

  • Fearful

    Year unknown · Lauren Roberts

    As hidden truths emerge from the first book's revelations, the protagonist faces mounting external threats and internal doubts. She learns that her…

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  • Cover of Powerful

    Powerful

    Year unknown · Lauren Roberts

    In a world where superpowers define social hierarchy, a young woman discovers she is powerless—an impossibility in her society. Forced to hide her…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Powerless Trilogy books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reading-order guides (e.g. Fantastic Fiction, T.L. Branson); the publisher (Simon & Schuster) and author present the core story as a trilogy. Start with “Reckless.”

How many books are in the The Powerless Trilogy series?

We list 2 books by Lauren Roberts , published between 2024–2025.

Where can I buy the The Powerless Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.