Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . Red Queen meets The Hunger Games in this epic and sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed. 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 Ilya's princes, Kai Azer, she's thrown into the Purging Trials, a brutal competition showcasing the Elites' powers. If the Trials and the opponents within them don't kill her, the prince she's 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 sneak peek of the second book, coming in May 2024 and available to pre-order now!

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When Lauren Roberts isn't writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, she can likely be found burrowed in bed reading about them. Lauren has lived in Michigan her whole life, making her very familiar with potholes, snow, and various lake activities. She has the hobbies of both a grandmother and a child, i.e., knitting, laser tag, hammocking, word searches, and coloring. Powerless is her first novel, and she hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words for the rest of her life. If you enjoy ranting, reading, and writing, Lauren can be found on both TikTok and Instagram @Laurens1ibrary for your entertainment.