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August 2024 First in a Series BOTM - Powerless, by Lauren Roberts
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August 2024 First in a Series BOTM - Powerless, by Lauren Roberts
Alaina
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.
**This BOTM thread will be open until September 5th @ Midnight (in your time zone)**
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.
**This BOTM thread will be open until September 5th @ Midnight (in your time zone)**
Grace Btrs
I didn't notice this is BOTM!
Okay, I'll see if I join cz I really want to read it but I'm kinda messed up with the small schedule I had.
Okay, I'll see if I join cz I really want to read it but I'm kinda messed up with the small schedule I had.
Brittni
Yes! Join in. Reckless is also BOTM if you’re interested in reading both.
Grace Btrs
Brittni wrote: "Yes! Join in. Reckless is also BOTM if you’re interested in reading both."
Don't encourage me to add to my TBR! You know my self-control with series 🫣
Don't encourage me to add to my TBR! You know my self-control with series 🫣
Brittni
Hahahahaha. I need to distract you so I can catch up in the ZA universe.
Grace Btrs
Brittni wrote: "Hahahahaha. I need to distract you so I can catch up in the ZA universe."
Hahahaha I give you my scout's honour word to wait as much as possible, but CATCH UP!!
But if I start here I might not finish before I finish them all, I see what you're trying to do lol
Hahahaha I give you my scout's honour word to wait as much as possible, but CATCH UP!!
But if I start here I might not finish before I finish them all, I see what you're trying to do lol
Brittni
Haha. Don’t forget about Powerful, the novella.
Grace Btrs
Okayyy I'm here for it.
Anyone listen to the audibook? I'm considering to read-listen at the same time.
Anyone listen to the audibook? I'm considering to read-listen at the same time.
Grace Btrs
Brittni wrote: "Finally getting into this one and I'm EXCITED.
Up to Chapter 9
So much has happened already! The poor family that Kai had to banish. It was heartbreaking but I'm of course happy he let the litt..."
I agree.
I am a bit confused because some terminology is thrown in with no context and explanation. But I can overlook it cz I am figuring it out as I go.
I am surprised (view spoiler)
I'm happy about the pace so far.
Up to Chapter 9
So much has happened already! The poor family that Kai had to banish. It was heartbreaking but I'm of course happy he let the litt..."
I agree.
I am a bit confused because some terminology is thrown in with no context and explanation. But I can overlook it cz I am figuring it out as I go.
I am surprised (view spoiler)
I'm happy about the pace so far.
Brittni
Grace wrote: "Okayyy I'm here for it.
Anyone listen to the audibook? I'm considering to read-listen at the same time."
YES! I listened to the audiobook and read on kindle. I LOVED the audiobook. Highly recommend.
Anyone listen to the audibook? I'm considering to read-listen at the same time."
YES! I listened to the audiobook and read on kindle. I LOVED the audiobook. Highly recommend.
Grace Btrs
Brittni wrote: "YES! I listened to the audiobook and read on kindle. I LOVED the audiobook. Highly recommend."
I am listening to the audiobook.
I wish it was duet not dual narration, but the voice actors are great for their respective roles.
I am listening to the audiobook.
I wish it was duet not dual narration, but the voice actors are great for their respective roles.
Grace Btrs
=> Chp 23
So I do see the similarities with other books but I am not someone who minds this borrowing.
I personally focus more on how the book makes me feel and the delivery even if the story has common components or events.
I am worried we will have a (view spoiler)
So I do see the similarities with other books but I am not someone who minds this borrowing.
I personally focus more on how the book makes me feel and the delivery even if the story has common components or events.
I am worried we will have a (view spoiler)
Brittni
Grace wrote: "Brittni wrote: "YES! I listened to the audiobook and read on kindle. I LOVED the audiobook. Highly recommend."
I am listening to the audiobook.
I wish it was duet not dual narration, but the voice..."
Yes. I agree, it would have been much better to have a duet. I was really just there for Kai haha. Darling just got me every time.
You're certainly onto some things!
I am listening to the audiobook.
I wish it was duet not dual narration, but the voice..."
Yes. I agree, it would have been much better to have a duet. I was really just there for Kai haha. Darling just got me every time.
You're certainly onto some things!
Grace Btrs
Brittni wrote: "Chapter 24
[spoilers removed]"
Your reactions to this made me laugh 😂 I get you, I sometimes get shocked and react before I realise it was completely unnecessary
[spoilers removed]"
Your reactions to this made me laugh 😂 I get you, I sometimes get shocked and react before I realise it was completely unnecessary
Grace Btrs
Brittni wrote: "Chapter 26
[spoilers removed]"
=>Ch 30
I was going to slap him, until I realised he didn't mean it. Guess I learned not to react before I finish the chapter after I read your reaction to chp 24 😂
He's perplexing yet so simple.
I think maybe Lauren is over explaining?
(view spoiler)
[spoilers removed]"
=>Ch 30
I was going to slap him, until I realised he didn't mean it. Guess I learned not to react before I finish the chapter after I read your reaction to chp 24 😂
He's perplexing yet so simple.
I think maybe Lauren is over explaining?
(view spoiler)
Grace Btrs
Finished
(view spoiler)
Could the book be better? 100% I see so much that can be improved, but I am judging it as a debut romantasy novel and not in comparison with other things.
(view spoiler)
Could the book be better? 100% I see so much that can be improved, but I am judging it as a debut romantasy novel and not in comparison with other things.
Alaina
Starting this now!
Brittni
Glad you're enjoying it! I had the audiobook as well and really liked it.
Alaina
😭😭😭😭😭
Brittni
If you're where I think you are...yes, it's horrible!
Alaina
Brittni wrote: "Finally getting into this one and I'm EXCITED.
Up to Chapter 9 ..."
Seriously, so much happened in this book!
Up to Chapter 9 ..."
Seriously, so much happened in this book!
Alaina
Megan wrote: "Chapter 11..."
Yeah, that looked like a hard decision no matter what. One can only hope it's the right one. I also liked that she saved him too!
Yeah, that looked like a hard decision no matter what. One can only hope it's the right one. I also liked that she saved him too!
Alaina
Megan wrote: "Up to Chapter 28..."
I wasn't surprised by the attack, I figured something was going to happen here, lol. We can never have peaceful moments for too long in these kinds of books.
I wasn't surprised by the attack, I figured something was going to happen here, lol. We can never have peaceful moments for too long in these kinds of books.
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