Summary of Powerless

In Powerless, only the extraordinary are welcome in the kingdom of Ilya—the Elites, those blessed with exceptional powers granted by the mysterious Plague. Those born Ordinary, however, lack any special abilities and are considered second-class citizens. When the king decrees that all Ordinaries must be banished to protect the purity of Elite society, being powerless becomes a crime—turning Paedyn Gray into a felon by fate and a thief by necessity.

Life in the slums as an Ordinary is fraught with danger, but Paedyn has learned to survive. Trained by her father from a young age to be alert and cunning, she assumes the guise of a Psychic to navigate the bustling city and blend in among the powerful Elites. Survival requires constant vigilance, and the risk of exposure looms at every turn.

Everything changes when Paedyn unexpectedly saves one of Ilya’s princes, thrusting her into the deadly Purging Trials. This brutal competition is designed to showcase the Elites’ powers—the very abilities Paedyn lacks. Amid the fierce opponents and life-threatening challenges, she must rely on her wits to survive. And if the Trials themselves don’t endanger her, the prince she’s growing close to could destroy her if he discovers that she is, in truth, completely powerless.