Review: Powerful

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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.

Genre: fantasy/paranormal

Publication date: April 2024

Mature content: yes, though nothing overly graphical

Review: Powerful is a novella that flows side by side with the plot of Powerless, but seen from Adena's perspective.

If haven't read Powerless, then you need to read it first to understand the background and the secondary characters. And if you've read Powerless, unfortunately you already know how Powerful ends, but I still found the story beautifully written and very much worth reading.