Book Review & Summary: Fearless by Lauren Roberts

(The Final book in The Powerless Trilogy)

No powers. No peace. No going back.

Lauren Roberts delivers a ending final book with Fearless, the conclusion to her romantasy hit trilogy that began with Powerless. If you came here looking for romance, rebellion, and revenge then you are in luck. It’s all here. a warning though, don’t expect a happily-ever after for every character. This book makes you earn every emotional moment.

In Fearless, Paedyn Gray, an ordinary with no powers, returns to the heart of the storm, the Kingdom of Ilya, after the Reckless cliffhanger that turned everything upside down. Her fake-Ordinary secret is out. The rebellion is real. And the divide between Elites and Ordinaries has never been deadlier.

Meanwhile, Kai Azer, now torn between his love for Paedyn and the crown he’s meant to wear, is forced to decide whether he’ll protect the throne, or destroy it for the girl who he had given his heart to.

The stakes are no longer personal–They’re revolutionary. And not everyone will make it out alive.

Characters That Will Break You (And/Or Maybe Heal You)

Paedyn Gray: Still the bold, chaotic, dagger-eyed queen you fell in love with in Powerless. But now, she’s torn between freedom and sacrifice. You’ll root for her and want to shake her out of frustration at the same time.

Kai Azer: Prince. Fighter. Emotional mess in a royal robe. His arc in Fearless is brutal—he’s tested in every way, and honestly, it hurts to watch. But in a good way.

Adena: Paedyn’s bestfriend. Although she dies, you’ll know she’s no side character anymore.

Makoto Khitan, also known as Mak: He’s a mysterious and powerful Elite who is first introduced in the novella. Adena’s lover, and was meant to kill Paedyn because he believed it was her fault Adena died.

In this series there’s real emotional weight. Every chapter is building toward something huge. The character decisions matter, and the final act will have you rooting for the end.

Romance and pain. That’s Lauren Roberts’ brand now. Her books bring lots for us readers to consume. No will-they-won’t-they and more will-they-survive-it.

There’s a lot of consequences, unlike other books where things go perfectly. Some arcs end tragically. But consequences make the victories feel all the more earned.

Emotional exhaustion: If you’re not ready to be hurt, you’re not ready for this series. This trilogy doesn’t protect your heart. It sets it on fire and says, “Do something about it.”

“I’d rather die fighting for what’s right than live knowing I let it burn.” – Paedyn

If Powerless introduced a flawed kingdom, Powerful showed the cruelty whom it affected, Reckless shattered it, and Fearless digs through the ashes to ask: what’s worth rebuilding and what must be left behind?

If there were 3 words to describe this series it would be: bold, brutal, and beautiful.

Rating: 9.5/10

A book recommendation for fans of enemies-to-lovers, revolutions, and grand finales.

Powerless (1)

Powerful (Novella 1.5 Adena’s View)

Reckless (2)

Fearless (3)