Fearless (The Powerless Trilogy)

Powerless, Reckless, and Fearless swept me into a whirlwind of emotions I hadn’t experienced with any other book. At the start, everything seemed to point toward a good ending, but the more I read, the more I began to doubt where it was heading. That uncertainty lingered right up to the end. Even though the finale felt right for all the characters, it still hit hard—because they all suffered, in different ways, and it wasn’t easy watching them go through it."Fearless" is a wild ride from start to finish. We follow Paedyn—this brilliant, brave girl who’s been faking powers in a society where power means everything. After all the twists and betrayals in the first two books, things really hit a boiling point in this one. Paedyn and Kai cross paths again, but it’s anything but simple. With secrets swirling and political tensions running high, they’re constantly walking a tightrope, trying to figure out who they can trust and how to survive the next big threat. What I absolutely loved about this story is how Paedyn proves that you don’t need magic to be powerful. Her strength comes from her smarts, her heart, and that unshakable will to do what’s right—even when the odds are stacked against her. And then there’s her relationship with Kai… whew. So many highs and lows, and every interaction between them kept me completely hooked. The book also weaves in powerful themes—loyalty, inner strength, and the courage it takes to stand your ground. It’s packed with emotion, jaw-dropping moments, and action that doesn’t let up. If you’re looking for a story that keeps you guessing and makes you feel every step of the way, Fearless won’t disappoint.In Fearless, Paedyn Gray emerges not just as a survivor, but as a symbol of integrity in a fractured world. Introduced in Powerless as a girl hiding her truth in a society that fears difference, Paedyn could have easily become hardened or bitter. Instead, she clings to compassion, loyalty, and a quiet fire that refuses to die out. Her bond with Adena reminds us of the strength in female friendship, while her connection to Kai adds a tangle of desire, doubt, and duty. Paedyn’s strength lies not in perfection, but in perseverance—she is a character shaped by pain, yet still full of hope.Kai’s character is defined by quiet conflict—a prince shaped by privilege, yet increasingly aware of its costs. His composed, rational nature conceals a deeper emotional complexity. Unlike many in his world, Kai recognizes the fractures beneath the surface of his society. His connection with Paedyn doesn’t just challenge his beliefs; it redefines them. Her strength draws something out of him: respect, introspection, and eventually, a spark of vulnerability. He approaches each choice with caution, rarely ruled by impulse, which gives his arc a sense of gravity and anticipation. In Fearless, Kai stands at a crossroads between duty and self-discovery, and that uncertainty makes him magnetic to watch.Fearless is the kind of finale that leaves you both breathless and content. The story kept me on edge all the way to the last page, and the emotional payoff was well worth the wait. Watching Paedyn and Kai face their final trials, and seeing the future of Ilya unfold, felt like a proper, earned conclusion. Lauren Roberts managed to wrap up every thread in a way that felt natural and satisfying. The tension, the action, the emotional beats—everything hit just right. And although the epilogue is from Kitt’s perspective, it still felt like the perfect goodbye. This is one of those endings that makes you reflect on the entire series with a full heart. The romance between Paedyn and Kai is one of the most captivating parts of Fearless. Their connection starts off shaky—distrust and differences keeping them apart. Paedyn seems defenseless in a world where power means everything, and Kai, full of strength, doesn’t know what to make of her. But slowly, their walls come down. Through trials and shared experiences, they begin to understand one another. Their journey from tension to tenderness adds such emotional depth to the story.Lauren Roberts’ writing style pulls you in from the get-go. It flows so naturally and paints such vivid pictures that it’s easy to get lost in the world she’s built. One thing she really nails is building tension—there were so many scenes where I couldn’t flip the page fast enough! She’s got a knack for capturing emotions, too, making you feel totally in sync with Paedyn and Kai. The action scenes are packed with energy, and the dialogues? So well done—they flesh out the characters and their bonds beautifully. Overall, her writing in Fearless hooks you and doesn’t let go.Quotes🫶⭐She looks at me, eyes as bright as the sea itself. I stare into them, memorizing the multitude of hues they hold in the flickering lantern light. My favorite color is a shade of her, a sliver of the vibrance she exudes. And I will gladly drown, gladly burn, gladly fall into those blue eyes until the day she looks at me for the last time.⭐You think I would not beg to run away with you? My duty may be to the king, but my heart, Pae, is wherever you are. It is in the palm of your hands, the pad of your thumb. So if you leave, I will follow. If you stay, I will bow. Because there has never been a moment when you did not own the only piece of me that mattered—loving you made me matter. And I ache to be full again.⭐“Paedyn, I love you. Like nothing else before, I love you. And I’ve been waiting to tell you since I realized your eyes are my favorite color and your freckles the only constellation worth looking at. I could lie—say that you’ve stolen my every thought and heartbeat like the thief you are, but all of me was already yours. Pae, you are my inevitable.”⭐“You really are becoming quite the gentleman.” “Only for you, darling.”⭐Paedyn rivaled me, the stars, the very sea with her gaze. She had me in the palm of her hand the moment she grabbed mine in that alley. And for the first time since I was a boy, fear gripped my heart. Right then and there, I knew she would be my undoing.⭐She is my dream. She is my piece of paradise. She is my inevitable.

How do I even start? I was on the edge of my seat waiting for this book. Fearless was one of my most anticipated reads of the year—I devoured Powerless and Reckless in a day or two, so having to wait two whole months for this one felt like absolute torture.That being said… Fearless ended up being my least favorite of the three. Don’t get me wrong—I liked it. I really did. It was still a solid four-star read for me. But something about it felt rushed. Some plot points felt unnecessary, others were repetitive, and I wanted so much more from characters like Kitt, Mak, and Zailah, who didn’t get the attention or development they deserved.Let’s go back to that jaw-dropping ending in Reckless. Paedyn and Kitt are getting married? Excuse me?! That cliffhanger was immaculate—an absolutely stunning way to end the second book. But then Fearless begins… and I didn’t love where it went. I adore Kitt. I really do. But I was so disappointed with how his character was handled here. I wanted more scenes, more emotion, more of him. Instead, he felt like a shadow of the character I loved.But then there’s Kai. And Paedyn. Their romance? Indescribable. It had me giggling, kicking my feet, blushing—literally yearning. And I’m married to someone who already treats me like a queen, so I don’t even know why I was swooning the way I was. But the way Kai loves Paedyn is everything.<i>“Because there has never been a moment when you did not own the only piece of me that mattered—loving you made me matter. And I ache to be full again.”</i>Their connection felt so raw and intimate, like two people who saw each other completely—flaws, fears, and all—and still chose love in the midst of chaos. It added so much emotional weight to the story and made the quieter moments between them just as impactful as the action-packed ones.<i>“So bow at my feet with a sneer, if you must. I won’t see it with your face to the ground.”</i>One thing I loved was watching Paedyn step fully into her power. This was her boss bitch era, and I was here for every second of it. Every time the Elites tried to cut her down or make her feel less than, she squared her shoulders and reminded them exactly who she was: Paedyn Gray, the Silver Savior, the future Queen of Ilya.As for the plot, there were definitely repetitive elements—the trials, the grief, the emotional gut-punches. The pacing was my biggest issue. The first 100–150 pages? Gripping. I couldn’t put it down. But the middle dragged, and I found myself constantly distracted. Instagram. TikTok. Literally anything else. Then the final 150 pages hit, and I flew. I devoured them. It was chaos, it was fast-paced, it was everything I wanted from the rest of the book.Despite all the issues I had with the book, the twists and surprises had me shaking and quaking in my tunic. Discovering things about some characters’ beginnings to getting a glimpse through the eyes of the worst (Edric, I’m talking about you), I couldn’t have asked for much more—except, of course, all the things I already complained about!So yes, I had issues. I wanted more from certain characters. I struggled with the pacing. But I still loved this book. I’d still recommend it. And the ending was satisfying—bittersweet, emotional, and true to the world Lauren Roberts built. Still, I’ll say this:<b>Lauren Roberts, I demand reparations for the emotional trauma you put me through with Kitt Azer.</b><i>“Good. Bad.” I shrug a shoulder. “We are all just shadows of what we believe to be true.”</i>