A hit romantasy books are also ending in 2025, making them perfect for binge-reading.

And with the twists and turns often scattered throughout romatasy books and their sequels, many series benefit from that approach to reading them. This is true of one recently completed story that's now getting an adaptation, giving readers further incentive to pick it up: Powerless by Lauren Roberts.

Lauren Roberts' Powerless Trilogy Ended 2 Months Ago, So Readers Can Binge It All Now

The Third Book, Fearless, Was Released In April 2025

Roberts' popular romantasy trilogy officially concluded two months ago, giving audiences who have not gotten the chance to look into it a great reason to start the series. Powerless tells the story of Paedyn, a thief living on the outskirts of the kingdom of Ilya, where only those with powers gifted from the Plague, the Elites, get to truly thrive — and typically at the Ordinaries' expense. Paedyn, in order to survive, is posing as a Psychic when she ends up rescuing Kai, one of IIya's princes and designated Ordinary hunter from danger.

Powerless was published in January 2023.

Paedyn, as a result, finds herself locked inside the Purging, IIya's competition to see who among the Elites is the best of the best. This forces her to keep her secret from her competitors and Kai, even as she falls for him. The series has garnered a lot of attention on BookTok despite only recently ing the ranks of finished romantasy book series. While its ending has let discussions surrounding the story continue, an even greater incentive to pick up Roberts' series has only just been announced in the form of Amazon's adaptation.

Amazon's Powerless TV Adaptation Is Even More Incentive To Pick Up The Romantasy Hit

Powerless Will Be The Second Major BookTok Adaptation Amazon Picks Up

Amazon is set to adapt Roberts' Powerless, making it the second major romantasy adaptation from the streamer — and offering another reason to read the books. According to Deadline, the Powerless adaptation will be under Will Gluck‘s Olive Bridge Entertainment and Lyrical Media banner, as they acquired the rights to Roberts’ books in fall 2024, with Roberts herself set to be an executive producer alongside Maxwell Halls' Daphne Ferraro. Much like other adaptations, the first season is set to follow the plot of the first book, though no other details have been revealed about the show's plot or casting.

Amazon picking up Powerless is not only its second romantasy project, the first being Fourth Wing, but it is also a huge draw for fans who are still hesitant to read the books sooner rather than later. Adaptations of any series are usually exciting, but to see something like Powerless' action-packed plot on screen and know what is happening next is, in my mind, a great experience. That being said, an screen adaptation is not the only reason why Powerless is a worthy addition to any romantasy TBR.

Is Powerless Worth Reading? What To Know About The BookTok Sensation

Powerless' Deadly Trials & Great Romance Make It A Must-Read

Powerless combines deadly trials with other standard BookTok romantasy tropes, making it a worthy read for a variety of audiences. Though many new romantasy books have tried to utilize the same format, Powerless' various trials within the Purging truly let it stand out as it combines magic, skill, and intrigue in fascinating ways that keep the book's pacing tight. Paedyn's talent for observation also stands out, her eye for detail letting her get an advantage over her stronger opponents in ways few readers would expect, truly making her a compelling protagonist.

That solid tension building makes this romantasy staple shine, allowing it to thrive on BookTok.

And the romance within Powerless is, to me, the biggest draw, as Paedyn and Kai's chemistry is truly well done and features plenty of great banter. Powerless is meant to be a slow burn, and it takes the trope to heart, unwinding each facet of their attraction to the other over the course of the story and making each step forward feel significant and rewarding. That solid tension building makes this romantasy staple shine, allowing it to thrive on BookTok. Adapted well, it will no doubt have a similar effect on-screen.