Books like Powerless

Powerless by Lauren Roberts reads as emotional, fast. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Lightlark

Alex Aster · 2022

Both explore competition & power

89% genome match

From Blood and Ash

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2020

Both explore forbidden love & power

83% genome match

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros · 2023

Both explore survival & romantasy

83% genome match

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Sarah J. Maas · 2017

Both explore power & romantasy

66% genome match

Air Awakens

Elise Kova · 2015

Both explore romantasy & forbidden love

68% genome match

Reckless

Lauren Roberts · 2024

Both explore romantasy

72% genome match

Poison Study

Maria V. Snyder · 2005

Both explore survival & power

75% genome match

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black · 2018

Both explore power & romantasy

83% genome match

The Bridge Kingdom

Danielle L. Jensen · 2018

Both explore romantasy

73% genome match

Vampire Academy

Richelle Mead · 2007

Both explore forbidden love & power

71% genome match

City of Ashes

Cassandra Clare · 2008

Both explore forbidden love

71% genome match

Red Queen

Victoria Aveyard · 2015

Both explore power

67% genome match