Fearful: A Powerless Story Hardcover by Lauren Roberts

by Lauren Roberts (Author)

Fearful: A Powerless Story – Hardcover by Lauren Roberts is a heart-wrenching young adult romantasy set during the events of Fearless. This companion novella returns readers to the kingdom of Ilya, where the fight for the throne carries a devastating cost for those sworn to protect the land.

Mara never planned to return to Ilya, but the king’s life-changing decision captures her attention. As Death, she is determined to understand Kitt Azer’s mind and discover what awaits him should he eventually enter the Mors. 

Set within the bestselling Powerless world, this hardcover is ideal for readers who enjoy emotional fantasy romance, morally complex characters, royal conflict, high-stakes choices, and companion stories that expand a familiar fictional universe. The publisher lists it as a 224-page hardcover for teen readers.

Book Highlights

• Written by Lauren Roberts
• Hardcover companion novella
• Set during the events of Fearless
• Part of the bestselling Powerless universe
• Follows Mara’s return to the kingdom of Ilya
• Features King Kitt Azer
• Explores love, death, revenge, fate, and power
• Includes royal conflict and a struggle for the throne
• Suitable for young adult romantasy readers
• Number of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 1 × 8.3 × 5.6 inches
• Publication date: September 2, 2025
• Interest level: Grades 9–12
• Reading level: 5.4
• ISBN-13: 9781665971072

Author Biography

Lauren Roberts is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Powerless, Powerful, Reckless, Fearless, and Fearful. Her books have sold over five million copies around the world. When Lauren isn't writing about fantasy worlds and bantering love interests, she can likely be found burrowed in bed reading about them. Lauren has lived in Michigan her whole life, which makes her very familiar with potholes, snow, and various lake activities. She hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words, alongside her cat coauthors, for the rest of her life. If you enjoy reading, writing, and ranting, Lauren can be found online @LaurenRobertsLibrary and at LaurenRobertsLibrary.com for your entertainment.