A hitromantasyseries finally released its long-awaited conclusion two months ago, but now there is an even bigger reason to pick up this BookTok sensation: a film adaptation. With allthe year’s new romantasy books, 2025 has firmly been feedingBookTok’s obsession with the genre. There have been countless debuts, continuations of popular series, and viral books likeShield of Sparrows, Silver Elite,andThe Knight and the Mothare giving readers plenty to talk about. Some greatromantasy 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:Powerlessby 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.Powerlesstells 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.
Powerlesswas 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 joining the ranks offinished 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 announcedin the form of Amazon’s upcoming 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 toDeadline,thePowerlessadaptation will be under Will Gluck‘s Olive Bridge Entertainment and Lyrical Media banner, asthey acquired the rights to Roberts’ books in fall 2024, with Roberts herself set to be an executive produceralongsideMaxwell 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 upPowerlessis not only its second upcoming romantasy project, the first beingFourth Wing,butit is also a huge draw for fans who are still hesitant to read the bookssooner rather than later. Adaptations of any series are usually exciting, but to see something likePowerless' action-packed plot on screen and know what is happening next is, in my mind, a great experience. That being said, an upcoming screen adaptation is not the only reason whyPowerlessis 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
Powerlesscombines deadly trials with other standard BookTok romantasy tropes, making it a worthy read for a variety of audiences. Though manynew romantasy bookshave 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 withinPowerlessis, to me, the biggest draw, as Paedyn and Kai’s chemistry is truly well done and features plenty of great banter.Powerlessis 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 thisromantasystaple shine, allowing it to thrive on BookTok. Adapted well, it will no doubt have a similar effect on-screen.
